730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

[Stanleyp]

Hi Folks,

Just went to my car, tried to start but cant.
i suspect it might be starter motor - didnt hear any cranking.

The MMI shows no errors (except that my front headlight shows some error indication).

Horn, interior/headlight, alarm working...
What could went wrong?

Can anyone recommend me a reliable repair workshop (w/contact)? I might need a tow...
Any similar experience on estimated damage?

Might not be going PML since the repair cost might be high...
Thanks!

 

[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

To add on, mine is a E66 Sept' 05.
Thanks folks!

 

[ac323]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Hi Folks,

Just went to my car, tried to start but cant.
i suspect it might be starter motor - didnt hear any cranking.

The MMI shows no errors (except that my front headlight shows some error indication).

Horn, interior/headlight, alarm working...
What could went wrong?

Can anyone recommend me a reliable repair workshop (w/contact)? I might need a tow...
Any similar experience on estimated damage?

Might not be going PML since the repair cost might be high...
Thanks!

Hi Stan,

sorry to hear that......
Just click any of the site sponsor workshop......am sure they can arrange for a tow truck for you tomorrow ( first thing in the morning )
















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[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Thanks AC...i know regarding site sponsors.

Just wondering if anyone has similar experience, cost and recommended workshop....

 

[jasonmaxima]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Might be flat battery.....

 

[Jas1]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

I had similar problem a few days back on my E66 as well.Starter problem .called tow truck and sent to Bvo.Cost about $600.AA guys came and checked battery but it was ok.Hope it helps

 

[robee]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

I had same thing. AA towed to workshop. Change starter, easy job. Abt $500 include starter n labour.

 

[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Might be flat battery.....

Think if batt prob, all electronics will not work....(MMI, horn, lights, etc). :hmmidont:

 

[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

I had similar problem a few days back on my E66 as well.Starter problem .called tow truck and sent to Bvo.Cost about $600.AA guys came and checked battery but it was ok.Hope it helps

It sure helps bro....at least, i know the damage roughly.
Maybe its due to the crazy weather thats why it went kaput

 

[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

I had same thing. AA towed to workshop. Change starter, easy job. Abt $500 include starter n labour.

Thanks bro....care to PM me the workshop?

 

[MapleLeaf]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Think if batt prob, all electronics will not work....(MMI, horn, lights, etc). :hmmidont:

Mine had dead btty two days ago. Headlights can go full blast. Horn working. iDrive working. Simply btty to weak to crank.

Replaced btty then ok.


Oh, do you know you can call BMW Emergency Service. They help get the car started. Mine warranty over, but they still come. No charge. Strange hor....

 

[Jas1]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

BMW emergency svc will only charge if car goes back to PML.Jump start etc foc

 

[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Hi all,

Thanks to the help of the bro here who msg me their contact.

Got my car fixed in a day - turns out to be starter motor as suspected.
Damage ard 600 (w/tow).

Done in a professional workshop with great service - settle everything for me, which i definitely consider engaging on long-term basis. No more PML...

Once again...Kum sia!

Cheers,
Stanley

 

[Stanleyp]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

BMW emergency svc will only charge if car goes back to PML.Jump start etc foc

Will charge if car goes back PML???

 

[TheNew7]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Mine had dead btty two days ago. Headlights can go full blast. Horn working. iDrive working. Simply btty to weak to crank.

Replaced btty then ok.


Oh, do you know you can call BMW Emergency Service. They help get the car started. Mine warranty over, but they still come. No charge. Strange hor....

If I'm not mistaken, BMW Roadside Assist is for PML cars and the duration is 10yrs from date of purchase.

 

[BillyKueek]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

Hi all,

Thanks to the help of the bro here who msg me their contact.

Got my car fixed in a day - turns out to be starter motor as suspected.
Damage ard 600 (w/tow).

Done in a professional workshop with great service - settle everything for me, which i definitely consider engaging on long-term basis. No more PML...

Once again...Kum sia!

Cheers,
Stanley

PM me the workshop contact?

 

[10bmwking]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

tough break, is it still under warranty?

 

[10bmwking]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

also check battery.

 

[rb26det9]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

If I'm not mistaken, BMW Roadside Assist is for PML cars and the duration is 10yrs from date of purchase.

hi,just to share. I called the BMW roadside assist one month back and they replaced my battery FOC which would have cost $300++.
Recently when i went back to pml to do some checks.pml told me they will register my battery n charge me $50 for it. I guess its the service charge afterall .

 

[MapleLeaf]

Re: 730Li cannot start?!?! Any help appreciated...

hi,just to share. I called the BMW roadside assist one month back and they replaced my battery FOC which would have cost $300++.
Recently when i went back to pml to do some checks.pml told me they will register my battery n charge me $50 for it. I guess its the service charge afterall .

$his is definitely a rip-off - $50 to register a warranty!!!! Have u ever paid to register your Sony or Samsung products' warranty.

I was in similar situation last month. Went to PML three weeks later to register the warranty. They told me they need three hours to computer-analyse my car.

To keep my story short, it was done in 20 minutes, after my tea and four pieces of the mini cakes.