Starting Issue

Rocket07 · 10-31-2007, 01:46 AM

So I've checked some threads on this problem and don't have a clear answer, so I have to ask again. My car is occassionally having hard starts and take 3 seconds to crank before it starts at times. I'm not sure if it's the engine being cold or because I haven't driven it in a few days. Other times it will start in less than a second. Is this normal, or is there an underlying issue...read things about the fuel pump. My car has 3200miles, 6MT, sport. Can it be the battery or the starter or is it normal?

BMWdmk · 10-31-2007, 11:45 AM

if its often then theres a problem
if its lets say more then 1 in a day with some days not happening
then its fine

if option one see dealership

OC Guy · 10-31-2007, 02:05 PM

: for crank

It is often the first sign that you need a new fuel pump. I reported to Crevier and they replaced my FP. I had intermittent long cranks too.

scottp999 · 10-31-2007, 02:36 PM

Mine has been showing symptoms for 4 months, I never get a CEL or limp mode.

It starts very fast from a cold start. If I restart after shutting it down within 15 minutes it starts very fast.

If I restart between 1 hour and 4 hours I get long cranks from 3-5 seconds.

I don't think the thing is ever going to break, it will continue to just annoy me forever.

OC Guy · 10-31-2007, 03:07 PM

Scott, why don't you just have them replace the FP? The wait is no longer an issue.

scottp999 · 10-31-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Scott, why don't you just have them replace the FP? The wait is no longer an issue.

When the V2 procede shows up, I will probably do an un-install and take it in before putting v1 and v2 back on. That was the plan since early September. Not sure if I will just throw on v2 and wait until spring to take it to the dealer since it's starting to get cold out and I will probably just drive the car on Sat and Sun for the fun of it until the weather starts to turn better.

Rocket07 · 11-01-2007, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the input...sounds like FP. GOing to take it in soon...

cmega412 · 11-08-2007, 10:29 PM

What's up,

Just brought my car in yesterday for this issue, I already knew what it was though, thanks to a fellow 335i owner. It was the fuel pump issue, your dealership should have them in stock since it is a known issue now. Anyway good luck. I'll be back to my 335 tomorrow, right now I'm rocking as 328, I guess I can't be to spoiled, at least i got a BMW

Jeffelite · 12-27-2007, 05:09 PM

What' if it's a 330i?

I'm having these exact problems.

10-31-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
Rocket07 Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe, 94Ford Probe GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Starting Issue So I've checked some threads on this problem and don't have a clear answer, so I have to ask again. My car is occassionally having hard starts and take 3 seconds to crank before it starts at times. I'm not sure if it's the engine being cold or because I haven't driven it in a few days. Other times it will start in less than a second. Is this normal, or is there an underlying issue...read things about the fuel pump. My car has 3200miles, 6MT, sport. Can it be the battery or the starter or is it normal?
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10-31-2007, 11:45 AM	#2
BMWdmk Rollin 3rd 106 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Something fast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chino Hills iTrader: (15)	if its often then theres a problem if its lets say more then 1 in a day with some days not happening then its fine if option one see dealership
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10-31-2007, 02:05 PM	#3
OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	: for crank It is often the first sign that you need a new fuel pump. I reported to Crevier and they replaced my FP. I had intermittent long cranks too. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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10-31-2007, 02:36 PM	#4
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Mine has been showing symptoms for 4 months, I never get a CEL or limp mode. It starts very fast from a cold start. If I restart after shutting it down within 15 minutes it starts very fast. If I restart between 1 hour and 4 hours I get long cranks from 3-5 seconds. I don't think the thing is ever going to break, it will continue to just annoy me forever.
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10-31-2007, 03:07 PM	#5
OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Scott, why don't you just have them replace the FP? The wait is no longer an issue. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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11-01-2007, 07:37 AM	#7
Rocket07 Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe, 94Ford Probe GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input...sounds like FP. GOing to take it in soon...
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11-08-2007, 10:29 PM	#8
cmega412 bizness is doin good 14 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 335i 07 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	What's up, Just brought my car in yesterday for this issue, I already knew what it was though, thanks to a fellow 335i owner. It was the fuel pump issue, your dealership should have them in stock since it is a known issue now. Anyway good luck. I'll be back to my 335 tomorrow, right now I'm rocking as 328, I guess I can't be to spoiled, at least i got a BMW
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12-27-2007, 05:09 PM	#9
Jeffelite Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sylvania, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Hmm What' if it's a 330i? I'm having these exact problems. __________________ 330i Tit Silver, PP, SP, Cold Weather
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