I have a 97 528i BMW recently Ive been having problems starting it . When I turn the key it will try to start but wont actually turn over. I have a new battery so Im thinkin its the starter maybe??

I got this free Pdf manual from reliable-store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of the 20 times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

Check the security (anti theft system). If the coding does not match the key the car wont start. This assumes that the engine can turn over with the starter.

maybe the engine of your car is wrong ,you can check it ,or check if the car key programmer have something wrong .

I was facing this problem recently. resolved by jump start.
switch off headlights and everything that consumes battery and then try to start.

Hi

There is one method you ca try, first ensure the car is unlocked but with the keys out of the car. then disconnect the battery for about 2hrs, overnight if possible. this should reset the car immobiliser and ECU. When putting the battery back on connect the red first then the black i that order.

If no joy get back to me I have a few oher solutions.

Regards and happy new year
Dan

could be a problem with the security chip in the key.

Come on give us more information. Think if you were trying to fix your own problem and you had to explain the problem to someone else with exactly no knowledge of what's going on.

1st off....a key with bad electronics and reader will open the door and that's it.

So that being said does the key turn the engine? If so the key, the program and ecu are ok. Say the engine cranks but doesn't start. Fuel pump. unscrew the access plug on the fuel rail and see if any fuel squirts out. NO......don't ever do this when it's hot..........not that yours is because it doesn't run but I had to say that. The millisecond you turn your key over to get it to try to start...the fuel pump comes on and pressurizes the entire fuel system.

Got fuel pressure, the engine turns but still no start= ignition spark plug engine computer problems.

IS THE RED LIGHT THAT IS STAYING ON THE BATTERY LIGHT? IF SO IT COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL FAULT, AND IS NOT FIRING UP THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP

I would have the battery tested. When they get cold they get weak. Next I would look at the wires on the starter to see if their loose.

make sure transmission is in park.

slide a stick or twig up underneath the steering column which will hold a specialized switch in place. Try the ignition. Should it start, the actual problem in the transmission interlock switch for the transmission [located in the center console] which also protects the ignition from turning on [secondary switch prior to the ignition switch]. What a ***** to have found... took me 8 hours but GM wanted 800$ for the fix.