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Old 06-04-2011, 03:46 PM
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Happened today, drove in, parked, turned off, a few minutes later I go out and the car didn't want to turn over..

All the electronics work, But what i hear is a loud gear from the headlights (adjusting) and a sound of (what seems like a small door closing) when I try to turn it on.

CEL is on. (Ignition switch on) No attempt to start or even hear the buzz of the starter.

Car: 2008 550i

Just my luck the day before the show....Any Help?

Also. The green light for the Push Start will NOT turn on when i press it.
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Hope you are still under warranty!
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Originally Posted by Laci535i
Hope you are still under warranty!

Nope, why, how bad is this?
Old 06-04-2011, 05:47 PM
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I understand these cars have lot of electrical problems. Eventhough mine has been good no wonder somebody said BMW=Buy More Warranty.
Again I have been lucky but if you look around on the board you will find ton of issues with our E60's.
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Originally Posted by Dking078
Happened today, drove in, parked, turned off, a few minutes later I go out and the car didn't want to turn over..

All the electronics work, But what i hear is a loud gear from the headlights (adjusting) and a sound of (what seems like a small door closing) when I try to turn it on.

CEL is on. (Ignition switch on) No attempt to start or even hear the buzz of the starter.

Car: 2008 550i

Just my luck the day before the show....Any Help?

Also. The green light for the Push Start will NOT turn on when i press it.
Are you at home where you can hook it up to a battery charger? I would verify the battery is charging properly, or capable of holding a charge by having it tested.
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Originally Posted by Dking078
Happened today, drove in, parked, turned off, a few minutes later I go out and the car didn't want to turn over..

All the electronics work, But what i hear is a loud gear from the headlights (adjusting) and a sound of (what seems like a small door closing) when I try to turn it on.

CEL is on. (Ignition switch on) No attempt to start or even hear the buzz of the starter.

Car: 2008 550i

Just my luck the day before the show....Any Help?

Also. The green light for the Push Start will NOT turn on when i press it.
most likely starter.. I experienced exact same thing. I had to tow my car to dealer and it was starter. if you open the engine bay and u smell electrical wire burning, then yea it is starter....

i dont think it is battery because if it is it wont even turn on anything but just get dim...
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Tried again awhile ago and the car turned over... watching closely and hope i'll make it to the meet tomarrow.
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