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BMW 5-Series Starting Problems

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2003 525 Not starting by lancer5
Jan 02, 2008 (6:59 pm)
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I have 2003 BMW 525 (Canadian) was parked for a weak over christmass. Can't start it. Lights work, can hear the starter turning. refuses to fire up. Any thoughts.
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Re: 2003 525 Not starting [lancer5] by shipo
Jan 02, 2008 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: lancer5 (Jan 02, 2008 6:59 pm)

Is the engine actually turning over? If not I'm going to say "weak battery".
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: 2003 525 Not starting [shipo] by lancer5
Jan 02, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Jan 02, 2008 7:04 pm)

I think so, the starter turns, So I assume the engine is turning. I have never jump started a BMW , But am familiar with Cars in general. I could try jump starting though I am a little apprehensive about it !
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Re: 2003 525 Not starting [lancer5] by mrfinagle
Mar 23, 2008 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: lancer5 (Jan 02, 2008 7:09 pm)

off topic slightly but I just wanted to thank roadrunner from everyone - you seem to be a person we can count on answering our questions, clearly with useful knowledge of the subject
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Re: 2003 525 Not starting [mrfinagle] by roadburner
Mar 23, 2008 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: mrfinagle (Mar 23, 2008 7:43 am)

Thanks for the kind words. I'm just glad to be able to help fellow BMW owners.
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Re: BMW 525i 2003 50K starting problem. Please help!!! [pham] by hduhaney
May 06, 2008 (11:43 pm)
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Replying to: pham (Nov 27, 2007 9:19 am)

I had the same problem,disconnect the fuse for the radio amplifier in the trunk . I think the radio amplifier is powered with a relay. I don;t have the problem anymore, just no radio. I replaced the amplifier,had the same problem. I have heard that there is a problem with the radio drawing excessive current when the ignition is off.Normal current draw should be about 60ma, with amplifier pluged in 600ma.Ther is a serious problem with the radio electrical.I will try to locate the culprit. Still think it is a relay to the power for the amplifier.
 
Hardie
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1988 BMW 535i by crshvctm
May 22, 2008 (11:13 am)
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I just bought a 535i that doesnt like to start. It does have an old battery that does need to be replaced.. It turns over and holds a charge and when I shut the trunk hard it actually started up. What would cause that problem everything works perfectly. I'm lost
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Re: 1988 BMW 535i [crshvctm] by roadburner
May 22, 2008 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: crshvctm (May 22, 2008 11:13 am)

Make sure all connections-particularly both ends of the ground cable-are clean and tight.
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1988 535i by crshvctm
May 23, 2008 (10:39 am)
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anybody have any suggestions on when and if the timing chain should be replaced. The car has 145,000 miles on it and is a hard job to do. I payed 850 for the car and want to restore it so any and all suggestions are and will be helpful.
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Re: 1988 BMW 535i [roadburner] by crshvctm
May 23, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (May 22, 2008 11:55 am)

Thank you I did check them and is well there.

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