[WOT Bimmer]

My 2007 328xi will not start this morning. It doesn't even try to turn over. What it does is similar to when you press the start button without holding down the brake - nothing. I thought it might be the battery because it's getting colder and I've had some hard starts lately, but a jump was unsuccessful. Any ideas? I have no dash indicator lights. Everything seems fine.

[bmw201113]

Starter went out

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by bmw201113

Starter went out

Do you know if that something that I could easily replace? I haven't done any research on it yet, hence the simple question.

[W37V]

It will take you few hours, but yes it's straight forward job.

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by W37V

It will take you few hours, but yes it's straight forward job.

Good to know, now I just need to figure out how to get it to my house from the restaurant it is at. LOL

[bimmerquick43321]

not sure if you have access but try hitting on it a little bit, preferably while someone else is trying to start it, are you sure battery is fine though ? I'm only asking cause I had a dead battery and couldn't boost it, it was extremely cold though

[Punisher3.0si]

It's definitely not easy enough to do for no reason. Make sure the battery is good first. Also I would check for a start signal to the starter as well. You can do this by checking for power on the smaller wire while cranking only. It's a tight fit but you can check it with the intake still on. If the starter is bad then also replace the intake gaskets and check the DISA valves.

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Punisher3.0si

It's definitely not easy enough to do for no reason. Make sure the battery is good first. Also I would check for a start signal to the starter as well. You can do this by checking for power on the smaller wire while cranking only. It's a tight fit but you can check it with the intake still on. If the starter is bad then also replace the intake gaskets and check the DISA valves.

I'm picking up a voltmeter tonight so I can check this.

Originally Posted by mecbain

not sure if you have access but try hitting on it a little bit, preferably while someone else is trying to start it, are you sure battery is fine though ? I'm only asking cause I had a dead battery and couldn't boost it, it was extremely cold though

The battery is about four years old, but I'm going to test it tonight to be sure. I've seen the car with a low battery before, and I have none of those indicators. I will let you know what I find.

[WOT Bimmer]

Tested the battery, and it checked out ok. Tried jumping once more just for good measure, and tapping the starter. Nothing. I feel like I hear a brief "click" under the engine when I press the start button, but that's all. My only fear is a tear it apart and replace the starter just to find out that's not it. I guess it's still cheaper than buying a new battery and having the car reprogrammed for it at the dealer.

Thanks for the help guys

[W37V]

Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Tested the battery, and it checked out ok. Tried jumping once more just for good measure, and tapping the starter. Nothing. I feel like I hear a brief "click" under the engine when I press the start button, but that's all. My only fear is a tear it apart and replace the starter just to find out that's not it. I guess it's still cheaper than buying a new battery and having the car reprogrammed for it at the dealer.

Thanks for the help guys

Btw. Did you check all the fuses?

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by W37V

Btw. Did you check all the fuses?

No, which one(s)?

[W37V]

Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

No, which one(s)?

I am not quite sure what number it is, but it might be 4 and 51:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1264083800

Also, if you are in no rush to fix it, you can do your 3 stage intake swap at this time since you will have to remove the intake anyways.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by W37V

I am not quite sure what number it is, but it might be 4 and 51:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1264083800

Also, if you are in no rush to fix it, you can do your 3 stage intake swap at this time since you will have to remove the intake anyways.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm

I checked the fuses, and both were ok. I got the old starter removed this afternoon in about 1.5 hours. Was not fun. I did notice a rattling sound when shaking the old starter. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.

I bought a new starter today and it should be here Wednesday. Hopefully I remember how to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

[WOT Bimmer]

Starter replaced, and the car runs again! Thank you all very much for your timely advice.

[Punisher3.0si]

Good to hear you are back on the road again

[GottWhat]

Glad you got it sorted and thanks for the follow up!

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

My 2007 328xi will not start this morning. It doesn't even try to turn over. What it does is similar to when you press the start button without holding down the brake - nothing. I thought it might be the battery because it's getting colder and I've had some hard starts lately, but a jump was unsuccessful. Any ideas? I have no dash indicator lights. Everything seems fine.

Is your key charged? do you know if the car battery is functional?

[tdavis42]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

Is your key charged? do you know if the car battery is functional?

You really have a hard time with reading don't you.

[W37V]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

Is your key charged? do you know if the car battery is functional?

He fixed the car. It was bad starter.

Did you even read anything on this thread before commenting?

[Josegut303]

I have a 2011 BMW 335i E90 N55 47k miles

So I changed my spark plugs. My oil and oil filter. I also changed the Oil filter housing gasket. Once I was done i left the car idle and warmed the engine up to see if I had any oil leaks and I noticed I had one the the same area as the ofhg. I noticed oil pooling up near the oil filter. It was a small leak at first then as I'm about to back out I get in thr car and it tells me I'm low on oil to shut off the engine to avoid damage. So I got worried and turned the car off. I went and looked at the car and i lost about 1 or 2 quarts of oil. It went from a small leak to a big leak. There was oil on the hood as if the oil shot up so i knew it came from the oil filter area. Then to see the source of the leak i go to turn on the car again. But now it won't start it clicks and the lights on the dash flicker then it just stop completely. Any idea on whay i could be.?

[nsjames]

first of all this isn't even the right forum for your drivetrain.

secondly, you necroposted in a 2 year old thread.

thirdly, this is the exact same question you asked in general tech.

spamming the forum with your post isn't going to get you answers faster.