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BMW 5-Series Starting Problems

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#28 of 86 Car Will Not Start - HELP!! by joeyi

Sep 02, 2008 (8:10 pm)

I have a 2005 525 with 65,000 miles. Last week I noticed that when I would start my car, it was not turning over as soon as it should. I thought maybe it was the battery, so I took the car to a reputable battery shop in town. They tested the battery and I was told I definetly needed a new battery (the gentlemen showed me my current volts and where they should be at). Once the battery was installed, the gentleman asked if I would start my car... I did and there was still that hesitation. We repeated this twice and I still experienced the same hesitation and was told it is probably my starter. Later that day I went to start my car and it would not turn over - however all my lights, paneling, radio, etc... all worked fine. Today I took the car to the bmw dealer.... I received a call that the technicians had my car on the computer for 3 hours and they can not detect what the problem is and the computer is telling them there are no faults. Great..... I was then informed I am responsible for the 3 hours of diagnostic repair to the tune of $285.00!!! Well, now that I am into this for $285 with no solution to the problem, I wanted to see if anyone has experienced this problem or if anyone has any idea what the problem may be??? The dealer told me that the starter appears to be fine!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

#29 of 86 could it be a starter? by 91bmw

Jan 14, 2009 (8:44 pm)

i had my car parked in the cold for a few weeks. when i tried to start it it started up fine , then as i slipd it into reverse it stalled, and hasnt started since. I have tried boosting it and i know the gas line isnt frozen. The car tries to start but it just wont turn over. Do you thin its a starter??

#30 of 86 Re: could it be a starter? [91bmw] by roadburner

Jan 15, 2009 (7:20 am)

Replying to: 91bmw (Jan 14, 2009 8:44 pm)
It's more likely to be the battery; at any rate, check the easy things first.

#31 of 86 Re: BMW 525i 2003 50K starting problem. Please help!!! [hduhaney] by ocean22

Mar 31, 2009 (11:36 am)

Replying to: hduhaney (May 07, 2008 12:43 am)
I seem to have the same issue with the drain current. I get about 2.4 amps drain current which is draining the battery. For mine problem, i unhooked the harness to the amplifier and the current dropped to 0.6A. Were you able to fix the problem?

#32 of 86 Re: BMW 525i 2003 50K starting problem. Please help!!! [ocean22] by mrfinagle

Jun 05, 2009 (7:05 am)

Replying to: ocean22 (Mar 31, 2009 11:36 am)
Do you live around NJ? bring it to Bill at bimmerclinic. you'll save a lot of grief and he's reasonable/fair.

#33 of 86 starting problems by 98bmw540i

Aug 09, 2009 (11:36 am)

Hey, my 98' 540i has just started to act up on the start. I attempt to start the car and it frequently hesitates turning over. the engine starts then it dies. i let my buddy borrow my car last weekend and he found a way to bypass it. by turning the key of then on fast. when i do this the car stays on without puttering out. This leads me to believe its electrical. Can anyone help me with this situation?

#34 of 86 BMW 2005 - 525i...won't start, HELP!!! by archangel_350

Oct 08, 2009 (5:14 pm)

Any suggessions as to why my car wont start? Iknow I have to have my foot on the brake in order for the car to start, it will not start once I do this, any assistance would be appreciated.

#35 of 86 Re: Car Will Not Start - HELP!! [joeyi] by archangel_350

Oct 08, 2009 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: joeyi (Sep 02, 2008 8:10 pm)
Joeyi,
 
I seem to be having the exact same issue with my car. 2005/525i, What was your soulution?....Car first started with a small hesitation then it just won't start, it won't even try....(Like if not pressing the brake pedal). Thanks for yoiur prompt response.

#36 of 86 Rough sounds from the engine. by monica53

Oct 11, 2009 (2:24 am)

A friend of mine has a 1999 Black color BMW 5-series diesel model, which i am interested in purchasing.The car is in very nice condition both from the interior and the exterior, But the engine sounds very rough and in fact pretty loud, the power delivery is smooth, the automatic transmission gears engage very neatly, the only thing that bothers me is the loud and rough sound of the engine, and yes the car starts instantly, in fact there is actually no disturbing noises from any of the moving parts, is there a problem with the engine or is it natural for a diesel engine to be so rough sounding.

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