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BMW 5-Series Starting Problems

83 messages,  Last post on Apr 02, 2013 at 6:20 PM

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#17 of 83 Re: BMW 525i 2003 50K starting problem. Please help!!! [pham] by hduhaney

May 07, 2008 (12:43 am)

Replying to: pham (Nov 27, 2007 10:19 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

#18 of 83 1988 BMW 535i by crshvctm

May 22, 2008 (12:13 pm)

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

#19 of 83 Re: 1988 BMW 535i [crshvctm] by roadburner

May 22, 2008 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: crshvctm (May 22, 2008 12:13 pm)
Make sure all connections-particularly both ends of the ground cable-are clean and tight.

#20 of 83 1988 535i by crshvctm

May 23, 2008 (11:39 am)

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.

#21 of 83 Re: 1988 BMW 535i [roadburner] by crshvctm

May 23, 2008 (11:42 am)

Replying to: roadburner (May 22, 2008 12:55 pm)
Thank you I did check them and is well there.

#22 of 83 Re: 1988 535i [crshvctm] by roadburner

Jun 06, 2008 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: crshvctm (May 23, 2008 11:39 am)
Sorry for te late reply; the chains in the M30 engines are pretty durable. They will almost always stretch rather than break(though they can still cause damage should they jump a few teeth. You can pull the valve cover and see how far the adjuster piston is extended. I think that you can also buy a new chain with a master link, which makes the job MUCH easier.

#23 of 83 starting problem/gasping by smom

Jun 11, 2008 (12:51 pm)

I have a 1998 328i 134k miles and love the car - last few weeks sometimes when starting it seems like the car is gasping or something it needs to start is just not available. No clicking noise - and no consistency in when it occurs. So far when it happens I have been able to get it started after two or three try's ---
 
Any thoughts or direction would help - I recognize this is for 5-series Bimmers - but would be thankful for help with my 3-series.

#24 of 83 Re: starting problem/gasping [smom] by roadburner

Jun 12, 2008 (9:59 pm)

Replying to: smom (Jun 11, 2008 12:51 pm)
Any thoughts or direction would help - I recognize this is for 5-series Bimmers - but would be thankful for help with my 3-series.
 
Have the battery load tested.

#25 of 83 RE. BMW 520 i 1989 sedan by fmazava

Jun 24, 2008 (1:44 pm)

Cold start problem. Engine turns over and its hit and miss if it runs. If it doesnt, the car gets flooded and I have to wait a while to try again. If it gets going, I have to wait again for engine to warm up before It can be driven away otherwise the engine cuts off and steering locks up. After warming up the car drives well indeed for its age. Is it the auto choke? Either way, all helpful suggestions are most welcome....

#26 of 83 Won't Start. by sierrajadeus

Aug 12, 2008 (11:01 am)

We have a 1988 528E BMW we worked on recently replacing the water pump, hose, alternator belt and fan clutch. It ran fine after we replaced this 2 days ago until yesterday. It won't even start. The battery is charged fully, the alternator is fine according to my husband. The starter may be the problem, but it shows it should work. We don't know if we may have a problem with a sensor. It will light up everything when we go to start it, but it won't even turn over or even click. If you have any suggestions, please give us any advice. My husband is a good mechanic but unfamiliar with foreign cars. Thank you. We are keeping it on this site to view suggestions.
 
Sierrajadeus

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