It won't start at all. Two weeks ago it was showing che engine light, took it to the mechanic. It came back and one day after, the light appeared again. Took it back, he cleared the computer memory as he suspected that the error was still stored in the memory even though he has fixed the problem. Went to collect the car and drove 40km, the it just died.
Sorry to hear about your problems. BMWs are complex and you need to take them to a BMW specialist that is competent to diagnose problems with the car and has the correct diagnostic equipment.
Clearly the mechanic who worked on your car fixed nothing because the CE light was still on after he messed with it and then the car stopped because the fault or faults were never properly diagnosed.
There are numerous causes for the CE light to display (it's a very long list) and the scan tool he used to pull up fault codes, which is probably what he did, would not have even necessarily pulled them all up so a proper diagnosis could be done. I expect he pulled up some fault codes, guessed what the issue was and replaced a part or 2 and handed you the bill and now you don't have a driveable car.
If you want the car fixed then get it to a high quality BMW specialist or to BMW dealer service center. They will scan for the fault codes the computer is generating and they can then begin their diagnosis and testing to determine the cause of the fault codes. Until that is done they cannot fix the car. Yes that may get expensive but that goes with these cars if you want to keep them running well.
BMWs are no more reliable than any other major brands and are typically complex and are mostly costly to repair in both parts and labor costs. So are other German made cars like Mercedes, Audi and VW. That is reflected in their used car values. If you want to own and drive one of these, diagnosing problems when they arise, repairing them and replacing the parts that will be needed will be expensive so bear that in mind when looking at used cars in future.
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SOURCE: 2005 Jaguar XJ8 won't start after going through the car wash.
Underneath the pollen filter housing under the bonnet the ECM (engine control module) is located,If any of the drains are blocked you could be getting water into the ECM....Just a thought...Hope this helps
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Hi Tracy.
Yes its a new one to me too !
I presume its an automatic model ?
Possibly the gear selection inhibitor switch is at fault, due to water ingress ?
Have you tried starting in neutral ?
Do you hear any clicking from the engine starter at all, when you turn the key ?
If you do, then suspect the starter motor at fault.
I see you posted this on Dec the 6th, so expect you have located the problem by now, if not hope I have been of some help.
Best Wishes !
John.
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Try cleaning the fuel pump filter. Under the seat behind the driver lift the carpet and you will find a round cover with six screws remove the cover. The fuel pump is directly below unscrew the retaining round plate and remove the pump. At the base of the pump is a small filter if it is covered in black muck that's your problem. clean and replace. job takes about 10 mins good luck. please let me know how you got on!
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SOURCE: 2006 Saturn Relay Check Engine Light
PO455 is a large evaporative fuel leak. A bad fuel cap is ONE of the things that COULD be the problem. Fuel system cleaning only lightened your wallet. Reading your post is confusing. Did all this start AFTER the Valvoline Wallet Flushing? If so , they left something loose or disconnected. I would find a qualified repair shop to fix the problem, and if it has anything to do with what Valvoline did, make them pay the bill.
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this sounds like an intermittent wiring problem. the wires to one of the spark plugs, coils, or fuel injectors may be faulty or damaged. Mice love to chew on wires and you did mention that they found some small animal debris or maybe nesting materials. This will have to be tediously checked out with a multimeter. the good news is, once the damaged wire is found, it can be inexpensively repaired.
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