Hello everyone,
I have already found some information about AI failures in the 35i B4; however, I would still like to get your valued opinion on my problem:
Vehicle: 35i B4, manufactured in 03/96, with AFN TDI; Bosch starter motor with 1.9kW
Initially, there were sporadic LCD clock and MFA failures at cold start; only at very low outdoor temperatures, where the starter also worked relatively weakly.
When the engine is running hot, everything seems to be working perfectly... (no other AI issues).
--> Battery replacement, as the old one was already 5 years old ---> hardly any improvement in the problem
--> Starter disassembled, allow electrician to view in disassembled state;
--> New brushes/charcoal plate installed, as the old charcoal was almost completely worn out;
--> Starter powerful as always BUT:
--> Still LCD clock and MFA failures, very often now even when the engine is warm
--> Voltage and Current Measurement: New battery shows a voltage of 10.5V at engine start; Starter consumes approximately 230 Amperes
--> According to the Arbö, the starter's power consumption (1.9kW) is too high.
--> The current status is the LCD clock/MFA failure upon cold start and occasionally also upon warm start...
--> The main power cable has received a new cable clamp (gear), + the starter power supply is also functioning correctly...
What do you think? Is it really the starter; maybe the runner winding is partially broken? Or a tick from the instrument panel; Elkos in A.??
During the drive, the AI functions perfectly...
I would appreciate any input. I don't like to spend âŹ150 on a starter kit and then the AI might still not work.
Hi, Roland