Bmw E38 E39 Starter Replacement 540 740

[@MrDjconquest]

I just did this just replacement, and it's pretty straight forward with the right tools. 1st trick- remove the idler arm from the car frame (1 bolt/nut) and swing it out of the way keeping it attached to the drag link. 2nd trick- remove passenger side pre cat. o2 sensor, this gives your hand a lot more room removing/installing top bolt. 3rd trick-2 long extensions, swivel socket, E12 tori, and a impact gun to remove the bolt on the top. "Disclaimer", don't use impact gun when reinstalling any of the two bolts initially. You will need to thread in both bolts first by hand, tighten the bottom bolt fully, then you can use a 40ft/lbs impact to get bolt fully seated (top bolt). Next ighten the top bolt down further with a breaker bar, get torque specifications from BMW/Haynes Manual (Very Important).

[@RAYTHYuen]

how long did it take you? Mine just failed lol. What did you find was the hardest part?

[@MrDjconquest]

@@RAYTHYuen it took 2 hours, while taking my time. With the tips I left in my comments above it's a lot easier then anticipated.

[@RAYTHYuen]

@@MrDjconquest thank you for your tips. how many torque did you use? I have a torque wrench but it's too large to be used in that cramped space likely...also did you put any silicone or anti-rust grease on the screws?

[@Bighead-he8zb]

Great video. I was able to replace my starter on my 98 740il with the help of your video. Remove nuts for both heat shields and slide them to the side. Then remove nuts to wiring. The lower torx holding starter is easily accessible. The other one you can't see but I was able to get my left finger tips to touch the head of the bolt so that I could then guide my ratchet to it. It's not easy but with your flexible socket extension, you can do it.

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad we could help and thanks for sharing your experience. www.bimmermerchant.com

[@GCampz39]

Bimmermerchant, great video. I appreciate all the time you have invested in creating your videos. They have really helped me and many others out. These videos have saved me thousands of dollars by helping me fix things myself instead of paying the outrageous prices at BMW or local mechanic shops. I am doing this on my 1991 e34 535i and will be saving myself $1300.

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad we could help. Be sure to check out our website for all your pre-owned bmw parts. www.bimmermerchant.com

[@harley84fly]

Thanx for the video helped me a lot knowing where the bolts were. A little tip for others turn youre wheels to point left makes for a little more room with the e39.

[@bimmermerchant]

One of the harder tasks is locating the bolts so you are half way done. Just make sure to disconnect the battery, you don't want sparks flying and make sure car is not hot. Straight forward task. Good luck and let us know how it went.

[@Fabegdose]

I searched the starter at my car and didn't find anything. Now I saw the video with that metal cover to remove, thanks for doing this movie! Would be searching on and on like an idiot ...

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad our video was helpful. be sure to visit our website for bmw parts www.bimmermerchant.com

[@derv206385]

Im about to change mine.....now i'm a little scared lol......you're video helped me locate the starter. I'll get back to u with the results

[@wojciechpazdz]

Thanks a lot for this brilliant video...Now I know , that is the easiest way to make this part of job.. Hopefully I will manage this without any surprises..Only I need to buy a proper tools Great video ..Thx

[@bimmermerchant]

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[@bimmermerchant]

Good Job, changing a starter is one of my least DIY projects. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@newhopefamilyinvestmentsll3737]

Are those counterclockwise bolts? I know it's been 7 years, but new to me.

[@rayclarke8541]

Cheers for that and doing this tomorrow thanks, Ray UK

[@derv206385]

it actually went better than i expected....that top bolt is a real pain in the butt to get out but i did...the only problem i ran into is that the site where i ordered the new starter sent me the wrong one so...my e38 is just sitting there waiting for the correct starter to come.

[@bimmermerchant]

Hey Clay, Its our pleasure.

[@thrty8street]

Is this the same for a s62 (m5) engine?

[@derv206385]

no man...i just drove my car onto ramps so i could get under it....it's a pain in the butt but it took me around 2 hours to do it....not bad considering it was the first time i attempted this.

[@curtisdudley111]

Is this at all possible to don on 02 745li without taking everything under the vehicle apart?

[@iceeblister]

Hey I need your help, Hoping you might reply, So my 2001 bmw x5 4.4 wont start or crank. I was told it was the starter but after buying a new one, going through the replacement process, I tried to start my car and still nothing. No crank. The lights, radio, and AC all come on but no crank or start even after replacing the starter.

[@BOILY128]

The Hentai Rider did you fix the problem? I am having the same issues on my 98. .

[@iceeblister]

Yea, I broke down and just spent 168$ on a new key from BMW and it started right up. if its not the Relays, starter, or battery good chance its the key.

[@RAYTHYuen]

@@iceeblister what reason did they give you (for the old key why it didn't work? did it warp?)

[@andya539]

Hey man my 96 740il clicks but still starts if I jump it or sometimes just turning the key a couple times but it makes a knocking noise any idea what it could be?

[@JoseLopez-uz9pk]

I have 06 750li with the n62 motor. where does the wire that plugs in to the starter solenoid plug to?

[@capsizefishing4621]

thanks for the video ! i changed the valve cover gaskets, spark plugs and pcv diafram in the back of the manufold after starting the 99 540i up it instantly stalled and wont start up again all i hear is a click and it wont start anymore

[@bimmermerchant]

Thats not good. Retrace your steps and see if maybe you forgot to connect something back on. Check the CCV diaphram and make sure you connected everything.

[@markbattersby4864]

I got my starter out . it was very hard I put 4 extensions together and got a straight shot at it

[@javierpadrosierra8532]

My car don't start at all when I turn the key forward to trying to crank it A fan comes on don't know why

[@victoralonso7281]

wouldn't the starter be the same as a 95 740il... without the wires hanging from it tho, because the 95 those wires come from the wiring harness

[@bimmermerchant]

95 models are unusual because after 96 models, many changes were made so starters might have been changed as well.

[@victoralonso7281]

Same thing.. Got it

[@bimmermerchant]

That is a tricky job because of the limited space you have to work with. You will need lots of patience

[@DaytonCarCare]

That's easy. Try changing an AC compressor on an Audi S4 B6 lol

[@lision1983]

i have a bmw 740il 2001 my car starts and then shuts right back off, what could be the Problems

[@based1781]

idle valve if it has one. just a guess

[@ZorlacSkater]

Are you filming with a microscope??! We can't see what you are doing and where you do it, please don't use so much zoom next time.

[@victoralonso7281]

ZorlacSkater it obviously shows the left bottom side of the engine