N51 won't start?? Help bros

Jose102692 · 06-24-2017, 11:45 PM

Okay so I have a 2011 BMW 328i coupe lci and it's been sitting for a while due to a front collision, now that I am fixing it. I was able to fix the entire front end. But my car sounds like it wants to start but doesn't start. Maybe a low battery? Combustion problem ? I've tried starter fluid and no start... I have half a tank... any hints guys ??

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Eagle1oh7 · 06-25-2017, 12:16 AM

Bad starter? Have you tried reading codes?

rjahl · 06-25-2017, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jose102692

Okay so I have a 2011 BMW 328i coupe lci and it's been sitting for a while due to a front collision, now that I am fixing it. I was able to fix the entire front end. But my car sounds like it wants to start but doesn't start. Maybe a low battery? Combustion problem ? I've tried starter fluid and no start... I have half a tank... any hints guys ??

What about giving us a few more hints,

Did the car run after the front collision?
How long is "a while", 6 weeks , 6 months a year?
Is it cranking at a good speed or week?
Did the front end work require any new engine parts?

Read the Codes......

Jose102692 · 06-25-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Bad starter? Have you tried reading codes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Bad starter? Have you tried reading codes?

I was thinking maybe a bad starter or low battery. But today I'll bring out the oBD scanner

Jose102692 · 06-25-2017, 11:50 AM

yes, it's just been sitting ever since the collision but no engine damage or frame damage or air bags deployed.

Been sitting for around 1-2months.

It seems like it's cranking pretty strong at a good speed. I can hear it wants to start.

Only parts I've bought and needed - fan shroud, radiator, radiator support, and condenser. Really nothing else major or electrical.

Jose102692 · 06-25-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rjahl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jose102692

Okay so I have a 2011 BMW 328i coupe lci and it's been sitting for a while due to a front collision, now that I am fixing it. I was able to fix the entire front end. But my car sounds like it wants to start but doesn't start. Maybe a low battery? Combustion problem ? I've tried starter fluid and no start... I have half a tank... any hints guys ??

What about giving us a few more hints,

Did the car run after the front collision?
How long is "a while", 6 weeks , 6 months a year?
Is it cranking at a good speed or week?
Did the front end work require any new engine parts?

Read the Codes......

yes, it's just been sitting ever since the collision but no engine damage or frame damage or air bags deployed.

Been sitting for around 1-2months.

It seems like it's cranking pretty strong at a good speed. I can hear it wants to start.

Only parts I've bought and needed - fan shroud, radiator, radiator support, and condenser. Really nothing else major or electrical.

W37V · 06-25-2017, 04:43 PM

So you had a collision and now the car won't start?

Did you check the pump reset? Did you check fuses? Which part of the car was in collision?

Jose102692 · 06-25-2017, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by W37V

So you had a collision and now the car won't start?

Did you check the pump reset? Did you check fuses? Which part of the car was in collision?

Correct .

Pump test ? How is that performed ? Or did you mean the compression test ?

Front end collision. You know what there's actually a lot of fuses missing according to the original options I have on the printed fuse map.

I had some mechanic look at it he says the battery is dead. I'll keep it posted tomorrow once I replace it.

Jose102692 · 06-25-2017, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerGeeks

I find reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes always helps when trying to diagnose something troublesome.

Yah you're right. I'm thinking of buying that BMW Carly device . Maybe that'll help a lot on the long run.

3002 tii · 07-16-2017, 03:41 PM

Have you checked battery safety terminal?

Jose102692 · 07-16-2017, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Have you checked battery safety terminal?

Good call. It's actually was the battery voltage not meeting up with the specs of being above 12v. It's running good and all now

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Jose102692 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 328i 335i e92's Join Date: May 2015 Location: Moreno valley iTrader: (0)	yes, it's just been sitting ever since the collision but no engine damage or frame damage or air bags deployed. Been sitting for around 1-2months. It seems like it's cranking pretty strong at a good speed. I can hear it wants to start. Only parts I've bought and needed - fan shroud, radiator, radiator support, and condenser. Really nothing else major or electrical. __________________ Jose E92
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