m325i 709 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 When I start my car there is a buzzing and a long delay before the motor turns over. Is this my starter motor on the way out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 probably....you could get it rebuilt for around 250, or find a 2nd hand replacement...prob run you around 40-80$, depending which 2nd hand E30 parts vendor you decided to frequent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Would you be kind enough to point out where the starter motor is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 i have starters . 021433600 Would you be kind enough to point out where the starter motor is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Would you be kind enough to point out where the starter motor is? Its a cylinderical unit (not shown in pic) but sits at about the head of the 8th arrow facing the ring gear teeth in the pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topless 13 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 If you have an alarm/immobiliser fitted, it is possible for that to cause a buzzing and difficulty to start if the relay is faulty. So if the buzzing is from inside the cab, go for the immobiliser, outside, check the starter. Also check that the solenoid activator wire is firmly on the solenoid terminal and that the battery wire on the starter is tight and the contact terminal to the battery is clean. Also check the earth wire between the engine and motor is tight and making good contact. Do these basic checks first, getting the starter out is a really sh*tty job... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 the buzzing sounds like it is coming from that plug on to of the/next to the intake plenum(?) (number 7on that diagram) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 the buzzing sounds like it is coming from that plug on to of the/next to the intake plenum(?) (number 7on that diagram) thats normal, its cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Hi, that's where your starter is, under that intake. It bollts into the gearbox bellhousing, tucked in beside the block, has three wires bolted onto the end of it. Chances are that one of those wires is loose, or the solenoid is failing, check the wires first, I've also known this to happen with a lose battery connection? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topless 13 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 As Gus says, that bit (your idle control valve) normally buzzes. Check all contacts to your starter and battery and earth strap. Failing which, go to a decent auto sparky and get his opinion... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 As Gus says, that bit (your idle control valve) normally buzzes. Check all contacts to your starter and battery and earth strap. Failing which, go to a decent auto sparky and get his opinion... Hi again All above true, if you do confirm crook starter I have a serviced unit listed on Trademe auction 62731196 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
