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| 520d '09 - air circulation problem | 11/24/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: need help... periodically, smoke from the outside gets in to the car even if the air circulation ...
A: I have to assume this is a diesel,being it is written as a 520d.The dealer is correct at some point ...
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| 1987 e30 cabrio fuel guage | 11/23/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I recently bought a 87 e30 cabrio m3 replica. The previous owner replaced the cluster with a e30 m3 ...
A: The fuel gauge in the early e30 does have a different number than a later one, due to the wiring ...
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| 1990 BMW 325i | 11/21/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Fuel Pump fuse blows. I've installed a new fuel pump and relay. Vehicle will sit and idle fine ...
A: That would be bad advice to put in a larger fuse. The system circuit maxes at 7 amps so 7.5 is the ...
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| Please Help | 11/20/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a 1989 BMW 535i I believe 6 cyl and my car won't idle. In the beginning when I stopped it ...
A: Not knowing how many cylinders your car has tells me you shouldn't be under the hood.By adding the ...
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| idling issue | 11/19/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a 95yr 525 wagon.Whenever i turn on the A/C the egines cuts off unless you keep your foot ...
A: Well it could be many things with the idle but I'm sure the idle control valve has something to do ...
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| BMW | 11/18/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Ok so my 1988 BMW 735i is giving me major problems. When I leave the battery connected over night it ...
A: I think you need to have the battery checked first to make sure it is ready for the changing ...
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| 1992 525i oil pan | 11/14/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I was wondering if it was possible to drop the oil pan on this 92 525i without having to remove ...
A: I'm not sure which engine you have but the flat rate time(book time) is only about 4.6 hours.To me ...
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| Emergency Parking Brake Doesn't Work | 11/13/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a BMW 323i and my emergency parking brake doesn't work, when you pull the handle up, the car ...
A: It sounds like your looking for an answer that your making hard to diagnose.If you have posi in the ...
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| Emergency Parking Brake Doesn't Work | 11/12/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a BMW 323i and my emergency parking brake doesn't work, when you pull the handle up, the car ...
A: The emergency brake has shoes which are located under the rear rotors.Your first step is to remove ...
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| o2 sensor replaced twice | 11/11/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: 98 BMW 318I The O2 sensors were replaced twice by mechanics professionally. Check engine light is ...
A: I gather the only code that was recorded was that of a weak O2 sensor.The problem although the code ...
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| Heat and AC issues | 11/10/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: My blower moter has not worked for a long time but cold air (ac) and heat would still come out of ...
A: The cold and hot air that you felt was just the heat/air that was passing through the heater ...
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| Power steering pump. | 11/6/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Have a 2000 BMW 323CI series M52 engine. The car is hard to turn at low speed or when cornering or ...
A: This seems to be the repair of the week.I actually am working on the same problem in my shop.The ...
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| seat problem | 11/5/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a 325I BMW and I'm trying to find out how to get the chair unstuck because it's stuck on a ...
A: Unfortunately there isn't an easy fix. What you'll have to do is remove the seat from the car and ...
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| No heat | 10/27/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Don My car is 2002 325i, heat run fine but no heat after replaced Blower Resistor, what cost this ...
A: I am not sure what you mean.No heat or it doesn't blow heat.Most times when you replace the resistor ...
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| tie rods bent? | 10/21/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Don, I have a 2006 325XI...at 40k miles tires were wearing unevenly in the front, both sides. I ...
A: Well I really think there are a couple of issues here.The first is tire rotation which should be at ...
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| Can't unlock any door but the driver's | 10/17/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I've recently bought a 328i SE e46 1999 and I have an intermittent problem that prevents me from ...
A: You may have to remove the door panels and lube all the points that pivot.Oxidation has probably ...
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| No Compression | 10/10/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Bought a 1991 E34 M5 with S38 engine. It sat up for almost a year due to a deer hit. Replaced ...
A: Having reread your question I would say the head does have to come off and check the valves in #5. I ...
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| sparkplug cap removal | 10/7/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: How do i remove and renew a sparkplug cap on the sparkplug lead of a BMW 316i 1995? I can feel that ...
A: This is where I find the difference in European and US BMW's.The 316i wasn't a US shipped car so I ...
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| Replace brake rotors... No pads | 10/1/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a BMW 650 and want to change the front rotors. The pads were replaced by a mechinca a few ...
A: One thing that is important is to make sure both front and rear rotors are flat.Many times even with ...
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| 528i | 9/25/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: i have a 97 528i.when i try to start it i get no response from the starter, also the tilt ...
A: Check the connections at the starter and the battery.The block grounds and the body grounds should ...
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| 96 328i 4dr sedan hesitating on acceleration | 9/23/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I've been waiting days to post questions. I have 96 328i, 130k, I puchased used from private party 2 ...
A: If there is need of replacement(sounds like it is broken)it should be replaced.I am not sure which ...
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| 96 328i 4dr sedan hesitating on acceleration | 9/21/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I've been waiting days to post questions. I have 96 328i, 130k, I puchased used from private party 2 ...
A: Well being a 1996 model,cars starting that year is equipped with OBDII.If you can have your systems ...
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| Coolant temperature sensor location. | 9/18/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I was told the coolant temperature sensor is on the intake side by #6 cylinder. I also have a sensor ...
A: I am not sure why you need to replace the sensor.The sensor in the lower radiator hose is the ...
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| Trunk open/seat fold 330i | 9/17/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Does 2003 330i come with folding rear seat? or it's an option? How do i know i can fold my rear seat ...
A: I don't believe it does,your car must only be electrically locked.If it was deadbolted you would ...
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| Break pad wear sensor. | 9/16/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have to change the break pad wear sensor wire in the rear. The indicator warning lamp is staying ...
A: The indicator is for minimum pad thickness.Although there are many times when the light seems to ...
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| BMW 325i A/C Clutch not working | 9/15/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Our 1992 325i's A/C is not working. What i know is that the compressor clutch does not engage when ...
A: By the fuse blowing it means there is an excessive current draw on that circuit.Being that the ...
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| driveshaft mounting bushing | 9/8/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: how do i replace the driveshaft mounting bracket bushing as my 1984 bmw 528e has a very loud ...
A: You first need to remove the exhaust,the exhaust shield then you can see the driveshaft.The center ...
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| Engine Loping/Surging | 9/5/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Just bought a 1983 528e with a manual transmission and 197,000 miles. The car had been sitting for ...
A: Well it is running that is a good sign.I don't know what you put for plugs in but the Bosch number ...
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| CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON IN 1999 540I 4.4L V8 | 9/3/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: MY YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON..I'VE RAN A DIAGNOSTICS AND IT GAVE FAULT CODES OF BANK 1 ...
A: Well you had the codes but I believe you changed the wrong sensors.The post cat sensors do not ...
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| DashBoard Lights &Etc | 9/2/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I Have a BMW 730i 1986 Model E Reg. Whilst driving yesterday the dashboard lights where the ...
A: It is not often I get to hear of older "7"'s. I personally like them the most,I have a 1984 733i and ...
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| BMW water leak | 8/28/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: My BMW has water accumulating in the rear floors during a steady rain. It does not seem wet around ...
A: Wow honestly if I knew where they came in I would have all mine fixed.I have many and they all seem ...
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| 83' BMW 533i | 8/25/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: The speedometer in my 533i doesn't work and I was wondering what could be the cause and perhaps how ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to get to you been busy here.Your speedometer is probably in need of a ...
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| Misfire after head gasket change | 8/15/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I recently changed a head gasket on my M52 328i as well as seals on Vanos, "Beisan" but following ...
A: Sorry for the delay.I think what you should do is start from the beginning and check the ...
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| over heating | 8/14/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a 94 325i. It over heats even after I replaced the thermostat. if there is a small leak in ...
A: Probably not.You should check to make sure you coolant fans,electric and clutch are working ...
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| 318 BMW ti - 70k miles | 8/12/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Don, P0442 - Engine code. The gas cap was replaced several times. I've been reading on the ...
A: Your reading was correct it could be a leak there,purge solenoid or the vent solenoid.Searching for ...
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| bmw 316i 1998 | 8/2/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: ) could you tell me what this is please its a 1998 bmw316i cheers
A: I believe the light that is coming on deals with Automatic skid control.I'm not sure where you are ...
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| MAF sensor | 8/1/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Want to clean the MAF sensor on a 2000 BMW 232CI M52 engine. Bought CRC Mass air flow sensor ...
A: I would have to say yes.As long as it is not a carb cleaner.Crc brake clean does work well,by using ...
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| 1987 325e Alternator | 7/30/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Hey Don, I just replaced the alternator on my 325e. The Battery is fully charged. I did something ...
A: Why would you pull the battery positive wire off?The car needs a battery to charge,by pulling the ...
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| 1984 BMW 318i | 7/28/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: I just installed a new fuel pump and there is a loud vibration noise coming from the fuel feed line. ...
A: Your question is hard to understand.If the fuel pump is loud it is working but the fuel filter may ...
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| Codes. | 7/27/2009 | Don Berlan |
Q: Have a 2000 BMW 323Ci series with a M52 engine. The problem that I have is when you start the car it ...
A: What I think you should do first is ispect for ANY oil leaks that you might have in the engine.Also ...
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