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| 1985 bmw 535i | 10/5/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have 2 questions my speedometer and odometer work when they want. i dont know if my car was ...
A: If there isn't one visible chances are there isn't one,they started in 1986 putting them in all ...
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| 1994 525 starter | 10/3/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: The starter on my '94 525 appears to be in the initial stages of failure. Can I replace it myself? I ...
A: Probably one of the easiest starters to replace.The hardest part of the job is having the correct ...
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| 1998 740il electronics gone mad | 9/27/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: Weird thing happened yesterday morning. I noticed the cruise control wasn't working in my 98 740il, ...
A: The good news is this is weird enough, and prevelant enough, that it is likely something big and ...
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| No Start | 9/25/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: Recently replaced the ignition cylinder on my 1995 740iL. Car ran fine for 2-3 weeks. Left my key ...
A: Great diagnostics so far. Here's my two cents: 1. replace the fuse. 2. pull the stater, and ...
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| airbag light | 9/24/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I have a 1999 740IL BMW and my airbag light is constatntly on now. I have not hit anything nor did ...
A: The airbag light should not be on when the car isn't running, so it shouldn't drain your battery. ...
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| 1987 325 Hot Starting Issues | 9/23/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have been having this issue for some time and only now has a gotten really bad. The car (when ...
A: Well the spark is given through a sensor that passes by a pin in the flywheel.It has a grey tie on ...
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| Intermittent Reverse in 323i BMW | 9/20/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: We have a 2000 323i BMW experienced an intermittment problem with it going into reverse (acted like ...
A: Take it back to who rebuilt it. Something is up with that. Follow-up: I apologize if my answer ...
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| e32 735i A/C troubleshooting | 9/19/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: A/C module only turns on when in high mode with hot air coming from defrost vents above dash. I had ...
A: I doubt it is the sword.The function of the sword is fan speed but does not control direction of air ...
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| BMW 328i Auto 4 Door - 1999 - Air con problem | 9/18/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have owned my car for 4 years and the air con has not been charged during that time. The air con ...
A: It sounds like a leak.A soapy solution sprayed on it will let you know for sure.If it is(bubbles)the ...
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| BMW 2004 325Ci Temp sensor | 9/17/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I seem to have a problem with my temperature sensor. When it rains hard, I start getting a beeping ...
A: It sounds like a bad ambient temp sensor which is located in the lower part of the bumper area.It ...
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| 1999 BMW 328i electrical system | 9/16/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I seem to have a problem with my electrical system but I'm not sure if the problems are related. ...
A: Whether or not these three are related, there appears to be a problem with your electrical system. ...
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| 1999 328i airbag disconnect | 9/13/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: How do I deactivate the airbags? And if disconnecting the battery is involved, do I need any codes ...
A: Deactivate for repair I hope is what you are asking.When working on an air bag system you do need to ...
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| 535i 5-speed manual transmission | 9/11/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I am hearing a "clunking" sound in 1st and 2nd gear. It still is drivable, amazing enough. How do I ...
A: The fluid is checked by removing the plug that is on the side of the transmission.Remove the plug ...
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| need help | 9/7/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: i have an electrical problem with my BMW 325es 1985. sometimes the secondary fuel pump works and ...
A: Your first step would be to check the wires going to and from the pumps,the ground circuits and ...
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| 1984 318i automatic | 9/5/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: My car will only crank with a hot or freshly charged battery. I've changed the alternator had it ...
A: I have thought it over and then it hit me. Its a 1984 318,question..does the battery light come on ...
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| 1994 325I fuel pump issues | 9/3/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: My daughter has a 94 352I. One day it just stopped running. WE have replaced the fuel pump twice. ...
A: I would check your body grounds.The fuel pump gets it ground through the body so at the battery ...
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| 87 bmw 528e AC retrofit | 9/1/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I've got an 87 528e (about 300,000 mi (odometer broke at 167m), runs fine, uses no oil. I have the ...
A: I think since you are having problems holding a vacuum you first have to address the the leak.There ...
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| transmision light | 8/28/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: my wife has a 2007 525i, the light for the transmission stays on. i bought the car for her from a ...
A: I honestly don't know how the warrantee works when the vehicle has changed from the original owner.I ...
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| 2000 323i window issues | 8/26/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I have had multiple issues with the power windows over the life of my 323i. They were always fixed ...
A: It's not too dificult to remove the door panel, but I don't believe you will find anything in there ...
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| BMW 540 e39 Waterpump replacement | 8/25/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I am looking for a guide on how to replace the waterpump on my ´97 e39 540i auto. ANSWER: Check ...
A: The valley pan is the part that covers the area between the two banks of cylinders on the V8. ...
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| 2002 330I Front Signal | 8/24/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: John, I have a 2002 330i and have problem with the front right signal light. I checked the bulb by ...
A: Two things: 1. Replace the bulb. These often have a damaged filament that can make and break ...
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| 2001 bmw 325 Cic | 8/23/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I had bought a used 2001 325Cic from a friend's mother car that had been sitting in the garage for ...
A: Fix of alternator sounds appropriate. Why wasn't the Firestone mechanic able to fix? Same reason I ...
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| 1983 bmw 323i won't idle | 8/22/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I just bought a 1983 BMW 323i. The engine sounds good and still has a lot of power but does not like ...
A: My first thoughts are checking the throttle plate.Make sure there is .002" space when closed.If any ...
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| BMW 540 e39 Waterpump replacement | 8/21/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I am looking for a guide on how to replace the waterpump on my ´97 e39 540i auto.
A: Check www.roadfly.com. Good source for info. Essentially: Remove the fan. Remove the belts. Drain ...
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| E46 M3 EML light and erratic power | 8/19/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a 2001 E46 M3, EH76140. It's done about 45k miles and has a problem that's developed over ...
A: My first thought would be to check the ignition system.I know the mileage is low as plugs should be ...
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| 96 328i blower fan | 8/16/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: Where is the fuse for this located? I found the fuse panel, but the diagram seems to be missing ...
A: The best test for checking for a blown fuse is the use of a test light.By testing each fuse you can ...
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| 740 BMW Shutter | 8/13/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: 2000 BMW 740i 175k Shutters alot at low speed(entire car shakes). Odemeter ticks slightly hwy ...
A: Well as you know with out being able to drive it diagnosing it will be by past experience.I have had ...
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| 2001 BMW 740IL over heating | 8/10/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: Yesterday (8/9/08) evening around 6:30 PM my 2001-740IL over heated with the cooling level low ...
A: The white powder may or may not lead you to where the problem is. These engines are strong, but ...
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| 1991 bmw 318is - window down ... | 8/10/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: for some time there has been an unsettling clunking sound as i raise or lower the passenger window. ...
A: Though I haven't taken apart this model, the interior door panels usually come off by removing a ...
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| 1197 BMW COnvertible | 8/10/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I live in Ny and I need to fix my convertible roof. I dont want to go back to the dealer who ...
A: I see your comment and I am sorry that you must have had bad experiences at the previous BMW ...
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| 2000 735iL ABS | 8/9/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: I have a 2000 BMW 735iL which has done 161000KMs, the problem is that the steering shakes when I ...
A: You may have to replace or resurface your rotors.Checking the pads and rotors to see if they or how ...
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| 1999 BMW 328i overheating | 8/8/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I have a 1999 BMW 328i that was overheating up to 75% of the gage while at a stop and would go back ...
A: There is an electrical cooling fan that comes on when hot and all the time the AC is on, and the fan ...
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| BMW electrical problems 740i | 8/7/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: after having the battery on my car disconnected while I was away traveling the sunroof does not ...
A: The sunroof has a reset sequence. I believe it's push and hold the switch for 15 seconds, but I ...
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| bmw engine m60 | 8/6/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: do anyone have a good picture diagram of the bmw 740i m60 engine showing the right cylinder head ...
A: send me your email address. Mark question as Private, so email is protected. I will scan and send ...
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| 96 BMW 318i A/C Problems | 8/6/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I am in the U.S.A.F. stationed in Germany so i drive a BMW 318i Euro spec car. The A/C is an auto ...
A: First, thanks for serving. Most Americans really do appreciate it. Sounds like your air control ...
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| 2000 BMW 740il | 8/3/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: After a rainstorm,when I go to start my car,idle is a little rough,brakes are "soft"(feel slow to ...
A: Likely nothing. Idle should actually be a tad better in the rain. You may be more sensitive to it ...
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| 1987 325is just stopped running | 8/2/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: Yesterday afternoon I came to a stop sign and the car just died, like I turned off the engine. I ...
A: It could be many things, and if you're not too familiar with auto mechanics, diagnosing it could be ...
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| yellow engine light on | 8/1/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: I wonder if you could help...the yellow engine light has come on on my 2006 BMW 318SEi having driven ...
A: Yes, you are paranoid. However, most of us BMW owners are. Give the independant mechanic a try. ...
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| E-38 | 7/31/2008 | John Kingery |
Q: John, Was getting rough running with some fuel trim codes on my 97 740iL. The mechanic discovered an ...
A: It's always tough to diagnosis anything over the web, and especially to contridict a mechanic who is ...
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| power seats | 7/26/2008 | Don Berlan |
Q: wbahd5312pgb34812 Don I recently bought a 1993 525i with 300,000 miles on it. When I tried to ...
A: Well I honestly think you've been told a story.There aren't any relays to deal with,the problem ...
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