E90 325xi won't start

dave96dcm · 06-08-2013, 10:10 AM

It won't crank, won't even try, key goes in, push start and it goes into position 1 (where the radio works and brake light is on, airbag light on clock is on) and that's it. Cannot get it to position 2 (HVAC, check engine light, gauges etc) will not work. Press start button it just cycles from off to position 1. Step on brake it will not try to crank (cause it needs position 2 first) will not send signal to turn on fuel pump, will not enable headlights to turn on. Tried both keys it recognizes both keys fine but will not enable position 2. Battery is kinda old but has 11.9 volts at battery and under hood and the "eye" is green. Tried jumping under hold and no change. This happened a few weeks ago and after a few hours car just started. But now it won't.

Mpy18 · 06-08-2013, 10:23 AM

I can't think of anything other than disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and reconnecting it, hoping it resets itself.

dave96dcm · 06-08-2013, 11:02 AM

Tried that. Can't even turn the wheel to push it out of the way. I lifted up the shift boot to get it out of park and tried starting in neutral that didn't work.

Chriztofor · 06-08-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dave96dcm

It won't crank, won't even try, key goes in, push start and it goes into position 1 (where the radio works and brake light is on, airbag light on clock is on) and that's it. Cannot get it to position 2 (HVAC, check engine light, gauges etc) will not work. Press start button it just cycles from off to position 1. Step on brake it will not try to crank (cause it needs position 2 first) will not send signal to turn on fuel pump, will not enable headlights to turn on. Tried both keys it recognizes both keys fine but will not enable position 2. Battery is kinda old but has 11.9 volts at battery and under hood and the "eye" is green. Tried jumping under hold and no change. This happened a few weeks ago and after a few hours car just started. But now it won't.

Is your column lock disengaging? Do you here it or do you here nothing when you press the key in? If it is not then there are 2 fixes: 1) Charge your battery. OR 2) Fix the column lock http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=Column+lock

dave96dcm · 06-08-2013, 01:19 PM

It's engaging and disengaging. When the key is in "position 1" the key wont come out, press the key in and it disengages normally.

kurtural · 06-08-2013, 02:30 PM

You need a new battery. 11.9 v means it is spent.

dave96dcm · 06-08-2013, 05:26 PM

Tried with jumpers attached under hood and still no change.

Chriztofor · 06-08-2013, 10:23 PM

Take the battery to autozone/advanced auto to get it tested. A cell might be bad. You need to get one of these http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ter-69888.html

kurtural · 06-08-2013, 11:57 PM

The car is seven or possibly eight years old. You have a bad battery. Take a look at the DIY and remove it or see if the health indicator on battery is black. You just need to replace the battery. You need > 14 v for it to crank.

06-08-2013, 10:10 AM	#1
dave96dcm First Lieutenant 32 Rep 355 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardner, MA iTrader: (0)	E90 325xi won't start It won't crank, won't even try, key goes in, push start and it goes into position 1 (where the radio works and brake light is on, airbag light on clock is on) and that's it. Cannot get it to position 2 (HVAC, check engine light, gauges etc) will not work. Press start button it just cycles from off to position 1. Step on brake it will not try to crank (cause it needs position 2 first) will not send signal to turn on fuel pump, will not enable headlights to turn on. Tried both keys it recognizes both keys fine but will not enable position 2. Battery is kinda old but has 11.9 volts at battery and under hood and the "eye" is green. Tried jumping under hold and no change. This happened a few weeks ago and after a few hours car just started. But now it won't.
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06-08-2013, 10:23 AM	#2
Mpy18 Captain 59 Rep 608 Posts Drives: '06 325 XI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (3)	I can't think of anything other than disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and reconnecting it, hoping it resets itself.
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06-08-2013, 11:02 AM	#3
dave96dcm First Lieutenant 32 Rep 355 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardner, MA iTrader: (0)	Tried that. Can't even turn the wheel to push it out of the way. I lifted up the shift boot to get it out of park and tried starting in neutral that didn't work.
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06-08-2013, 01:19 PM	#5
dave96dcm First Lieutenant 32 Rep 355 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardner, MA iTrader: (0)	It's engaging and disengaging. When the key is in "position 1" the key wont come out, press the key in and it disengages normally.
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06-08-2013, 02:30 PM	#6
kurtural Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2006 X3, 2006 525i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0)	You need a new battery. 11.9 v means it is spent.
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06-08-2013, 05:26 PM	#7
dave96dcm First Lieutenant 32 Rep 355 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardner, MA iTrader: (0)	Tried with jumpers attached under hood and still no change.
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06-08-2013, 10:23 PM	#8
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Take the battery to autozone/advanced auto to get it tested. A cell might be bad. You need to get one of these http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ter-69888.html __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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06-08-2013, 11:57 PM	#9
kurtural Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2006 X3, 2006 525i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0)	The car is seven or possibly eight years old. You have a bad battery. Take a look at the DIY and remove it or see if the health indicator on battery is black. You just need to replace the battery. You need > 14 v for it to crank.
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