Re: <E28> M30 starter intermittantly won't turn

["Alan Alfano" <Alan.Alfano@xxxxxxxx>]

Erick,

Consider checking out the relays that are in the start wiring.
Replacing these are alot cheaper than replacing a starter.

1)  Unloader relay on your fuse box.
2)  Start relay behind the LH dash panel.
I believe that metal cover relays are prone to problems and that plastic
covered are better.

Regards,
Alan Alfano
alan.alfano@domain.elided

BMW CCA #30492
iX Registry # 214

1988 BMW 325iX
1956 Austin-Healey 100M (2)

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In v9.416, From: Frederick Baumeister <erickbau@domain.elided>
Summary of post:
>On my '88 535iA with 130,000 miles, when the ignition switch is turned
>to start, occassionally nothing happens. Nothing besides the brake
>padwear indicator lighting up, which I assume means that the ignition
>switch is OK.
>This only happens with the engine warm, and usually with an ambient temp
above 80F.
>If I leave the car sit for 10 or 20 minutes it will usually
>just start right up.

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