Cranks but wont start.

[mel23816]

Is there any easy fix or troubleshoot i can do to fix this. My 2002 X5 3.0 will crank with a different sound but wont start. Could it be the starter?

[jnvrgs]

Originally Posted by mel23816

Is there any easy fix or troubleshoot i can do to fix this. My 2002 X5 3.0 will crank with a different sound but wont start. Could it be the starter?

Use the search feature. I believe there's a whole thread dedicated to this issue.

[Weasel]

If it cranks, it won't be the starter. What is the different sound? Does it sound like a hair faster with a bit less load?

[alpac]

First culprit would be the battery. How old is the battery? Try to jump start it with another car. If you can jump start it then it is the battery and it probably needs to be replaced.

[01 BMW_X5]

Originally Posted by weasel56

If it cranks, it won't be the starter.

+1

ENOUGH SAID

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by 01 BMW_X5

+1

ENOUGH SAID

Just because you hear a spin, doesn't mean it is cranking. Did you read the post? He said it doesn't sound like it is spinning normally. Have you ever looked at a starter?

[primetime]

How about tow it to a shop and get a professional diagnosis? It could be the starter, it could be something else.

[premierX5]

Originally Posted by primetime

How about tow it to a shop and get a professional diagnosis? It could be the starter, it could be something else.

[01 BMW_X5]

Originally Posted by Wagner

Have you ever looked at a starter?

I can remove from ANY vehicle, test, strip down, repair, reassemble and reinstall.

[mel23816]

weasel56 is right. Its cranks a little fast than usual but less load. wha would the problem be