 car won't start - won't crank...need ideas
My daughters 1997 318 automatic suddenly won't start. I've meticulously maintained the car and the engine/mechanicals are kept in pristine shape.
- The battery is less than 3 months old and has worked perfectly
- The car runs perfectly
- I only use BMW OEM parts
- Nothing has been touched in months
All of a sudden it won't start, no cranking, not a sound. I can usually get it started by disconnecting the positive battery cable for 5 minutes and sometimes I have to tap on the starter. Then the car cranks and starts perfectly. During cranking it's obvious that the battery is very strong.
It seems like the starter solenoid could be the culprit or possibly the immobilizer...?
I've already checked the grounds and all fuses - they're fine...any ideas? | 
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