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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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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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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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I just bought a 2008 BMW X3 which is a wonderful vehicle except for one thing: The OEM wipers are terrible! They make horrible clunking noises during a heavy rainstorm, and when the windshield is clean (after raining for awhile) they chatter and streak. They are a mess. My dealer said that since they
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I have a BMW330 with 110,000 miles and I have an oil leak that my shop claims is coming from the CCV system. I have been on line and haven’t came up with a diagram to show this system and parts needed.
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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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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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car year: 2004
car model: X3 2.5i
I recently purchased BMW Lug Studs from you and would like to know what is the correct Torque Lbs/Kg for the wheel Lug Studs? Auto – 2004 BMW X3 2.5 with 235/55 SR 17 factory wheels
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The wheel torque is 90 ftlb +/- 7
See this link to the Blog post
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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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car year: 2002
car model: 325i
Hello, I have the Bav-auto Fault Code Reader and reset tool. I have fault codes 08 and 41. The camshaft sensor is on order but the mass air flow sensor only came on after cleaning my K &
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