starting problem 528i auto (e39)

[bernithebolt]

hi there
I am having a problem with my beemer it wont start i think it has a inhibitor being automatic.when i turn the key all the usual dashboard stuff lights up but when i turn it to the startin g position nothing happens its not a dead battery problem it just seems to be that no connection is made to the starter it usde to kill the radio when turned to start but this doesnt even happen any ideas anyone out there would appreciate your help
thanks
Berni

[chinonca]

If its killing the radio it could be your battery!

[bernithebolt]

no when the car was ok the radio went off during starter o[peration now nothing happens radio remains on lights remain on but no response from starter battery is ok and i also tried with jump leads to be certain
Berni

[chinonca]

Try putting the car in neutral position then try starting.

[bernithebolt]

tried that wont start in p or n i even disconnected battery left overnight then reset remote key and still nothin

[chinonca]

Have to check signal wire going to starter for the solenoid, if you have power there then your starter could be bad.

[bernithebolt]

this sounds like a possibility guess im just gonna have to get it towed somewhere i can get underneath it .one question before i go my key is damaged the Key blade is almost completely detached from the electronic part though the buttons still operate the alarm central locking etc is there anything in the actual remote control that immobilises the starter i have another key that i can initialise (and have done so) but the blade for this key doesnt fit ignition locki tried with new key electronics and old key blade still nothin?

[chinonca]

Did your original key just break??

[bernithebolt]

it cracked a few months ago its just been getting worse with each turn of the key .the car was parked on august 30th it was running fine then i was away for a week and when i got back it would not start so the car hasnt moved since august 30

[bernithebolt]

it does just seem to be the plastic part of the key thats broke and the blade doesnt have any metal showing on the internal side of the key

[chinonca]

I would try to get another key made before you look into the starter. If i'm correct you have a built in remote for factory alarm on the key right??

[bernithebolt]

yes the key does set the alarm but as i say the electronics can be initialised on the other key i have

[bernithebolt]

ok chinonca thanks for your help ill take on board what you said and ill let you know how it turns out but as its 1:30 am its past my bed time so g`night and thanks for ya help anyone else got any thing to add feel free ill chek out hear in the morn before i go to it
Berni