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1995 E36 BMW 318i No Start After New Ignition Switch – EWS

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I have a 1995 318i, which stopped running after the ignition switch was changed. Now it will only turn over, but not start. I have a parts car, which is a 1994 318is. Here’s my question: will the 95 run, if

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1992 E36 BMW 325is Condensation Buildup On Interior Windows

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My question concerns condensation buildup on the interior side of the windows in my 1992 325IS Coupe. This general happens in the mornings after the car has been sitting outside overnight. What could be causing this and how do I fix it? I believe the problem may lie in a leaking heater core. I

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1997 BMW 328 E36 Headrest Removal

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My wife has a 328 convertible and I’m trying to remove the front seat head rest to install new seat covers. They don’t seam to want to come off. What is your idea?

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You should be able to pull the headrests up and out of the seatback. They just have retention snaps at the

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1997 BMW Z3 1.9 Spinning Ignition Switch / Key Problem

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I have a 97 Z3 1.9 w/Auto and it has the, I understand, typical free spinning ignition switch problem. Has the ever been a repair article written that a do-it-yourselfer can follow. Dealers tell me the repair can range from $550 to $2100. Quite a large range for a somewhat common problem I thought.

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1995 BMW 325IS E36 Power Steering Noise

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Question – the two hoses from the reservoir were leaking so I changed them – no problem there. The pressure hose is fine. That was about 2 weeks ago – now I’m getting a high pitch sound from what I think is the pump. The sound comes and goes but it’s there. When I

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BMW E36 M52 Sputtering During Acceleration

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My 97 328is has been sputtering during acceleration. As I’m cruising around 60 mph or so, and suddenly wish to accelerate, I get very sluggish response and sounds as if it’s sputtering, or choking, or misfiring. I have also begin to notice that same sound when I start the car in the morning – every morning

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1997 BMW 328i Wiper Parking Position – E36

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Does anyone know how to adust the windshield wipers back to their home position when they decide to park half way up the window? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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The wiper parking function is handled within the motor unit. If the wipers are still sweeping the proper area, but just do not park

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1992 BMW 325i – Convert To E85 To Gain Horsepower

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A buddy of mine just converted his car over to E85 to gain horsepower. I thought about doing this with my 92 325i with the M50 engine. My concern is that if I decide to supercharge it instead of the engine

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BMW 1992 325IS Condensation Buildup – E36 & Others

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My question concerns condensation buildup on the interior side of the windows in my 1992 325IS Coupe. This generally happens in the mornings after the car has been sitting outside overnight. What could be causing this and how do I fix

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17 inch Alpina Wheel

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Do you carry a 17 inch alpina wheel (17 spoke)? what is the price?

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We do not stock the actual Alpina brand wheels. However, we do have a wheel from Beyern that is styled after the original Alpina design. The wheels are available in 17″ with either silver painted spokes and a polished lip

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