How to Replace the Starter on a 2006 BMW 530xi
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive 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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This video saved us a lot of time and additional disassembly. The only thing we did different was to remove the 90 degree air intake assembly from the throttle valve. It involved loosening one hose clamp. By doing this we did not have to move the power steering reservoir and gave us additional space to access the starter.
I follow the video and it went good, this is a flat rate job 3.5 hours my local shop charges $105 per hours, This took me about 6 hours but I work free.
John Davis awesome I'm glad the video helped out. Thank you for sharing. If you should ever need anymore help How to Automotive will be here for you.
Same situation here.
Brian, GREAT video. I just used it to replace the starter on my 2006 525xi and it worked perfectly. Took me about 6 total hours. Thank you!
This is an excellent walkthrough. Thank you so much! I just used this as a guide to replace the starter motor on my 2008 BMW 528i (E60 - N52 engine) and saved around $800 by doing so. A few additional tips based on my experience:
1. For working on the long top bolt of the starter motor, instead of an 11mm box end wrench, I used a 7/16" box end and it was a much better fit.
2. Most other video guides on doing this job talk about removing the very delicate plastic PCV hose (the one with 3 ends and the awful circular plastic clamps and runs from under the intake manifold to the top of the valve case) that is prone to breaking and is pricey because it has a heater built in, but I simply left it alone and was able to do the job without disconnecting it.
3. Check the box containing your new starter motor before starting to work, because I bought mine straight from a BMW dealership and it did not contain the 2 aluminum bolts that are required even though they explicitly told me it did.
MadnessMethod1 800 bucks some pretty good savings. Thank you for watching and all the tips as well!
Everything you need to get the job done! Follow the instructions and you can do it. Thanks a million!
Ian Scott thank for writing and watching!
Big Thanks Brother!!! follow your instruction and everything went perfect..my 2008 bmw 528i is back on the road....save me some big bucks!!!!
DJ George Wild awesome glad I could help! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Bryan I love your video and how simple your explanations are, great job!
Romeo Archila thank you!!
What is the red taped cord that was loose at the beginning of the video after you took out the air cleaner ?
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.
Love the video for my 2010 bmw 528i! I will say taking the strut bar and intake boot out made it easier for my big hands
Nice vid. I actually removed the intake manifold. I like having a much space as possible when doing repairs ;)
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
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?
I got a transmission malfunction code after some mechanic replaced the starter do you maybe know what he did wrong ?
How deep do you have to screw the screw studs with the 11lb/tq
if this procedure was done on the BMW 530i could there be a possibility of fluid leaks????
Thanks for the great detail instruction on the starter replacement. Question for you. I'm trying to locate oil separator on my 2007, 530xi and seems to be located underneath the intake. Do I go through the same procedure of pulling back the intake and try to replace the oil separator? Is there anything I should be aware of? Thanks again.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write to me. Here is a link to a video and I did on oil separator.
czcams.com/video/ZA0imYO5pkM/video.html
Hope this helps.
2007 bmw 530xi all steps and tools used in this video is the same to replace the starter on my car correct ??
Is it the same method for my 2006 550i
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!
Bret Degayner Glad the video was helpful. Sounds like you have the nack for work on BMW’s. I’ll try to add more details to future videos. Thank you for watching !
How many ft/lb for the studs 11-12ft/lb ?
Thank you. I have finised. You help me.
Can you provide a little more detail on the fuel line clip and how to safely remove it?
York Larese All you need to do is push the fuel line in towards the fuel Rail and in that little black cabinets inside the fuel hose you push it the opposite direction. So you push them into gather and pull off the line
I used this method to remove the crank shaft position sensor under the starter
It worked!!! Thank you thank you thank you!
Glad it worked out for you. Thank you for watching!
I have one of this piles with bad starter. The work required for just a starter is madness.
Andres jimenez it's crazy where they put them. Sorry your having car trouble. Thank you for watching!
The starter bolts are out and yet it still does not move or budge ? Any insight is appreciated.
York Larese you can lightly tap it left and right with a rubber mallet and that'll loosen it up.
I like this video, he did this with one hand I can do this with two
Great vid! If u used an 11mm 12 point on the back, can't u use the same socket going to the front? I'll let you know... Lol
I suppose you can. Let us know how it works out.
yeah It worked. But in the process of changing the starter, I broke the crankshaft sensor, and the bleeder hose, causing a major vaccum leak. :-(
My E61 didn't start, then it started twice over a couple of days, now it's dead. Do starters act like this sometimes? I'd hate to tear this apart just to find it's something else. Thanks, subscribed!
Anomylous it sounds like the starter that is a symptom that they will make.
thanks bro yur awesome
Good day, Brian. I wasn't as lucky as @DJGeorgeWild. I did everything, step by step & it only turned on the first 2 times... On the 3rd attempt, back to Nothing (Not starting). FYI: Everything happened the same day. Any Suggestions? Thanks!
Lrux Collection sorry your having rough time of it. It sounds like either have a loose connection at the starter. Or possibly a defective part if it was a rebuilt unit it's common.
Oh, ok. I'll go back & re-chk the cabling/wires. Hopefully, it's just that & not replacing the whole starter. Thx!!!
hi all can you reuse the old bolts that have come out from the starter ?
no they cannot be reused as they are one time use only stretch bolts
I cannot get the upper starter bolt out, iv spent at least 3 hours and have semi stripped the bolts 🤦🏾♂️ help.
Wave_ asTsunami if you have to just break the bolts off. And get new ones with the starter.
thanks I needed that!
Anomylous glad to help. Thank you for watching!
How to Automotive Wasn't the starter after all, still dead. Do you know where the engine control module is located?
Think I will send it in for a repair, what do you think? thanks
Anomylous suck your still having troubles. The engine control module is located under the hood on the passenger side just under the windshield wiper arms . There's a little box in the corner. I would have somebody check it out replacing the PCM can be expensive.
How to Automotive yeah its goin in a shop. don't know how to diag using software yet. thanks bro
Anomylous glad to help. Good luck with the car.
Thanks you.
Damn that's insane. Wish I saw this before I purchased my BMW.
where did you get the wrench from and who is the company that made it?
shawn robinson hello I just updated the description of the video with links for the part and tools. Hope this helps.
Thanks man, exactly what I needed.
shawn robinson glad to help. Thank you for watching!
thank you!!
karkis thank you for watching!
Would it be the same procedure for a 2008 528i?
For the most part yes. You may run across a few small little clips and stuff that may be different but the overall job is the same.
+How to Automotive thank you , Also what kind of starter would be best for it ?
+John Ocampo if you can find a new starter not Remanufactured would be best, factory or aftermarket.
+John Ocampo I would also check with your dealer sometimes they are competitive prices.
Can I use the same method for 2006 Bmw 650i?
Daniel Odufuwa
As long as it has the same 3.5 L engine
How to Automotive awh it has 4.8L engine , Thanks anyways
I really wished you lived in Birmingham Alabama,I have a 2007 bmw 530I the alternator light just came on
Sorry your BMW is giving you trouble.
nice
Martha 11 thank you!
Very nice job and you didn't brake anything.
Ravi Razack thank you. I've got these BMW starter down. I do a lot of them.
It's amaizing mecanic tutorial but look a f pain in the bu
you took off to much buddy all you had to do was take off breather and have the right wrenchs.good video
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sounds good.
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its easier to take off the windshield wiper motor cover plus + intake manifold & Wallah! there go them bricks.
Tip: the top starter bolt unbolts in the opposite direction...
Be careful when you are doing this. Great method, but I broke a vacuum hose in the back of the manifold and also broke the crankshaft position sensor. $800 later my baby is back on the road!
Jus Josef ouch! That suck you broke the sensor but at least you got it back on the road.
Which vacuum hose did you break. I did this job but now I get vacuum leak codes. Will open it back up to see if I broke anything.
I broke crank case vent hose as well. It's the black insulated hose that you moved away to access farthest bolt on intake manifold. Good thing is I was able to get the hose off along with a sensor wire that connects to it. Going to order replacement. I was getting vacuum leak codes also. I hope replacing the hose solves the problem. Car had rough idle. Any thoughts.
You are a good mechanic, but to reinstall back the filters housings w/o cleaning them of dry leaves and other debris is not what I would pay 6 hours labor. That should be a courtesy of you to your costumer.
Shoim I would agree with you about the filters and they were recommended. But I can't make the customer by it. If I remember right the labor was only 3.50 hour not 6
Thank you for clarifying. Best regards.