328i long crank

drummer12 · 05-10-2011, 11:27 AM

No HPFP here (gasp!), but I've noticed my car is taking longer to start than usual. Not several seconds, but before it would take maybe 1/3-1/2 second, now it's probably double that. Maybe it's normal, but I don't know why it would suddenly take longer to start on a consistent basis...any thoughts?

lucas.kent · 05-10-2011, 11:29 AM

Battery?

wuchao1 · 05-10-2011, 11:30 AM

Mine only does that when its extremely cold outside (Michigan winter...)
Maybe check the battery??

drummer12 · 05-10-2011, 11:33 AM

That was my thought, but the car (and battery) are less than a year old. I drive it consistently 5 days a week, for about a couple hours of highway driving each day. Hope the alternator isn't crapping out... :-\

speedfan · 05-10-2011, 11:33 AM

a few guys with 325i on bimmerforum.co.uk had same experience & they said it was HPFP.
linky

CebernalE90 · 05-10-2011, 12:01 PM

I had the same problem until one day it finally didnt turn on..... Turned out to be my starter, mine was 06 325i though

wuchao1 · 05-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfan

a few guys with 325i on bimmerforum.co.uk had same experience & they said it was HPFP.
linky

I thought N52 doesnt have HPFP??

wuchao1 · 05-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CebernalE90

I had the same problem until one day it finally didnt turn on..... Turned out to be my starter, mine was 06 325i though

May I ask how much did it cost to get the starter replaced? just want to get an idea

CebernalE90 · 05-10-2011, 12:22 PM

it was just under $700....

jocamryn · 05-10-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfan

a few guys with 325i on bimmerforum.co.uk had same experience & they said it was HPFP.
linky

FAIL these guys don't know $h1t about BMW's

speedfan · 05-10-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocamryn

FAIL these guys don't know $h1t about BMW's

So, no HPFP problem for N52?

drummer12 · 05-10-2011, 12:54 PM

N52 does not use direct injection and therefore does not employ HPFP

EZ_TUR90 · 05-10-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocamryn

FAIL these guys don't know $h1t about BMW's

sandman0615 · 05-10-2011, 12:58 PM

The BMW N53 is BMW's 14th generation production straight 6 engine, released in 2007 in the facelifted BMW 5 Series (E60/E61) and the BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93). It is an improvement on the N52 Naturally Aspirated (NA) engine mainly since it has gasoline direct injection technology and can burn stratified. However, unlike its predecessor, it does not contain BMW's Valvetronic technology due to space limitations in the cylinder head[1].BMW does not plan to put the N53 engine for sale in Australian and North American models due to the high sulphur content of the fuel available in these markets.
The N53 makes use of HPI: High Precision Injection or Direct Injection, which consists of Piëzo-electric injectors directly in the cylinder.

FROM WIKI

sandman0615 · 05-10-2011, 01:02 PM

those guys with the euro 325s have direct injection

wuchao1 · 05-10-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CebernalE90

it was just under $700....

oo.. i thought would be a lot more than that.. was just trying to get an idea so in case mine broke.. hope not tho

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drummer12 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	That was my thought, but the car (and battery) are less than a year old. I drive it consistently 5 days a week, for about a couple hours of highway driving each day. Hope the alternator isn't crapping out... :-\
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sandman0615 bimmer freak 98 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F30 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	The BMW N53 is BMW's 14th generation production straight 6 engine, released in 2007 in the facelifted BMW 5 Series (E60/E61) and the BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93). It is an improvement on the N52 Naturally Aspirated (NA) engine mainly since it has gasoline direct injection technology and can burn stratified. However, unlike its predecessor, it does not contain BMW's Valvetronic technology due to space limitations in the cylinder head[1].BMW does not plan to put the N53 engine for sale in Australian and North American models due to the high sulphur content of the fuel available in these markets. The N53 makes use of HPI: High Precision Injection or Direct Injection, which consists of Piëzo-electric injectors directly in the cylinder. FROM WIKI __________________ F30 335xi 6MT \| E90 325xi 6MT \| RIP E46 330xi \|\|DIY: DEPO P90\|\|
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sandman0615 bimmer freak 98 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F30 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	those guys with the euro 325s have direct injection __________________ F30 335xi 6MT \| E90 325xi 6MT \| RIP E46 330xi \|\|DIY: DEPO P90\|\|
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