1991 BMW 325 1991 BMW 325IX - starting problems

Tiny
THEOTHEREDGE
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  • 1991 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
I have a 1991 BMW 325IX. When I go to start it in the morning, it usually cranks for about 5 seconds before it turns over. When I drive a few miles to work and try to re-start it within a few hours of running it, it takes 20-30 seconds of cranking before it turns over. Usually I have to turn the ignition off and on 2-3 times before it turns over.

Note: I had the fuel pump and relay replaced about two months ago and this has happened ever since those were replaced. Before they were replaced it would turn over almost instantly anytime I tried.

Please help.
Monday, January 21st, 2008 AT 4:23 PM

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Tiny
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Who replaced the fuel pump and the relay?
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008 AT 6:32 PM

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