High-Quality TYC Starter Motor for 🔌 BMW 3 Series (2001-2005) at Affordable Prices Review

Just one reason for 4 stars instead of 5. The mounting hole (which fits the steel nipple on top of the crankcase) was a little tight. I had to throw it on the drill press and drill it to the correct diameter. Otherwise unbeatable price, still works after a few months.

I've owned over 20 BMWs and I know better. But I was trying to save a few bucks and once again my BMW taught me a lesson. The poor design of the tabs makes them very easy to short out. Broken plastic element that should separate the cables. I did JB Weld Engineering and it worked, but I accepted that I had learned the lesson and bought the right one afterwards.

Bought this replacement TYC starter 1-17702 for a 2004 BMW 325ci. Fits and works just as well as the BMW brand but for a lot less money. You must remove the intake manifold to access the starter motor on this car. It's not that hard if you have the tools and some knowledge. The starter has been running for a little over 3 months and works great. Have used other parts from TYC and haven't had any problems so far.

This is the cheapest part I have ever ordered. The first one I got was bad, we had to send another one (which Amazon did very well). The second one we got was also very cheaply made. You over tighten the bolts so the starter gets tangled in the wires when you insert it, we had to fake it to make it work which is a shame! I will never buy from this company again nor would I recommend it!

Bought direct from Revain.com for my '96 BMW 318ti. It replaced the refurbished Bosch device. The Bosch unit did not work after I turned the key 2 or 3 times. You need to tap it lightly with a stick to make it flip. I replaced it myself in a few hours of painstaking work. This TYC device is brand new and worked great and a great price too. I trust TYC as a brand and so far I have no regrets about this purchase. Thanks very much!

Bosch half price version (SRN0448N) is a great buy. The build quality is actually better than the original BMW/Bosch it replaced. Removing/installing the starter on e46s is a hassle but it fits perfectly and no modifications are required. I reused the nuts and mounting bolts from the original. In terms of performance, it only differs in that it has more torque and starts the engine faster. hope it lasts