325i Starting

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   Hello one and all, we have recently aquired a very nice '97 325i touring. The problem is, it usually takes about 5 secs of turning the starter before the engine fires. Is this normal? The service history shows that the car has only done 68,000 miles

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Tom R Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23-November-2003 Location: Afghanistan Status: Offline Points: 3	Topic: 325i Starting Posted: 23-November-2003 at 22:05
	Hello one and all, we have recently aquired a very nice '97 325i touring. The problem is, it usually takes about 5 secs of turning the starter before the engine fires. Is this normal? The service history shows that the car has only done 68,000 miles

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Tom R Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23-November-2003 Location: Afghanistan Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: 26-November-2003 at 21:25
	Come on all you dedicated BM owners somebody must have some words of wisdom about the this starting thing. I can't beleive that such an otherwise nice car can be so embarassing to start when your showing off your pride and joy. I know 5secs isn't the end of the world but it seems like it when your turning the key. Its actually better now we are getting some chilly mornings. Help please.

Alex Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I SW Region Member Joined: 15-January-2003 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 148	Posted: 27-November-2003 at 00:15
	It does not sound normal, but I'm afraid I have no idea what would cause this.
	Alex Shirley 1990 E30 325i

r316 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21-October-2003 Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: 29-November-2003 at 20:49
	You could try looking on different forums. I know you don't own a e30 but if you go to www.e30zone.co.uk someone there may be able to help you. They seem to have a good techinical forum. Good luck

daddy cool Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-October-2003 Location: Sussex Status: Offline Points: 691	Posted: 29-November-2003 at 22:48
	try changing the plugs , and cleaning out your airflow meter with carb and choke cleaner spray , made all the difference on mine.
	e30 2.7 cab e30 325i e30 325 sport e30 318 touring e28 m5 e28 m535 e34 m5 e39 540 e36 318ti (green) e36 318ti (mauve)