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BMW E34 drivers seat by [email protected]
Hi, is it possible to use a front passengers seat to replace a drivers seat? Will it fit? I want to replace mine for one without wear or tear, but its quite hard to find a perfect drivers seat, the rest of the seats are like new in the car. You do see them on Ebay, but normally to the whole set,...
September 10th 06 05:58 PM
by Richard Sexton Go to last post
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1998 740iL ::: Radio & Cass Not Working ::: CD Works by Sam M
Can someone help? Radio appears to scan for stations etc but no sound! the 6-CD player works fine ... Ideas? suggestions? Thanks in advance ... Sam
October 11th 06 10:11 AM
by Marcel Vollebregt[_1_] Go to last post
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7-series advice by [email protected]
Hi y'all, My first post here. I've had a (pre-owned) C240 since Feb and mighty pleased with it. I'm toying now with the idea of buying a pre-owned 5-series or 7-series BMW if I can find one for around $ 17k or so here in Dubai. Any advice from those who own either a 5- or 7-series? Anything...
October 10th 06 11:53 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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"BMW 3 Series 1992-1998 Service Manual.pdf" yEnc by Jack[_1_]
To anyone interested: This pdf copy of the Bentley e36 manual is available in the newsgroup alt.binaries.ebook.technical
October 12th 06 11:09 AM
by Fred W[_1_] Go to last post
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2006 330i SMG?? by Brian Huether
I can not find a single road test writeup on the 2006 330i equipped with SMG. Can anyone tlk about their experiences? I am seriously considering this car but want to know what people have to say about SMG. What is the performance? Same 0-60 time as the 6 speed manual? Same gas...
October 17th 06 07:38 PM
by Stu Go to last post
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parts needed 635 CSi by Jim Tiberio
Someone 'backed into' my boss' sons' 1986 BMW 635CSi and did some damage. The body shop says he can't find the parts needed. Who is a good source? I've googled some sources for them and was able to find some grille assemblies but the main problem is finding the header that reaches between the...
October 18th 06 04:44 AM
by Richard Sexton Go to last post
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330ix 2003 by Gauntlett
Hi everyone, I'm currently looking at 2003 330ix with about 23k going for $26,500. The car has been in MA all its live and been in a minor accident where the front right quarter panel was replaced. I presently own a 2000 A4 2.8l quattro that needs a few seals fixed, the timing belt replaced, and...
October 24th 06 04:50 PM
by Gauntlett Go to last post
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E36 jack pads (under the sill) by John Burns
My touring has lost a few of the rubber jack support pads that live under the sill. I remember old e36 coupe did the same years ago. They're about 2-3" in diamter. I'm not overly bothered except for the idea that it's left a hole that all the nasty winter salt can get into. Do these things just...
November 3rd 06 02:29 PM
by Fred W[_1_] Go to last post
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2004 530i transmission replacement - should I let the dealer do it? by Todd
I have been experiencing a lot of hesitation when accelerating at relatively low RPMs but to highway speeds. So far the dealership has replaced the torque converter and "reprogrammed" the computers (not sure I believe that, or exactly what they did, anyway). The next step is a replacement of the...
November 3rd 06 02:35 AM
by SharkmanBMW! Go to last post
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newbie - couple questions by Maurice[_1_]
Hi group! Before I start poking around, has anyone had to replace the headlight washer nozzle assembly (driver's side), mine has been broken off including the plastic tube in the bumper. The other thing I need to trouble shoot is the speaker in the rear passenger door, will the grill pop off...
October 2nd 06 12:17 AM
by Mike Poorly Go to last post
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Z3 sputtering upon engine warning light activation by Z3ster
Yesterday when starting up my 2000 Z3 (3 hours since last running) The "check engine" light, the EML light (electronic engine output), and the ASC+T light remained illuminated and the engine began running extremely rough. It seemed like 2 or 3 cylinders were variously misfiring. Not 100%...
September 30th 06 03:14 AM
by Smash Go to last post
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E39 UK wired phone / Motorola v50 by Jeremy[_1_]
My E39 is wired for a phone and has the satnav/tv etc, multi-function steering wheel and the armrest with the cradle for the phone. I have been informed it is designed for a Motorola v50. I have also been informed that BMW can suppply for £320 ish +VAT and that this the one that has the BMW...
September 23rd 06 03:38 PM
by Jeremy[_1_] Go to last post
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E34 morning startup problem by imakedahitz
I have a e34 520i (m50) the car started to have problems last winter when it started to get cold it became increasingly hard to start in the mornings and finaly refused . after changing coils,plugs unplugging airflow (maf) nothing would help in the morning (would eventualy start after a long time)...
September 14th 06 08:14 PM
by SharkmanBMW![_2_] Go to last post
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Starting problems - diesel running back? by Tzwenstar
Since month I am strugling with the following symptoms: Car needs about 20 sec of running the starter motor to start if: - fuel level is between 10 l and 75 l in tank - car is parked for > 2h on leveled ground - car is parked for >10 min with front end up (on slope) Car does start without...
September 18th 06 09:48 PM
by Nick Go to last post
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540iT headlight problem by Tom Scales
I am the proud new owner of a used 1999 540iT (wagon). Love the car, but I am having a problem with the Xenon headlights. They seem to be aimed almost directly to the ground -- lighting up only about 15 feet in front of the car. If I understand, they have a self-leveling system -- is that...
September 17th 06 01:55 PM
by Mike G Go to last post
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reverse parking sensor by [email protected]
hi need help please just bought 2003 318i touring and when i engage reverse car beeps at me for about 5 secs and then goes quiet. when i get near wall no sound is made. how do i check system out please. thanks
September 18th 06 10:34 PM
by Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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BMW X5 Clicking noise by juma gul
Hi - My X5 3.0 started having this clicking noise and when I checked the oil it was really low. I added enough oil but the sound is still there. Has anyone experienced something like this? btw: the reason I checked the oil, although I did not see the low oil indicator lamp, my wife said she saw...
September 25th 06 06:32 PM
by juma gul Go to last post
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Coolant issues, possible head gasket problem by [email protected]
Ive got a 99 bmw 740iL, new cat converters, oxy sensors, brakes, water pump, and thermostat. The Check Coolant warning comes on when i try to drive. I filled it up, and in two days it said to check again-there was no coolant at all in the tank. So i filled it up again and the next day i saw lots...
September 25th 06 11:08 PM
by bgghatch Go to last post
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Code P1447 Service Engine Soon by David
I have a 2001 E46 325i with 32K miles. My Service Engine Soon light came on, and I stopped by Auto Zone where they put a code reader on it and it displayed code P1447. Searching around on the internet I found that this is apparently an incorrect flow to or from the evaporative canister, but the...
October 2nd 06 01:57 AM
by Fred W[_1_] Go to last post
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BMW 324td by nat_neil
Hi, I have a BMW 324td (E30), largely similar to 325 I believe, and recently on long journeys the temp guage is behaving strangely. For a while it seems fine, hovering arouind the middle. Then can rise up to 3/4 but then coming back down. On occasion or if in traffic the needle seems to dance...
November 8th 06 10:39 AM
by spectrum Go to last post
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