Long Crank but No Limp mode or CEL

akak1997 · 07-16-2009, 11:39 PM

I'm experiencing longer than usual crank time when the car is cold. I also notice the car shakes more violently than normal during crank, the shake usually comes when it finally turned over. However, I do not get into a limp mode, no power lost, no check engine light.

I notice a this longer than usual crank before my first covered oil change, and it's been 2 weeks since the service and it's still happening.

What could it be? Ideas?

TIA

1quickgsx · 07-17-2009, 12:06 AM

fuel pump...

Dave · 07-17-2009, 12:51 AM

t minus 2 weeks

busyguy8 · 07-17-2009, 01:37 AM

fuel pump.. give it time, you will get the CEL soon enough..

akak1997 · 07-17-2009, 01:57 AM

I figure as much... I just thought usually I'll get CEL or limp mode with the long crank... I guess there's a period of time of long crank then CEL/Limp mode?

O well... I guess I'm not THAT lucky to get away from the HPFP...

Citizen Z · 07-17-2009, 06:54 AM

After getting my HPFP replaced, my car has had long cranks every cold start since. So don't think this will resolve easily.

BrokenVert · 07-17-2009, 07:01 AM

My car has been doing that for for months. Its also been misfiring on startup...but no codes. Took it to the dealer and left it there for three days while they did pressure checks. Go in the morning and the tech is standing there and he asks me to point out the noise. I start the car and he goes "aftermarket exhaust".

No Shit is an aftermarket exhaust. Wouldn't you have already known that if you did half of the checks you said you were doing?

Sorry about the rant...but these dealers and these damn fuel pumps just kill me.

ronnyek · 07-17-2009, 09:01 AM

I wouldnt comment with the give it two weeks... mine started that... one time I fired it up, and it sounded like it was running on one cylinder... turned it off and started it right back up and it was running fine.

After that it was long starts as long as 45 seconds of cranking but never did get the check engine or half power or any faults. After takign it back to my dealer a third time over probably 4mo for the long starts they just replaced it, and wah-lah, all is well now =)

supracg · 07-17-2009, 09:13 AM

i literally have only about 1600 miles on my car and im gettin long cranks evry couple days (completely stock)..should i start worryin or is it really only bad if it happens almost everytime?

ronnyek · 07-17-2009, 09:15 AM

diff for diff people... mine ran (not complete failure) for months after I first started noticing it, and probably still would be today.

Eyeman · 07-17-2009, 09:17 AM

I've had occasional 4 sec or so cranks for around 5k miles now. It always run great once it cranks.

07-16-2009, 11:39 PM	#1
akak1997 Major 70 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Long Crank but No Limp mode or CEL I'm experiencing longer than usual crank time when the car is cold. I also notice the car shakes more violently than normal during crank, the shake usually comes when it finally turned over. However, I do not get into a limp mode, no power lost, no check engine light. I notice a this longer than usual crank before my first covered oil change, and it's been 2 weeks since the service and it's still happening. What could it be? Ideas? TIA
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1quickgsx Private 11 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 09 135i gsx zx6r Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york iTrader: (1)	fuel pump...
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Dave formerly izzo/comeback 299 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	t minus 2 weeks __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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busyguy8 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 277 Posts Drives: '11 Black Saphire/Black 135 6M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	fuel pump.. give it time, you will get the CEL soon enough..
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akak1997 Major 70 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I figure as much... I just thought usually I'll get CEL or limp mode with the long crank... I guess there's a period of time of long crank then CEL/Limp mode? O well... I guess I'm not THAT lucky to get away from the HPFP...
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07-17-2009, 06:54 AM	#6
Citizen Z Alpine Master 115 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	After getting my HPFP replaced, my car has had long cranks every cold start since. So don't think this will resolve easily. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 479 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	My car has been doing that for for months. Its also been misfiring on startup...but no codes. Took it to the dealer and left it there for three days while they did pressure checks. Go in the morning and the tech is standing there and he asks me to point out the noise. I start the car and he goes "aftermarket exhaust". No Shit is an aftermarket exhaust. Wouldn't you have already known that if you did half of the checks you said you were doing? Sorry about the rant...but these dealers and these damn fuel pumps just kill me. __________________
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ronnyek Captain 25 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	I wouldnt comment with the give it two weeks... mine started that... one time I fired it up, and it sounded like it was running on one cylinder... turned it off and started it right back up and it was running fine. After that it was long starts as long as 45 seconds of cranking but never did get the check engine or half power or any faults. After takign it back to my dealer a third time over probably 4mo for the long starts they just replaced it, and wah-lah, all is well now =)
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supracg Banned 7 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: potomac iTrader: (0)	i literally have only about 1600 miles on my car and im gettin long cranks evry couple days (completely stock)..should i start worryin or is it really only bad if it happens almost everytime?
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ronnyek Captain 25 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	diff for diff people... mine ran (not complete failure) for months after I first started noticing it, and probably still would be today.
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Eyeman Colonel 122 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	I've had occasional 4 sec or so cranks for around 5k miles now. It always run great once it cranks.
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