Help, I can't start my brand new 35d

cpiguy · #1 12-15-2009, 10:12 PM

Hey guys:

Love the car. Just wish it would start when I push the button. I've had the car 24 hours and when I go to start it, I have to push the start button 5-6-7-8-times before it finally starts. All the electroinics respond fine, but the starter doesn't respond, and then boom, it starts.

Anybody have this experience???

Thanks

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Thunder22 · #2 12-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Are you holding the button down or just "flicking" it?

MINIz guy · #3 12-15-2009, 10:24 PM

Do you also have your foot on the brake?

cpiguy · #4 12-15-2009, 10:24 PM

I am pushing it in with a single motion, the same way I do in my 2010 M3 and my 2007 X5. Why, do you have a suggestion?

cpiguy · #5 12-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIz guy

Do you also have your foot on the brake?

Yes

soldmystang · #6 12-15-2009, 10:37 PM

does this thing have glow plugs?

cpiguy · #7 12-15-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soldmystang

does this thing have glow plugs?

Now we're talking

soldmystang · #8 12-15-2009, 10:46 PM

i do not have a 3.5D, but all the diesels i do own require a moment or two for the glow plugs to reach temp for the motor to properly start. is there a wait to start light on the 3.5D?

cpiguy · #9 12-15-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soldmystang

i do not have a 3.5D, but all the diesels i do own require a moment or two for the glow plugs to reach temp for the motor to properly start. is there a wait to start light on the 3.5D?

Nope

soldmystang · #10 12-15-2009, 10:53 PM

i'm out. what does the manual say?

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