mossyoaks
09-27-2016, 12:39 PM
I recently got a 95 530i that runs great but has left me stranded now 3 times.
The car is driven about 5 miles to the grocery store. After about 20 minutes of shopping and on my return, when I turn the key- all the dash lights are on- but no starter. Tried the key once every 5 mins until at the 15 min. mark- IGNITION! When I shut the engine off, it will always start back up immediately. And has never failed to start if the engine is cool. Starter does NOT engage at all when the key is turned. All the cluster lights are illuminated and horn blows, stereo works, windows etc. Just no power to starter motor.
So, when this happened again today, I made a point of listening intently and heard a little "snap" sound under the hood driver's side -at around the 15 minute mark. Turned the key and the engine cranked.
Also, to note that when the car is not starting, I have locked and unlocked the car using both the BMW remote and the key in the door. No change.
Thought it might be a failing CPS but it checks out at 540ohms. The engine runs flawlessly smooth on initial start up.
I've only owned this 530 for a few months and the seller never mentioned this problem so I have no idea how long it might have been occurring.
Could the EWS -drive away protection system somehow be the culprit?
The car is driven about 5 miles to the grocery store. After about 20 minutes of shopping and on my return, when I turn the key- all the dash lights are on- but no starter. Tried the key once every 5 mins until at the 15 min. mark- IGNITION! When I shut the engine off, it will always start back up immediately. And has never failed to start if the engine is cool. Starter does NOT engage at all when the key is turned. All the cluster lights are illuminated and horn blows, stereo works, windows etc. Just no power to starter motor.
So, when this happened again today, I made a point of listening intently and heard a little "snap" sound under the hood driver's side -at around the 15 minute mark. Turned the key and the engine cranked.
Also, to note that when the car is not starting, I have locked and unlocked the car using both the BMW remote and the key in the door. No change.
Thought it might be a failing CPS but it checks out at 540ohms. The engine runs flawlessly smooth on initial start up.
I've only owned this 530 for a few months and the seller never mentioned this problem so I have no idea how long it might have been occurring.
Could the EWS -drive away protection system somehow be the culprit?