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2001 BMW X5 3.0i Front Door Lock Freezing Up – E38, E39, E53

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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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BMW M20 Intermittent Miss, Crankshaft Position Sensor, 325i, 525i, 528e, E28,E30, E34

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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

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BMW E34 525i, 535i, 530i, 540i, M5 – Noisy Heater A/C Blower

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car year: 1994
car model: 525i
My BMW (manual transmission) makes a noise only when the A/C is on. The A/C works fine and it cools very good. It happens usually when I am coming to a full stop, but not all the time. It does not make the noise while running. Mechanic cannot pinpoint the problem.

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BMW E34 525i CHECK ENGINE light – Fault Codes- Diagnostic Plug Location – 530i, 535i, 540i, M5

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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car year: 1995
car model: 525i
I just bought a 1995 BMW 525i, and the check engine light came on. Can you recommend a tool to read the code and instructions on where to read to plug in the tool.

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We do offer a

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BMW Fault Codes P1421 P1423 – Secondary Air

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

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1991 E30 325i My Rockin’ BMW – Wheel, Suspension Wobble – All BMW & MINI

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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

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1992 BMW E34 535i I’m Locked Out – E34 and E32 Emergency Entry

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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

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1997 BMW E39 540i Timing Chain Noise – M60, M62 V8 – E31, E32, E34, E38, E39, E53, X5

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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 +

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1994 840Ci E31 ABS Sensor Wiring – Warning Light in Rain – Most BMW & MINI Models

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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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

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1994 BMW E34 530i Glove Compartment Latch (Glovebox)

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I have a 1994 530I BMW, and the glove-compartment latch/lock just fell apart on me, and I was wondering if you sell them, or if you don’t where I might be able to find one.

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We do keep the E34 chassis (5-series 89-96) upper (or inner) part of the latch assembly, as well as the lower

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