The motor will not crank - 2001 BMW 325

1. cranking problem or dead silent starter or only clicks:?
2. starter motor cranks fast but engine fails to start?

#1 is easy fix.
#2 can be 50 causes. and lots of tests.
see way we ask about starter motor working first.

fuses good
is car automatic trans?
if yes and starter motor is dead. then crank in Neutral next.
if cranking is dead, jumper cable ,jump starts the cure?

Make sure battery has a full charge. Cranking is starter motor action, meaning the starter motor is cranking the engine. If the starter motor won't crank the engine, then we need to test starter motor wiring circuits.
If it cranks good, but, won't start, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the spark plugs, where applicable. If spark everywhere, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure and also, check for fuel injector pulse, engine cranking.
Can you check for applicable trouble codes?
I can only make suggestions, you have to do the testing. I give the same info to guys and gals, I don't know how to do it any other way.

If I crank the motor while it is st ??????? Probably ignition module . When it shuts off check for spark .

Hi there:
Isnt a diagram but If you have removed the motor, here is the motor installation procedure....

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



Align the wiper motor to the wiper drive system module. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the wiper drive system module to wiper motor screws. Tighten Tighten the wiper drive system module to wiper motor screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in) .
Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
Install the crank arm on the wiper motor.




Rotate the washer solvent container into the installation position.
Install the washer solvent container screws. Tighten Tighten the washer solvent container screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in) .
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.




Also, here is the crank arm procedure...

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Remove the wiper system module cover.
Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm.

2.1. Loosen the drive link screws.
2.2. Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm.

Remove the wiper motor crank arm cover and seal.
Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.

4.1. Loosen the wiper motor crank arm screw.
4.2. Tap on the wiper motor crank arm screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on the wiper motor crank arm until the wiper motor crank arm loosens from the wiper motor.
4.3. Remove the wiper motor crank arm screw and the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




Install the wiper motor crank arm onto the wiper motor.

1.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
1.2. Set the wiper switch to PULSE position. The wiper motor should be operating.
1.3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe position.

IMPORTANT: Do not rotate the wiper motor shaft during the installation of the wiper motor crank arm.

1.4. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor while maintaining a 4-8 mm (0.157-0.315 in) gap between the V-grove in the wiper motor crank arm and the tab.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the wiper motor crank arm screw. Tighten Tighten the wiper motor crank arm screw to 16 N.m (12 lb ft) .
Install the wiper motor crank arm cover and seal.




Check the gap between the wiper motor crank arm and tab. If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.315 in) , remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation steps.
Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm.
Install the drive link screws. Tighten Tighten the drive link screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in) .
Install the wiper system module cover.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.

Additional procedures: Wiper Motor Module Replacement.

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
Set wiper switch to the PULSE position.
Turn the ignition off when the wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and not moving.
Disconnect the washer hose from the washer nozzle.
Remove the cover from the wiper arm nut.
Remove the wiper arm nut from the wiper transmission drive shaft.
Using J 39822 remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
Clean the knurls of the wiper transmission drive shaft with a wire brush.



Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm.
Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission drive shaft. IMPORTANT: Hold the measuring device at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade tip.
Measure the distance from the wiper blade tip to the solid edge of the windshield blackout. Position the wiper arms at the following distances:

LH - 147 mm (5.79 in) above the glass blackout.
RH - 123 mm (4.84 in) below the glass blackout.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.



Install the wiper arm nut onto the wiper transmission drive shaft. Tighten Tighten the wiper arm nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft) .
Install the cover on the wiper arm nut. IMPORTANT: Lubricate the washer hose with the windshield washer solvent to ease installation on the washer nozzle.
Install the washer hose on the washer nozzle.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.



Remove the wiper arms from the vehicle.
Remove the air inlet grille panel.
Remove the wiper motor.
Remove the air inlet panel to wiper motor module screws.
Remove the wiper motor module from the vehicle.
Remove the insulators from the wiper motor module.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Install the insulators onto the wiper motor module.
Align the wiper motor module to the air inlet panel. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the air inlet panel to wiper motor module screws. Tighten Tighten the air inlet panel to wiper motor module screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
Install the wiper motor.
Install the air inlet grille panel.
Install the wiper arms onto the vehicle.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.

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Windshield Wiper Motor
Removal & Installation
To Remove:

1. Remove wiper arms.
   
2. Remove weatherstrip from cowl.
   
3. Remove two cowl vent grille panel screws.
   
4. Remove windshield nozzles and hoses.
   
5. Remove three cowl vent grille panels.
   
6. Disconnect windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
   NOTE: Do not remove crank arm from windshield wiper motor.
   
   
7. Loosen nuts that attach the drive link brackets to the crank arm.
   
8. Remove wiper motor crank arm brackets.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Remove three bolts and windshield wiper motor from vehicle.

To Install:

1. Install windshield wiper motor and three bolts.
   
   
   
   • Torque to: 62 in lbs. (7 Nm)
   
   
2. With right side linkage closest to the windshield wiper motor, install drive
   link brackets to wiper motor crank arm.
   
   
   
   • Torque nuts to: 44 in lbs. (5 Nm)
   
   
3. Connect electrical connector.
   
4. Install nozzles and windshield washer hoses to cowl vent grille.
   
5. Install three cowl vent grille panels and screws to vehicle.
   
6. Install weatherstrip to cowl.
   
7. Install wiper arms.

Windshield Wiper Motor Removal & Installation To Remove:
Using the J 39232, remove the wiper transmission from the wiper motor crank arm.

1. Remove the wiper arms
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the wiper motor assembly.
4. Remove the three screws and the wiper drive system module.
5. Using GM special tool J 39232 or equivalent, separate the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper drive ball joint.
6. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.
   • Remove the rubber boot.
   • Loosen the mounting screw.
   • Tap on the screw with a plastic or leather faced hammer while supporting the wiper motor crank arm.
   • Tap the screw until the crank arm is loose.
   • Remove the screw and crank arm from the motor.
7. Remove the three screws and separate the wiper motor from the module assembly.

To Install:

1. Position the wiper motor on the wiper drive system module assembly. Install the three mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 62 in lb (7 Nm).
2. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor.
   • Connect the wiper motor electrical connector.
   • Turn the wiper switch to the accessory position.
   • Turn the wiper switch to the pulse position.
   • Turn the wiper switch off when the wiper motor is in the middle of the wipe cycle.
   • Disconnect the connector from the motor.
   • Maintain a gap of 0.157-0.314 in (4-8 mm) between the wiper motor crank arm and the bracket tab. If the gap is not 0.157-0.314 in (4-8 mm), remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation.
   • Install the mounting screw. Tighten to 142 in lb (16 Nm).
   • Install the rubber boot.
3. Position the wiper drive system module on the vehicle. Install the three mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 68 in lb (10 Nm).
4. Using GM special tool J 39232 or equivalent, connect the wiper motor crank arm to the wiper drive ball joint.
5. Connect the wiper motor assembly electrical connector.
6. Install the air inlet grille panel.
7. Install the wiper arms.
8. Check the windshield wiper operation.

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the wiper arms.
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the crank arm.
4. Loosen the nuts attaching the drive link brackets to the crank arm.
5. Remove the brackets from the wiper motor crank arm.
6. Remove the three bolts and the wiper motor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the wiper motor on the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the three bolts. Tighten Tighten the three bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in) .
3. Install the drive link brackets to the wiper motor crank arm with the right side linkage closest to the wiper motor. Tighten Tighten the link nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in) .
4. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
5. Install the air inlet grille panel.
6. Install the wiper arms.

Wiper Motor

1. Remove the wiper blade and arm assemblies, as outlined earlier in this section.
   
2. Turn the ignition ON and the wiper switch OFF so the wiper motor returns to the park position.
   
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
4. Unfasten any necessary retainers and remove the air inlet screen assembly. Disconnect the washer hoses.
   

Remove the air inlet screen retaining bolts/screws ...



... then remove the air inlet screen



Disconnect the windshield washer fluid hose(s)

1. Disconnect the wiper arm transmission drive link from the crank arm using a suitable wiper transmission separator tool.
   

There is a special tool available to separate the transmission drive link from the crank arm



View of the transmission drive link separated from the crank arm

On some vehicles, it may be necessary to remove the nut from the ball crank and remove the crank arm.



Location of the wiper arm ball crank



If necessary, unfasten the ball crank retaining nut, then remove the crank arm

Detach the electrical connectors from the wiper motor. Remove the wiper motor mounting bolts/screws.

what is needed is not worth it.getting new motor is cheaper.

he bracket and the crank usually go inline, in experience usualy the crank folds around and the bolt is underneath the arm, though try both ways if first fails. good luck.Davelee