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2004 320i
Hi, I just wanted some views from people who have owned a 320i of this model range. Any issues with the fittings, engine, tranny, electrical etc. Secondly, on the specification sheet; it says there is...
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E65 DSC failure
Hi, As I moved off tonight, got a shuddering noise like I had driven over some rough stones, followed by "DSC failure, please drive moderately" warning. Any ideas?? 2004 745i 70K Cheers, Paul
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Re: Entire traction control system went out this morning...
Whenever you encounter a fault like that, pull over, stop the engine and ignition, then retasrt and all should be ok IF the warning light does NOT reappear. Many times these things are not broken,...
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Help needed please - advice on BMW wheels
Can anyone tell me if a set of alloys from 1996 7 series E38 shape with tyre size 235/60/16 will fit straight on to my 1994 525 TD E34 shape with tyre size 195/65/15. Thanks in advance
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Re: 2003 BMW 325i or 325xi ?? thoughts
If you live somewhere it snows a lot - buy the xi. It will be slower and thirstier than the i, but will behave a lot better in bad weather. The xi may be more expensive to maintain, especially the...
 
Re: Entire traction control system went out this morning...
ABS sensor (or connections) failed. Codes will tell you (or your mechanic) which one. Probably wet and then freezing has forced connections apart.
 
Re: Entire traction control system went out this morning...
This is symptomatic of a failed Speed Sensor. It could be any of them, you will have to pull codes to see which reported to the computer that it had gone away. I'm not sure if this kind of problem...
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Re: Entire traction control system went out this morning...
Bet that make driving interesting again.......... wahayyyyyyyy!
 
Re: E65 (UK) Slow to pick up
Paul I had this problem with the E65 730d ((07). It felt like it was hesitant at pulling away from a rolling entry to a roundabout or exiting a junction - almost like the turbo wasn't spinning up...
 
2003 BMW 325i or 325xi ?? thoughts
Hello. I am going to buy my first BMW. I am going to buy a used 2003 model 325 next month. I am considering two sedan models: 325i or 325xi. All things being equal, the only differnece that I am aware...
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Noise
I have an intermittent ticky rattle noise in the dash of my E38 when everything is apparently off but the key is in position one. Does anybody know what is active in there with the key in this...
 
Dash Noise
I have an intermittent ticky rattle noise in the dash of my E38 when everything is apparently off but the key is in position one. Does anybody know what is active in there with the key in this...
 
Dash Noise
I have an intermittent ticky rattle noise in the dash of my E38 when everything is apparently off but the key is in position one. Does anybody know what is active in there with the key in this...
 
96 BMW 328is failed Smog Test! P0455 P0442 P0420
Hey this looks bad and I need your honest opinion before I head out to my mechanic who will rob me. No kidding! My car initially failed the Fuel Cap Functional test and the System Malfunction light....
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Opinions/Advice on BMW 325ix?
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 BMW 325ix with auto trans from a neighbor. It's been fairly well maintained and appears to be in decent shape...interior looks good, body is straight but could use paint...
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