starter motor playing up :(

p0wp0wE90 · 05-03-2012, 08:32 AM

i have a e90 325i 2005

one day im driving the car fine, the next morning the car decides not to start.
did the jump start and everything to only find that the starter motor was playing up.. long story short, had to use a pole to tap the starter motor while someone pressing on the ignition button..

soo at the moment, it starts on some days and some days it wont start..

anyone else having this problems?
or any suggestions on how to fix this with out replacing..

cause it cost approx 1.5k to fix

Max555 · 05-04-2012, 05:43 AM

Man that brings back memories of my old Datsun 1000. Sounds like the brushes, you could either try an auto electrician or buy a second hand one from the wreckers.

gchild · 05-04-2012, 05:22 PM

I think I may be having same issue as you. Are your symptoms the same as on my thread?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=686114

Where is the starter motor located?

Max555 · 05-04-2012, 07:53 PM

Your problem sounds more like the one I had. There is a module in the steering column that recognizes the fob, mine started playing up with not starting, no click, everything was powered, I'd have to actually get out of the car lock it (I have comfort access) unlock get in and it was fine and would start. Lucky for me it was under warranty and dealer replaced the entire column.

p0wp0wE90 · 05-08-2012, 06:49 AM

ye it wasnt an easy fix..
they have to dig deep into the engine bay to get to the starter motor and on the way also replace the bolts and head gasket seals.

but luckily i got mine fix for a reasonable price at a independant bmw workshop in melbourne.

now it starts like new again

05-03-2012, 08:32 AM	#1
p0wp0wE90 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2005 325I Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MELBOURNE iTrader: (0)	starter motor playing up :( i have a e90 325i 2005 one day im driving the car fine, the next morning the car decides not to start. did the jump start and everything to only find that the starter motor was playing up.. long story short, had to use a pole to tap the starter motor while someone pressing on the ignition button.. soo at the moment, it starts on some days and some days it wont start.. anyone else having this problems? or any suggestions on how to fix this with out replacing.. cause it cost approx 1.5k to fix
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-04-2012, 05:43 AM	#2
Max555 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 07 E90 320i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Man that brings back memories of my old Datsun 1000. Sounds like the brushes, you could either try an auto electrician or buy a second hand one from the wreckers. __________________ E90 320i 07 Exec \| innovations package \| comfort access \| 18" ellipsoid 162 \| Yokohama 225/40 front 255/35 rear
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2012, 05:22 PM	#3
gchild First Lieutenant 23 Rep 340 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: london iTrader: (0)	I think I may be having same issue as you. Are your symptoms the same as on my thread? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=686114 Where is the starter motor located?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
Max555 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 07 E90 320i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Your problem sounds more like the one I had. There is a module in the steering column that recognizes the fob, mine started playing up with not starting, no click, everything was powered, I'd have to actually get out of the car lock it (I have comfort access) unlock get in and it was fine and would start. Lucky for me it was under warranty and dealer replaced the entire column. __________________ E90 320i 07 Exec \| innovations package \| comfort access \| 18" ellipsoid 162 \| Yokohama 225/40 front 255/35 rear
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-08-2012, 06:49 AM	#5
p0wp0wE90 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2005 325I Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MELBOURNE iTrader: (0)	ye it wasnt an easy fix.. they have to dig deep into the engine bay to get to the starter motor and on the way also replace the bolts and head gasket seals. but luckily i got mine fix for a reasonable price at a independant bmw workshop in melbourne. now it starts like new again
	Appreciate 0 Quote