| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Brake Caliper Ceased | 2/28/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have been looking around local area for 1986 325e 2.7 L. a/t RF breake caliper and it didn't come ...
A: Eddie, $400 is a little steep for a caliper. I would check on Ebay for a used one before I payed ...
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| Check Engine and SRS light | 2/28/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I pipetted some coolant out and it's normal green antifreeze, then I checked the oil, and it's way ...
A: Teresa, It is VERY possible that the guys overfilled the oil the last time you had it changed. ...
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| Transmission default | 2/27/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I own a 2004 BMW 325ci with steptronic transmission. There were 2 incidences when the transmission ...
A: Danny, I wish I could help, but this is above me for 2 reasons. 1.) It is a newer vehicle and I ...
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| Check Engine and SRS light | 2/27/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Ok, I'll check the oil and coolant in the morning. I should tell you that before they concluded it ...
A: Teresa, I hope the guys really did all that they wrote down. Most places dont have an Engine ...
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| BMW Door problem | 2/26/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1995 bmw 325is. My door does not close all the way without slamming it hard. Because of ...
A: Kevin, Stand outside the car and close the door, try to find out what is causing the door to ...
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| Check Engine and SRS light | 2/26/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I wrote last November about the Check Engine light on my 1995 525i. I thought the problem went away ...
A: Teresa, Some of these BMW's had trouble with the SRS system, there are several sensors that can ...
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| Oil pressure sensor warning 89 525i m20 engine | 2/23/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: My dash warning screen has been indicating an oil pressure sensor warning. If you remember my dash ...
A: Jose, These cars have an oil pressure "SWITCH", not a sensor. A sensor would tell the ...
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| 735i 1998 BMW | 2/19/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh You seem to be going along the same lines as my father suggested.Initially I noticed that the ...
A: Mike, That's what I would do. Make sure the CHECK THE ALTERNATOR, and NOT the battery. Most ...
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| 1998 BMW 320i Speedometer | 2/19/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I was driving at 100km with a friend following in another car, later he said I was doing 110km. I do ...
A: Keith, What size tires are you using? If you went to a wider/taller tire, it can affect the ...
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| Heating | 2/19/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: my 1995 525i take a very long time to heat up. At thirty minutes the temp gauge is not at 12 ...
A: Gary, Sounds like your thermostat is stuck wide open. Since it's cold out, the radiator is ...
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| 735i 1998 BMW | 2/18/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh Apreciate that you may not know this car as well as the earlier models. I have a problem with ...
A: Mike, This sounds really odd, I first suspected that something was draining the battery even ...
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| Idle surge | 2/18/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1985 318i and the engine has started to surge after the engine has warmed up (about 15 ...
A: Mario, So the car only does the idle surge AFTER the engine is up to operating temperature? There ...
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| headlights on 1991 BMW 525i | 2/17/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: How to change them?
A: Basil, Open the hood, and look down behind the headlights. There is usually a black plastic cover ...
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| BMW 528i Over Heating + ABS | 2/17/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: .. ------------------------- Thanks for answering Josh ... it has two sensors one on left front ...
A: Shady, Go to this site: ...
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| Oxygen Sensor | 2/17/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1995 BMW 740il. When it gets cold, the engine runs very rough and has poor idling. The ...
A: David, Take a look at your temp gauge when the car is (or should be) up to temp. If the car is ...
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| Dashboard info panel screen 89 525i M20 | 2/16/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Jose from DR again. I have a few question regarding a 89 525i with M20 engine A friend of my wife ...
A: Jose I've had instrument cluster's do what you are talking about, sometimes a gauge will stop ...
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| stall problem | 2/16/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: had it plugged into one of those computers and it checked out fine had the idle valve cleaned as ...
A: Michael, Ok well good thing it's not using oil. I think a tune up would do wonders for the car. ...
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| 1987 bmw 325i convertible | 2/16/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: ------------------------- my bmw is standard. so do you think it will fit. and it does have a ...
A: Danielle, I should rephrase what I said about the transmission oil cooler. There is an engine ...
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| stall problem | 2/16/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: had it plugged into one of those computers and it checked out fine had the idle valve cleaned as ...
A: Michael, When was the last time you gave the car a tune-up? If it's been more than 1-2 years, I ...
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| Alternator Problems | 2/16/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, Thanks for the quick response. The first time it happened last August or so. It was late ...
A: Zeb, If the radio went staticy and the lights dimmed, it's a sure sign that the alternator/battery ...
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| Alternator Problems | 2/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, I owned a 1990, 325i convertable, that has had terrible alternator problems during the last ...
A: Zeb, Could you be a little more specific in the details of how the car runs and dies. What ...
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| 1987 bmw 325i convertible | 2/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i was wondering what parts from other year e30 fit my car i have a 1987 bmw 325i convertible. i ...
A: Danielle, All hoods/fenders are the same from 1984-1991 hard top or convertible. Unfortunately ...
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| BMW 528i Over Heating + ABS | 2/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: .. i have my 97 BMW 528i , lately i am facing problems with the over heating and the abs. now the ...
A: Shady, It is most likely the sensors. You have a ring with "teeth" on it like a gear, and there ...
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| voltage regulator/alternator | 2/14/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Followup To Question - Josh, I have a similar problem to the previous question regarding dimming ...
A: Ian, Go to this site and look at #10 ...
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| shift lever | 2/14/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: The shift lever Button (auto transmission) will not depress on my 1999 BMW (all-wheel drive) in cold ...
A: Tony, Not sure about this one... have never messed with the auto tranny shift mechanism on late ...
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| BMW 325i Engine/Electrical Problem | 2/13/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I just recently got a 1992 bmw 325i. The car is running extremly slow, I have to use 5th gear in ...
A: Tom I'm kind of confused by the 5th gear thing. I "could" drive at 20mph in 5th gear although it ...
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| voltage regulator/alternator | 2/13/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, I have a similar problem to the previous question regarding dimming lights, but I have a '90 ...
A: Ian, I am stumped, it could be many things. Without looking at the car in person It's hard for me ...
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| voltage regulator/alternator | 2/13/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, I have a similar problem to the previous question regarding dimming lights, but I have a '90 ...
A: Ian, Could you give me the EXACT symptoms of the car's problems? It would help me to know exactly ...
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| desperate with my bmw | 2/12/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, how are you, I have been desperated w/my car. I have a 2000 328i and the car has been broken ...
A: Jean, The only way the coolant would be the problem, is if there is air trapped in the system from ...
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| 1995 bmw m3 electrical problem | 2/11/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1995 bmw m3 that will start sometimes. Heres the problem the electrical to the egnition ...
A: Jeff, Well you're assumption "some one is removing the battery cable" is a pretty good one. Not ...
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| 325e timing belt | 2/11/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Tonight on the way home from work, my timing belt broke on my 1986 325e while I was driving. The ...
A: Bill, This is most unfortunate, I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you. Yes, I have ...
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| 94 325i pre-purchase recommendations | 2/11/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I am currently considering buying a 4 dr 94 325i in the Dominican Republic. The one I saw seemed ...
A: Jose, Yes, fuel quality can have an affect on O2 sensor life. Usually they get gunked up and ...
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| Rear Bushings and Change Spark Plugs | 2/10/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, In talking to a different service shop they said they can get a control arm bushing kit for ...
A: Tom Yes, you can buy the bushings and have the shop install them. Most shops make money off labor ...
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| 1995 525i Check Engine light just came on | 2/9/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Good evening Josh, I found this website given I own a '95 525i since 1999. Five years ago the ...
A: Deborah, I hope I can help you and possibly save you some money. Many mechanic's will take ...
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| Digital display problems | 2/9/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: greetings from the UK. Not sure whether you can help me on a 1998 523SE. When I use the car a lot, ...
A: Mark Although we never got the 523 here in the states, it should use the same type of display ...
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| BMW Transmission | 2/8/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I know this isn't youre area of expertise, but I have a 1996 BMW 328iC. It is a 5spd and recently, ...
A: Jason, There are a couple things that COULD be the problem. You could have oil leaking and ...
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| Valve clearances | 2/8/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Do you have details of valve clearance settings for 1990 535i (I assume it is same as 530?) Thanks ...
A: Mike, I looked it up and a couple websites say 12-14 thousandths. (0.012"-0.014") These engines ...
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| BMW Suspension - Control Arms ? | 2/7/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, The dealer said today that I could use new control arms in the rear suspension both left/right ...
A: Tom, I would get a second oppinion... that seems kind of high for bushing replacement. It shouldn't ...
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| BMW expansion | 2/6/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i want to now the expansion of BMW? Answer - Deenadayalan, Im not sure what you mean by ...
A: I'm having trouble reading your english, but I will try. I still dont understand what you mean by ...
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| Engine Start | 2/6/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1999 BMW 323i (4 door - 80,000 kms), I recently encountered issues when turning the key and ...
A: Peter, Sounds like you have already figured it out. It is either the ignition switch or the ...
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