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What causes 528i with auto tranny to not crank when the key is turned over? All lights come on, just that sometimes, the car will not crank, takes a few minutes'' worth of trying again and again

Submitted: 586 days and 4 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $9

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

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2000 528i e39 6 cyl

Already Tried:
Nothing, just wait until the car allows the starter to crank when I turn the key

Posted by long time tech 586 days and 4 hours ago.

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could be alot of things , should have the dealer check the control unit faults .
sounds like it may be a key going bad .'
thanks

586 days and 4 hours ago.

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key seems to be working fine, no other issues, like alarm acting up or not being able to lock the doors, maybe the chip inside, but this happens with all available keys

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the key not only has the remote for the alarm but also contains a chip for whats called the ews system that will not let the vehicle start without a valid key . if this happens with all keys it may be a faulty starter or ignition switch . the switch would be the easiest and you could do this your self with a few basic hand tools . if the switch doesnt repair the problem i would recomend taking to the dealer and having them check the fault in the vehicle , there may be no faults stored though . if its the starter that is the cause i would let them do it .
thanks and let me know what you find .

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What causes 528i with auto tranny to not crank when the key is turned over? All lights come on, just that sometimes, the car will not crank, takes a few minutes'' worth of trying again and again

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Optional Information: 2000 528i e39 6 cylAlready Tried: Nothing, just wait until the car allows the starter to crank when I turn the key

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could be alot of things , should have the dealer check the control unit faults .sounds like it may be a key going bad .'thanks

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key seems to be working fine, no other issues, like alarm acting up or not being able to lock the doors, maybe the chip inside, but this happens with all available keys

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Optional Information:
2000 528i e39 6 cyl

Already Tried:
Nothing, just wait until the car allows the starter to crank when I turn the key

could be alot of things , should have the dealer check the control unit faults .
sounds like it may be a key going bad .'
thanks