how do you tell if the starter is bad

Asked by kathihutton May 01, 2014 at 12:59 PM about the BMW 5 Series

Question type: General

1 Answer

10

Best way is do an amperage test,check with your dealer to see what the draw should be,if the draw is high it will drain your battery also.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Michael Branan
    Reputation
    1,400
  • #2
    Robert Charlson
    Reputation
    1,050
  • #3
    apbimmer98
    Reputation
    950
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW 3 Series
73 Great Deals out of 1,177 listings starting at $1,995
Used BMW M5
58 listings starting at $26,800
Used BMW 4 Series
35 Great Deals out of 515 listings starting at $11,588
Used BMW 7 Series
6 Great Deals out of 117 listings starting at $5,995
Used BMW X5
43 Great Deals out of 1,134 listings starting at $3,995
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
35 Great Deals out of 496 listings starting at $5,700
Used BMW M3
6 Great Deals out of 87 listings starting at $15,995
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
95 Great Deals out of 1,461 listings starting at $3,799
Used BMW 6 Series
7 Great Deals out of 63 listings starting at $6,800
Used BMW 8 Series
4 Great Deals out of 64 listings starting at $65,880
Used BMW M4
4 Great Deals out of 100 listings starting at $35,995
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
11 Great Deals out of 229 listings starting at $10,800
Used Dodge Charger
36 Great Deals out of 642 listings starting at $4,888
Used BMW X3
50 Great Deals out of 1,034 listings starting at $4,995
Used Audi A6
5 Great Deals out of 115 listings starting at $5,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.