Starter gave out on me:(
07-20-2009, 01:50 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
I would say that's still pretty early, starters on my other cars didn't go until I went past 175k miles, or 8+ years
07-20-2009, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='947934' date='Jul 20 2009, 05:50 PM
I would say that's still pretty early, starters on my other cars didn't go until I went past 175k miles, or 8+ years
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Ok check it out. i have a friend that works at Alexander bmw in huntington park he will hook it up and even do it at your house. try finding a after market starter and just have him do it. He does all my work on my 545i and all my friends bmws
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Originally Posted by turbo_mustang12' post='948022' date='Jul 20 2009, 07:05 PM
Ok check it out. i have a friend that works at Alexander bmw in huntington park he will hook it up and even do it at your house. try finding a after market starter and just have him do it. He does all my work on my 545i and all my friends bmws
07-20-2009, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='947934' date='Jul 20 2009, 05:50 PM
I would say that's still pretty early, starters on my other cars didn't go until I went past 175k miles, or 8+ years
That said, the BMW Mechanic work at home sounds like a possibility though I'm cautious about moonlighters, especially if they come up with deals that "seem too good to be true".
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He is a real bmw tech. He is just a nice guy and will help u save money on towing. But when the car needs to be programmed or something he can only do at the dealer he takes it to the dealer. Not to good to be true 
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Hey buddy...shit happens...your starter going is just one of them.......
I'm certain it's the brushes in your starter...If you could get someone to take it out...you could just take it to an electrical guy who should be able to replace it. I did, it cost me the equivalent of 30US in my country(Trinidad).....I'm sure it will cost more in the US.
I'm certain it's the brushes in your starter...If you could get someone to take it out...you could just take it to an electrical guy who should be able to replace it. I did, it cost me the equivalent of 30US in my country(Trinidad).....I'm sure it will cost more in the US.
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Originally Posted by neu2nr' post='948140' date='Jul 20 2009, 08:20 PM
Hey buddy...shit happens...your starter going is just one of them.......
I'm certain it's the brushes in your starter...If you could get someone to take it out...you could just take it to an electrical guy who should be able to replace it. I did, it cost me the equivalent of 30US in my country(Trinidad).....I'm sure it will cost more in the US.
I'm certain it's the brushes in your starter...If you could get someone to take it out...you could just take it to an electrical guy who should be able to replace it. I did, it cost me the equivalent of 30US in my country(Trinidad).....I'm sure it will cost more in the US.
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[quote name='e60lifestyle' date='Jul 20 2009, 09:33 PM' post='948151']
Thanks man I'm still looking for a good price on the starter I will keep you guys posted.
Hey guy's after a cost of 250$ my car is back and runing. Thanks to a friend that hooked it up big time.
Thanks man I'm still looking for a good price on the starter I will keep you guys posted.
Hey guy's after a cost of 250$ my car is back and runing. Thanks to a friend that hooked it up big time.
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