07 335i n54 auto won't start FFS !!!

Flex68 · 04-06-2016, 06:28 AM

Hey guys , so this morning went to go to work and car wouldn't start . All lights dash lights come on and can hear priming of some sort . Checked battery voltage via Cobb ap and was 11.3 v off. Now I have searched that it can be anything from starter Motor to battery to earth wire . Now I have checked the earth wire and seems fine . The battery is charging now . But is there a way to determine the starter motor for certain? I have notice the last couple morning it would krank slow then fire up but after it would start normally , but mainly morning would krank slow once or twice then fire up . No codes or anything . Does this sound more like stater or just needs new battery as I haw never replaced battery ? I have just replaced gaskets etc and not keen on blowing money on a battery of its the starter or vice versus so any input would be great

sirdaft1 · 04-06-2016, 06:41 AM

I kid not, go get a broom stick and knock the starter with it a few times. If it starts right up afterwards, you'll know it's time for a new starter. And just keep the broomstick in your trunk until you get the starter replaced.

msjt · 04-06-2016, 06:41 AM

Hit the starter with a hammer and see if it starts.

Flex68 · 04-06-2016, 06:59 AM

Hit it anywhere specifically ??? LOL just the body ???

Flex68 · 04-06-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sirdaft1

I kid not, go get a broom stick and knock the starter with it a few times. If it starts right up afterwards, you'll know it's time for a new starter. And just keep the broomstick in your trunk until you get the starter replaced.

Bloody life saver ... Knock it with stick and fired up ... Saved me getting new battery

Viorage · 04-06-2016, 08:23 AM

Could be a lot of things. I had the same issue but it was my battery. Your voltage seems good though. In to see what the problem is though. Good luck

335NJ · 04-06-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Bloody life saver ... Knock it with stick and fired up ... Saved me getting new battery

Time for a new starter though.

Flex68 · 04-06-2016, 03:43 PM

Yes not happy that I have to replace starter as its a PITA diy

Randomaccess335 · 04-06-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Yes not happy that I have to replace starter as its a PITA diy

I cleaned my intake valves and installed inlets when my starter died a few months back.
It was my first time taking off the intake, wasn't to bad.

sirdaft1 · 04-06-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Yes not happy that I have to replace starter as its a PITA diy

Yes. Yes it is. The problem is that there is no clearance to access the star headed bolts that back out into the firewall. I'd probably pay someone to do it for me if I had to do it again on this car. My back was sore for a week afterwards.

Jklad · 04-06-2016, 08:13 PM

This is a good opportunity to get a walnut blast done if you haven't since the intake mani has to come off anyways.

Flex68 · 04-06-2016, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jklad

This is a good opportunity to get a walnut blast done if you haven't since the intake mani has to come off anyways.

Yep was thinking since the Intake has to come off I'll be manually cleaning the valves at the same time

Fuji · 04-07-2016, 08:00 PM

Flex man, funniest temporary solution

Are you in Melbourne? If so, get in contact with vtl who will most likely be able to sort you out. He does heaps of walnut blasting

Flex68 · 04-07-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuji

Flex man, funniest temporary solution

Are you in Melbourne? If so, get in contact with vtl who will most likely be able to sort you out. He does heaps of walnut blasting

LOL I wish I was in Melb ...no
One does walnut blasting here .... So it will be me wire brush and shit kid of swearing cursing sore lower back which I'll have to apologize to my gf prior Lol

Fuji · 04-08-2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Flex man, funniest temporary solution

Are you in Melbourne? If so, get in contact with vtl who will most likely be able to sort you out. He does heaps of walnut blasting

LOL I wish I was in Melb ...no
One does walnut blasting here .... So it will be me wire brush and shit kid of swearing cursing sore lower back which I'll have to apologize to my gf prior Lol

HAHA all the best man. I'm sure you'll sort it out

Jklad · 04-08-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuji

Flex man, funniest temporary solution

Are you in Melbourne? If so, get in contact with vtl who will most likely be able to sort you out. He does heaps of walnut blasting

LOL I wish I was in Melb ...no
One does walnut blasting here .... So it will be me wire brush and shit kid of swearing cursing sore lower back which I'll have to apologize to my gf prior Lol

Hah I did this the first time with gun brushes and it sucked. I was happy to pay $400 the next time it needed cleaning. Good luck!

blau808 · 04-08-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex68

Bloody life saver ... Knock it with stick and fired up ... Saved me getting new battery

Holy shit this actually worked?

04-06-2016, 06:28 AM	#1
Flex68 Captain 75 Rep 853 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	07 335i n54 auto won't start FFS !!! Hey guys , so this morning went to go to work and car wouldn't start . All lights dash lights come on and can hear priming of some sort . Checked battery voltage via Cobb ap and was 11.3 v off. Now I have searched that it can be anything from starter Motor to battery to earth wire . Now I have checked the earth wire and seems fine . The battery is charging now . But is there a way to determine the starter motor for certain? I have notice the last couple morning it would krank slow then fire up but after it would start normally , but mainly morning would krank slow once or twice then fire up . No codes or anything . Does this sound more like stater or just needs new battery as I haw never replaced battery ? I have just replaced gaskets etc and not keen on blowing money on a battery of its the starter or vice versus so any input would be great
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Viorage Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 281 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	Could be a lot of things. I had the same issue but it was my battery. Your voltage seems good though. In to see what the problem is though. Good luck
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