starting issue
Moderator: martauto
hi, i have a 325i auto and everytime i try to start the car the starter motor clicks and i have to turn the key a few times for it to start and when it does turn over and start it makes a grinding noise when it is firing up, i have been told it maybe a flywheel problem, is this the first thing i should look at or are thier any specialists on the zone any were near manchester , thanks
That grinding noise, could be the starter gear teeth or the flywheel teeth failing.
Only way to check is to remove the starter, at least the Throttle body needs to come off to gain some more room, worst case the intake manifold needs to come off to get full access to the starter.
Only then can you inspect both flywheel and starter gear teeth for wear.
Only way to check is to remove the starter, at least the Throttle body needs to come off to gain some more room, worst case the intake manifold needs to come off to get full access to the starter.
Only then can you inspect both flywheel and starter gear teeth for wear.
Did you try to tap the starter a bit first?
When i replaced the clutch on my manual E30, i recall the starter has some grinding marks on the teeth, nothing serious and the flywheel ring gear was just fine.