HI

stello · 02-01-2012, 07:20 PM

My e90 won't ocassionally start...after inserting the key, pressing down the brake and pushing the start button..i only have the ignition turned on with everything working but the car won't just start...moreover the brake feels very firm but after leaving the car idle for about 45mins the car will then start....pls help me!

ctuna · 02-01-2012, 07:55 PM

If you have an 06 with the original battery .
Try measuring the voltage on it. I know its not
a perfect test but its better than nothing .
A battery test is in order also there is a glass eye on the battery
that indicates its condition.
I would try charging it with a automatic trickle charger which is a good
thing to have anyway because the cars are battery hogs.

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stello Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	HI My e90 won't ocassionally start...after inserting the key, pressing down the brake and pushing the start button..i only have the ignition turned on with everything working but the car won't just start...moreover the brake feels very firm but after leaving the car idle for about 45mins the car will then start....pls help me!
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You are probably due for a battery. If you have an 06 with the original battery . Try measuring the voltage on it. I know its not a perfect test but its better than nothing . A battery test is in order also there is a glass eye on the battery that indicates its condition. I would try charging it with a automatic trickle charger which is a good thing to have anyway because the cars are battery hogs.
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