2006 325i

Geneb2450 · 02-06-2007, 08:19 AM

I got in my 325i this morning, inserted the key, hit the start button and it wouldn't crank over. Instead, the dashboard lit up (including the A/C controls, headlight indicators etc). I pulled the key, re-inserted and again wouldn't turn over. Tried turning on the headlights and the battery seems fully charged. After about five tries it suddenly cranked over, started and appears all is normal. I did a search here and didn't find anything related. Anyone else hear of any issues like this?

dmfitz82 · 02-06-2007, 10:49 AM

I'd let it go, but if it happens again, then take it to a dealer...

RRGOO7 · 02-06-2007, 11:24 AM

was it out in the cold?

DFW_M · 02-06-2007, 11:29 AM

How cold can it be in Tampa?
And I am sure the BMW was made for cold weather.
Are you sure the steering wheel was not locked, and somehow unlocked on the 5th try...or something like that?

Geneb2450 · 02-06-2007, 02:48 PM

Temp was 47 ... cold for Tampa but not cold and the car is garaged overnight. I called the dealer, they said to bring it in for diagnostics.

Geneb2450 · 02-08-2007, 12:47 PM

Just an update - the battery in the key fob, which is supposed to charge with each use, was almost dead.

Juggs · 02-08-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Geneb2450

Just an update - the battery in the key fob, which is supposed to charge with each use, was almost dead.

interesting. if it happens again try the other FOB just in case

dk601 · 02-09-2007, 01:10 AM

Yes had that happen often. I figured out it was because I wasnt pressing down the brake pedal hard enough, or releasing to soon. Go figure. Two days ago I got a new warning light pop up. It was a symbol of a steering wheel and a lock. I couldn't turn the car over after three tries. I then removed the fob, waited about 15 seconds, and reinserted and it turned over.

ahnh77 · 02-09-2007, 01:13 AM

try holding down the brake..and releasing a second or two after it has started...if you haven't noticed..the brakes can be little stiff at first start...

02-06-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
Geneb2450 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	2006 325i - Refused to Crank Over I got in my 325i this morning, inserted the key, hit the start button and it wouldn't crank over. Instead, the dashboard lit up (including the A/C controls, headlight indicators etc). I pulled the key, re-inserted and again wouldn't turn over. Tried turning on the headlights and the battery seems fully charged. After about five tries it suddenly cranked over, started and appears all is normal. I did a search here and didn't find anything related. Anyone else hear of any issues like this? __________________ 325i Artic/Black Leatherette/Aluminum Trim/Sports Package
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02-06-2007, 10:49 AM	#2
dmfitz82 Private First Class 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I'd let it go, but if it happens again, then take it to a dealer... __________________ 325i Jet Black on Black interior, Alum trim, ZSP, NAV, Step, Xenons.
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02-06-2007, 11:24 AM	#3
RRGOO7 Colonel 360 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	was it out in the cold?
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02-06-2007, 11:29 AM	#4
DFW_M Major General 1671 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	How cold can it be in Tampa? And I am sure the BMW was made for cold weather. Are you sure the steering wheel was not locked, and somehow unlocked on the 5th try...or something like that?
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Geneb2450 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Temp was 47 ... cold for Tampa but not cold and the car is garaged overnight. I called the dealer, they said to bring it in for diagnostics. __________________ 325i Artic/Black Leatherette/Aluminum Trim/Sports Package
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02-08-2007, 12:47 PM	#6
Geneb2450 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Just an update - the battery in the key fob, which is supposed to charge with each use, was almost dead. __________________ 325i Artic/Black Leatherette/Aluminum Trim/Sports Package
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02-09-2007, 01:10 AM	#8
dk601 New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Tit Silver Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yes had that happen often. I figured out it was because I wasnt pressing down the brake pedal hard enough, or releasing to soon. Go figure. Two days ago I got a new warning light pop up. It was a symbol of a steering wheel and a lock. I couldn't turn the car over after three tries. I then removed the fob, waited about 15 seconds, and reinserted and it turned over.
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02-09-2007, 01:13 AM	#9
ahnh77 chichen 6 Rep 233 Posts Drives: e90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san francisco (south beach), ca iTrader: (0)	try holding down the brake..and releasing a second or two after it has started...if you haven't noticed..the brakes can be little stiff at first start... __________________ ......... ............ ..........
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