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BMW
525i
Engine
Symptoms
Hard to Start
Hard starting
2006 BMW 525I
160 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Takes four seconds to start.
Dec 13, 2018 at 6:00 AM
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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
Dec 14, 2018 at 1:48 PM