Hi, Yesterday I noticed that the outside temperature readout on my 2001 530i was off (higher) by about 25-30 deg Farenheit. I was pretty sure that it'd worked fine very, very recently and, after pondering it for a bit, realized that I'd just taken the car in the day before to get an alignment...

Hello! Can anyone tell me how can i change the OBC language in my E39? BTW, is it possible to auto-lock the doors when the car starts to move or after sometime i close the doors? Thanks in advanced.

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I've got a '99 528it wagon. Bought it used nearly 2 years ago, with the BMW certified warranty, which expires at the end of 2005. It now has 55K miles on the clock. Here's my quandary. Since owning the car, I've had to bring it in to the local dealer at least five times. (This contrasts with...

I am replacing a head on my '96 740iL, 4.4L and see that a series of alignment tools that bolt thru a sparkplug hole in the back of each head is required to hold the camshaft in an exact position while the sprockets on each cam shaft are tightened (they have slotted holes). I called BMW and they...

I am replacing a head on my '96 740iL, 4.4L and see that a series of alignment tools that bolt thru a sparkplug hole in the back of each head is required to hold the camshaft in an exact position while the sprockets on each cam shaft are tightened (they have slotted holes). I called BMW and they...

Does anyone have problem with squeaking noise because of the convertible top of M3? Almost to a point its annoying because of the noise it makes whenever car hits a little bump. My car is 2004 with 11K miles. Dealer says there is no cure for it but as usual I do not believe that.

Hi, Can anybody confirm or deny if the new style 5 series cars work with Bluetooth phones not supplied by BMW, and if so what is needed to set it up. Many Thanks Andy H

Your help needed , do you know the torque lb in /nm /kjf m for the brake disc`s and the brake calipers, on the 2002 BMW M3 E46, i would be most grateful for this information, many thank`s.

Who has iDrive in their BMW? I have been looking at the very recent articles on the new 3 Series in various British motoring magazines, and they almost all look negatively on it. Why is this, is it just because it is 'fiddly' to use, or what? All thoughts appreciated. tim

Wow! On a BMW 320i one garage quoted 8 300ukp+vat labour to change a diff. This is the garage I usually phone to get a worst case scenario type quote! My local one is letting me source my own diff (for 150 UKP) and want approx 225+vat for labour. The chaps I'm buying from (Quarry Motors) say they...

I'm reading things about the new 3 Series saloon coming out this Spring, but nothing of the Coupe. Can someone confirm when the coupe will be released please, to the UK market? cheers tim

Hi posted about a dead trans a little while ago (1989 e34 530 auto). the mech's tried fitting two second hand boxes but both have been knacked. got the car back now with the last naff trans he fitted. just wondering whether it is the actual complete trans that's knacked or something else that...

Does anyone have information on how to set the phone numbers. I have a 95 740i (E38)? thanks.

Hi, How easy is it to add an OBC to an E36? Is there a wiring harness to plug in somewhere, or is a lot more involved than that? Getting the parts isnt a problem, just any advice on how to do it would be appreciated, I'm not worried about the temp sensor either, Thanks, Nick

I followed a new model BMW home last night. I couldn't tell what model it was. It was a two door, but it wasn't a 3 Series, it was closer to a 5 by its size, but I have seen the new 5 Series and this car did not look like them. The new brakes lights looked pretty nice as compared to the brake...

I few days ago I drove my car, BMW 5 series '97 525TDS, without any trouble but today when I wanted to start it was impossible. The engine runs fine (new battery) but it doesn't start. Once the car was left I've seen that there was a bit of white smoke exiting the exhaust. On Monday I'll call the...

Here's what Autoweek has on the & Series update.... http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101688 Kyle.

Just got a new BMW x5 with built in bluetooth and the dealer is saying for me to switch carriers because SPRINT does not have any compatable phones. They said that Sprint usto carry the SE T605 but when they stopped that was the end of the line for compatability. My question is that I really...

I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to everyone and anyone using this ng who may have taken any offence whatsoever at my recent outbursts within the 'E39 Lemon' thread. That is, everyone except one person who has continuously and constantly taken every possible chance to have a go at...