Start up problem with X5

[gdj89]

X% - 2003 - 3.0i

If my car sit in parking lot for over night I get starting problem starting.

Car will not start at first attempt.

I have to crank my car again to start

Second attempt the car will start.

Please advice

Thanks

[BigLew]

On the first attempt does it even crank?

[gdj89]

No
it does not crank on first attempt

[TQ2K]

Have you replaced the battery? If not, seems like your due for a new battery.

[gdj89]

Thanks How much are the battery? Where is battery locate? Can I use any battery?

[xnsf]

you cannot use any battery. http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/g...ernatives.html

it's located underneath the spare tire in the trunk. you will need to remove it

and they cost about $200 at the dealer. but will depend on dealer

[rudejamaican]

Originally Posted by gdj89

X% - 2003 - 3.0i

If my car sit in parking lot for over night I get starting problem starting.

Car will not start at first attempt.

I have to crank my car again to start

Second attempt the car will start.

Please advice

Thanks

I have a 01 4.4 and I sometimes have the same problem, the starter will turn but the engine wont start at the first try. I know my battery is strong so I wonder what it could be.

[gdj89]

I never had this problem before just started couple days back.

What does this mean????
Another alternative to consider is the Optima,
especially if the vehicle sits for long periods of time between use.

[JohnD]

My 2001 4.4 X5 does this once in a while.. Turn the key and it is dead, turn it back and it starts right up.. I would say it happens 1 every 6 weeks. Dealer looked at it a few times when the truck was new and could never figure it out

[gdj89]

I have change my battery will keep u update.

I took my car to Auto Zone and Auto Zone sale person check my battery with some kind of machine. Battery was bad. He did it for free.

I change my battery let see now

Cost is $119