Serpentine belt stripped, need help

Jettin123 · 11-27-2017, 08:36 PM

Okay, a bit of a long story but want to say everything.

In June of this year I put all new pulleys(minus the alternator pulley)and a new continental belt on my 2007 335i because something was squealing. Well after I did all that everything was good. About a month ago something starting squeaking again so I figured it was the alternator pulley. I went ahead and ordered one and installed it yesterday morning. Got it all done and reused the belt and fired it up. Started normal with no issues, but it still had a faint squeak. I drove about 2 miles then parked it, then drove 4 miles then parked it. When I went to start it again it started normally but made a really weird noise and when I put it in reverse the motor cut off. I popped the hood and realized the serpentine belt was eaten up.

I have since removed the belt and can't get the car to crank over. I have read the horror stories of issues with the serpentine belt getting sucked in through the front main seal.

Basically before I can determine if any motor damage has occurred I need to get the motor to start, but it won't even crank. I have checked the fuses that seem to be associated with the starter and they were all okay. I read about a ibs issue with the negative terminal so I disconnected that and it still won't start.

I pulled the codes and the only thing I have is 29f3 and 2ef7. I have tried tapping the starter and it won't crank.

When I insert the key all of the interior lights come on, the gauge lights come on, the radio comes on as if there is no issue, but there is no cranking of the motor.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

RocketSurgeon · 11-28-2017, 12:52 AM

Starter issues are fairly common, you could test it by jumping the starter.

Masher · 12-01-2017, 04:01 PM

If you need a new starter i have one in good working condition off my n54. for $70 OBO

Jettin123 · 12-04-2017, 07:52 AM

I just wanted to update my thread, it ended up being a bad starter.

I appreciate the offer on a starter but was able to get one over the weekend and get the car moving again.

Thanks for the help! ☺

mxchris727 · 12-06-2017, 07:25 AM

So what made the car stall? Did any of the pulleys seize?

11-27-2017, 08:36 PM	#1
Jettin123 Private 3 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2001 Audi s4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	Serpentine belt stripped, need help Okay, a bit of a long story but want to say everything. In June of this year I put all new pulleys(minus the alternator pulley)and a new continental belt on my 2007 335i because something was squealing. Well after I did all that everything was good. About a month ago something starting squeaking again so I figured it was the alternator pulley. I went ahead and ordered one and installed it yesterday morning. Got it all done and reused the belt and fired it up. Started normal with no issues, but it still had a faint squeak. I drove about 2 miles then parked it, then drove 4 miles then parked it. When I went to start it again it started normally but made a really weird noise and when I put it in reverse the motor cut off. I popped the hood and realized the serpentine belt was eaten up. I have since removed the belt and can't get the car to crank over. I have read the horror stories of issues with the serpentine belt getting sucked in through the front main seal. Basically before I can determine if any motor damage has occurred I need to get the motor to start, but it won't even crank. I have checked the fuses that seem to be associated with the starter and they were all okay. I read about a ibs issue with the negative terminal so I disconnected that and it still won't start. I pulled the codes and the only thing I have is 29f3 and 2ef7. I have tried tapping the starter and it won't crank. When I insert the key all of the interior lights come on, the gauge lights come on, the radio comes on as if there is no issue, but there is no cranking of the motor. Any help will be greatly appreciated! __________________ 2007 Jet Black/Coral Red 335i E85 tuned 2009 Audi A4 stage 2 2012 F150 tuned Ecoboost 2009 Yamaha R6
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RocketSurgeon Lieutenant 264 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Manual, CBR650F Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Starter issues are fairly common, you could test it by jumping the starter.
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Masher Private 19 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	If you need a new starter i have one in good working condition off my n54. for $70 OBO
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Jettin123 Private 3 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2001 Audi s4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	I just wanted to update my thread, it ended up being a bad starter. I appreciate the offer on a starter but was able to get one over the weekend and get the car moving again. Thanks for the help! ☺
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mxchris727 Captain 193 Rep 666 Posts Drives: '03 M5, '06 325i, '12 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Westport, CT iTrader: (0)	So what made the car stall? Did any of the pulleys seize? __________________ BMW GT1 (INPA, DIS, WinKFP, ect..), ISTA/P & /D is up and running! PM me if you want to stop by and code your car.
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