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      03-21-2026, 11:25 PM   #1
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06 E90 no crank

Hi all, new to BMW. Picked up an 06 330i sport package with 85k couple years back and because of title issues it sat. When i bought it it drove fine but after being parked for awhile i went to move it one day and it seemed to be in limp mode, no power. I went to move it the other day after charging battery, battery was out of the car, i installed battery opened door to get in and no chime. Put fob in slot and windshield wipers were running with stalk in off position and couldn't control them. Pushed start and no crank. Gauges lit up but after trying to start a few times seemed like everything just died. I've done some reading but not sure which module it might be. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
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      03-22-2026, 10:13 AM   #2
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How old is the battery that you put in the car? Just because you "charged" a battery doesn't mean the battery is actually good and is actually producing enough amps to run anything.
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      03-22-2026, 12:18 PM   #3
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Test the battery and get a new one if it’s bad. Sounds like the battery might be toast.
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      03-22-2026, 12:25 PM   #4
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Measure batt voltage with multimeter.
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      03-29-2026, 01:21 PM   #5
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Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I got a load tester and the battery i was trying is very weak so i tested and took the car battery from my car, also an H6 and it's good and still the same thing happens. I don't hear fuel pump prime, no crank, no door chime, windshield wipers run on their own, no radio/display, no horn but i do hear a small clock from what i think it's the body control module. Fan controls work, headlights and driving lights work, gauges light up when i try to start. I've read it could be BCM or CAS just wondering if someone out there has had issues with either of those modules or might know where i can start. Thanks again
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      03-29-2026, 02:14 PM   #6
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Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I got a load tester and the battery i was trying is very weak so i tested and took the car battery from my car, also an H6 and it's good and still the same thing happens. I don't hear fuel pump prime, no crank, no door chime, windshield wipers run on their own, no radio/display, no horn but i do hear a small clock from what i think it's the body control module. Fan controls work, headlights and driving lights work, gauges light up when i try to start. I've read it could be BCM or CAS just wondering if someone out there has had issues with either of those modules or might know where i can start. Thanks again
Could be lots of things. You need to scan it with ISTA
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