Brian Eslick from How to Automotive http://www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the starter without fully removing the intake manifold on a 2006 BMW 530xi. Estimated repair time is 3.00 hours. Job was done with all hand tools.
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Excellent instructions, very detailed. My starter is bad on my 530i and mechanics are singing 600.00-900.00. As intimidating as this is, I don't have a choice. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm scared to take this plunge. I love my BMW but everything is so difficult to address. I'm considering downgrading to an older vehicle that is much easier to repair. How about anyone else?
Is it the same method for my 2006 550i
How many ft/lb for the studs 11-12ft/lb ?
How deep do you have to screw the screw studs with the 11lb/tq
Can I use the same method for 2006 Bmw 650i?
It worked!!! Thank you thank you thank you!
Hello sir ,What was the system before you replaced the starter sir? my e60 just clicks and nothing else, I checked the battery its still good.
What is the red taped cord that was loose at the beginning of the video after you took out the air cleaner ?
I used this method to remove the crank shaft position sensor under the starter
you took off to much buddy all you had to do was take off breather and have the right wrenchs.good video
Nice vid. I actually removed the intake manifold. I like having a much space as possible when doing repairs 😉
Hello, I changed the starter. Car hesitastes for a few seconds and then starts right up. I now have a message on the I drive saying transmission malfunction car may move without depressing brake. I didn't not have this code prior to changing the starter. When I went to test drive my car barely wanted to move. Could this be because the battery was disconnected for 3.5 hours? Also, any idea why I'm getting transmission message?
Thank you. I have finised. You help me.
I really wished you lived in Birmingham Alabama,I have a 2007 bmw 530I the alternator light just came on
thank you!!
Great video Thank you! I had to replace my crankshaft position sensor on my 2008 535xi so I removed the starter (I know, I could have done it the hard way from below, but I didn't have a lift, ect so I took the extra steps to get the starter out).
After having done the job, just a couple things I wanted to mention. For me, an amature mechanic, lots of times I struggle to figure out how to disconnect the myriad of plastic connectors and cable holders without breaking them. My eyesight isn't great either making them harder to figure out. That eats up a lot of my time. Maybe there's a guid on them somewhere?
Acnd in your video, you mention that the starter bolts finger spin out once you break them loose. Not on mine. I used a long (12") 10mm (not 11mm as stated in your video) ratcheting box end to get at the back starter bolt. Much easier for me than wedging my hand behind the back intake tube.
Finally, I would suggest taking the intake manifold entirely off instead of strapping it to the hood. Once you get that far, it's just a few more disconnects to get it completely out of the way. It was worth it to me because I hate cramped spaces (like everyone, I suppose). I have been having low boost faults on my turbo intake and that makes me leary about stressing all the valves/hoses by forcing things out of the way. I'm probably over cautious about it…
Thanks again! I'd have been lost without your video!
Thank you so much I Jus got done changing a starter on a BMW 530i 06 Jus like dat 1 in ur video help a lot thanks
Thanks Bryan I love your video and how simple your explanations are, great job!
I got a transmission malfunction code after some mechanic replaced the starter do you maybe know what he did wrong ?