Car not starting on first attempt when cold.

BMW 525
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GKOPEREK
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I own a 525I (2003) with 67K. Recently, it will not start on the first attempt, nor does it turn over. Sort of like when an alternator goes out, nothing happens. I am afraid it is the starter? However, it will generally start right up on the 2nd attempt and drive fine.
Aug 26, 2007 at 1:24 AM
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[quote:c521cf2f50="gkoperek"]I own a 525I (2003) with 67K. Recently, it will not start on the first attempt, nor does it turn over. Sort of like when an alternator goes out, nothing happens. I am afraid it is the starter? However, it will generally start right up on the 2nd attempt and drive fine.[/quote:c521cf2f50]

Try a loose battery connections and also at the starter. Maybe the ignition switch contacts with the start circuit and power input to the switch are not in good terms- when you turn key-could be on its way out or the relay/NSS.
Aug 26, 2007 at 2:27 AM