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Hard to Start
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2006 BMW 525I
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160 MILES
Takes four seconds to start.
Thursday, December 13th, 2018 AT 6:00 AM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,602 POSTS
Hello,
It sounds like you have a throttle bore that needs to be serviced. Here are two guides to help get us started. Begin by disconnecting the battery.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting
Are there any codes?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Please run down these guides and report back.
Cheers, Ken
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