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Central locking bounces when trying to lock with key and remote inop

hi the bmw318 will not lock! every time i try to lock it, the locking bounces back up! the remote has also stopped working (coinsiding with this problem). however ir i put the ignition on then off and without opening the door operate the...

2001 BMW 3 Series 318
Posted: Oct 13, 2009
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Diff has gone-should this happen on a car of this age?

started 2 weeks ago with a humming noise. it quickly progressed to a "clonking noise" mainly on nsr. cant see how it could happen to a car of this age

2005 BMW 3 Series 318 m spec convertible
Posted: Oct 13, 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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Wobble on steering wheel

the 4 wheels have been balanced and replaced front wisbone bushes and had mechanic check the rear bushes and said it was ok but the wheel still wobbles abit in between 40 -50 mph

1999 BMW 3 Series 328i convertible
Posted: Sep 29, 2009
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Steering shake at 40mph

when i get to about 40mph the steering has a wobble but then dissapears at about 50mph .please help

1994 BMW 3 Series coupe
Posted: Sep 25, 2009
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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 oil needed topping up after only 1,1000 miles since last full service

engine oil down to minimum after only 1,100 miles since last full service

2002 BMW 3 Series 330ise
Posted: Sep 9, 2009
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RE START AFTER ACCIDENT

HAD A ACCIDENT ON THE FRONT AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO REPAIRERS HOW DO I RESTART OR RESET AFTER AIRBAG

2006 BMW 5 Series 520D M SPORT
Posted: Aug 13, 2009
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Gear

I hear clicking noises when I change gears. Please help me out. Thanks Gordon

1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9 E46
Posted: Aug 12, 2009
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Radiator keeps losing water

Hi I have just bought my bmw 316i. I noticed the amber radiator warning light the other day telling me that the water levels in my radiator are low.I topped up the water level and a few hours later the warning light came back on and i notic...

2002 BMW 3 Series 316i se 1.8
Posted: Aug 6, 2009
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No oomph

i have a BMW 116I M SPORT which has no pull and is very juicy please help

2008 BMW 1 Series 116i msport
Posted: Aug 2, 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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Lacks power

having problems when i press eccelerator it dont seem to respond till 3 or 4 seconds later but dont do it all the time and also seem to lack alot of power that it used to have. HELP PLEASE

2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9ise manual
Posted: Jul 25, 2009
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Overheating

lve just got a 318i the car seems to overheat when lm driving along but when its idling the temp drops,it has had a new water pump and new thermostat the only thing that has not been changed is the fan, a local garage says that the head gas...

1996 BMW 3 Series 1.8i
Posted: Jul 22, 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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Cutting while Idling

When i start my car in the morning or afternoon after parking it de whole day the engine will run for 20 seconds and when the idling goes down, it starts shaking and sound as if it will cut and then after few seconds start idling normally, ...

2000 BMW 3 Series 320i
Posted: Jul 15, 2009
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Ticking noise

Hi guys,am experiencing a light ticking noise from engine when accelerating,normally kicks in above 1500rpm,not noticeable when idling,any ideas,fixes would be appreciated,cheers,Pete

1986 BMW 3 Series 325i auto cabrio
Posted: Jul 15, 2009
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My bmw takes a very slow start in the beginning but when starts running, runs like hell. Can you please guide?

It was working fine but now when i start to drive it does not speed up even engine revs very high but when it gets momentum then it runs like any normal BMW. But the start is very slow and even when i press down the accelerator, it does not...

2000 BMW 5 Series 520i SE Manual Petrol
Posted: Jul 4, 2009
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Gears stiff

The gears of my car can be very stiff most of the times, especially gear no5, what could be the problem?

2000 BMW 3 Series 320i
Posted: Jun 29, 2009
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Limp home mode

Continually goes into limp home mode, replaced the idle control valve which seemed to cure it for about 3 weeks. Diagnostics say 'P1633 throttle valve adaptation, limp home mode'. Not sure where to go from here, I am new to this, any sugges...

2003 BMW 3 Series 330 CI SSG
Posted: Jun 9, 2009
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