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Can't switch alarm off

popped to the shops + locked my car as normal using the fob,on return 5 mins later,i can't get the fob to disengage the alarm or open the doors.i was able to get in + start the car ok using my keys + was able to drive home,however,the hazar...

1998 BMW 3 Series 318 ti compact
Posted: Nov 17, 2011
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Alarm keeps sounding

My alarm keeps going off. I have pulled plug from siren as i have no key for it. But my indicators still flash for 25 seconds every time i open a door or switch on/off. Any ideas? Thankyou

1998 BMW 3 Series auto convertable
Posted: Nov 26, 2010
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Final stage resistor/hedgehog

the heater blower is not working on my 1998 bmw 318 se. it has climate control ac. i have been advised it may be the hedgehog but i have no idea where this is located. please can anyone help!!!!!! many thanks

1998 BMW 3 Series 1.8 se manual
Posted: May 28, 2010
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Heater blower wont turn off

i have just bought a 1998 bmw 318i se and the heater will not turn off. i have removed the vent to check the switch and the fan seems to be operated by a cable. this is attached to the control switch/wheel type dial, i presume the cable m...

1998 BMW 3 Series se
Posted: Apr 9, 2010
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Hood catch

release cable come loos unable to open hood

1998 BMW 3 Series 1.6 compact
Posted: Jan 22, 2010
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Staring

when starting the engine it only fires up on 3 cylinders,after a short while the 4th kicks in,being useless as a mechanic! any suggestions would be grateful thanks

1998 BMW 3 Series 318ise touring
Posted: Nov 22, 2009
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Engine cuts out now i fitted a k&n filter

hi.i fitted a k&n filter to my car.turned the car on it chugged for a few seconds then cut out.got it to stay on and went for a drive down the road got to 30 then it happened again.really confused please help.jamie

1998 BMW 3 Series 1.6i compact
Posted: Oct 10, 2009
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No fuel getting to engine

i think i almost ran out of petrol last night+this morning car struggled to start+now it won,t start at all

1998 BMW 3 Series 318i
Posted: May 16, 2009
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Heater blowing cold and temperature gauge rising

The heating has been blowing cold and the engine temperature gauge has been rising into the red. When driving the temp. seems to drop and the heater kicks in, then will start blowing cold again and temperature gauge rises again. ???

1998 BMW 3 Series
Posted: Jan 3, 2009
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Central locking remote not working

central locking remote not working replaced battery but still does nothing not sure what to do short of replacing remote

1998 BMW 3 Series 318 ti
Posted: Apr 19, 2008
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Central locking remote not working

when i press the button on the remote to lock the car it does not register but whenn i use the key to lock or unlock it sets off the alarm when i get in and close the door.

1998 BMW 3 Series 318 ti
Posted: Apr 16, 2008
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