 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-03-2008, 12:27 AM | #31 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 231 |
Mine is failing similarly, the mechanic states it is a bad "bendix" but should fail slowly & I can put off the $400 repair for some time. Sometimes it also stays engaged for a split second after the motor runs & it grinds. The motor has to be lifted for access & 3 hr job. I forgot to ask if he's replacing just the bendix or the entire starter. |  |  | | 03-03-2008, 12:28 AM | #32 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tolland, CT Posts: 34 |  off again
this problem is on again off again, and after my last business trip, it's not given me a single problem in 2 weeks. So now I'm doubting the starter because I figure that would be just going down hill steady. It's been really cold recently though, which may be a confounding factor. Somthing in this thread talked about fuel pump, but I don't know about that either. At the moment I'm just using the car as normal every day with no problems.
By the way, I took a look at the Bosch replacement starter and my answer about the solenoid is - maybe but it will be difficult - there are 3 torx screws that you might be able to access with a really narrow head wratchet tool holding the solenoid in - if you can get the old one out with the starter in place, maybe you have a shot? | | | | | 03-03-2008, 12:51 AM | #33 | | Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Little Rock Posts: 51 |
Well... At least I know i can put it off for awhile. I had originally thought fuel pump because of a supposed check valve acting up in cold weather. I guess that's not the case. It's starting to get frustrating because I'm trying to sell this ti. When people hear the whizzing they are like WTF! | | | | | 03-03-2008, 01:02 AM | #34 | | Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Little Rock Posts: 51 |
| | | | | 03-03-2008, 02:58 AM | #35 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 231 |
Yeah Mine is totally intermittent. A couple weeks go by with no problem then a couple grids in one day.
As far as the Datsun guy is concerned, a lot of manufacturer's starters are different. I have a Toyota Corolla that sometimes does not turn when the motor is red hot, but waiting for it to cool & is OK. It is probably on too tight or something. If the BMW mechanic says it can go for a while I believe him. He also says our motors are good for 300,000 miles if maintained properly & showed me a couple to prove it. | | | | | 05-27-2008, 11:59 PM | #36 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tolland, CT Posts: 34 | on again
Just to keep this up to date - not that it matters, but I had at least 4 months of perfect performance from the old starter, and as of yesterday the problem was back. 2 days now it's given the same problem - a click, maybe one crank then it spins free... 4-8 tries and it starts up. It's definately not grinding, just spinning the motor. We just had our first 80 degree day yesterday - maybe it's temperature related after all... .hmmm - I'm still not looking forward to getting in there - it looks like a beast to change the starter. | | | | | 05-28-2008, 04:02 AM | #37 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 231 |
getting to the starter is horrendous. Unless you got the tools (including engine hoist) I'd just bite the bullet & let a BMW place do it. 2-3 hrs + parts | | | | | 05-28-2008, 05:46 PM | #38 | | Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 90 | ti 1.8L vs 1.9L starter
Are there any differences in changing a 1.8 liter engine starter as compare to the 1.9 L starter?
My issue is with my 1.8 L starter.
Does the 1.8 L engine starter really take up to 3 hours? | | | | | 05-28-2008, 06:36 PM | #39 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 1,231 |
I have repaired starters, generators, fuel pumps and many fuel and electrical components in the army for the last 10 years. I can tell you that what you described is a bad solenoid on your starter. sometimes solenoids stick and wont allow it to fully engage the bendix to the flywheel. If you try and try to start it after it warms up a little it may actually allow it to work. but it will soon completely stop working. Too bad BMW dont really make any repair kits for starters. Autozone has starters for about $150.00. If you have never replaced one I suggest having someone else fix it for you. It's not hard but it can be overwhelming if you have never done it. Hope this helps. | | | | | 05-28-2008, 07:00 PM | #40 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
it is deff a big job may be good to get help from a buddy __________________
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| | | | | 06-08-2008, 02:50 AM | #41 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tolland, CT Posts: 34 | starter - solenoid
Angel318ti - I agree, it's got to be the solenoid, and only a matter of time before I can't start her at all. After looking into this job (I can barely see the starter to begin with) I am definately not doing it myself. Looks like the dealer's going to get a hold of my car after all... when I can save up enough to pay for it. This is going to hurt the pocket I can tell.
Hey by the way, thanks for your service to our country! God Bless America!
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