Dumb question, sorry.
Watched a few youtube video how-to's and realized what i was doing wrong.
Watched a few youtube video how-to's and realized what i was doing wrong.
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Last edited by Voluted; 04-23-2010, 08:37 AM. -
just FYI most auto parts stores like kragen/o'reilys or autozone do it for free in or out of the car. iono if you have those in canada though -
well, you have your friend hold it in their hand, hook up jumper cables to a car battery....and tap the terminals and watch the hilarity ensue....
lol. DONT DO THAT.1991 325iC - Mauritsblau sumthin metallic blue. DEAD
1992 525i - Silber sumthin sumthin metallic- Rolling again, needs suspension/wheels/brakes/paint.... Fuck you A4S310R; BEAT YOU.
1989 325i - Cirrusblau Metallic sumthin sumthin-project - trying to clean up the interior(done), then the body, then a 5spd, then suspension, then..... - [Stolen :| ]
1991 325iC - Calypsorot Metallic
1994 540i - Granitsilber
Originally posted by scabzzzzComment
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Yes you can....you hook up ground anywhere on the case of the starter to neg terminal on battery and positive terminal to positive terminal obviously, then take a screw driver and jump the little signal terminal to the positive terminal on the starter and there you have it. Just be aware of the torque and make sure you use heavy gauge wire.Comment
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hahahaha i'm curious to see how this plays out. let me know!09/1989 325i 4 Door
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I just did it today.
Basically when the starter is in your car its always hooked up to a ground and positive 12v....Its not until your ignition sends another(low current) 12v signal to the solenoid at which point it turns over, which is why you need to jump the small terminal to the large positive terminal to test the starter.Comment
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you can test solenoid operation and basic spin/no spin, but some starter will engage and free spin, be still not be able to produce enough torque to turn the engine over.1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325iComment
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I was an idiot and assumed that the copper wire going from the solenoid to the starter motor was a ground and thats where my ground cable was attached. Once i moved that to the case i had no trouble testing (obviously). My starters work! BTW just snug them in a vice and you don't have to worry about the starter shooting away.Comment
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the starter could still be weak though despite turning over in a bench vise.Comment
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and where is the fun in that?!? ahahBTW just snug them in a vice and you don't have to worry about the starter shooting away.Comment
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