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Auto aircon stays on

The[b] auto aircon[/b] has taken on a life of its own and blower stays on all time ive been told this is easy and cheap to remedy by replacing the [u]ACTUATOR/SENSOR[/u] can some one please shed some light on this annoying problem??

1997 BMW 3 Series 318is E36 COUPE
Posted: Jan 5, 2012
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Exhaust emitions too high

Failed its MOT yesterday on emitions after 2nd fast idle test=< 0.48% CO excessive Told to renew the catalit converter?? Is this true or is there a cheaper altenative??? (as friend said just give it a good frashing to blow out the cobw...

1997 BMW 3 Series 318is E36
Posted: Jan 5, 2012
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Left dip light not working

I have a BMW 3 Series hatchback, P Reg. Ive just fitted HB3 dip lights as the left wasnt working, however with the new bulbs the still isnt working, why is that? On the web it states that the dips are HB4 and the mains are HB3 however in my...

1997 BMW 3 Series 316I COMPACT
Posted: Nov 14, 2011
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Heating

the heater is not blowing as strongly as it should.i think it is the heater blower motor or could it be something else?

1997 BMW 3 Series 316i petrol
Posted: Jan 1, 2011
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Non starter

was driving home, car began to judder and lack power.eventually stopped and would not restart.i think it may be the fuel pump as it felt like the engine was being starved of fuel.

1997 BMW 3 Series
Posted: Dec 27, 2010
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No hot air from heater

iv got a 1997, bmw 323, its got digital climate, air con etc, the blower works, but getting no warm air, even after the car has been running for half an hour, ive checked the water, doesnt appear to be any water in the oil, all the buttons ...

1997 BMW 3 Series convertable, 323 manual
Posted: Nov 29, 2010
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Car alarm

my battery went on my fob so i got in car with it going of,so ive taped the sencors inside so it wont go of. i put new battery in fob but wont work can i get it reset or do i have to get a new alarm.its still armed because the red flashing ...

1997 BMW 3 Series 316 i
Posted: Nov 8, 2010
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No fan and no heat

Not getting any heat or any power to fan for internal heating of car.

1997 BMW 3 Series 1.6 Touring
Posted: Mar 10, 2010
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Will not engage straight into reverse gear from drive and car jumps from 5th to 4th gear periodically

hie my 328 will not engage into reverse gear from drive. you need to first of all put it in park then move back to reverse but even that at time takes two attempts. also the other week whilst cruising at abt 70miles onthe motorway it sudden...

1997 BMW 3 Series 328i coupe auto
Posted: Sep 10, 2009
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Engine power

the car was making a noise like something loose sounded metalic around exhaust area this has stopped but the car now lacks power and will not rev above 4000 revs it starts ok and will rev freely when cold but once on the road no way ho...

1997 BMW 3 Series 316se
Posted: Jul 28, 2009
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Runs-on when switched off

My car Runs-on after i switch -off the Ignition. Sometimes it doesn't give-in to acceleration for a few seconds when moving.

1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8 is
Posted: Jul 21, 2009
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Starting

I have an irratic problem when trying to start the car. Most times it starts first time and runs no problem at all. Other times the engine does not 'turn over' when I turn the key but so far it always does eventually, sometimes after 10 - 1...

1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8 SE manual
Posted: Apr 25, 2009
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Cannot remove rear seat

cannot get rear seat out dogs have eaten seat belts car has popup rollbars also need a righthandside drive cable fof roof/windscreen lock

1997 BMW 3 Series convertable
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
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Overheating with cold air from hot heater

its do about 50k, recently the car blow out cold air with the heater on full hot , then the temp gauge went to the end of the red. naturally the car didnt start after i turned it off to cool down. took it to my mechanic for a service and to...

1997 BMW 3 Series 316i 1.6i compact
Posted: Dec 28, 2008
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Engine

After using the car there is a loud ticking noise coming from the engine. I had this problem before on my old car & it was the hydraulic valve. Could this be the same problem with my BMW? I'd like to know before i buy any parts. Thanks, Aro...

1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5i mtech
Posted: Jun 29, 2008
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Suspension

Hello, my car sits really low on one corner, just the rear drivers side. Ive replaced both the rear shock asborbers and the springs yet the car still sits stupidly low on this one side. Ive checked the tyres and they are both the same depth...

1997 BMW 3 Series 328i convertible
Posted: Apr 22, 2008
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Overheating

after driving three miles car over heats

1997 BMW 3 Series 318i
Posted: Apr 18, 2008
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