Engine start, ignition won't catch?

mrwma237 · 04-02-2008, 11:02 AM

The car is garaged.
Have about 2500 miles.

Yesterday, I tried starting my car in the afternoon. I held the start button for about 3 to 4 seconds before the ignition caught.

I don't think this is normal. What are your inputs?

thanks.

musc · 04-02-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mrwma237

The car is garaged.
Have about 2500 miles.

Yesterday, I tried starting my car in the afternoon. I held the start button for about 3 to 4 seconds before the ignition caught.

I don't think this is normal. What are your inputs?

thanks.

fuel pump

sdwilly · 04-02-2008, 11:10 AM

Fuel Pump, take it to the dealer and they will replace it.

Be thankful the wait for the part isn't what it used to be.

BzzzBom · 04-02-2008, 11:16 AM

HPFP

Mr. 5 · 04-02-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by musc

fuel pump

Yep.

mrwma237 · 04-02-2008, 11:36 AM

oh man.

i just searched. 20% of E92s have fuel pump problems? is that number accurate?

sdwilly · 04-02-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwma237

oh man.

i just searched. 20% of E92s have fuel pump problems? is that number accurate?

Wouldn't surprise me, not just E92's though, all 335's are susceptible.

turbotko · 04-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Ignition won't catch what? I've never heard that one before and I've heard alot. So you're saying that the starter cranks for a long time before the engine starts? If so it could be the HPFP as mentioned above.

BTW, you do know you don't have to hold the button down right? All you have to do is tap it and hold the brake, the starter will continue to spin the motor until it starts.

radgator1 · 04-02-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwma237

oh man.

i just searched. 20% of E92s have fuel pump problems? is that number accurate?

-No, it is no where close to 20%, more like 2%.

-You don't have to hold down the start button, just push it and let go and it will crank until it starts.

- Despite the alarmists here, one long crank doesn't equal a failed HPFP by a long shot. When you say the car is garaged, are you saying it has been stored and not driven much for the winter or you drive it daily but today you got a first ever long crank before turning over? Relax and see if the problem persists.

kentgbr · 04-02-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by radgator1

-No, it is no where close to 20%, more like 2%.

-You don't have to hold down the start button, just push it and let go and it will crank until it starts.

- Despite the alarmists here, one long crank doesn't equal a failed HPFP by a long shot.

My car typically fires up right away but occassionally cranks for about 3 secs before starting. No driveability issues so far so I assume the HPFP is okay.

emjei · 04-02-2008, 08:45 PM

My case sounds like it. The car takes loonger to start and today It got into LIMP MODE.......do you guys think it is the Fuel pump...Im just concern about the LIMP

halfpast3 · 04-02-2008, 08:48 PM

Thats exactly what my buddys car did....then he had to have his FP replaced

emjei · 04-02-2008, 08:53 PM

I guess I have to take out my AA XEDE tomorrow.....dammmmnnnnnn need for speed......

Spazdoc · 04-02-2008, 09:10 PM

Well, that is helpful. I just had a service done, and the car feels a bit slower than before. I had assumed that they reflashed my ECU, adn I got the 'slow' version.

Panoz · 04-03-2008, 02:38 PM

I had the same problem 3 weeks before. Its the high pressure fuel pump.

I changed it on previous week. Unfortunately its not throughing engine codes.

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mrwma237 Polytech Trooper 44 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2018 F36 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 310/South Bay Beach Cities Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	oh man. i just searched. 20% of E92s have fuel pump problems? is that number accurate? __________________ Drive w/ Passion Bucket!
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turbotko Lieutenant 67 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: georgia iTrader: (3)	Ignition won't catch what? I've never heard that one before and I've heard alot. So you're saying that the starter cranks for a long time before the engine starts? If so it could be the HPFP as mentioned above. BTW, you do know you don't have to hold the button down right? All you have to do is tap it and hold the brake, the starter will continue to spin the motor until it starts. __________________ 10 AW on fox E90 M3 with 2 pedals, gentleman’s ride 08 AW on fox E92 M3 also 2 pedals, a bit more rowdy
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emjei Captain 73 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 08 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Puerto Rico USA iTrader: (3)	My case sounds like it. The car takes loonger to start and today It got into LIMP MODE.......do you guys think it is the Fuel pump...Im just concern about the LIMP
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halfpast3 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 232 Posts Drives: MY16 535i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Thats exactly what my buddys car did....then he had to have his FP replaced
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emjei Captain 73 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 08 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Puerto Rico USA iTrader: (3)	I guess I have to take out my AA XEDE tomorrow.....dammmmnnnnnn need for speed......
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Spazdoc Major 42 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2020 C63S, 2001 S4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Well, that is helpful. I just had a service done, and the car feels a bit slower than before. I had assumed that they reflashed my ECU, adn I got the 'slow' version.
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Panoz Lieutenant Colonel 82 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey 335i ,Aero Kit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem 3 weeks before. Its the high pressure fuel pump. I changed it on previous week. Unfortunately its not throughing engine codes. __________________ Procede V4 , Catless DPs, Forge FMIC, Injen Intake, VK Oilcooler, Hartge Quads Exhaust, Modded CDV, Synapse BOV Kit, BMW Performance 335i SSK Kit, P3 vent boost gauge Space Grey 335i -> See more pics HERE
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