Something Strange

hz101 · 08-22-2018, 07:33 AM

I drive a 2017 230i with barely 7,500 miles on it. Yesterday as I got in my car and pressed the start button, the ignition kept going but the car won't start. The electronics came on as well. I tried 2-3 times, but still no luck. Then I tried one more time and kept the start button pressed for a few more seconds, and it finally started. The car has been starting normally since then. But it makes me nervous knowing that it didn't start yesterday. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Do I need to get it checked out? Thanks

Sportstick · 08-22-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hz101

Do I need to get it checked out?

Unless you are comfortable with this repeating or deteriorating, why would you not?

hwntime · 08-22-2018, 10:10 AM

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I drive a 2017 230i with barely 7,500 miles on it. Yesterday as I got in my car and pressed the start button, the ignition kept going but the car won't start. The electronics came on as well. I tried 2-3 times, but still no luck. Then I tried one more time and kept the start button pressed for a few more seconds, and it finally started. The car has been starting normally since then. But it makes me nervous knowing that it didn't start yesterday. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Do I need to get it checked out? Thanks

This might be a very stupid question on my part, but did you have your foot depressing the brake pedal? I remember when I first got a G35 back in 2007 and it had an itellikey with push button start. Once in a while I would catch myself not holding the brake while pushing the start button because it was new technology back then. Sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious.

an4691 · 08-22-2018, 10:55 AM

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This might be a very stupid question on my part, but did you have your foot depressing the brake pedal? I remember when I first got a G35 back in 2007 and it had an itellikey with push button start. Once in a while I would catch myself not holding the brake while pushing the start button because it was new technology back then. Sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious.

Without the brake pedal depressed, ignition won't start. You'll also see a bunch of warning and instructions to press the brake pedal in the instrument cluster.

hz101 · 08-22-2018, 01:02 PM

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This might be a very stupid question on my part, but did you have your foot depressing the brake pedal? I remember when I first got a G35 back in 2007 and it had an itellikey with push button start. Once in a while I would catch myself not holding the brake while pushing the start button because it was new technology back then. Sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious.

Yeah I had it pressed. I wouldn't have heard the ignition otherwise like the person above said. I am getting it checked out by the dealer, but was just wondering if this happened to anyone else.

lnoble · 08-22-2018, 02:52 PM

This used to happen to me too. I would go to start the car then the engine would shut off mid start. I realized what was happening is that when you go to start the car if you hold your foot on the brake then hold the start button and take your foot off the brake before it starts up sometimes it will shut off. What I do now is just hold my foot on the brake and press start button once and have never had the problem again.

overcoil · 08-22-2018, 03:21 PM

had you recently filled up with gas ? Lots of rain in Baltimore and wouldn't be farfetched to think a gas stations tanks took in some water.

3rdcoast228i · 08-23-2018, 09:01 PM

Weak battery? Was the car not driven along time before this happened?

hz101 · 08-24-2018, 07:56 AM

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Weak battery? Was the car not driven along time before this happened?

Nope. Happened after work, and this car is my daily driver.

hz101 · 08-24-2018, 03:02 PM

Same thing happened today...I'm glad I'm getting it checked out soon.

One thing I forgot to mention is that I'm running a Dinan stage 1 tune. Could that be causing this?

morphomeman · 08-24-2018, 03:17 PM

Of course the tune could be causing it, though you can't tell for sure until you remove the tune. If the problem goes away then you have at least a partial answer.

MarcoZandrini · 08-24-2018, 06:17 PM

It’s under warranty so take it to the dealer. The Service Engine Soon light is on only when an emissions related code is present.

hz101 · 08-27-2018, 01:37 PM

So the dealer thinks the problem is with Dinan based on the codes they saw and the sensors to which the Dinan box is connected. Removed the tune and told me to drive for a few weeks to see if the problem goes away. Also said Dinan boxes are sh*t these days. Lots of cars have been having issues. And this is a Dinan friendly dealership FYI that sells Dinan products and is listed as a 'Pro Authorized Dealer' on the Dinan website...

WolfGTI · 08-27-2018, 07:03 PM

I had one problem after almost 21,000 miles - Dinan was responsive and prompt with their service and replacement of the harness, apart from that I have had no problems with the tune.

hz101 · 08-27-2018, 07:36 PM

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I had one problem after almost 21,000 miles - Dinan was responsive and prompt with their service and replacement of the harness, apart from that I have had no problems with the tune.

Do you mind telling me what the problem was?

WolfGTI · 08-27-2018, 07:50 PM

Read this : #306

The resolution was a new harness and connectors.

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Do you mind telling me what the problem was?

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hz101 First Lieutenant 171 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2021 M3C Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (1)	Something Strange I drive a 2017 230i with barely 7,500 miles on it. Yesterday as I got in my car and pressed the start button, the ignition kept going but the car won't start. The electronics came on as well. I tried 2-3 times, but still no luck. Then I tried one more time and kept the start button pressed for a few more seconds, and it finally started. The car has been starting normally since then. But it makes me nervous knowing that it didn't start yesterday. Has this ever happened to anyone else? Do I need to get it checked out? Thanks
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lnoble Private 16 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 230i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lake Mary, Florida iTrader: (0)	This used to happen to me too. I would go to start the car then the engine would shut off mid start. I realized what was happening is that when you go to start the car if you hold your foot on the brake then hold the start button and take your foot off the brake before it starts up sometimes it will shut off. What I do now is just hold my foot on the brake and press start button once and have never had the problem again.
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overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	had you recently filled up with gas ? Lots of rain in Baltimore and wouldn't be farfetched to think a gas stations tanks took in some water.
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3rdcoast228i Captain 225 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Msport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Weak battery? Was the car not driven along time before this happened?
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hz101 First Lieutenant 171 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2021 M3C Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (1)	Same thing happened today...I'm glad I'm getting it checked out soon. One thing I forgot to mention is that I'm running a Dinan stage 1 tune. Could that be causing this? Last edited by hz101; 08-24-2018 at 03:38 PM..
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	Of course the tune could be causing it, though you can't tell for sure until you remove the tune. If the problem goes away then you have at least a partial answer.
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MarcoZandrini Major 445 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	It’s under warranty so take it to the dealer. The Service Engine Soon light is on only when an emissions related code is present.
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hz101 First Lieutenant 171 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2021 M3C Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (1)	So the dealer thinks the problem is with Dinan based on the codes they saw and the sensors to which the Dinan box is connected. Removed the tune and told me to drive for a few weeks to see if the problem goes away. Also said Dinan boxes are sh*t these days. Lots of cars have been having issues. And this is a Dinan friendly dealership FYI that sells Dinan products and is listed as a 'Pro Authorized Dealer' on the Dinan website...
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