Bosch SR0861N starter for the 2012-2016 BMW 328i 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles cranks the engine so it can start. This Bosch starter is a new unit, sold one per listing.
Slow cranking, a single click or a grinding noise at start-up can mean the starter is wearing out. A weak battery can look the same from the driver's seat, so check the battery terminals and cable ends for corrosion or looseness with the engine off before you replace the starter.
The 2013-2018 BMW 320i 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2013-2018 BMW 320i xDrive 4-cylinder 2.0L take this starter too, along with other BMW models. Each engine takes a single starter, and the part is designed to be identical in fit and performance to the original equipment part it replaces. If your BMW isn't named here, look it up on the Buyer's Guide tab.
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Is this starter the right one for a 2012-2016 BMW 328i 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Bosch SR0861N is listed for the 2012-2016 BMW 328i 4-cylinder 2.0L, and that engine takes one starter.
What type of motor does the Bosch SR0861N have?
The Bosch SR0861N is a permanent magnet gear reduction (PMGR) starter with clockwise (right) rotation.
What does the Bosch Ultimate Protection Plan cover on this Bosch car starter?
When the unit is registered at the time of purchase, Bosch backs it with 2 year, 24 hour roadside assistance, including a free jump or tow up to 50 miles.
Does a clicking sound when I turn the key mean this starter has failed?
It can, but a click or slow cranking can also come from other parts of the starting system. A shop can test the starter, since that check needs the engine cranking.
Is the Bosch SR0861N tested for extreme heat and cold?
Yes. Bosch factory tests its new starters 100% to ensure reliable performance under extremes of heat, cold and high demand.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
