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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
Continue reading 2001 BMW X5 3.0i Front Door Lock Freezing Up – E38, E39, E53
car year: 1989 car model: 750iL The AC only works when the blower is on high speed. How do you remove and replace the blower motor resistor?
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The “blower resistor” for your E32 chassis (7-series 88-94) is actually a Final-Stage Unit. The final stage units are electronic as opposed to the resistor blower controls. However,
Continue reading BMW E32 750il – Blower Only Works On High Speed – 735i, 735il, 740i, 740il
This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.
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car year: 1997
car model: 328is
My BMW has failed emission test and I have 2 codes. Can you tell me what those codes mean and the part to fix it? P1423 and P1421.
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These two codes are for the Secondary Air System, bank-1
Continue reading BMW Fault Codes P1421 P1423 – Secondary Air
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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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I’ve got this serious problem with my 92 535i. The central locking system has shut down and my doors are locked. I can only open the trunk. The trunk will not lock at all. I’ve tried the key in both doors…..the key does bounce back but the latch does not release. Also my battery
Continue reading 1992 BMW E34 535i I’m Locked Out – E34 and E32 Emergency Entry
This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.
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The timing chain on my 97 540i is intermittently noisy (It’s sometimes completely quiet). A mechanic replaced the one easy to reach tensioner but it didn’t really help. He is saying that a timing chain replacement is a 24 hour +
Continue reading 1997 BMW E39 540i Timing Chain Noise – M60, M62 V8 – E31, E32, E34, E38, E39, E53, X5
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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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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
We recommend replacement of the serpentine accessory drive belts and tensioner/idler pulleys at 60,000 mile or 4-year intervals. Replacement is very easy and straight forward. In this video, we’ll show you the procedure on a 2001 3.0 Z3. Other six cylinder models are similar, as are the V8s and MINIs. The applicable Bentley repair manual
Continue reading BMW & MINI Serpentine Belt & Pulley Replacement – DIY Video
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I am the proud owner of a 1994 740IL. This car presently has 195,000 miles on it. My wife and I have noticed lately that the ride on this car is extremely rough. We had new shocks (“00″ type) installed about 60,000 miles ago and are wondering if they have gone bad. I was
Continue reading 1994 BMW 740il E38 With EDC Has A Firm Ride
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