E70 diesel won't start.

vitiokas95 · 10-09-2013, 11:50 AM

So this morning my 2010 X5 diesel did not started. It cranks, but engine just won't start. Checked all fuses, filled up DEF tanks, replaced battery etc but still nothing... Ran without problems before, has 100k miles on the clock.

Yesterday before going home after work, I noticed that it took more time for engine to start up, but since it started afterwards, it did not concerned me, but this morning it did not start at all.

Any ideas guys?

vitiokas95 · 10-10-2013, 09:53 AM

So last night I started it with starting fluid. Drove a bit and tried to start it again but still does not start without help of starting fluid. Took it to my mechanic this morning.

Techjunkie666 · 10-10-2013, 07:30 PM

What's the news on the X5 D? I just purchased one. Let me know what they tell u is wrong with it. Good luck

vitiokas95 · 10-11-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Techjunkie666

What's the news on the X5 D? I just purchased one. Let me know what they tell u is wrong with it. Good luck

Looks like fuel pressure sensor. Should know this afternoon after it gets installed.

vitiokas95 · 10-15-2013, 08:56 AM

It was not a fuel pressure sensor. It was fuel pump located it fuel tank. Getting it replaced today. around $850 fix...

vitiokas95 · 10-23-2013, 12:27 PM

Guess what, been more than 2 weeks but my X5 still not fixed. Original mechanic replaced bunch of stuff which did not get it fixed. Took to another mechanic. He called me last night and told me he found that injector on cylinder 6 is bad. He will be replacing it today. Hopefully it helps...

Techjunkie666 · 10-23-2013, 02:48 PM

That sucks. I'm guessing your X5 is out of warranty?

vitiokas95 · 10-23-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Techjunkie666

That sucks. I'm guessing your X5 is out of warranty?

No warranty

vitiokas95 · 10-25-2013, 12:12 PM

Latest update... buying 6 new injectors, $2500 just for parts. Well, hopefully this fixes the problem, if not I will burn the damn thing!!!

serge1 · 10-25-2013, 01:42 PM

I thought everyone says that adding starting fluid to a diesel engine may damage glow plugs?
Do they even work? Reliably?
Is it possible you have bad fuel in the tank? Do you remember fueling up before the troubles?

From my perspective, it seems that your mechanic doens't really know what's wrong, and is just throwing parts at the problem. Kind of like dealerships do.

If I were you, I would spend a few hours to study the process how the BMW diesel engine starts, and trace a problem that way. I bet it will be cheaper for you this way!

vitiokas95 · 10-25-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by serge1

I thought everyone says that adding starting fluid to a diesel engine may damage glow plugs?
Do they even work? Reliably?
Is it possible you have bad fuel in the tank? Do you remember fueling up before the troubles?

From my perspective, it seems that your mechanic doens't really know what's wrong, and is just throwing parts at the problem. Kind of like dealerships do.

If I were you, I would spend a few hours to study the process how the BMW diesel engine starts, and trace a problem that way. I bet it will be cheaper for you this way!

It was definitely caused by bad diesel fuel. I already told my mechanic to drain bad fuel from tank. I fueled up in a gas station in which I never fueled up, usually I fuel up only at Shell or BP. Don't even remember why I had to use something else on that day.

serge1 · 10-25-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vitiokas95

It was definitely caused by bad diesel fuel. I already told my mechanic to drain bad fuel from tank. I fueled up in a gas station in which I never fueled up, usually I fuel up only at Shell or BP. Don't even remember why I had to use something else on that day.

That's new in this story. Why are you spending your own money then? If that's what's happening.
Hire a lawyer, sue the gas station (they have insurance) and get your vehicle fixed properly - change the whole fueling system.

I usually try to avoid these mom-n-pap gas stations.

igorbmwx6 · 10-25-2013, 04:19 PM

Check relay in the back of the vehicle. These relays go bad often enough. Once it goes bad, car will not start. $10 - $20 part to be replaced. Easy DIY ...

vitiokas95 · 10-25-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by igorbmwx6

Check relay in the back of the vehicle. These relays go bad often enough. Once it goes bad, car will not start. $10 - $20 part to be replaced. Easy DIY ...

There isn't one for Diesel X5

serge1 · 10-25-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vitiokas95

There isn't one for Diesel X5

Igor may be on to something.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=12&fg=15&hl=7

vitiokas95 · 10-26-2013, 11:31 AM

Picking up my X5 today. Got fixed last night. Mechanic drove it home and back to work with no issues. So it was bad fuel injectors.

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vitiokas95 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2001 M5, 2008 E90 M3, 2010 X5d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	E70 diesel won't start. So this morning my 2010 X5 diesel did not started. It cranks, but engine just won't start. Checked all fuses, filled up DEF tanks, replaced battery etc but still nothing... Ran without problems before, has 100k miles on the clock. Yesterday before going home after work, I noticed that it took more time for engine to start up, but since it started afterwards, it did not concerned me, but this morning it did not start at all. Any ideas guys? __________________ 2018 M5 2009 E92 M3 race car 1988 E30 M3 (sold) 1990 E30 325is s50 swap race car (sold)
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vitiokas95 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2001 M5, 2008 E90 M3, 2010 X5d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	So last night I started it with starting fluid. Drove a bit and tried to start it again but still does not start without help of starting fluid. Took it to my mechanic this morning. __________________ 2018 M5 2009 E92 M3 race car 1988 E30 M3 (sold) 1990 E30 325is s50 swap race car (sold)
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Techjunkie666 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 386 Posts Drives: X5D SAV Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (2)	What's the news on the X5 D? I just purchased one. Let me know what they tell u is wrong with it. Good luck __________________ 2014 F10 M5 (On Order) '10 E92 M3, '09 E90 M3, '12 C63 AMG 507 Ed, '07 335i, '06 RS4
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vitiokas95 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2001 M5, 2008 E90 M3, 2010 X5d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	It was not a fuel pressure sensor. It was fuel pump located it fuel tank. Getting it replaced today. around $850 fix... __________________ 2018 M5 2009 E92 M3 race car 1988 E30 M3 (sold) 1990 E30 325is s50 swap race car (sold)
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vitiokas95 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2001 M5, 2008 E90 M3, 2010 X5d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	Guess what, been more than 2 weeks but my X5 still not fixed. Original mechanic replaced bunch of stuff which did not get it fixed. Took to another mechanic. He called me last night and told me he found that injector on cylinder 6 is bad. He will be replacing it today. Hopefully it helps... __________________ 2018 M5 2009 E92 M3 race car 1988 E30 M3 (sold) 1990 E30 325is s50 swap race car (sold)
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vitiokas95 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2001 M5, 2008 E90 M3, 2010 X5d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	Latest update... buying 6 new injectors, $2500 just for parts. Well, hopefully this fixes the problem, if not I will burn the damn thing!!! __________________ 2018 M5 2009 E92 M3 race car 1988 E30 M3 (sold) 1990 E30 325is s50 swap race car (sold)
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serge1 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 389 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	I thought everyone says that adding starting fluid to a diesel engine may damage glow plugs? Do they even work? Reliably? Is it possible you have bad fuel in the tank? Do you remember fueling up before the troubles? From my perspective, it seems that your mechanic doens't really know what's wrong, and is just throwing parts at the problem. Kind of like dealerships do. If I were you, I would spend a few hours to study the process how the BMW diesel engine starts, and trace a problem that way. I bet it will be cheaper for you this way!
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vitiokas95 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2001 M5, 2008 E90 M3, 2010 X5d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	Picking up my X5 today. Got fixed last night. Mechanic drove it home and back to work with no issues. So it was bad fuel injectors.
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