As a BMW 5 Series owner you love driving a luxury car. But if your car won’t start due to a weak battery or cold weather don’t worry! With some starter power you can bring your BMW back to life. Here’s a simple guide to help you through the process.
Step 1: Get Ready
Before you start make sure your car is parked in a safe and secure spot. Check the battery for corrosion or damage and clean the terminals if needed. Make sure the car is in park (automatic) or neutral (manual) and engage the parking brake.
Step 2: Find the Starter Motor
Locate the starter motor which is under the engine near the transmission. It looks like a cylinder connected to the battery with wires. If you’re not sure refer to your BMW’s owner manual or look online for diagrams.
Step 3: Connect the Power Source
You’ll need a jump starter or another vehicle with jumper cables. Attach the positive (red) cable to the positive terminal of your BMW’s battery and the negative (black) cable to a bare metal part of the engine block away from the battery. If using another vehicle attach the other ends of the cables to its battery in the same color coded manner.
Step 4: Start the Engine
Turn the ignition key to the “start” position. The starter motor should kick in and crank the engine. If the engine starts let it run for a few minutes to charge the battery. If it doesn’t start right away wait a minute and try again.
Step 5: Disconnect the Power Source
Once the engine is running smoothly remove the jumper cables in reverse order. Start by disconnecting the negative cable from the engine block and the other vehicle (if applicable) then the positive cable from your BMW’s battery and the other vehicle.
Conclusion
And there you have it! You’ve started your BMW 5 Series with starter power. If you find yourself having starting issues often it’s time to check your battery or seek professional help. For now enjoy the ride.
