Hi all, I have a 98 540 (E39) and started to have strange behavior from the on board electronics when I start the vehicle. 3 times out of 4 it starts fine, but when it doesn't, it seems the initiation of electronic routine would not work. The steering wheel does not go down, the radio won't work,...

Hello all: I am reasonably adept at mechanics and have performed routine maintenance on a number of my vehicles over the years. However, for my own prior 4 Bimmers I always used professional services. Someone asked me to replace the thermostat in their 94 525 and I need to know if its...

Anyone done business with these folks? My 99 M3's window is shot, but I can't justify buying the factory piece at $300+ when I've got 125k miles on...

My 1999 M3 convertible's climate control has started acting up. The display of temperatures set and fan speed will dim, then go out and it will turn off the fan. It seems to also turn on the rear window defogging fan. If I thump the dash next to it, that will sometimes get it to work again (the...

Ladies & Gents, I have a 1999 M3 convertible that's currently in the shop getting a new head gasket and needs some other work done as well. I'm mulling trading her in and getting a low-mileage 2002 540i that is priced pretty fairly. The only thing the car doesn't have is heated seats and I've...

I've driven an E39 540i and an E60 545i and noticed that while the clutch throw was fairly lengthy, the actual engagement zone was pretty small, particularly on the E39. Is that just the nature of the beast on these cars or did I bump into a couple funny ones? It's not a deal- killer item, but is...

I have a 1999 E36 M3 convertible that desperately needs to have the shocks/struts replaced. (125k miles on original stuff--they're overdue, eh?) I'm really not anxious to spend a ton of money on the suspension, just want good quality components that will handle the gawdawful freeways here well as...

We searched high and low to find a convertible car seat for my 6 month old infant. Finally I purchased Eddie Bauer® Deluxe Convertible Car Seat from http://www.toddlerscorner.net/eddie-bauer%c2%ae-deluxe-convertible-toddler-car-seat/ My son is already over 20 pounds but can't face forward for...

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Just got the '45 back from the dealer for an oilchange and they upgraded the s/w (I don't know if you can tell what version is installed) and so far have noticed a BIG improvement to the Navigation system. There is a cool new view called perspective which is harder to describe than I care to...

On a 1994 530i the check engine light comes on occasionally and goes out when I rev the engine. What could cause this?

I have a 1994 530i with Check Engine lamp lit. Replaced MAF with unit from junkyard, check engine lamp out nicely. Just for one day. Then the engine, while idling at a stop, sort of burped and the lamp came on. Figuring I got a bad unit, I took the MAF back and got another. Check engine lamp...

For example: if my motor had Titan GT1 5W/30 in it and for top-up I use, let's say Castrol 5W/30 - would this be OK? Just wondering because I have some spare oil of the same grade and don't want to go out and buy more oil unless I really have to. FWIW, both oils are classed as BMW long life...

After 2 years I go to get new tyres on the back because the inside of the tyre is down to the limit, the fronts are also wearing on the outside edge, so ask them to do a full tracking test. They have all the latest laser stuff. The test has shown that one wheel is outside BMW specification for...

I parted out a set of front seats from an E32 so I could get the leather for repair purposes and being a glutton for punishment I decided to take all the electrical parts out of the seat frame including all motors, boden cables and gearboxes. If anyone is in need of some parts to repair their...

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the auto zone manual dosen't show the proper -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.bmw/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html

it will turn over fast but won't start..12v coil has fire on both primary post but no fire at the secondary post that links the distributor. fuses good.fuel delivery good. got any suggestions. -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.bmw/ More information at...

I would like to be sure that my Auto gearbox is in good condition without stripping it down(although it seems fine)as it has now done 250,000 miles , does anyone have a good idea???