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BMW Key Battery

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car year: 2002
car model: 330Ci
The remote feature quit working on my key I got the spare key and it works fine.are the batteries replaceable in the key?

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On the later BMW models that have the trapezoid (or diamond) shaped key head, the

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BMW Shark Fin Antenna Cover Removal

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car year: 2008 car model: 328Xi Sedan How do I remove the shark fin antenna cover without damaging the roof top paint?

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The “shark fin” antenna outer cover is glued to the roof. Some of the typical removal techniques involve using a heat gun to soften the glue (be careful of overheating the paint) and

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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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BMW Sprint Booster Vs Power Programmer E46 325i & Others

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I just watched your training video on the sprint booster. I have a 2002 325i with a K&N cold air intake and a Borla cat-back exhaust system. I am looking for something to make my car quicker and more responsive. What

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BMW & MINI Serpentine Belt & Pulley Replacement – DIY Video

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

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BMW M54 6-cylinder Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) DIY – 325i 328i 330i 525i 530i X5 & Others

The Crankcase Ventilation System (also known as PCV, or Positive Crankcase Ventilation) on the BMW M54 6-cylinder engines consists of a number of ventilation hoses, an oil separator and check valve and an oil drain-back hose.  The system is well known to have problems with vacuum leaks due to hose and valve deterioration and cracking, as

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2002 BMW 745li Oxygen Sensors – E65 E66 E60 E61 E65 E66

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I think I should replace the oxygen sensors. I would like to know where they are located, and how many are there are on my 02′ 745 LI.

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The oxygen sensors on your 2002 745Li have a recommended replacement interval of 100,000 miles. There are four oxygen sensors, in total. There is one

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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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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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BMW Temperature Sensor – Inaccurate Reading

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Is it possible to adjust the temperature reading at the dash? The reading it shows and what the actual temp is off by 4 to 5 degrees (higher than actual). I have an electronic thermometer that I use in my profession (htg/air) and I used it to check the temp because my car kept

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