BMW 550i GT Car Starter Repair at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(10)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(10)

Car Starter Repair Service

How much does a Car Starter Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 550i GT Car Starter Repair is $983 with $535 for parts and $448 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2012 BMW 550i GTV8-4.4L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1566.12Shop/Dealer Price$1853.81 - $2671.52
2015 BMW 550i GTV8-4.4L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$2035.95Shop/Dealer Price$2438.41 - $3622.70
2011 BMW 550i GTV8-4.4L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1537.29Shop/Dealer Price$1815.23 - $2625.63
2014 BMW 550i GTV8-4.4L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$2035.95Shop/Dealer Price$2438.55 - $3622.93
2013 BMW 550i GTV8-4.4L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$2035.95Shop/Dealer Price$2446.80 - $3637.37
2010 BMW 550i GTV8-4.4L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1537.29Shop/Dealer Price$1816.01 - $2626.99
Show example BMW 550i GT Car Starter Repair prices

What's a car starter motor and how does it work?

The starter motor is a powerful, compact electric motor that will turn a car’s engine over at about 200 RPM in order to start the engine. The starter is at the terminus of a circuit that includes the battery, the ignition switch, a neutral safety switch, relays and fuses.

When you turn the ignition key to start, or press the start button in some vehicles, the starter circuit is completed and the starter will run. Most starters have a small pinion gear that engages a larger ring gear on the flywheel when the starter is powered on. The pinion gear turns the engine flywheel at about 200 RPM. Since the flywheel is directly connected to the crankshaft, all engine components will then turn in sync and the engine starts.

Starter

When to replace the starter?

Starters are relatively durable but most will eventually fail in one or more of the following ways:

  • Intermittent operation of the starter. Starters can develop bad spots on the armature which will cause intermittent operation. This causes the starter to work sometimes and other times when you turn the key nothing happens.
  • Starter turns too slowly. Internal electrical and mechanical faults can cause the starter to draw too much current and in some cases the current drawn will exceed what the battery can supply. A consequence is the engine may not start as rapidly.
  • Unusual noises on starting. If you hear any type of grinding or other unusual noise while starting the engine, that should be investigated as the noise could reflect an internal starter failure or the noise could be due to pinion gear failure or flywheel ring gear damage.
  • Starter doesn’t function when turning the key. In some cases, the first symptom of a starter malfunction is a complete failure of the starter motor. This happens when you turn the ignition key to start the car, the starter motor does not function at all.

How do mechanics repair the starter?

  • If the starter is determined to be faulty, the battery must be disconnected prior to commencing any work. Once the battery is disconnected, the wiring to the starter is disconnected.
  • Starters are bolted to the engine block or the transmission case. Generally, there are two bolts. The procedure to access the starter varies across car models and can require removal, or lowering, of other vehicle components.
  • Once the starter is removed and a new starter is installed, the mounting bolts are tightened to the OEM factory torque specifications, the electrical connections are cleaned and re-attached to the starter and the starter is tested to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a starter problem?

Once a vehicle engine is running, the starter is not in use. However, if you know that the starter is malfunctioning or working intermittently, you may be left stranded if you turn the engine off and the starter doesn’t function when restarting the engine. Should you know or suspect a problem with the starter, it is best to have the problem repaired to avoid being left stranded.

When replacing a faulty starter keep in mind:

  • Prior to replacing the starter, simple diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure that the problem is a faulty starter versus a weak battery, faulty neutral start switch, or other faulty electrical component in the starter motor circuit.
  • Starters draw large amounts of current from the battery, much more than any other electrically powered device in your car. This makes it important that the electrical connections to the battery are inspected, cleaned, and tightened as necessary. Cables to the starter should also be inspected for corrosion and replaced as needed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(10)

Rating Summary
10
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0

Jesse

18 years of experience
219 reviews
Jesse
18 years of experience
BMW 550i GT V8-4.4L Turbo - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Left) - San Antonio, Texas
Took time to explain what was going on with my car and gave me an honest assessment of the issue. Was very kind and professional!

Chris

23 years of experience
2372 reviews
Chris
23 years of experience
BMW 550i GT V8-4.4L Turbo - Spark Plugs - Menifee, California
Are usually never do these reviews but this is an exception. Chriss was very punctual something that us military can appreciate and very professional. Answered any and all my questions while still performing his job in the utmost matter! After he was finished he went over everything done and even pointing out other things going above and beyond The scope of what he was here to do ! I know my vehicle was in great hands!

Sayeed

18 years of experience
82 reviews
Sayeed
18 years of experience
BMW 550i GT V8-4.4L Turbo - Oil Change - Woodside, New York
Experienced, professional and honest. I would like to work with him again in the future.

Chris

23 years of experience
2372 reviews
Chris
23 years of experience
BMW 550i GT V8-4.4L Turbo - Coolant is leaking - Menifee, California
Great work/advice as always...

Excellent Rating

(10)

Rating Summary
10
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
Number of BMW 550i GT services completed
110+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1200+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?
How How long can brake pads last? Brake pads last from 25,000 miles to 70,000 miles depending on their design and material. Brake pads are part of the braking system of every vehicle. Designed to handle high friction, when the...
The Traveler’s Guide to Driving in the Czech Republic
The The Czech Republic is a nation that has interesting history and museums, as well as some of the best architecture in the world. It’s no wonder so many people love to visit (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g274684-Activities-Czech_Republic.html) the country. You can spend some...
How to Sell a Used Car Online
Selling (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-selling-a-car) a used car can seem daunting, especially when you consider the time it takes to prepare your car, advertise it for sale, and find a trustworthy buyer. Selling a pre-owned car is often a long and drawn-out task...

Cracked,dry-rotted tires with good tread still

Rubber degrades over time. Your tires are constantly exposed to the atmosphere, o-zone, etc. The rubber goes through constant heating and cooling cycles causing the rubber to get harder and eventually crack. As a rule of thumb, for safety sake,...

Transmission issues

This may mean many different things ranging from just a basic service interval notification to other more severe transmission component failures. Generally, if there is something seriously wrong, you may get a more severe warning indicating to shut the engine...

I replaced the battery and alternator in my car is still lose charge and battery light still on

It sounds like you may have a failing voltage regulator. When the voltage regulator is not working properly, this may result in the alternator allowing too much power to be delivered to the battery resulting in damaging wires and prematurely...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com