"Attn. Engine start"

.. · 03-15-2015, 09:23 PM

Hello, all.

So it seems I now can not start my car without turning on the ignition first. Car starts up perfectly and currently has no codes. Idle is smooth and perfect also.

It's a 2008 135i MT with 64k miles.

The car sat for most of the winter with no tender so I'm assuming it is the battery?

My local Indy shop thought it might be my key so I tried my spare and same result.

Here is the picture for reference:

Gray_Panther · 03-15-2015, 09:37 PM

Try disconnecting the battery for awhile and then reconnecting it to do a hard reset

Downeaster1 · 03-15-2015, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Try disconnecting the battery for awhile and then reconnecting it to do a hard reset

This. Doing a "battery reset" will fix many issues (weirdly enough).

.. · 03-15-2015, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Try disconnecting the battery for awhile and then reconnecting it to do a hard reset

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downeaster1

This. Doing a "battery reset" will fix many issues (weirdly enough).

Thanks guy will give it a try and report back.

twinboost_MD · 03-15-2015, 11:47 PM

After you disconnect the battery go back in the car and press on the brake for a little. It will take out most of the residual power out the lines. Wait for 12 hours 24 to be safe before hooking it back up.

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.. Lieutenant 62 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	"Attn. Engine start" Hello, all. So it seems I now can not start my car without turning on the ignition first. Car starts up perfectly and currently has no codes. Idle is smooth and perfect also. It's a 2008 135i MT with 64k miles. The car sat for most of the winter with no tender so I'm assuming it is the battery? My local Indy shop thought it might be my key so I tried my spare and same result. Here is the picture for reference: __________________ 08' Sparkling Graphite Metallic E82 135i. 6spd Manual.
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twinboost_MD Private First Class 19 Rep 188 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	After you disconnect the battery go back in the car and press on the brake for a little. It will take out most of the residual power out the lines. Wait for 12 hours 24 to be safe before hooking it back up. __________________ E46 M3 ---> AW 135i on Coral Red - JB4 w/MHD Backend - Alpina B3 - Koni Yellows - H&R Super Sport Springs - Powerflex Rear Upper Shock Mounts - ///M Strut Tower Bar
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