Grinding Grinding noises usually indicate that you’re looking at a mechanical problem. The electrical components are probably fine, but either the starter itself or the solenoid gears are at fault. Both the solenoid’s pinion gear and the flywheel have interlocking teeth that move in sync to turn over the engine.
Youwill need to look under your hood, in many instances, as seen in the previous section, your starter fuse on BMW X5 is in the fuse box in the engine compartment of your car , it is based under a cover, close to your battery. Be aware that before any intervention you will have to disconnect the battery from your BMW X5, to avoid any risk
ContactedBMW and ran my VIN. Was advised that BOTH manual + automatic cars have the Starter Interlock Relay! With regard to MY vehicleManual=#61358364174 Automatic=6135836417(5) 1 number off! Been reading that it is located behind drivers kick panel, mounted to bottom access hole. blGPa. 225 373 250 59 361 231 256 286 478