How to Diagnosis and Replace Bad Bmw Starter, 2011 BMW X5 35i

[@leslydauphin37]

Just purchase a 2001 BMW x5 E53.Wont start but now because of your video I am going to change mine

[@YuckFou0x0FFFF]

Not a lot of visual info in the bmw manual, you made the perfect video to show how the procedure should look. Thanks for mentioning the bolts at the bottom of the intake manifold. 👍

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

im going to have to strip mine the 12.8v at battery and 12.8 v at jump point click no crank so im guessing bad starter or poor ground imagine having to strip all the manifold intake and half the componants just to access a starter wow better find my tools while i have daylight Lol Thanks for the guide very helpful

[@user_skjd82ji]

Bro, you are a lifesaver! thank you so much.

[@geepierson9804]

I cant believe you have over 5k views and only 97 like you did very thanks for the help i wish i could give you more than one thumbs up

[@Jbpgarage]

Thanks appreciate it.

[@timothypugh1707]

Good video! Thank you.

[@tjcoppedge305]

Thank you sir!!! ❤

[@keyondaalston8216]

Mine did the same thing today. Thanks for sharing

[@Jbpgarage]

No problem

[@carloshernandez7095]

Wtf same problem with my cadillac srx 2011 the dealership charge me $1500 and they mentioned something else 😑 and I see the new starter when you don't know they take more and more money but this video helps thanks for taking you time and make people life more easy 👍

[@Jbpgarage]

That sucks, dealership’s are usually overpriced, sometimes it’s good to used a independent shop.

[@user_skjd82ji]

Wow, you are the BEST! I followed your instructions and just finished the install. The car now cranks (didn't before) but won't start. I only disconnected the red terminal from the battery, should I have disconnected the negative?

[@Jbpgarage]

Thanks, nah it shouldn’t matter. How old is your battery, make sure it’s fully charged.

[@user_skjd82ji]

@@Jbpgarage Ok, I'll put the battery on the charger first thing in the morning! The battery is currently at 11.78 volts. I tried to start he car maybe 8 times without it starting, so I wonder if that lowered the voltage? I bought the car maybe 3 months ago and do not know if and when it was replaced. It cranks fast and strong, so I'm wondering if it might be something else?

[@Jbpgarage]

@user-fe6mg7ns4i I hope it’s the battery, or you are in for some serious fun. BMW N55 Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft, Valvetronic Motor and DME Replacement (Crank No Start) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH2kdqKQm7Kif6M

[@user_skjd82ji]

@@Jbpgarage Oh WOW! Just watched that video and it's SCARRY! I will just surrender the car if it's that serious. I noticed the starter going out about a month ago as it cranked slower and slower, and it eventually stopped cranking. The battery voltage was always at 12v. When I installed the new starter today, I've never heard it so loud and fast so the problem had to be the starter. I'm just wondering when I was moving all the wires and everything, If I might have pulled a wire out of the terminals. I will remove the intake manifold tomorrow and reinstall everything. I do have an engine code P0238. saying the Turbo Boost Sensor A Circuit High. I bought a new turbo solenoid for $27 and it will arrive tomorrow. That check engine light has been on for a week, so I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the car not starting. I hope it's nothing serious. All i did was a starter replacement so hopefully I missed a plug or something. You are awesome for replying! I really appreciate it!

[@Jbpgarage]

No problem, sounds good. Just make sure your battery is charged and double check your work. You should be good.

[@peemsam]

Very Helpful Thank you Sir

[@yoube449]

Yeah I found out my starter cable runs all the way in the back trunk connecting to the Terminal Distribution Fuse Junction Plate and that's why my suv wouldn't start. I tested all the positive cables and found out one wasn't hot which was the starter cable.

[@danielbanuelos-xp9wh]

Can you tell me Which one was?

[@bangorsix1576]

I love this BMW X5 plz more vids.. looking to buy one in the future

[@Jbpgarage]

Thanks, and No problem, been meaning to do some minor mods.

[@nicholausbenjamin3881]

Great vid! Do you know where the fuel pump rely is in x5 35i 2011

[@Jbpgarage]

Thanks, I think is behind the glove compartment.

[@knXJo]

Thanks for your video. It helps me a lot. My car has the same issue, I am changing mine too. By the way, what's the model of Bosch starter motor ? Where do you buy it ?

[@Jbpgarage]

I got it from autohaus az.

[@chimelly2502]

Come fix mine

[@jdubya54]

Thanks for the video

[@alexferrari360]

Did you have to unplug the four main electrical connectors right below the intake manifold or somehow removed the entire electrical component?

[@Jbpgarage]

Yeah, it’s easier to just disconnected them, I still don’t understand why Bmw mounted the DME to the intake manifold 🤦🏿‍♂️.

[@leslydauphin37]

Great 👍 job

[@pats4life918]

Hi, So I just watched your video and replace my starter on my 2011 x5 35i. Now my service engine light came on saying "engine malfunction!Reduced power" Do you think I might have not connected something back? Any help will really be appreciated. Thanks.

[@Jbpgarage]

That’s a good possibility, do you have a scanner to see what the codes are.

[@pats4life918]

The codes are P169F. P110D P0123 PO222 PO50 PO1644 PO61F. The fun thing is that I did have any codes at all.

[@Jbpgarage]

@@pats4life918 almost all the codes points to your throttle sensor or valve. I will double check and see if you maybe miss one.

[@pats4life918]

Ok. Am doing that right now. Thanks

[@pats4life918]

So I did not plug the throttle body connector and thats why the vehicle didn't have any power. I plugged it back in and now I have powe.i have to try and reset the "ENGINE MALFUNCTION, REDUCE POWER"!

[@SulaiAutoparts]

How did you its starter problem

[@yafolksnemjo4267]

Best video I've seen this far 💯 I do have one question: When the car wouldn't start, could you still press the brake down while attempting to do so? I have the exact car, different color, and two days ago mine stalled at the gas pump. When I initially got in to start it the pedal went down and it attempted to turn over but didn't crank up. When I attempted the second time I could no longer push the brake down fully and all I hear is an initial ticking sound (I imagine that's the solenoid moving) but I'm getting no turn over from the engine at all. Would help a lot if you had any thoughts.

[@Jbpgarage]

I believe the brakes turned hard because the car lost power, how old is your battery?

[@yafolksnemjo4267]

@@Jbpgarage battery is only 4 to 5 months old. Changed it out when I changed the belt tensioner

[@Jbpgarage]

@@yafolksnemjo4267 hook up a voltmeter to the battery post in the engine bay, and if you get anything over 12 volts, it’s most likely your starter.

[@yafolksnemjo4267]

@@Jbpgarage yeah, I got it at an advance auto charging now. It was at 11.8 when I checked it but, I have been attempting to crank it. Put my other car on it and got it back up to 12.2 and attempted to crank again with no luck. The meter at advance said it could use a charge so I'm having that done right now just to positively rule it out. Approx how long was the starter replacement process. I'm not a certified technician but I'm above average, lol

[@Jbpgarage]

@@yafolksnemjo4267 should take anywhere between 3 to 6 hours. Depending on the mileage of your car, I would replace the intake and DME gasket’s.

[@juliandominguez4404]

So when you press start did you hear a noice on the shifter like a click thats what my is doing I hear that click by the shifter but no crank no start

[@Jbpgarage]

Nope. I had no power at the motor, if yours is clicking you could just have a bad motor. You can try doing a relearn process and see what happens.

[@HolySpirit_7744]

When I jump my car (I thought it was dead) I hear the ignition doing it’s thing, at first I thought it was cranking but not starting, but now i got a second opinion from a friend and when she listened to the engine she said that the engine in fact ISNT CRANKING she says that the sound is coming from the back of the engine near the trans ish area. I’m guessing this is where the starter is at so my question is 1)is the starter bad? 2)is it my flywheel that’s not engaging the starter? (Auto Trans btw)

[@Jbpgarage]

Could be, depending on the year of your car, I will check the starter relay and make sure you are getting 12 volts at the starter. If so then yes your starter is bad.

[@HolySpirit_7744]

@@Jbpgarage ok here’s some extra info It’s an N54 335i 2008 I’m not sure if that should help

[@Jbpgarage]

@@HolySpirit_7744 flywheel usually don’t go bad with out the help of the starter. So what you probably hear is the starter solenoid, but the starter doesn’t engage.

[@HolySpirit_7744]

@@Jbpgarage so that means what in English for dummies like me? 😅😅

[@Jbpgarage]

Haha, if you are getting 12 volts to the starter and it’s not turning then it’s probably bad.

[@citycafe291267]

good job

[@corridosbarron3566]

I have the same problem my bmw x5 e70 4.8i don’t crank don’t start…

[@nevrcm3261]

before even getting close to the starter...for God's sake disconnect the battery. High amps and human body do not mix well.

[@Jbpgarage]

I did before working on the starter, I am pretty sure you don’t have to disconnect the battery to remove the intake manifold, but thanks.

[@nevrcm3261]

@@Jbpgarage exactly for the starter...just a comment as I listened to your day as it wasn't mentioned

[@SEBAS31077]

Too much work to get to the starter

[@nevrcm3261]

cover or insert paper/towel/rags into intake ports...you drop something in there and can't fish it out...yikes. Right below the intake ports are the cylinders

[@Jbpgarage]

Haven’t had that happen in the last 12 years off being a mechanic, but thanks for the tip.

[@nevrcm3261]

@@Jbpgarage not for you given your experience, but aren't you educating those who watch who are not trained or as experienced as yourself