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BMW 740il Navigation And Radio Problems – E38, E39, E53, X5

Otto — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:32:30 +0000

Q car year: 2000 car model: 740iL I have a 2000 740iL that is having problems with the CD exchanger and GPS system, they do not work. The screen is gray with white squiggly line running through it. The radio only plays for about 5 minutes and them cuts off. I can push the button to turn it

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BMW 528i Turn Signal Indicators Not Working – E39, E38, X5

Otto — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:03:58 +0000

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

Q car year: 1998 car model: 528i The turn lights (flashes) are working fine in the outside of my car . However, the periodic ticking sound and the turn signal indicator lights in the instrument cluster are not working at all. What could

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

Otto — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:23:15 +0000

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

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

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1993 BMW E36 325ic External Temp Sensor Reading -22 Degrees

Peter — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:38:42 +0000

Q How do I replace the external temp sensor on my 1993 325 I convertible? When I turn on the car the OBC says it is -22 degrees in the car……

A The -22 degree reading is typical when the external air temperature sensor is faulty (or missing). The sensor is mounted in the passenger side

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1988 BMW E28 535i ABS Light Always On & System Works OK

Peter — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:54:36 +0000

Q The “anti lock brake” light is often lit on my 1988 535i. Hard application of the brakes always show the anti lock system to be properly working. When the “anti lock brake” light comes on its always upon engine start and it never goes out until the engine is shut off. The light might

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

Peter — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:47:07 +0000

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Q 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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2002 BMW 330i E46 ABS And Traction Control Lights/System

Peter — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:12:35 +0000

Q After getting my BMW out of the Ice (spinning tires) after a snow storm, The DSC warning light along with a Yellow Brake Warning lamp stays on. It will not turn off by pressing the button. Car seems to handle and drive fine. How do I get the lights to reset or turn off?

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BMW E39 5-Series BRAKE Warning

Otto — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:13:58 +0000

Q 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?

A When the BRAKE warning comes on, in the lower

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BMW & Mini Service & Inspection Reminders

Otto — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:14:27 +0000

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Q 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?

A The service reminder lights will “count down” from

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Interior Dashboard & Heater Illumination Lights – 1990 BMW E30

Peter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:27:27 +0000

Q 1990 325i The temperaure control is lit when the lights are on, but the fan control knob and the sliders for the air controls are not lit. Are these items supposed to be lit when the lights are on?

A Yes, all of the climate control knobs, sliders and face plate indicators should be lit when the

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