Author Topic: Bmw M42 Starter (Read 4322 times)

vatos_p · « **on:** April 29, 2008, 01:22:32 AM »

Hello ! i have a problem , my starter has started to do problems , not being able to start the car , i have to turn the key more than 5 times to get the starter to connect to the engine and start the car...

i want to change the starter , but can anyone tell me in what models did bmw fit the same startet with the m42 engine ?

thank you..

swiss318is · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2008, 04:10:57 AM »

check first the electric connections from your starter to the rest..

Wise Old Dog · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2008, 05:44:43 AM »

Check your starting circuit first. Sounds like your starter works, but is having a problem getting the juice. check your ground path from the starter to the block. It grounds through the mounting surface.

bmw327 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2008, 12:43:59 PM »

Don't forget to check the ignition switch, too...I have a funky one in my e34; you have to know the trick to start the car.

Vladi · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2008, 05:48:23 PM »

The starter itself is the same on all e30's. Only the pinion is different.

vatos_p · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2008, 03:07:38 AM »

i have fixed the problem by installing a new cluch-gear into the starter...that was the problem....thank you.