Replace the starter or not?

[Phillipdaddy]

I had issues with my 2008 323i, It would not start, I could here the starter motor turn but not engage the fly wheel. I tow started it today my car. I parked it at home, and for fun I tried to start it again and it did twice. There was a lot of snow that day when I drove it to work and wouldn't start. So my question is Should I replace the starter anyway, or was it just frozen and stuck. I have about 150,000 km on it.

[MauiM3Mania]

Moved to model specific sub-forum.

Good luck getting your 323i going again!

[MIKYZZ4]

I would remove and replace,considering the age of your vehicle,
But I would verify that no gear teeth are broken/missing on flywheel or starter pinion gear.

[Critter7r]

Is it safe to assume you had the battery tested?

[Raddee]

2008, so that's an E90? Maybe you'll have more luck in the E90 forum..

[MauiM3Mania]

2008, so that's an E90? Maybe you'll have more luck in the E90 forum..

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