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Ignition switch swap
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Ignition switch swap
I'm going to change ignition switch today to see if non-starting issue is that. Do I need to disconnect battery at all? Cheers
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I think its always best as a precaution to disconnect the battery when doing that type of work.
I had similar problem some time back and found various youtube clips that were helpful, similar unit on several BMW models.
Good Luck
I had similar problem some time back and found various youtube clips that were helpful, similar unit on several BMW models.
Good Luck
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You don't need to disconnect the battery, just make sure the key is out. It's a 10 min job.
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Ok I’ve changed the switch but still no starting. Thought I’d give the starter motor a whack but can’t find it! Where is it please?
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All the pictures I see on the internet show it on the passenger side. Can you see it looking from above?
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Passenger side, rear of the engine. You'll see where it's mounted, the motor itself sits under the intake manifold so it's a bit hard to spot first time. I've found you can only really see the mount, but there's plenty of space to get arms in near it.
First time I looked I set my phone to video mode and stuck it in the gap between the engine and the strut tower/electrical box, quite clear to see then
First time I looked I set my phone to video mode and stuck it in the gap between the engine and the strut tower/electrical box, quite clear to see then
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Thanks. Found it! Whacked it as much as possible whilst my wife turned key. Almost cranked enough to start a couple of times but not quite enough. So looks like a new starter is required. Will start searching now. Hard to see, how many bolts hold it on? Cheers
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I believe it's 3 bolts if I remember correctly. It's only about an hour to change. Just be patient as it's a little tricky to reach
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2 nuts holding wires on, 10mm and 13mm I believe, and 2 E12 bolts holding it to the casing. You can see the E12 bolts from above, they screw in towards the engine from firewall side.
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Thanks for advice. Starter is ordered and I'll give it a go.
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Depends on your engine, if you have N52 there are two and they are Ali torque + angle and single use.
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Yes i have the N52 engine. Anyone replaced starter motor without taking loads of stuff off first? Scooba_Steve Steve, you saying I need to chuck them and get new ones? I imagine they're special and hard to find?!
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