M3 E93 Starter

USCTROJANSFIGHTON · 10-19-2014, 11:56 AM

I was attempting the start my car and the car wouldnt turn over. The starter was engage for about 10-15 seconds. I wasnt paying attention...once i realize to didnt turn over.. I immediately hit the stop button,. Let cool down for about 10 seconds. Restart and turn over immedately.

I was washing my car with key in pocket. Comfort access. So the car never went to sleep for the 45-50 minutes I was washing and detailing the . Stereo was on as well.
That's probably the reason the car didnt turn over initially.

Question,
Did I damage the starter for enagaging it for 10-15 seconds?

Thanks
YEah. I am OCD

tinman831 · 10-19-2014, 12:03 PM

You probably reduced the life of the starter by a few hours. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.

wsybert · 10-21-2014, 04:12 PM

If it didn't turn over you didn't engage the starter. No need to worry.

10-19-2014, 11:56 AM	#1
USCTROJANSFIGHTON Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Car. Vrooom. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego,VEGAS,IRVINE,LA,MOON iTrader: (1)	M3 E93 Starter I was attempting the start my car and the car wouldnt turn over. The starter was engage for about 10-15 seconds. I wasnt paying attention...once i realize to didnt turn over.. I immediately hit the stop button,. Let cool down for about 10 seconds. Restart and turn over immedately. I was washing my car with key in pocket. Comfort access. So the car never went to sleep for the 45-50 minutes I was washing and detailing the . Stereo was on as well. That's probably the reason the car didnt turn over initially. Question, Did I damage the starter for enagaging it for 10-15 seconds? Thanks YEah. I am OCD
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10-19-2014, 12:03 PM	#2
tinman831 Captain 20 Rep 816 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	You probably reduced the life of the starter by a few hours. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
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10-21-2014, 04:12 PM	#3
wsybert First Lieutenant 34 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Vert Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (14)	If it didn't turn over you didn't engage the starter. No need to worry. __________________ 2019 Ram 1500. (Toy hauler) 2009 M3 Vert (Fun in the sun) 2006 330i 6sp manual. (Commuter) 1999 528iT 5sp manual (new addition)
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