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I own a 2001 X5 3.0i and have been having problems for the last couple of winters with the front door lock freezing up, especially the drivers door! I do not have any problem with the door freezing to the rubber trim or door gasket but the lock will freeze and be hard to
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car year: 1989
car model: 325i Convertible
I have an 89 325i convertible and it has been acting up since I bought it 6 months ago. I have since then put about $3000 into trying to make it run right and look good. The problem I’m having is; the CHECK ENGINE light comes on when it’s warmed up and
Continue reading BMW M20 Intermittent Miss, Crankshaft Position Sensor, 325i, 525i, 528e, E28,E30, E34
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My ‘91 325i has developed a problem/condition that I suspect will require me to order a part or two from you. I am hesitant to take it to a mechanic just yet because they all seem to rip me off on
Continue reading 1991 E30 325i My Rockin’ BMW – Wheel, Suspension Wobble – All BMW & MINI
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The “anti lock brake” light is often lit on my 1988 535i. Hard application of the brakes always show the anti lock system to be properly working. When the “anti lock brake” light comes on its always upon engine start and it never goes out until the engine is shut off. The light might
Continue reading 1988 BMW E28 535i ABS Light Always On & System Works OK
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I have a 1988 528e. It seems whenever it gets really cold(zero or below), I get an idle problem. It is fine when it is warmer out. It is very erratic and hard to get steady. I’ve taken the idle control valve off and cleaned with carb cleaner and sometimes that seems to work..
Continue reading 1988 BMW E28 528e Idle Problem
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I have a 1994 840Ci with 225,000 miles I use pretty much as a daily driver. For the past several months I’ve been encountering a problem ONLY when I drive my 840 in the rain. After driving my car on wet
Continue reading 1994 840Ci E31 ABS Sensor Wiring – Warning Light in Rain – Most BMW & MINI Models
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I am having trouble locating the abs control unit. where is it located and what do I have to remove to get at it? Note: I have abs trouble and replacing the abs relay does not help. I have considered checking
Continue reading 1986 BMW E30 325e Locating ABS Control Unit & ABS Pulsing Pedal(E23, E24, E28, E30)
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1986 528e
I went to my mechanic and he showed me the existing upper control arm bushings, they don’t look suspect, so he said. So that I don’t get taken with hrs. of troubleshooting billed, is there another thought or two I can
Continue reading BMW Front Shake / Shimmy – E24, E28, E31, E32, E34, E38, E39 – Upper (Thrust) Control Arm Bushings
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car year: 1985
car model: 635CSi
What is included in a brake upgrade on a 85 635csi? I have read that other owners have done this by using the parts from a 735. If so what parts are needed? Thank you in advance.
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There are, in fact, a number of different approaches that you can take in
Continue reading BMW E28 & E24 Big Brake Upgrade – 528e, 533i, 535i, 633csi, 635csi
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I have a 1990 325 convertible. The metal trim on the bumpers and doors is cloudy. What kind of metal is this and what is the best way to restore it’s shine?
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The bumpers on your 325i are aluminum, but they have
Continue reading BMW Cloudy / Dull Metal Bumpers
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