Anybody in Limerick able to run a diagnostics on an e92?

The 335i has randomly decided it will not start :(
I put the foot on the brake pedal and push the start button as normal but nothing happens, as if I don't have my foot on the brake pedal (electrics still go on)
I assume the brake switch is fine because I'm still only able to bring the car out of "P" when I have my foot on the brake pedal.
Battery was replaced in January and the car was driven normally until yesterday evening.
Anybody around with diagnostics kit able to help?

Anybody know a good BMW mechanic in Limerick?

Brendan Holmes in Mungret should be able to help you Peter. Not too far from you

http://www.alpinamotorworks.ie/

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Brendan Holmes in Mungret should be able to help you Peter. Not too far from you

http://www.alpinamotorworks.ie/

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Perfect, thanks Enda :)

Meanwhile, I've checked the relevant fuses behind the glovebox and they're fine, I also checked the engine ground in the engine bay and there are no signs of wires being brittle or water in it or anything like that. Is there anything else I can check myself in the mean time?

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Brendan Holmes in Mungret should be able to help you Peter. Not too far from you

http://www.alpinamotorworks.ie/

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Perfect, thanks Enda :)

Meanwhile, I've checked the relevant fuses behind the glovebox and they're fine, I also checked the engine ground in the engine bay and there are no signs of wires being brittle or water in it or anything like that. Is there anything else I can check myself in the mean time?

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Have you tried using both keys Peter ?

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Brendan Holmes in Mungret should be able to help you Peter. Not too far from you

http://www.alpinamotorworks.ie/

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Perfect, thanks Enda :)

Meanwhile, I've checked the relevant fuses behind the glovebox and they're fine, I also checked the engine ground in the engine bay and there are no signs of wires being brittle or water in it or anything like that. Is there anything else I can check myself in the mean time?

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Have you tried using both keys Peter ?

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Yep, all the settings changed to the 2nd key preferences but no joy :(

Sorted Pete?

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Not yet :(

Used my breakdown cover to get towed to Alpina motor works, took 3 people about an hour to push the car uphill out the gate of the house, the truck couldn't drive in because of low hanging trees... Anyway... Eventually got it on the truck and into the garage and waiting on a call back for the diagnosis...

Obligatory tow truck pic...

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...psniflex9w.jpg

At least it's nice and clean and looks good even when it's not running :D

Aw man, hoping its something trivial and inexpensive.

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Me too Ciars, would be a bad time for something expensive to go what with not working at the moment and all : /

You have the worst luck in cars it's incredible


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Ah I had a good run, so I'm probably due some misery now :D

Just got the call back, it's the starter motor, 400 for a new one fitted. Does it sound about right?

Did you check the battery voltage

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Not yet :(

Used my breakdown cover to get towed to Alpina motor works, took 3 people about an hour to push the car uphill out the gate of the house, the truck couldn't drive in because of low hanging trees... Anyway... Eventually got it on the truck and into the garage and waiting on a call back for the diagnosis...

Obligatory tow truck pic...

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...psniflex9w.jpg

At least it's nice and clean and looks good even when it's not running :D

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Well it's a small world Peter because that's my dad driving the recovery truck

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Sorted Pete?

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Not yet :(

Used my breakdown cover to get towed to Alpina motor works, took 3 people about an hour to push the car uphill out the gate of the house, the truck couldn't drive in because of low hanging trees... Anyway... Eventually got it on the truck and into the garage and waiting on a call back for the diagnosis...

Obligatory tow truck pic...

http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/...psniflex9w.jpg

At least it's nice and clean and looks good even when it's not running :D

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Well it's a small world Peter because that's my dad driving the recovery truck

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No way! Nicest man in Ireland, someone else would've said feck it and took off but he didn't want to leave me stuck and was pushing the car with me to within an inch of his life! Respect :cool:

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Just got the call back, it's the starter motor, 400 for a new one fitted. Does it sound about right?

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Sounds about right...have done one in the M3 and my old 318iS and boy are they a bitch of a job to do...PITA:hehe!:

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Just got the call back, it's the starter motor, 400 for a new one fitted. Does it sound about right?

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Sounds about right...have done one in the M3 and my old 318iS and boy are they a b**** of a job to do...PITA:hehe!:

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Good thing I had no intention of fitting it myself so :D

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Just got the call back, it's the starter motor, 400 for a new one fitted. Does it sound about right?

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Sounds about right...have done one in the M3 and my old 318iS and boy are they a b**** of a job to do...PITA:hehe!:

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Good thing I had no intention of fitting it myself so :D

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Hi guys
Have owned this car for a few weeks now
Driving along today and got an engine fault reducing power. Anybody know where to bring it for diagnosis. Thinking kearys in cork first thing Monday morning.
Any advice welcome.


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sorry to hear that, just pm'd you :)

Most common reason for limp mode on the N54 engines are the vanos solenoids, but I replaced both a few months ago (check thread or service history for exact date), second most common (according to forums anyway) is the charge pipe, so hopefully it's that, would be a good opportunity to upgrade it if so ;) get the codes read though anyway ofcourse to find out for sure, the N54 is incredibly popular in America and there's a wealth of information online, check out N54tech.com for some reading if you have some free time, everything from technical help to crazy 600bhp+ modified N54s :)

Sorry to hear. I owned the car before Peter, but it was Mark Murphy Motors in the Woollen Mills in Douglas who always did the servicing and maintenance on the car for me and he has all the updated computer software if you want to try him as he'd be very familiar with the car.

Cheers for the help guys she was diagnosed and the high pressure fuel pump is gone. Getting it sorted today so hopefully that'll be my bad luck gone with the car.

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