Starter sounds weird

[jsvizijr]

Anyone ever have this problem;

The starter work flawlessly most of the time. Sometimes, it sounds like the starter grinds and it does not turn the engine over. I have replaced the starter thinking that it was on its way out......real bummer of a job without having resolved the problem. Battery in new. Any thoughts?

Joe

[Adnan]

Hi,

Interesting, have you checked the condition of the teeth on the flywheel? You could have one or two missing/damaged and when it lines up with the starter, it won't engage.

If you can, the next time it happens, turn the engine over a fraction by hand, using the crank pulley. If it now engages, you may have identified the cause.

Regards,
Adnan

[jsvizijr]

OK, the teeth on the fly wheel are good. Could it be the ignition switch?

[Incantation]

probably the only thing i don't like about the e34 is that the starter, even when in good working order, sounds so tinny and lame. thank god the aftermarket exhaust thunders in shortly after