Tazman861 Report post Posted August 19, 2018 Hi all, As per the title I went to start my car - 330ci manual and all I got was a clicking noise and the lights dimmed with the clicking, I managed to start it eventually after aimlessly wiggly wires near the engine bay wiring box Does this sound like a duff starter motor?? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momo Report post Posted August 19, 2018 Sounds more battery/charging system to me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasa Report post Posted August 19, 2018 deffo not starter motor,,clicking as suggested is not enough voltage getting to starter motor..charge battery to full then go from there,,also maybe test your alternator ..see if its giving out correct voltage.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazman861 Report post Posted August 19, 2018 Well I put a meter across the battery and it read 10.6 volts!! I disconnected the -ve and put the meter on amps and it read 0 so I guess no drain??I borrowed the battery from my wife’s Z3 and the car started and the alternator was putting out 14.4v so I guess the battery is deadSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites