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1981 528i Starter Hang up

 
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wa6lie



Joined: 08 Jun 2009
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Location: Salinas, CA USA

PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:53 pm    Post subject: 1981 528i Starter Hang up Reply with quote

Hello,

My 81' 528i has a cold start problem.
When cold, 40-60f, at first start in the morning the starter
will hang up even when engine appears to be starting.
I can turn OFF the ignition and pull the key out, and starter is still cranking.
It is a real pain in the rear to get her fired up!
I will have to pump the gas just right to get her started when the starter
stops hanging up. After running for about 30 seconds to a minute, I will
turn off. Click the ignition and fires up with just a click, or barely cranking
over the motor. Runs GREAT!!

Is there a starter relay that needs to be looked at or replaced?
Is the started solenoid hanging up?

Thanks for any advice!

Scott Avery
Salinas, Ca.
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edjack



Joined: 04 Feb 2002
Posts: 3887
Location: San Jose, CA

PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You're due for a new ignition switch.
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