did the starter come apart? selenoid? has to mate up with something down there.
Hello all
Electrical Problem I think....
Car won't start, (E34 Tourer 520i M50) all dash lights come on but doesn't turn over. I had recent alternator and starter replace, battery fine.
Checked under hood to amateurishly wiggle things and spotted something black and cup-shaped (distributor-looking) right in the middle of the rear of the engine bay (on firewall?!) which is hanging off! Seems to have a metal core inside and two wires coming from it. Two bolts have obviously come off the silver-edged surround. Sorry vague description, anyone know what that is?
Thanks
Update... here's a bad camera photo taken in the dark and there seem to be more than 2 bolts missing!
Last edited by Pete D; 10-08-2006 at 01:31 PM.
did the starter come apart? selenoid? has to mate up with something down there.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Big fat wire coming from that black cup on left, is this thing connected to the starter or solenoid?Originally Posted by 632 Regal
If I'm not mistaken, your starter solenoid has disassembled itself.
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas
Thanks for reply Dave.Originally Posted by DaveVoorhis
Sounds painful, is that caused by a bad installation, cheap part or random happening? Can it just be bolted back together. It was only replaced sometime in the last 12 months and would it have been played with when the alternator was replaced?
There are three screws that hold the solenoid in. On yours, they're gone. See http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...18&hg=12&fg=25
I doubt anyone would have touched that when the alternator was replaced, but if it's a rebuilt starter or a replaced solenoid, it looks like the screws weren't properly torqued.
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas
I just want to ask a question. Does the starter would make a noise when try to start the car. Because my makes a sond something like terrrr but nothing happens. Please let me know.
Originally Posted by DaveVoorhis
Thanks Dave, superbly pinpointed. Can I simply order 3 screws and bolt back on or is damage to the solenoid likely?
I doubt the solenoid would have been damaged. Where it is right now, you can try turning the key to start and you should hear the solenoid click if it works. I'd try ordering and installing the screws.
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas
You mean you can hear the starter motor spin (whiiiizzzzzz) but it doesn't turn the engine? If so, pull the starter and disassemble it. Examine the solenoid, shift lever and pinion for proper operation.Originally Posted by begeta50
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas