2011 E92 M3 start issues

Allcustom240 · 06-29-2019, 12:54 PM

Hey guys, I have a E92 M3 that won't start.

2011
M3
57K Miles
DCT
Remus exhaust
Turnermotorsport stage 2 tune
Test pipes
AFE intake

So I drove the car the other day with no issues and then had it sit for a few days in my garage. The car runs fine and smooth. Then today I was going to go for a drive I used my key to unlock the car and got inside. All lights were on, even the drivers seat readjusted itself. The radio was working fine. When I pushed the start button I get clicks and errors on the screen. The lights do not dim when I engage the switch. I get errors; Transmission malfunction, P not engaged, something about drivers assistance. I tried a few more times trying to turn it, a click or few, no luck and gave up. It ended up to a point where when I pushed to start button, theres no clicks anymore.

I am thinking it's the starter from all the other posts with similar issues, but also maybe the battery cause I'm sure it hasn't been changed at all.(I'm not the original owner) But right now I dont think it's the battery....I do remember that when the car was working before a few days ago and everytime I pushed the start button there seemed to be a delay of turnover turning on, but at the time I didn't think much about it. It just turned on. Any input would be really helpful.

Here's the video. Maybe you guys can determine the sounds and issue.

EndOfAnEra · 06-29-2019, 01:28 PM

Bring the battery somewhere to get tested. They can tell you if it passes or fails.

Allcustom240 · 06-30-2019, 10:05 AM

If removing the battery from the car for a good time, does the car do anything like reset or anything I should know because I'm not familiar with all the electronics within this car?

EndOfAnEra · 06-30-2019, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Allcustom240

If removing the battery from the car for a good time, does the car do anything like reset or anything I should know because I'm not familiar with all the electronics within this car?

Take a voltmeter and check the voltage of the battery and report back.

nekbreaker · 06-30-2019, 11:24 AM

you need a new battery

Allcustom240 · 07-02-2019, 12:37 PM

I'm limited on tools, but i had the battery swapped with another and the battery wasn't the issue. Everything lights up, but still no start. I ordered a starter so I'm going to wait on that now....

Im not an expert but I am familiar with basic car stuff so I'm not sure what else could be the culprit....

ItsGary · 07-02-2019, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allcustom240

I'm limited on tools, but i had the battery swapped with another and the battery wasn't the issue. Everything lights up, but still no start. I ordered a starter so I'm going to wait on that now....

Im not an expert but I am familiar with basic car stuff so I'm not sure what else could be the culprit....

You should get yourself a scanner. If you have a laptop, buy an K+DCAN OBDII Cable, you can get dealership software online if you search for the right stuff.

zk11 · 12-11-2019, 03:42 AM

Have you found a solution to this? I have the same exact problem and it's been in the shop over a week for troubleshooting. still no answer

TechE · 12-14-2019, 05:30 AM

I'm not sure if these cars have such issues but it could be battery grounding. I believe we have a recent recall for this?

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Allcustom240 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	2011 E92 M3 start issues Hey guys, I have a E92 M3 that won't start. 2011 M3 57K Miles DCT Remus exhaust Turnermotorsport stage 2 tune Test pipes AFE intake So I drove the car the other day with no issues and then had it sit for a few days in my garage. The car runs fine and smooth. Then today I was going to go for a drive I used my key to unlock the car and got inside. All lights were on, even the drivers seat readjusted itself. The radio was working fine. When I pushed the start button I get clicks and errors on the screen. The lights do not dim when I engage the switch. I get errors; Transmission malfunction, P not engaged, something about drivers assistance. I tried a few more times trying to turn it, a click or few, no luck and gave up. It ended up to a point where when I pushed to start button, theres no clicks anymore. I am thinking it's the starter from all the other posts with similar issues, but also maybe the battery cause I'm sure it hasn't been changed at all.(I'm not the original owner) But right now I dont think it's the battery....I do remember that when the car was working before a few days ago and everytime I pushed the start button there seemed to be a delay of turnover turning on, but at the time I didn't think much about it. It just turned on. Any input would be really helpful. Here's the video. Maybe you guys can determine the sounds and issue.
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EndOfAnEra Lieutenant Colonel 515 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: AW X3 35i Msport + S2000 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Largo, FL iTrader: (13)	Bring the battery somewhere to get tested. They can tell you if it passes or fails. __________________ flickr
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Allcustom240 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	If removing the battery from the car for a good time, does the car do anything like reset or anything I should know because I'm not familiar with all the electronics within this car?
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nekbreaker Captain 170 Rep 618 Posts Drives: bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: massachussett iTrader: (1)	you need a new battery
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Allcustom240 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I'm limited on tools, but i had the battery swapped with another and the battery wasn't the issue. Everything lights up, but still no start. I ordered a starter so I'm going to wait on that now.... Im not an expert but I am familiar with basic car stuff so I'm not sure what else could be the culprit....
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zk11 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Have you found a solution to this? I have the same exact problem and it's been in the shop over a week for troubleshooting. still no answer
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TechE Private First Class 90 Rep 186 Posts Drives: E90 M3, U11 X1 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm not sure if these cars have such issues but it could be battery grounding. I believe we have a recent recall for this?
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