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car year: 2004
car model: X5 4.4i
Hi, been getting for quite a while an intermittent dash message. “Check Brake Lights” & “Check Rear Lights” Have also been told at times we have a brake light out. I replaced all the bulbs and 2
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I’m Having cold start-up idle issues. I ran a scan, out of curiosity. The misses clear up after operating temp is reached and new plugs failed to clear up the problem. What I want to do is narrow down the component
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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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car year: 1997
car model: 528i
I have a very frustrating problem. On my dash the “Brake” Light has turned on and I cannot figure out why. I checked the fluid and added some, I have scanned the computer for codes and that turned up nothing. Any ideas?
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When the BRAKE warning comes on, in the lower
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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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car year: 1993 car model: 740i where is the diagnostic plug in for my 1993 740i located?
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See the photo below. This is of the V8 in the E34 chassis (5-series 89-96). However, the Data Link Connector (DLC) plug will be in the same location on your E32 chassis (7-series 88-94).
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car year: 2003
car model: 330Xi
How do I reset the indicator light, I have serviced the engine.
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If you are wishing to reset the oil change or service/inspection reminders, this can be done with our Fault Code Reader & Reset Tool. If you
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I have a 2000 318ci E46 with 79,000 kilometers. I changed my MAF, o2 sensors and fuel filter at 74,000 kms. My car runs well, but I have a engine light on. I did a reset with “Carsoft 6.5″, but one or two days later it came back again! Sometimes it’s off, sometimes it’s
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car year: 1997
car model: Z3 2.8
What will happen when the green lights that appear ( in a straight line in the dash board) when I start the car after all of them have disappeared?
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The service reminder lights will “count down” from
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I have a 2006 BMW 330i Sedan with 90,000 miles on it. I like to do the work myself and I’m looking for a service reset tool for the new 3-series. I am pretty sure that the Bavarian Autosport Oil Service Light Reset Tool with Engine Fault Code Reader – fits most BMW’s 1988-2006
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