My Car won't start. 2006 BMW 325i

Jayswun57 · 01-05-2009, 11:28 PM

im having problem with my car. i was wondering if someone might know what the problem is.

yesterday, i noticed a slow start when i started my car

and now today, i was at work, and i had the problem again, its just this time, it just kept getting worse

i turned off the car, then immediately tried starting it again.
nothing

i just hear a click

headlights turn on. radio is on. power is on

but no start

i tried jump starting it from under the hood, no start

just a click everytime i push the button

djpeetur · 01-06-2009, 01:32 AM

probbaly valvetronic system. how many miles?

Jayswun57 · 01-06-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by djpeetur

probbaly valvetronic system. how many miles?

my guess is the starter motor. but i really dont know. 85K miles (alot, i know)

ENINTY · 01-06-2009, 12:11 PM

The battery is dead. It is shorted so it won't pass current from the jumping battery. Get a new battery. Is the car still under warranty? If it is, call roadside assistance. Have it towed to a dealer and have a new battery installed under warranty. If you don't have the extended warranty, all 2006 E90s still have a full 4 years of roadside assistance regardless of mileage.

Jayswun57 · 01-06-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ENINTY

The battery is dead. It is shorted so it won't pass current from the jumping battery. Get a new battery. Is the car still under warranty? If it is, call roadside assistance. Have it towed to a dealer and have a new battery installed under warranty. If you don't have the extended warranty, all 2006 E90s still have a full 4 years of roadside assistance regardless of mileage.

its the starter. getting it replaced now.

ENINTY · 01-07-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayswun57

its the starter. getting it replaced now.

Pricey.

Jayswun57 · 01-07-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ENINTY

Pricey.

got it all done for $400

Brand New (not repaired) original BMW Starter + Labor

my friend owns a shop and did it for me.

ENINTY · 01-09-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayswun57

got it all done for $400

Brand New (not repaired) original BMW Starter + Labor

my friend owns a shop and did it for me.

Wow, I figured at least twice that. Unusual for a starter to go that early. How much was the part cost for the starter?

Jayswun57 · 01-09-2009, 05:24 PM

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Wow, I figured at least twice that. Unusual for a starter to go that early. How much was the part cost for the starter?

i start the car about 20 times a day, 5 days a week. that might be why. i do alot of stop and go driving.

the part cost me $300

GregL · 01-09-2009, 06:22 PM

Out of curiosity, when you tried starting it with jumper cables, did the other car have it's engine running at the time? I had to jump start my 330xi once and it wasn't enough to get it going until I started the engine of the donor car. In addition, it wasn't enough either when I tried using my fully charged 500A booster pack which is specifically designed for this kind of thing.

Edit: When I say that "it's not enough", I mean that my BMW wouldn't even attempt to crank, it would just click once then stop.

Jayswun57 · 01-13-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GregL

Out of curiosity, when you tried starting it with jumper cables, did the other car have it's engine running at the time? I had to jump start my 330xi once and it wasn't enough to get it going until I started the engine of the donor car. In addition, it wasn't enough either when I tried using my fully charged 500A booster pack which is specifically designed for this kind of thing.

Edit: When I say that "it's not enough", I mean that my BMW wouldn't even attempt to crank, it would just click once then stop.

yes, the other car was running. i even took the battery out and charged it at home. and put it back it, no start.

Wicked04 · 01-26-2009, 04:42 PM

man I tried starting my car this morning in -33 C weather, and it didnt start.
I'm hoping its the cold, but the exact same thing happened.
All the lights are on, and the radio was playing, but no tick, no nothing, just didnt start.

I cant afford to lose my car right now

GMWNashville · 01-26-2009, 06:42 PM

cold kills batteries...as does short tripping...

ages944 · 02-01-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked04

man I tried starting my car this morning in -33 C weather, and it didnt start.
I'm hoping its the cold, but the exact same thing happened.
All the lights are on, and the radio was playing, but no tick, no nothing, just didnt start.

I cant afford to lose my car right now

nah. we had -40F windchills here a few weeks back. My car didn't start in the morning either. Had to let it sit in the sun till midday. Irritating. Our cars come with a 720CCA battery. Guess they could use a bit more.

lvegasjp · 07-19-2009, 03:35 AM

Hi there I went to work today and the car was working just fine, the only problem is that my AC was not working as good as it usually works.

When I came back from my break I tried to start the car but nothing happened, the radio was On, the lights were working everything seems to be working fine. But when I called the dealer they said that the car should hold some charge for those stuff to work, I went to Target get some cables and I was able to start the car again.

Don't panic I was about to call the tow company and take the car to the dealer but instead I asked my dad to jumpstart the car and it work for me.

(If you are gonna Jumpstart de car use the Front and do not try to charge the battery directly cuz if the battery is bad the car won't start).

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Jayswun57 New Member 3 Rep 13 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Clarita iTrader: (0)	My Car won't start. 2006 BMW 325i im having problem with my car. i was wondering if someone might know what the problem is. yesterday, i noticed a slow start when i started my car and now today, i was at work, and i had the problem again, its just this time, it just kept getting worse i turned off the car, then immediately tried starting it again. nothing i just hear a click headlights turn on. radio is on. power is on but no start i tried jump starting it from under the hood, no start just a click everytime i push the button
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djpeetur Captain 170 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (23)	probbaly valvetronic system. how many miles?
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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The battery is dead. It is shorted so it won't pass current from the jumping battery. Get a new battery. Is the car still under warranty? If it is, call roadside assistance. Have it towed to a dealer and have a new battery installed under warranty. If you don't have the extended warranty, all 2006 E90s still have a full 4 years of roadside assistance regardless of mileage.
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GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Out of curiosity, when you tried starting it with jumper cables, did the other car have it's engine running at the time? I had to jump start my 330xi once and it wasn't enough to get it going until I started the engine of the donor car. In addition, it wasn't enough either when I tried using my fully charged 500A booster pack which is specifically designed for this kind of thing. Edit: When I say that "it's not enough", I mean that my BMW wouldn't even attempt to crank, it would just click once then stop. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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Wicked04 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 325i Sports Pckg Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (5)	man I tried starting my car this morning in -33 C weather, and it didnt start. I'm hoping its the cold, but the exact same thing happened. All the lights are on, and the radio was playing, but no tick, no nothing, just didnt start. I cant afford to lose my car right now
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07-19-2009, 03:35 AM	#15
lvegasjp Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 325I 2006 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Possible Solution Hi there I went to work today and the car was working just fine, the only problem is that my AC was not working as good as it usually works. When I came back from my break I tried to start the car but nothing happened, the radio was On, the lights were working everything seems to be working fine. But when I called the dealer they said that the car should hold some charge for those stuff to work, I went to Target get some cables and I was able to start the car again. Don't panic I was about to call the tow company and take the car to the dealer but instead I asked my dad to jumpstart the car and it work for me. (If you are gonna Jumpstart de car use the Front and do not try to charge the battery directly cuz if the battery is bad the car won't start).
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