03-29-2020, 04:33 PM | #1 |
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BMW F10 M5 Won't Start
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My M5 died a week or so ago and now it won't start again. Driving to the end of my road with a bit of enthusiasm and just before I stopped at the junction the car died with iDrive giving battery fault, right before it died it felt like it chucked itself into park or changed down incorrectly but I can't be sure. Trying to start it at this point result in a loud click from the engine bay but no go. I knew the battery needed replacing as I got a warning if I didn't use the car for a week so thought it was just that. Went out and got a brand new battery, charged it up and tried starting the car, result was a little bit different this time, loud whirring noise but then went back to clicking. This weekend I charged it back up again and connected jump leads to my 535D, when trying to start the engine actually turned and it sounded like it was about to start but again then back to whirring then the click. Charged it up again today and connected jump leads to my 535D and X5 35D, thinking this would give enough amps to get the car turning over properly but still no joy. I've done a video showing today's attempt but I'm really at a loss of what's actually wrong and how to fix. I have read the codes using ISTAGUI, there were loads referencing low voltages and signal issues but I've cleared them and they haven't come back. Last edited by DannyMiddleton107; 05-25-2021 at 05:16 AM.. |
04-01-2020, 04:01 AM | #4 |
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Hi I've got a M5 F10 2014 54300 mileage full bmw service great condition car warranty has expired. Any suggestions on what one to get ? I know the bmw is over£1500 a year ! Just looking for any ideas company's etc . Live in uk . Thanks 😊
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If so, there is plenty of threads already dealing with this question that you can look at/contribute to. |
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My RS4 Cabrio had a similar issue, would click and make weird whering noise then die... starter |
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04-02-2020, 01:04 AM | #7 |
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Hope this is the case but note the engine stopped all of a sudden and went into P with codes.
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I pay £800 and its with Mondial who are the official BMW provider, personally I would not risk any other company |
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04-16-2020, 02:30 PM | #9 |
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Realised I had bought the wrong battery, 95Ah instead of 105Ah. I've been out and bought the correct one and fully charged that along with the 95Ah and tried again but still no joy. I tried again at the weekend and the engine spun slow but for a split second sped up to the point where I thought it was going to start but then went back to the click. I noticed my Xenons were trying to kick in each time so I've removed the main fuses for the lights to lessen the draw on the battery(s). I've tried again tonight but no turning today, just a click and then a low humming sound of something spinning until I take my foot off the brake or start button. I've found a 2nd hand starter on eBay for less than £100, I'm wondering whether to give this a whirl, hopefully they aren't too much of a sod to fit if I go down that route.
Is it worth taking the spark plugs out and trying to turn it over? I suppose if I did that I could borascope down in the cylinders although I really wouldn't have a clue what I'm looking for to be honest. |
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04-16-2020, 03:00 PM | #11 |
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*Dwaynos is an experienced technician who has changed the rod bearings on his own car,I wouldn't go buying starter motors if your not sure what the problem is exactly and I believe he's guiding you right.The S63 tu engines are complex and its easy to be fooled as to what's wrong.
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04-16-2020, 03:27 PM | #12 | |
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![]() Seriously though, a simple check with a ratchet will tell you if the engine is free or not. Save you spending money unnecessarily. Good luck |
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04-17-2020, 04:19 AM | #13 |
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Ok that makes sense, I had read some other stories of spun rod bearings.
Can you point me in the right direction on the best way of doing this and also what to be looking/listening out for? I understand the concept of turning the engine over by hand but would just like a little more info if possible. Thanks |
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04-17-2020, 05:39 AM | #14 | |
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I doubt you'll hear any untoward noises. |
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