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Loss of drive power after being parked in garage

I have a bmw 325 csi 2004 automatic.It has developed an intermittent fault as follows. When the car has been parked in the garage for some days,the car starts OK,but when I try to drive out there is very litle power and it feels as if the h...

2004 BMW 3 Series 325 csi automatic
Posted: Aug 23, 2021
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Manually release boot latch

The boot is open and the latch is closed so I can't close the boot. It does not release when I trigger with the remote key or the internal door / trunk switch

2004 BMW 3 Series ti
Posted: Aug 28, 2020
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ENGINE CUT OUT

THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN IDDLING FOR A WHILE OR DRIVING THE ENGINE CUT OUT,AND NOT IDDLING SMOOTHLY PLEASE HELP. REGARDS AUSTIN

2004 BMW 3 Series 2004 FACELIFT MANUAL
Posted: Aug 26, 2013
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Not starting!

Hi there! I have a BMW 3 series with a staring problem! When turning the key to the start position, nothing at all happens! The starter motor has been changed but made no difference! The car bump starts fine, the battery is fully charge...

2004 BMW 3 Series 1.8
Posted: Oct 12, 2011
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Centrallocking stop working

The centrallocking stopped too worked from one day to an ather.

2004 BMW 3 Series 2,0i E46 Touring aut.
Posted: Jun 27, 2011
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Steering problem

When I am on an uneven road/dips the steering seems to be all over the place, I have been told by a number of mechanics that it could be the wheels with them being 225.40.18 and a number of mechanics have said that it could be the track con...

2004 BMW 3 Series 1.8 se.ti hatchback compact
Posted: Mar 26, 2011
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Fuel problem

leak off test done was ok

2004 BMW 3 Series 318des
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
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Fuel problem

car will start runs approx 20-30 secs then stops will restart with a lot of cranking only to do the same. Had the injectors tested ok.Computer diagnostic says low fuel pressure any advice would be very much appreciated Thanks

2004 BMW 3 Series 318 d es
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
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Transmission

Descending hill, closed throttle. If foot brake is used in a "check speed" manner ie. Very lightly, transmission "changes down" This does not happen when lifting off the throttle as when approaching lights etc. Appears to be affecte...

2004 BMW 3 Series 330DSE Auto
Posted: Apr 5, 2010
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Alarm

Just bought a car and the alarm seems to go off(just warning beeps) for no aparent reason. I have checked the windows are all closed and there has been a new battery recently installed. AAny ideas???

2004 BMW 3 Series 320cd M Sport
Posted: Feb 7, 2010
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Engine just stops - no noise

Hi, Was driving down the M4 when the engine completely lost power. There was no noise, no reving or clunking. The lights all stayed on so assume there's no problem with the battery. Sat on hard shoulder, and after 10 minutes I tried to re...

2004 BMW 3 Series 320d
Posted: Dec 9, 2009
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Smell of burning

hi there. noticed a recent problem with this car every time im driving it now i get this smell of burning it's not coming from the engine just had brakes done. was wondering if anyone knows where else it could possinly be coming from?

2004 BMW 3 Series 1.8 man
Posted: Aug 25, 2008
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Oil smell when heater on

i recently had the car serviced and when it came back everytime i put the heater on i could smell oil. i am sure it had to much oil in from the service but the mechanic said it had not but that a gasket was leaking right next to the air in...

2004 BMW 3 Series 1.8
Posted: Aug 17, 2008
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Non start

bmw 320 diesel cant wont start put scanner on code 4b90 rail pressure at cranking too low has anybody come across this thanks in advance

2004 BMW 3 Series diesel
Posted: Apr 9, 2008
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Climate control

Hello. I have an 04 BMW 330d with the automatic climate control. At present the temperature (being blown out of the vents) is alternating between between hot and cold for about 10 mins at a time regardless of what the temperature it is se...

2004 BMW 3 Series 330d Touring
Posted: Apr 9, 2008
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