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BMW is recalling cars because the starter motor can overheat and catch fire

TL;DR BMW of North America has issued an NHTSA recall because certain BMW vehicles have starter motors that…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #BMW #BMWrecall #carsafety #electricalfire #nhtsarecall #startermotor #vehiclerecall
https://www.europesays.com/germany/64008/

I hadn’t used my #car for months and so when I tried to start it, although all the warning lights lit up as they do, the #StarterMotor just repeatedly clicked but the #engine did not start. After a brief feeling of dread, I realized that the #battery was flat and so I charged it for an hour or so (luckily, the car was in my garage and so close to a power outlet and I had my charger handy too. Success and so I’ve been driving around for a while just to get more charge into the battery more.

I hadn’t used my #car for months and so when I tried to start it, although all the warning lights lit up as they do, the #StarterMotor just repeatedly clicked but the #engine did not start. After a brief feeling of dread, I realized that the #battery was flat and so I charged it for an hour or so (luckily, the car was in my garage and so close to a power outlet and I had my charger handy too. Success and so I’ve been driving around for a while just to get more charge into the battery more.

I hadn’t used my #car for months and so when I tried to start it, although all the warning lights lit up as they do, the #StarterMotor just repeatedly clicked but the #engine did not start. After a brief feeling of dread, I realized that the #battery was flat and so I charged it for an hour or so (luckily, the car was in my garage and so close to a power outlet and I had my charger handy too. Success and so I’ve been driving around for a while just to get more charge into the battery more.

I hadn’t used my #car for months and so when I tried to start it, although all the warning lights lit up as they do, the #StarterMotor just repeatedly clicked but the #engine did not start. After a brief feeling of dread, I realized that the #battery was flat and so I charged it for an hour or so (luckily, the car was in my garage and so close to a power outlet and I had my charger handy too. Success and so I’ve been driving around for a while just to get more charge into the battery more.

I hadn’t used my #car for months and so when I tried to start it, although all the warning lights lit up as they do, the #StarterMotor just repeatedly clicked but the #engine did not start. After a brief feeling of dread, I realized that the #battery was flat and so I charged it for an hour or so (luckily, the car was in my garage and so close to a power outlet and I had my charger handy too. Success and so I’ve been driving around for a while just to get more charge into the battery more.

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison - Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these ele... - https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison - Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these ele... - https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison - Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these ele... - https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison - Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these ele... - https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison - Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these ele... - https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #Bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #Bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #Bosch

Bosch Starter Motor Freed From Mercedes Prison https://hackaday.com/2025/01/24/bosch-starter-motor-freed-from-mercedes-prison/ #startermotor #alternator #generator #carhacks #mercedes #can-bus #eqboost #hybrid #Bosch

Fail of the Week: Car Starter Motors Aren’t the Best Fit for eBikes - A lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your mat... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/14/fail-of-the-week-car-starter-motors-arent-the-best-fit-for-ebikes/ #transportationhacks #failoftheweek #startermotor #duty-cycle #ebike #fotw #lipo #bms #esc

Fail of the Week: Car Starter Motors Aren’t the Best Fit for eBikes - A lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your mat... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/14/fail-of-the-week-car-starter-motors-arent-the-best-fit-for-ebikes/ #transportationhacks #failoftheweek #startermotor #duty-cycle #ebike #fotw #lipo #bms #esc

Fail of the Week: Car Starter Motors Aren’t the Best Fit for eBikes - A lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your mat... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/14/fail-of-the-week-car-starter-motors-arent-the-best-fit-for-ebikes/ #transportationhacks #failoftheweek #startermotor #duty-cycle #ebike #fotw #lipo #bms #esc

Fail of the Week: Car Starter Motors Aren’t the Best Fit for eBikes - A lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your mat... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/14/fail-of-the-week-car-starter-motors-arent-the-best-fit-for-ebikes/ #transportationhacks #failoftheweek #startermotor #duty-cycle #ebike #fotw #lipo #bms #esc

Fail of the Week: Car Starter Motors Aren’t the Best Fit for eBikes - A lot of what real engineering is all about is designing to the limits of your mat... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/14/fail-of-the-week-car-starter-motors-arent-the-best-fit-for-ebikes/ #transportationhacks #failoftheweek #startermotor #duty-cycle #ebike #fotw #lipo #bms #esc

Heavy-Duty Starter Motor Powers An Awesome Drift Trike - Starter motors aren’t typically a great choice for motorized projects, as they’re ... - https://hackaday.com/2021/12/15/heavy-duty-starter-motor-powers-an-awesome-drift-trike/ #electricmotor #brushedmotor #startermotor #drifttrike #mischacks