Bad BST?

[Bmwnewbie2000]

Hi -

07 BMW 328 car would not start this morning. Everything powered up and battery checks out ok. I hear the fuel pump activate for a few seconds and a click. I'm thinking starter but, before I spend all day replacing I read on here to check BST? I've included a picture and not sure if it's open? Tough to take a picture but, does look like it is separated.

[Bmwnewbie2000]

Here is another picture. Right where the yellow arrow is, not sure if that is normal? Should it be flush? If anyone has a similar BST can you verify.. thanks

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[jclausen]

Did you try another key

[Bmwnewbie2000]

Ended up being the starter. Took about 4 hours to do, starter is below manifold. Just a couple things I learned on the starter replacement;

>> Just move the manifold to the side; tight but very do able.
>> Use a 11 mm Box to get the top bolt off the starter
>> Put a piece of paper in the socket using a long extension to hold bolt in for bottom(when you put back on).
>> Wear long sleeves so arms won't get scratched up...
>> Don't forget to order bolts (Aluminum) when you get starter - had to order online couldn't find them anywhere

[Saii]

Lol dude .....you need better yellow arrows....you had me looking hard for it ☺

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