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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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Keys no longer able to un-set alarm or re-set alarm

just went to unlock car but both keys no longer working remotely. got in car and started but keys no longer working on a remote basis.....any help please?

2005 BMW X3 2.5
Posted: Nov 17, 2012
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Loosing power exhaust blocked

the car kept loosing power till didnt have enough power to start the car in first. exhaust was taked off the car and was blocked so we jet washed it out but within 3 month it did the same again started loosing power and then couldnt start c...

2007 BMW 5 Series 2 litre desil
Posted: Nov 9, 2012
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Air in radiator

car overheating,heaters going hot and cold and hoses bubbeling

2000 BMW 3 Series 316i sports compact
Posted: Oct 11, 2012
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FUEL PUMP NOT WORKING

I had problems getting the fuel pump to run. I replaced it with a second hand one and it ran fine for a few months. I then had the same problem and on further investigation I found that there was no power getting to the pump. I've checked t...

2003 BMW 3 Series 316 TI ES COMPACT
Posted: Sep 2, 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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Rattle

Loud tinny rattle under drivers side. rattles when drivers wheel goes over uneven surface , bumps & manholes. If slightly touch brake it goes. No noise when passenger side goes over bumps. Anyone got any ideas where to look?

2006 BMW 3 Series 318d se
Posted: Aug 27, 2012
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Back window wiper not working

when press the back window wiper nothing happen can anyone help

2002 BMW 3 Series 316 ti
Posted: Jul 3, 2012
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Central lock ok dors do not open

1996 BMW 7 Series
Posted: Jun 17, 2012
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Eml light on the dash

recently the eml light came on on the dash of my car also started to labour and loose power and was running realy rough had the garage look at it and changed one of the coils ignition coils car was ok for a week then the problem came back c...

2002 BMW 3 Series 316ti
Posted: Jun 6, 2012
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Smell of rotting cabbages

I have a 2009 Series 3 with M upgrade (2000cc) . On Sunday I made the mistake of parking Half a mile down an official "field " carpark . It rained all day and when the concert ended , it was a free for all to try and exit as quickly as pos...

2009 BMW 3 Series M
Posted: Jun 5, 2012
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Will go into gear but not moving

I can select any gear but lift the clutch pedal and nothing please help Cheers

2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9i se manual
Posted: May 15, 2012
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Intermittent turbo failure

Recently the turbo has been playing up, it either works for the whole journey; or it does. In the event of it not working (symptoms being that I dont feel the pull of the car as I normally would when its working, and reduced MPG and perform...

2005 BMW 1 Series 120d Sport
Posted: May 14, 2012
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Key fob not working

I have changed the battery and the will not lock or unlock with fob only key

1996 BMW Z3
Posted: May 12, 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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Cutting out

Had driven the car for about 20 miles when it slowed down and stopped.Called the AA who towed me home as they could not find the problem. It will start, be on tickover for about 5 seconds but when you increase the revs it cuts out and will...

1999 BMW 3 Series 318i convertable
Posted: Apr 17, 2012
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None start

car wont start with key not even turning over for a second.wont spaek to ecu through a diagnostic comes back no communication. had ecu tested no fault with that at all

2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0 turbo
Posted: Apr 4, 2012
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