2008 E92 335i Starting Issue

badsector · 08-02-2011, 02:29 PM

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone has experienced this before. This has happened to me twice since I have had the vehicle.

I put the key into the ignition and press Start. After pressing start an awful grinding/metallic noise happens and the car doesn't turn over. I am almost positive it's the starter. Not sure if this makes any sense, but I am also guessing it has something to do with the fuel level /fuel pump. The first time this happened is when I parked the car with low fuel got up in the morning for work and tried to fire it up, didn't start for about 5 mins then I gave it one more try and boom, it started. The second time was last weekend up at a cottage where my car was parked on a slight decline (engine first) for 3 days. Went to fire it up and got the same noise. Tried it a second time and it made the noise but finally fired up.

Any thoughts?

AaronLBeltran · 08-02-2011, 02:31 PM

If it's under warranty/CPO just take it to the dealership.

noobster · 08-02-2011, 02:45 PM

sounds like starter

08-02-2011, 02:29 PM	#1
badsector Private 7 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, canada iTrader: (0)	2008 E92 335i Starting Issue Hey Guys, Just wondering if anyone has experienced this before. This has happened to me twice since I have had the vehicle. I put the key into the ignition and press Start. After pressing start an awful grinding/metallic noise happens and the car doesn't turn over. I am almost positive it's the starter. Not sure if this makes any sense, but I am also guessing it has something to do with the fuel level /fuel pump. The first time this happened is when I parked the car with low fuel got up in the morning for work and tried to fire it up, didn't start for about 5 mins then I gave it one more try and boom, it started. The second time was last weekend up at a cottage where my car was parked on a slight decline (engine first) for 3 days. Went to fire it up and got the same noise. Tried it a second time and it made the noise but finally fired up. Any thoughts?
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08-02-2011, 02:31 PM	#2
AaronLBeltran Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 225 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	If it's under warranty/CPO just take it to the dealership.
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08-02-2011, 02:45 PM	#3
noobster Private First Class 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: atl iTrader: (0)	sounds like starter
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