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Starting problem car takes several seconds to start

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raysaunders2 Aug 06, 2008

will start in the morning but after driving for about 10-15 mins and stopping on returning to the car it will not start ????? 2005 118d sport 1 series
ralp87 Mar 09, 2009

my 330 won start but all the light come on so i know is not the battery so wha could that be
Anonymous Mar 09, 2009

My car won't start it was working fine on Saturday. Today Monday it just won't start could it be the battery all lights on dash turn on... What can it be?

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330d auto 2002 non start just turning over

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Try turning your key on and off 3 times before you start the car, if the engine starts more quickly it means your fuel delivery system is not holding pressure and when you stop your car the gas at the engine runs back to the tank. You might also see if the engine will start immediately if you turn it off then restart right away compared to starts in the morning.
Gerry

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