a luxury German auto & motorcycle maker producing such vehicles as 330i, 540i & x5
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What is the difference between BMW 318i, 320i, 325i etc?
I'm wondering what the difference is between the different model numbers in the BMW 3-series. Also, what is the difference between the E30, E36 and E46?
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No sound from audio set in BMW7 (E38)
My 95' BMW E38 recently broke down its audio system. I can't hear anything from radio or CD set. It is difficult to find the cause. I even tried connecting only amplifier and radio module (no luck). ...
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Is a BMW E30 a hard car to start learning to fix on?
I like BMWs but I want an automatic. I know how to drive a 5-spd but others will drive the car that do not. That is an old car. I know that automatic transmission is going to die.
But, I've always ...
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Can I get bluetooth music enabled in my 2009 BMW 528i?
I just bought a 2009 BMW 528i. It’s my understanding that the car doesn’t support A2DP which is a technology that would allow me to connect to my stereo system via Bluetooth and stream music ...
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Charging battery on BMW 320ci 2003
I left my BMW unused for 6 weeks. Then I started the engine for 10 seconds and turned it off. A few days later I started the engine and drove it 10 metres and turned it off. Then I attempted to start ...
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How do I find the correct pins in a CAN-BUS connector?
This question might be too technical for this forum, but I'll give it a go. I have a 2012 BMW R1200R motorcycle with CAN-BUS. I'd like to make an Arduino interface to the connector on the bike, but I ...
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BMW 33D 2001 no power problem
I have:
BMW 330D, 2001 year, saloon, 135kw
Recently I have change the turbo charger of my car. There was a problem related with this post.
Then I went to the garage and they ran the diagnostics. ...
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Car starts with push start but not with jump leads
Perhaps somebody can identify this issue. The car is a 2003 BMW Z4. The symptoms are:
Car wouldn't start last week
Jump leads did nothing
Push started the car in 2nd, engine starts.
Took The car ...
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Gasoline is dripping out of a rubber tube outputting on the bottom of my motorcycle - is this normal, or is it a problem?
What bike?
A BMW 650, 1996 model.
What's the problem?
I noticed a slow, but steady, drip of gasoline from one of two rubber tubes that output to the bottom of the bike. I think the other rubber ...
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What is a shock absorber?
I was told that I need to replace the shock absorber in my 1992 316i BMW. When I attempt to visit a web site to order the part it does not list any of parts with this name. I know nothing about cars ...
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Wiper linkage converting from RHD to LHD
What is main diferences beetwen RHD and LHD wiper linkage?
Is possible some how convert RHD -> LHD wiper linkage for BMW E46?
I have good working LHD wiper linkage motor and full RHD linkage with ...
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2007 BMW Z4 won't start when my phone is plugged into the cigarette lighter plug
Sometimes when my cell phone is on charge in my 2007 BMW Z4 before I start it, nothing happens when I turn the key. The car is acting like it would if I did not have the clutch pushed in - the key ...
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xenon balast and igniter testing
I have a BMW E46 with EOM xenon headlight, but they stopped working. I checked and BMW xenon headlights have two pieces: balast and igniter. Is it possible to determine which one is broken?
I added ...
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BMW E46 Clutch squeal
When I release the clutch at 3:rd or 4:th gear on my -98 BMW 328i, it makes a little low pitched squeal, for maybe half a second. This is not an issue on the other gears however.
What could be at ...
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Manually shifting an automatic transmission?
My car has been rather sluggish lately - both ABS and TCS lights are on, which means there is a sensor error somewhere. I haven't had the time to look for and fix said error, but I have had to drive ...
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BMW 330D 2001 E46 Turbo Charger not working as expected after changing
I have a problem with my car.
My car:
BMW 330D, 135kw, 2001 year, E46.
A week ago my turbo charger got broken when I was driving. There was a lot of white smoke going out of exhaust and there was ...
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Is every BMW service, always needed?
Is every BMW service, always needed?
I have a BMW 325i 2004. It's supposed to be due for a service. The advisor says it includes the regular oil change, check fluids and top off fluids as well as ...
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Is there any particular difficulty in replacing Ignition coils in a BMW 528i?
My mechanic tells me that he has to replace the 6 ignition coils in my 1998 BMW 528i - he wants $800 to do it. I can get new coils online for about $30 each, and it seems to me that I could put them ...
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What can cause a 1973 BMW 2002 stock solex carburetor to idle badly but run well at high RPMs?
When the engine revs are high it runs well, the air adjuster screw is set at recommended setting (1.5 turns) and at low rpms the engine sputters out, but isn't flooding. I've tried a replacement carb ...
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Stereo/Audio LED “burned out”?
My 1996 BMW 328i convertible still has the original stereo installed, and it DOES work, however, the LED for the controls has ceased to display anything. Wondering if there's some magically easy fix ...
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Why are my wires melting together?
I'm currently neck deep in an eletrical shortage issue with my BMW 316i.
I found the wires that are blowing my fuses, it's bad. Like at least 5ft of 8 or more wires fused together behind my dashboard ...
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accidentally placed oil in the coolant reservoir in a BMW 325i. How do I fix it and what is the cost?
I accidentally added oil to my coolant reservoir. I have a BMW 325i. The oil light came on and I figured my oil may be low. When the oil was added the oil light warning went off. However, the ...
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Coolant still in expansion tank after draining from engine and radiator — BMW E46 (2003 330i)
I attempted to do a cooling system flush today (along with replacement of radiator hoses, water pump and thermostat).
After removing the blue drain plug (my car only had one, apparently some cars ...
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Good resources for BMW repair, diagrams? Besides Mechanics.stackexchange.com
I have a 2003 BMW 325i and I wanted to know where I could find good technical documentation on it. I presume there is a maintenance manual or a Climber guide. Being that this is the age of the ...
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BMW E30 M20 oil warning light goes on on hot days but the motor sounds and performs fine
The car: BMW '90 E30 320i Cabrio with the six-cylinder M20 engine.
The problem: the red engine oil warning light inside the instrument cluster (not the check control) lights up after some driving. ...
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Remote locking button stopped working with 1997 BMW 728i
I have a 1997 E38 with a very strange problem with the remote locking mechanism. I'm able to unlock the doors and open the bootlid, but the locking button doesn't lock the doors anymore. It used to, ...
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BMW E30 uneven idle especially when cold
My '90 E30 with the six cylinder M20 engine idles unevenly, especially when the engine is cold. A local mechanic said the mixture seems to be too fat but had no concrete solution saying I have to live ...
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Misfire the next morning if car runs only for 15 seconds
So I had this gremlin in my wife's BMW 330i for at least 4 years. The car runs great but once in a while you would start it in the morning and the engine would sound rough with some shaking. After few ...
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LSD on BMW M3 or 330ci E46
There is an LSD for BWM. Can anyone give me an link to sale of this where I can find LSD for BWM M3 E46 / E36, or BWM E46 330i?
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BMW 330xi car keys dead
I have 2006 BMW 330xi whose car-keys (the automatic one) is dead. I think its batteries are dead. What are my options?
I tried driving around to charge it but that didn't work.
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How to fix an electronic transmission that chooses overdrive and torque converter lock
'95 BMW 540i Automatic
If I drive for a short (5 min) trip say go in to a store and come out. The engine will start and idle fine, but upon gear selection the car will try to drive through the brakes ...
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Power Steering Fluid for 1997 BMW 528i?
I'm pretty sure my power steering fluid is low (and may even be leaking). I got the car used and I've been told that this model of BMW doesn't use standard power steering fluid. Does anyone know ...
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Using an iPod / iPhone in a 2005 BMW 525i Sedan
I just purchased a BMW 525i (2005 model, automatic) and was wondering if this model supports an adapter like later models for an auxiliary or iPod cable integration? I did some Googling and found some ...
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car sputters when accelerating and idle
I have a 1995 BMW 525i when accelerating car seems to sputter, but as you get up to speed and cruise its fine.
I think it might be the fuel injectors. Where should I start?
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Is it possible to use biodiesel in a BMW 335d if I remove the DPF and remap the ECU?
The new (2009-current) BMW 335d sells in the U.S. with a DPF to reduce emissions, but which prevents the use of biodiesel. I've read about people removing the DPF and re-mapping their ECU to get ...
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Power steering noise that goes away
My e46 M3 is making the tell-tale whining and groaning of a power steering pump that is either out of PS oil, or gasping it's last breath. The oil level is fine, so I immediately jumped to the ...
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What is this panel on the front of BMWs for?
I know the panels circled in yellow are headlight washers and exist on many cars now. However, on several BMWs I have noticed an extra panel, circled in red. It is not symmetric and I have only ...
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Leaking wiper fluid tank, 2000 BMW 328i
I have a 2000 328i, and it cannot retain wiper fluid. Is that tank easy to replace? Do I need to be very careful with the intake hose inside the tank (is it especially fragile?)?
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How to determine if a wheel is bent
My E46 M3 vibrates moderately at highway speeds (> 60 MPH), but it can can only really be felt through the seat, and not through the steering wheel. My guess is that a wheel is bent (out of round) or ...
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Jack points for a 2003 BMW 325i
So I know about the 4 rubber pads on the sides of the car. They make really stable points for my jack stands. Problem is getting my jack stands under the pads if I'm using them to prop up the car. The ...
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How do I drain the brake fluid for a 1999 BMW K1200RS?
I need to drain the brake fluid for my 1999 BMW K1200RS with ABS in order to do some minor service on the Master Cylinder, but I don't have a service manual for the bike. How should I go about doing ...
