Starting my new 545i
01-07-2005, 10:44 AM
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Hi,
On two occasions now, after storing the car overnight in the garage, the engine would not start on the first try, it starts on the second try. I live in Canada and the temperatures were about -15 celsius.
I'm wondering how others are doing with cold starting, and why there is no block heater.
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Leon
On two occasions now, after storing the car overnight in the garage, the engine would not start on the first try, it starts on the second try. I live in Canada and the temperatures were about -15 celsius.
I'm wondering how others are doing with cold starting, and why there is no block heater.
Thanks
Leon
01-07-2005, 10:56 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545I
Titanium Silver Metallic / Black Leather / Poplar Grain Wood Trim /Automatic
Cold Weather Package / Heated Rear Seats / Xenon Headlights / Sirius Satellite Radio
Leather Selector Lever w/Wood Inlay / Wood E-Brake Handle / Red Rear Reflectors / BMW All Weather Mats / BMW All Weather Trunk Liner / LoJack Anti-theft System
It hasn't been that cold here in New York but I haven't had any problems starting my car. Definitely a little rumble in the morning but thats it. Gotta love the power.
01-07-2005, 11:02 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545iA Titanium Silver/Gray, Poplar----Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Seats, Logic 7 Audio, Heated Rear Seats
Mine has always started quickly on the first try at that temperature and colder.
01-07-2005, 08:53 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
What happens when you turn the key? Since the E60s have the start assist how long does it try before it gives up?
I got in the habbit of just turning it once and letting go and letting the start assist do all the work and when I got into another car I let off the key too fast and didnt start it
I got in the habbit of just turning it once and letting go and letting the start assist do all the work and when I got into another car I let off the key too fast and didnt start it
01-08-2005, 12:05 AM
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Yes, I turn the key and let it go. It does not start on the first cycle, after I release the key. It starts near the end or the 2nd cycle or for sure on the 3rd cycle.
01-08-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by heli_ca' date='Jan 8 2005, 01:05 AM
Yes, I turn the key and let it go.? It does not start on the first cycle, after I release the key.? It starts near the end or the 2nd cycle or for sure on the 3rd cycle.
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01-08-2005, 12:16 PM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i, Graphite on Oyster, ///Msport, Executive Package, XDrive
I have had no problems either indoors out outdoors. I keep my car in a garage overnight with heat kept just above freezing. During the day, my car has been outdoors at tempretures just as cold as your in Edmonton. No problems whatsoever.
What type of fuel are you using? I have used 94 Octane Ethanol fuel since I got my car. With the ethanol added to the gas, I have no concerns rearding moisture accumulation in the fuel due to condensation caused by the car getting warm and then cooling off.
You may want to try the ethanol fuel or gas line antifreeze to see if that clears up your start issues.
What type of fuel are you using? I have used 94 Octane Ethanol fuel since I got my car. With the ethanol added to the gas, I have no concerns rearding moisture accumulation in the fuel due to condensation caused by the car getting warm and then cooling off.
You may want to try the ethanol fuel or gas line antifreeze to see if that clears up your start issues.
01-08-2005, 02:15 PM
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I don't live in a cold place but I notice that when I start the car after it's been in the garage more than a few days it starts louder and rougher...only lasts a few seconds though....then it purrs like a kitten...er..tiger.
01-08-2005, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Jan 8 2005, 02:54 PM
[quote name='heli_ca' date='Jan 8 2005, 01:05 AM']Yes, I turn the key and let it go.? It does not start on the first cycle, after I release the key.? It starts near the end or the 2nd cycle or for sure on the 3rd cycle.
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[/quote]I have to twist the key for each cycle to start. It started fine today though.