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I just can believe how crazy this one is, its almost unbelievable. In my current car, the e33, Jesse installed a push button starter since the ignition switch was broken on the steering column and we were starting the car using a screw driver. The way that the push button starter works is that it connects 2 wires together when you hit the button and it worked great. So last week I was installing some parts onto the car and left a washer next to the ashtray. I cleaned out everything I could but this little, 2mm washer slipped into the cracks and so I didnt know it was there.

Well, after a week of driving, the washer some how perfectly positioned itself between the 2 wires while I was driving and turned the starter on! I was on a way to take some pictures of the car with my brother when all of a sudden I hear a huge grinding mechanical sound and pull over to take a look. The car was back to normal by the time I pulled over but just to be on the safe side I drove it home for a closer look since it was dark outside. The car drove perfectly and after I reached our driveway I turned it off. When I walk back outside with some flashlights the car wouldnt turn on at all. At first I thought it was the battery but everything lit up perfectly. However, I noticed that when I pressed the starter button it would set off a very small small spark next to the starter, it was almost unnoticable. So I shine the flashlight on the area and sure enough, the washer had found itself inbetween the two wires. The distance was the perfect size and now that POS $.01 washer is going to cost me a $200 starter.

I'll post up some pics of what happened when I find the camera.
:mad

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Ummm.....wow.....

There is a lesson in there somewhere....

Pray your flywheel is OK. That would be really bad luck if your ring gear got stripped.

You could get a junkyard starter or something man, an e30 starter doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. Hell, you can have my old one on the cheap if you can wait a while.

Ummm.....wow.....

There is a lesson in there somewhere....
Yes there is. Dont be me.

Jeez Adeel.

what is the root cause of your problem, your ignition switch, get that fix and you won't have the problem, always get to the root cause.

Pray your flywheel is OK. That would be really bad luck if your ring gear got stripped.

Flywheel is fine, thank God. I was praying it wasnt damaged and I started the car up by rolling it and it drove perfectly. :buttrock


You could get a junkyard starter or something man, an e30 starter doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. Hell, you can have my old one on the cheap if you can wait a while.
Its not an e30 starter, its an e36 one since I have an e36 M3 flywheel. I think I found one around me for under a $100 with 60k on it. Man, the M50 starters are a bitch to get too.

what is the root cause of your problem, your ignition switch, get that fix and you won't have the problem, always get to the root cause.

You're definitely right. I'm going to put electrical tape around the starter this time just to make sure. I found the camera so you can see how this freak accident happened.

Flywheel is fine, thank God. I was praying it wasnt damaged and I started the car up by rolling it and it drove perfectly. :buttrock


Its not an e30 starter, its an e36 one since I have an e36 M3 flywheel. I think I found one around me for under a $100 with 60k on it. Man, the M50 starters are a bitch to get too.
Oh, I didn't know that. Cool. I wasn't even sure if the M3 flywheel worked with the 260... I am actually going with the same setup. With a JB aluminum flywheel. :devillook

How it looked from the driver's seat:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/adeelpowers4/bad%20luck/PICT4239.jpg

A closer inspection would have shown the lodged washer:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/adeelpowers4/bad%20luck/PICT4240.jpg

After a week and a combination of turns and road bumps the washer went perfectly inbetween the 2 live wires. This is some f'd up shit.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/adeelpowers4/bad%20luck/PICT4247.jpg

Fuck You Washer!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/adeelpowers4/bad%20luck/PICT4249.jpg

..moral of the story; always insulate. I don't care if it's 2 +ve or -ve wires side by side this is the reason why you always insulate safely and securely. Sorry for your mishap!

Adeel, I say you buy the "Engine Start" button from the Z8. Looks a little less rigged. That would be awesome. Yeah. Do it. James Bond Style.

Adeel, I say you buy the "Engine Start" button from the Z8. Looks a little less rigged. That would be awesome. Yeah. Do it. James Bond Style.
working on it. I was hoping to get a HFM and 3.5in K&N filter before this happened...

I've got some fun plans for this car, just need the budget.

..moral of the story; always insulate. I don't care if it's 2 +ve or -ve wires side by side this is the reason why you always insulate safely and securely.
+ ( 12,583,089,612,835,834,896,124,714 x 52,087,138 ) ^ 96,397,648,308


Bummer, man. :az

Glad your flywheel is OK though. Sounds like you had some good luck on that. :thumbup:


"Always look on the bright side of life..." :redspot



:cool

Wow, Adeel. That sucks with a capital "W".

I have some electrical tape you can borrow if you like. I have red and black...pick your color!

jason

Fist stop when you get back to Atlanta:

Kick JJ in the nuts.

Wow, Adeel. That sucks with a capital "W".

Is that a Bush connotation?

Man, I can't believe he didn't use electrical tape on those. Jesus. That sucks man.

Is that a Bush connotation?

No...the "W" is for Washer.

Fist stop when you get back to Atlanta:

Kick JJ in the nuts.
Ass

That is the best pic right there. I've had those moments too, lol.



Fuck You Washer!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h26/adeelpowers4/bad%20luck/PICT4249.jpg

That is the best pic right there. I've had those moments too, lol.
:rofl

Yep. Hardly a day goes by I don't express similar sentiments toward a malfunctioning inanimate object. :D

Yep. Hardly a day goes by I don't express similar sentiments toward a malfunctioning inanimate object. :D
:rofl

True story.

True story.
:lol :lol :lol

Yep. The look of confusion on her face the first time she saw me stub my toe on a table, then flip off said table, was priceless. :rofl

Much like this---> :nuts


:biglaughb

It happens to me all the time :)

:rofl

Yep. Hardly a day goes by I don't express similar sentiments toward a malfunctioning inanimate object. :D

Damn, it's always the little things that get you...

Damn, it's always the little things that get you...
Where the hell have you been?

Where the hell have you been?

I have been hiding in shame because I don't have a BMW... I sold all my BMWs temporarily and bought an Audi. I know, I know I'm a traitor. I will buy another BMW (E30 or E24) as soon as I get a few financial situations straight. For now I have a '96 A4 Quattro 5-speed for the daily driver and a Chevy V8 powered '86 Mazda RX-7 for my drag car (cheater slicks out back and skinnies up front). I miss my 635 though; there is a certain feeling you get from driving a classic BMW...

:rofl

Yep. Hardly a day goes by I don't express similar sentiments toward a malfunctioning inanimate object. :D
I have multiple pictures of me flipping off various parts of an E38 supercharger install..

I have been hiding in shame because I don't have a BMW... I sold all my BMWs temporarily and bought an Audi. I know, I know I'm a traitor. I will buy another BMW (E30 or E24) as soon as I get a few financial situations straight. For now I have a '96 A4 Quattro 5-speed for the daily driver and a Chevy V8 powered '86 Mazda RX-7 for my drag car (cheater slicks out back and skinnies up front). I miss my 635 though; there is a certain feeling you get from driving a classic BMW...
I want a ride.

Adeel, I have Karl's old starter. If you are willing to pay shipping, I wouldn't mind sending it up your way. Drop me a PM.

I have multiple pictures of me flipping off various parts of an E38 supercharger install..
:lol

:buttrock

I want a ride.

Stop by my place anytime I'm home. Do you still have my number? There's no insurance on the drag car so I can't really take it on the highway but you can do a launch or two down the street from my house. :D

I think I do still have your number. I don't think I've ever been to your place though. I'll give you a call sometime I'm not so damn busy, after work sometime probably.

alkjdflsdfkl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Dammit. So I got a starter from a guy around here and he said it worked fine and came from a car with only 58k on it. Just to be on the safe side I took it to autozone to check it and it failed. Im going to roll my car back to Atlanta. URGH.

alkjdflsdfkl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Dammit. So I got a starter from a guy around here and he said it worked fine and came from a car with only 58k on it. Just to be on the safe side I took it to autozone to check it and it failed. Im going to roll my car back to Atlanta. URGH.


When are you returning to our great city?

When are you returning to our great city?
If I start pushing now, I'll get there in about 2 weeks.

If the car runs I'll leave on wednesday for Atlanta.

alkjdflsdfkl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^^^
How is that pronounced? :ponder



:D

If I start pushing now, I'll get there in about 2 weeks.

If the car runs I'll leave on wednesday for Atlanta.

:redspot

Your room just got new carpet, actually.