Changed the turn signal light bulb, and now car won't start

[Guidonhue]

Hey everyone,

I have a US Spec 1983 320i that has been running in perfect condition. No dips in power, good clutch, no scary vibrations. I changed my oil for the winter season on Thursday and the car has still been running fine since. However last night I went to go replace a faulty turn signal bulb (the bulb was stuck on super bright) and when I went to start her back up the car wouldn't start. I moved the car to the curb before working on the bulb so something happened during the time i replaced the bulb. I tried to jumpstart the battery and that didn't work. The starter motor is clicking in rhythm and trying to start but nothing will catch. I recently replaced my timing belt and it still works fine. Is there anything I am missing? I removed and replaced a fuse in the fusebox, but that was only for the turn signal.


Is there any advice anyone can offer? Thanks!

[Jeroen]

Check all your fuses and give all a turn in their brackets, they tend to corrode and this may cause your ignition or fuel pump to fail.