About Evan Slater Expertise All 1999 model year and newer. Don't know much about pre OBD2 stuff. E46 and newer I am Especially good with late models. I NEED YEAR & MODEL OF VEHICLE! when asking questions. Please give last seven digits of the VIN number. Please give as much background info as possible when asking questions. Please read past questions and answers to avoid duplicate questions.
Experience 6 years automotive experience and 3+ years working as a Dealership Master Technician. Will offer dealership Technician perspective with knowledge of common failures/problems, part weaknesses, Service Bulletins, and Improved components. Will not give tipical Dealer Bull
Organizations Current BMW dealership Master Technician
Education/Credentials Graduate UTI Phoenix 2002 (won 9 out of 15 possible top student awards) BMW STEP Graduate 2004, Over 90% average on BMW ACT competition question for 3 years. BMW Master Technician Level 4 with Master Tech training. ASE Master Certified Technician.
BeamerGirl wrote at 2006-11-17 17:35:56
I have a 99 BMW 323I and the same thing just happened with mine...I was driving along & the airbag light & transmission light came on, and the cruise control & radio tuner went out. I have absolutely no reception for the radio. Airbag light goes out when I put bright lights on...hmm...appeared to be a short...
BMW tech says its the ignition switch going out.
Total cost with parts, labor & tax (in Missouri)
$383.65
