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Cleaning alloy wheels
My BMW 530i is fitted with the original standard alloys which have now become badly ingrained with brake dust etc which will not come off with brush, sponge, power water jet etc. I purchased some...
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E39 intermittent ABS Light
1997 528i with 93K miles. ABS lights lit up and stayed for about a week. After I scheduled a repair, the lights went out, so I cancelled the repair. Lights out for two weeks or so and came back on for...
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Fixed mast antenna for E30?
I've owned my '89 E30 (325is) since brand new. I've replaced the motorized antenna mast at least 4 times and it's broken again. I'd like to replace this antenna with a simple, non motorized fixed...
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BMW E38 INTERIOR LIGHTS
MY INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY AREN'T SWITCHED OFF!! THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A FSE THAT CONTROLS THESE CAN ANYBODY SHED ANY LIGHT[PUN] ON HOW I MIGHT TACKLE THIS PROBLEM.
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BMW BAVARIA C REVERSE III
Please help me find user manual for BMW BAVARIA C REVERSE III. Thx.
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E46 Owner: Why does my dash computer beep and tell me the temperature?
Hello all, I have a E46 2001 Convertible, and i have noticed that since it has got cold outside..(oh by the way i live in the UK)...Every time i start my car the on board computer beeps and displays a...
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BMW 740i power steering fluid
I have a 98 BMW 740i and no self leveling. The power steering fluid gets low lately. My local mechanic showed me the rubber hose below the power steering reservoir looked wet. He said all BMW power...
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E36 window drop/raise failed
My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door window does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window works otherwise. I suspect the switch. I took the door card off...
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1987 528e interior light not working when doors open
I can turn on the light at the switch but they will not come on when the door is open. I think it might be in the switch. It feels a little spongie. Any thoughts? thanks... rick 1987 528e... around...
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Alpine CHA-S634 changer install in E46?
My 2000 328Ci has the business CD HU and I would like to add a CD changer functionality. Am a bit of a newb to the BMW family but am told the unit should be prewired for a changer. I have done some...
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320D 1999 E46 problem: glass wiper stops functioning
Hi all, I have a problem with my glass wipers, they stop functioning now and then. When I wait like 3 minutes everything works fine again. This is happening quite randomly but irritating and very...
 
E46 Fault codes/on-board diagnostics
Hi, I read somewhere that, on the E36, you can get the service indicator to flash fault codes by pumping the accelerator pedal five times while switched off. Does this work, or is there a similar...
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HOW DO YOU CHANGE A THERMOSTAT ON A 1997 528I BMW
I NEED TO CHANGE MY THERMOSTAT ON MY 528I BMW 1997 AND I DONT REALLY KNOW HOW IVE TRYED TO FIND A SERVICE MANUAL BUT I CANT FIND ONE UNDER 100.00 I THINK YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE FAN COVER AND MAYBE THE...
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1998 740iL ::: Radio & Cass Not Working ::: CD Works
Can someone help? Radio appears to scan for stations etc but no sound! the 6-CD player works fine ... Ideas? suggestions? Thanks in advance ... Sam
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2003 BMW 325i Owners Manual
I recently bought a 2003 BMW 325i, but it didn't come with an owners manual. Does anyone have an electronic or PDF version of it that they could email me? I would really appreciate it!
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E30 Air flow meter problem
1991 318is part # 0 280 202 203 Well, I think I have narrowed down my fuel/acceleration problem. I removed the air flow meter and put the ohm meter on it. I tried different pin combinations until I...
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E46 Screeching noise on turning right
Hi, I have a 2003 model 330ci convertible (in the UK) and I have noticed a high pitched screeching sound when turning right at slow speeds. It only happens if the car is moving, i.e. if I just turn...
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Air Conditioning BMW325i 1989
Hello everyone, I had my freon recharged and my air conditioning system checked for leaks last Friday. There were no leaks and my freon level was very low- since been fixed- however, my air...
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Vacuum advance
I am about to put two Dellorto DHLA 40H carbs (like Weber DCOE) in my '87 E30 M10B16 BMW (Pierburg 1B2 is not cooperative :-). I now have vacuum advance connection from the distributor to the carb....
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bmw e36 m3 sunroof stuck open
Hello, I have tried to follow the emergency closing procedure, however, as i torque the hex key provided in the tool kit in the luggage compartment, it appears that if i apply any more torque, i am...
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