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Alarm not arming via fob

i have just bought this vehicle and niether of the alarm fobs will arm my alarm i have switched the alarm on as it had been switched of due to a flat batt in storage, i have checked all fuses and have test for power at the alarm unit all ar...

1999 BMW 3 Series 323 convertible
Posted: Dec 7, 2010
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No hot air from heater

iv got a 1997, bmw 323, its got digital climate, air con etc, the blower works, but getting no warm air, even after the car has been running for half an hour, ive checked the water, doesnt appear to be any water in the oil, all the buttons ...

1997 BMW 3 Series convertable, 323 manual
Posted: Nov 29, 2010
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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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Engine knocking when dip clutch

When I dip my clutch I will occasionally hear quite a loud knock noise, some people say this is the diff mounts but others say the gearbox?? any idea would be very usefull

2002 BMW 3 Series 318ci SE 2.0L
Posted: Nov 23, 2010
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Total electrical power failure

I have a 2005 320d touring M Sport. This is the new version with the push button start. Upon getting into the car, I place the key in the ignition and place foot on the clutch and when I press the start button all electrical power goes ...

2005 BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport
Posted: Nov 23, 2010
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Will not unlock driver's door with the remote key

The driver's door will not unlock using the remote key, but, it will after a few more attempts. I can see sign of the locking stud struggle to pop up though. No problem when locking and if i insert the key into the keyhole, it will work! Pl...

1999 BMW 3 Series 318ci
Posted: Nov 22, 2010
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Lack of power and black smoke

every now and again from starting my car it has no power i have to turn off the engine and re start and the power comes back also having problems with excesive black smoke and am wondering are they linked ?

2004 BMW X5 3.0 d
Posted: Nov 14, 2010
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Driver door elect window

Electric window is palying up and seems to "twisat as it slides up and therefore gets stuck - I ve had a look inside but the airbag is in the way of me trying to effect a repair. how do I discount or remove from door without setting the bag...

2002 BMW 3 Series 318 I SE Manual
Posted: Nov 13, 2010
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Cutting out

Hi My beautiful BMW is sick and NO one can fix it -so they tell me - AA could not find fault, garage could not find fault,apparantly the fault does not show on diagnostics machine. The problem: Always starts first time hot or cold. Runs li...

BMW 3 Series 318 I SE
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
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Overheating and stalling

my car originaly overheated, i turned the engine off then let it cool down, then topped up the water with warm water. the car then drove approx 10 miles fine but the next day it kept overheating, found a small crack in the thermostat housin...

1996 BMW 5 Series 2.8 se auto
Posted: Nov 9, 2010
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Car alarm

my battery went on my fob so i got in car with it going of,so ive taped the sencors inside so it wont go of. i put new battery in fob but wont work can i get it reset or do i have to get a new alarm.its still armed because the red flashing ...

1997 BMW 3 Series 316 i
Posted: Nov 8, 2010
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Cutting out

hi my x reg 316 keeps trying to cut out while im driving but then keeps going and when sat still rev counter drops below 500 rpm and engine sometimes cuts out , please help its doing my head in thanx lee

2000 BMW 3 Series 1.9 ise
Posted: Oct 28, 2010
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DASHBOARD LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON :0/..

every now and then 3 lights where coming up and now there on permanently, theres one in the middle thats a triangle with and ! mark in middle and a circled arrow around it, the handbrake light (even though the handbrake is off) and ABS...i ...

2000 BMW 3 Series 318SE 1
Posted: Oct 15, 2010
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Offside Reverse Light

My 325ti had the offside reverse light not working, but no indication on the dash. Checked bulb and that is OK. Now the dash shows bulb failure and have rechecked, but it is still OK. Where can I look further for the this light failure? Nea...

2003 BMW 3 Series 325ti
Posted: Oct 12, 2010
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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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Engine Managment

Amber engine managment light came on so got roadside assistance,they explained that it was a fuel leak to number two cylinder ? They explained to change plugs & leads even though they had been done on a service 4 months earlier ! To no avai...

2000 BMW 3 Series 318i 1.9
Posted: Oct 10, 2010
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Amber Engine Managment Light.

Amber Engine Managment light came on,so got roadside assistance,he plugged it into Diagnostic computer & explained that i had a fuel leak to cylinder number two !

2000 BMW 3 Series 318i
Posted: Oct 10, 2010
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Rough idling when hot

My 1989 530i Auto runs beautifully at speed but when idling it is not smooth and when I pull away after, say, traffic lights it hesitates. This does not happen when I start from cold, only when the engine is up to heat. It has got new plu...

1989 BMW 5 Series 530i auto
Posted: Sep 21, 2010
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Has it got timing chain or belt

just a question really,has my bmw got chain or belt driven !! its a 320 i auto.

1993 BMW 3 Series 2.0 se auto
Posted: Sep 21, 2010
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No electricity from the computer palm under the steering wheel till the motor

when I try to turn it on by the key nothing happen yet no lights ,nothing but when I get the battery cable away and return it back the front light turn on only . Otherwise I check the battery its good (no need for recharging). What could ...

2005 BMW 6 Series 645 coupe
Posted: Sep 16, 2010
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