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BMW Z4 E85 – Instrument Cluster, Gauges Not working – Fuse

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car year: 2004
car model: Z4 3.0i
The dashboard gauges on my Z4 are no longer working, could this be a blown fuse?

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Check fuses 12, 23 and 24. Each of these is associated with the instrument cluster.

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BMW Key Battery

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

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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 6-Cylinder Oil Change Refill Capacity – M52, M54, M56, N52, N54, S50, S54

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How many quarts of oil does it take when changing oil in a 2003 530I series?

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When performing an oil and filter change on late model BMW 6-cylinder engines, the oil refill is 6.5 liters or 6.9 quarts.

This applies to all 6-cylinder

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BMW Fault Codes P1421 P1423 – Secondary Air

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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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BMW Z4 Battery Replacement

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car year: 2004
car model: Z4 2.5i
I think my battery is completely dead. I can’t even jump it, so I will have to tow it 70 miles to the nearest BMW dealer and then pay $400 for them to change it. Is there any way to jump start it so I won’t have to tow it.

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BMW 330i E46 ( M54 ) Crankcase Ventilation Repair – Replacement

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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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2005 BMW Z4 2.5 vs. 3.0

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Back in 2005 I bought a BMW Z4 with a 2.5 liter 6 cylinder engine. I took the 2.5 over the 3.0 because, the 2.5 felt like it responded quicker than the 3.0.  Could you tell me the difference between the two engines?   Bigger is not always better and the Z4 is a light car.  Please

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

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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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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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