2001 BMW 3 Series Problems

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Waters coming out of over flow then radiator light comes on

water coming out of overflow

2001 BMW 3 Series 1.8 petrol
Posted: Mar 18, 2017
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Lndicator light not working on dash but working out side

also with that the door light on dash comes on

2001 BMW 3 Series 330 sports
Posted: Oct 19, 2014
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Radio not working

When i switched the car on there was no radio and im not sure why. Please advise

2001 BMW 3 Series 325i Manual
Posted: Apr 12, 2013
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Air lock, also missing part

just got the head gasket replaced, now i have an air lock that the person who repaired the head gasket didn't bleed the water system, left air lock in the system, now discovered that their is part missing from the head block to the the mani...

2001 BMW 3 Series
Posted: Dec 6, 2012
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Air lock, also missing part

just got the head gasket replaced, now i have an air lock that the person who repaired the head gasket didn't bleed the water system, left air lock in the system, now discovered that their is part missing from the head block to the the mani...

2001 BMW 3 Series
Posted: Dec 6, 2012
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Knocking noise at front passenger side

Whenever I go over a bump in the road there is a knocking from the front passenger side. I have had all the bushes replaced, but the car is still doing it and the tyre is only balding on the outside but not the inside. I have been told that...

2001 BMW 3 Series 1.8ti Compact e36
Posted: Nov 27, 2012
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Car power

car is verry slow on accelerating its like driving a 1.5 and mine is a 1900cc.its verry low on power

2001 BMW 3 Series 1.8i auto
Posted: Aug 30, 2012
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Water leak? rad light but no overheating

hi my work mates car seems to be losing water from the cooling system somewhere. the radiator light comes on but is not overheating. today he put a quater bottle water in to it to the full mark before we set off home then 5 miles down the ...

2001 BMW 3 Series 318 automatic
Posted: May 11, 2012
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Overheating problem

Hi there.. I have got a BMW 316i 2001. the problem is when I drive more than 2 thouand RPM the car start over hearing. And when I drive less than 2 thousend RPM the heat goes back to normal. and when I turn on the intorior heater with full...

2001 BMW 3 Series 316i 1.9 auto
Posted: Jan 11, 2012
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Blower will not turn off

blower will not stop blowing even when key out of ignition

2001 BMW 3 Series manual
Posted: Nov 22, 2011
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Alpine Stereo cutting out

Can anyone help! Please! My Alpine RDIBE510 stereo/sat nav cuts out whilst driving for no apparent reason! Does anyone please know of this and if so, did you find a solution? All offers of advice gratefully received, as it's so annoying! ...

2001 BMW 3 Series 330i convertible
Posted: Jun 23, 2011
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Cutting out

i have a bmw 325i wich cuts out wen revved between one and two thousand revs its usualy on the second start up ov the day and wen it cuts out tha amber oil warning light comes on oil level ok and its ok on high revs

2001 BMW 3 Series 325i
Posted: Jun 18, 2011
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Not starting not turning over

Hi My car started to overheat as I got home when I checked under bonnet I noticed that the fan was not running so let the car cool down when went back out before starting I checked water level and topped up about 1.5 pint then went to star...

2001 BMW 3 Series 316
Posted: Jan 6, 2011
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Revs & engine no power over 2k

as soon as i hit 2k revs & over revs die i pull over and turn engine off for a few mins restart when push accelerator revs will pass 2k car run normal until i pass 2k revs again.

2001 BMW 3 Series 320i
Posted: Oct 10, 2010
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Rear tailgate

could someone please tell me what the right rear gas tailgates struts please,one of them keeps jumping out,just dont want to buy the wrong ones. thanks

2001 BMW 3 Series 325 compact
Posted: Aug 30, 2010
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Rear wipers

can anyone help with my rear wipers are not working at all,anyone any ideas how to fix it..thanks

2001 BMW 3 Series 325t1 compact
Posted: Aug 27, 2010
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Every time it rains water collects on all four of the sils under each door

Every time it Rains water is collecting on all four sils,bought the car about 2 months ago so was unaware of the problem when i purchased it.I'm sure it's something to do with either the rubber seal on the outside of the door frame or the i...

2001 BMW 3 Series 325 se
Posted: Aug 15, 2010
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Gear Box

Hi, I have a BMW 3 Series (e46) automatic. I have had recent problems with the gear box, after getting it changed 3 times, the problem of the car is that it revs highly and the amount of power available is limited. The problem started of...

2001 BMW 3 Series 2.0 Ci Auto
Posted: Jul 17, 2010
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Burning oil

My BMW is oil. I have used 10w 40 and 5w 30, both get used up. About 5ltrs every 2k miles. there is is a little bit of excessive smoke from the exhaust, but it is white. Also it seems to be going through water and coolent. The en...

2001 BMW 3 Series 320ci 2.2
Posted: Mar 15, 2010
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Engine Coolant Leak

am not the most knowledgeable about cars so you will have to bear with me. To cut a long story short the temp of the engine hit red and engine was slightly smoking. All to do with Engine Coolant reservoir being empty, topped it up last week...

2001 BMW 3 Series 318
Posted: Mar 14, 2010
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