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This has happened to me twice within last week. When I started the car on Thursday last week, it cranked then stop so I turned the key back to off position and start again which is find the second time. The same thing happened on Saturday's afternoon. Any one having this issue? Is my battery about to go out? She is now 85,500 miles
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This has happened to me twice within last week. When I started the car on Thursday last week, it cranked then stop so I turned the key back to off position and start again which is find the second time. The same thing happened on Saturday's afternoon. Any one having this issue? Is my battery about to go out? She is now 85,500 miles
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Has any maintenance been performed recently?

When was the last time you changed the fuel filter?

Are you using premium gas?

Does it happen on cold starts or when it's sat for a while but, not overnight cold?

Get this info and we can help narrow it down from there.

Good Luck!
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Has any maintenance been performed recently?
Changed the front and rear diff, transfer case and AFT fluid at 85,000 miles.

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When was the last time you changed the fuel filter?
Still original fuel filter

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Are you using premium gas?
Yup all the time and using Chevron ProGard Fuel Injector Cleaner every 2,500 miles (same as the one previous owner used when serviced by BMW dealer).

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Does it happen on cold starts or when it's sat for a while but, not overnight cold?
It doesn't happen on cold starts only sat for a few hours.

I bought NGK BKR6EQUP plugs but haven't have time to replace it. Does anyone know if this type of plugs required anti seize?

I believed the battery still original (not 100% sure) I have to look at the service documents from the dealer that came with the car when I bought it back in July.

BTW My average is around 16.8 MPG.
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Your issue sounds familiar. I have to think about how to search for it. I believe it is something to do with ignition switch.

No anti-seize necessary for plugs. Just torque them to spec.
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