Problem: Starting car on rainy days...HELP.

thissnsooosucks · 01-07-2008, 06:40 PM

I just noticed this recently, as it has started raining pretty hard in SoCal...

Whenever I try to start my car, nothing happens. NOTHING. The computer doesn't even turn on. No CEL. It does, however, show that there is a key in the ignition. I know it's not the battery because when the key is in the ignition, the parking lights work, the radio turns on, the windows go up and down, etc. And, yes, I have a full tank of gas.

5 minutes to an hour later sometimes... the car will start and run perfectly fine!

Note, I have retrofit xenons on my car (halogens before). The headlight indicator error is the only CEL I have right now. Recently, the right head light has been going off during driving. When I wiggle the wire around, it turns back on. I notice that this side of the headlights gets pretty hot in comparison to the other side.

Could it be possible that my headlight has shorted something? Or is it something completely different? I need help. I don't wanna bring it to the dealership and have them void my warranty and tell me it has something to do with my aftermarket modification.

HELP!!!

Joonsup · 01-07-2008, 06:44 PM

hmmm. is it the infamous faulty fuel pump giving out maybe?

L~R~G nor cal · 01-07-2008, 06:49 PM

I would put the old headlights in and take it to the deailership

STE92VE · 01-07-2008, 07:34 PM

Stop trying to turn the FOB and push the damn start button!

thissnsooosucks · 01-08-2008, 01:31 AM

I don't think it's the fuel pump b/c why wouldn't the computer even turn on? Right now I'm scared to drive it cuz I don't wanna be stranded somewhere.

Sometimes, I just keep pushing the start button while my foot is NOT on the break until i hear the steering wheel click once, then I know it'll start properly. Sometimes it takes like 20-40 pushes before I hear it. The other night, it never happened until I came back from a party and tried again then on the first try.

Fuckin weird, scary and annoying.

Note: I have an automatic 2006 325i... if that helps any.

mrbrett · 01-08-2008, 01:36 AM

Battery... have someone give you a jump and see if it starts right away... if not, it's time to take a trip to the dealer, they'll fix it.

Xeloj · 01-08-2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbrett

Battery... have someone give you a jump and see if it starts right away... if not, it's time to take a trip to the dealer, they'll fix it.

+1. When I read this post, "faulty/dead battery" is the first thing that popped to my head.

01-07-2008, 06:40 PM	#1
thissnsooosucks noob saibot 10 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 jet black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena & Arcadia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Problem: Starting car on rainy days...HELP. I just noticed this recently, as it has started raining pretty hard in SoCal... Whenever I try to start my car, nothing happens. NOTHING. The computer doesn't even turn on. No CEL. It does, however, show that there is a key in the ignition. I know it's not the battery because when the key is in the ignition, the parking lights work, the radio turns on, the windows go up and down, etc. And, yes, I have a full tank of gas. 5 minutes to an hour later sometimes... the car will start and run perfectly fine! Note, I have retrofit xenons on my car (halogens before). The headlight indicator error is the only CEL I have right now. Recently, the right head light has been going off during driving. When I wiggle the wire around, it turns back on. I notice that this side of the headlights gets pretty hot in comparison to the other side. Could it be possible that my headlight has shorted something? Or is it something completely different? I need help. I don't wanna bring it to the dealership and have them void my warranty and tell me it has something to do with my aftermarket modification. HELP!!! __________________
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	hmmm. is it the infamous faulty fuel pump giving out maybe?
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L~R~G nor cal Perfection Is In The Details 67 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I would put the old headlights in and take it to the deailership
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Stop trying to turn the FOB and push the damn start button! __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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thissnsooosucks noob saibot 10 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 jet black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena & Arcadia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I don't think it's the fuel pump b/c why wouldn't the computer even turn on? Right now I'm scared to drive it cuz I don't wanna be stranded somewhere. Sometimes, I just keep pushing the start button while my foot is NOT on the break until i hear the steering wheel click once, then I know it'll start properly. Sometimes it takes like 20-40 pushes before I hear it. The other night, it never happened until I came back from a party and tried again then on the first try. Fuckin weird, scary and annoying. Note: I have an automatic 2006 325i... if that helps any. __________________
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01-08-2008, 01:36 AM	#6
mrbrett Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Battery... have someone give you a jump and see if it starts right away... if not, it's time to take a trip to the dealer, they'll fix it.
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