Electrical Problem

[pgh318i]

I unlocked my 1997 318i this morning. The power locks worked OK. I turned the key in the ignition. Dash lights briefly went on then - nothing. Lights off starter not making a sound. No noise no lights.

Now the power locks don't work. The battery measured 12.5V. Jump start did nothing - turn the key and no lights no noise.

I did not try my spare key yet but could this be a problem with the anti-theft. Does the anti-theft also prevent the power locks from unlocking if the key is bad or does that just affect the ignition?

I did not see any blown fuses.

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Kenny2g]

Are you sure you jumped the car right?
I'll recomend trying a different battery than jumping it. Am pretty sure it's battery.

 

[pgh318i]

I don't think its the battery just because the power locks and dash lights worked just before I turned the ignition key. And with the jump start the starter did not make a sound. Also no lights at all not even dim.

I checked the fuses under the hood. Will check to see if there are fuses located elsewhere. Main fuse blown?

Thanks for the input.

 

[Kenny2g]

In that case, if no lights come on at all, it's gotta be a fuse. Call up BMW dealerships around and even ones far away. It's gotta be a fuse.

 

[pgh318i]

Problem is fixed. Turned out to be a loose connection. I got a ride to work after checking the fuses and thought the worst - like the anti-theft had somehow shutdown ...
Weird because I didn't lose power until I turned the key.