12-23-2018, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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Recall on 330e starter motors - what's all that about?
I recently put my 2016 330e in to the dealer for its first "Vehicle inspection".
They replaced the starter motor, saying that there was a recall for it. There was also some coding changes associated with it - possibly only in FEM_BODY, because they're the only custom changes I've lost. Apparently it's specific to the 330e. Any idea what that's all about? |
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Click on: "Engine 17" under "manufactures communications". It the first one. "Starter Motor" Keep in mind this is a US Govt. site, so it might not be specific to your car.
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Thanks for the reply. I'll check with BMW here in Ireland
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02-21-2019, 08:27 AM | #8 |
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Hi folks,
I would recommend getting this done ASAP. My starter motor broke and has damaged the gearbox and BMW are now awaiting delivery of a new gearbox to replace! Glenn |
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02-21-2019, 03:43 PM | #10 |
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My car was registered in April 2017. I enquired about the starter motor being replaced and I was told it wasn't one of the cars effected. I received the software updated though
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Mine is an early 2016, my starter motor was also replaced last month.
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How can I find out when my car was built? I purchased mine when it was a year old.
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https://www.mdecoder.com/ It works for US cars. I am not sure it will work for yours.
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I'll check mine later.
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That's like saying, "No, I didn't notice anything except from the thick black smoke and intense heat" when the fire department asks you whether you noticed that your house was on fire. 😄
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I should rephrase that... No symptoms before the event... then a loud rattling noise and the "check drivetrain" alarm notification.
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Sorry for a slight thread resurrection, but I've an April 2016 330e, and this issue has now happened to me... a rattle from the bonnet as it goes from electric to combustion, then drivetrain / starter / ignition error... Has anyone got this before and was it part of a recall?
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I think the replacement starter had been updated to a more robust version, because when it starts to fail, it will take out the flywheel and up to the transmission. I'm having mine looked at next month. Here's a Technical Service sheet on the starter. Sound like your problem? 330e starter.pdf
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