BMW 5 Series Questions Maintenance & Repair
Battery Keeps Going Dead
My BMW slowly died the other day while driving. The way it slowed down, wipers started moving slowly and lights dimmed - I figured alternator and since I have a second car for parts (ran great just w...
How Can I Disconnect The Alarm
Someone told me that it was in the glove box but I didnt see anything that would disconnect anything. The alarm and the flashers are going off at the same time and it is not driveable.
Service Engine Light
We just bought our first BMW. Should we be concerned about the Service Engine light coming on frequently if we service it regularly? It seems to come on and go off every other day!
Getting The Starter Off Of A 1998 Bmw 528i
we are trying to get the starter off of a 1998 bmw 528i and replace it with a new one. we are having a hard time trying to get to it and getting it off. Any suggestions out there?
Oil Grade
i need to top off my oil on a 95 525i what weight should i use until i get it changed
Whats The Unlock Code On The Radio
I just bought this car from a small independent dealership last night and the did they not have the unlock code. I called the local BMW dealership and they service dept wants $$ to give out the unloc...
Changing Headlight Lens
is there a trick to getting the grill off ,can't find locking clip
2000 528i Alternator Went Out And Drained Battery. Replaced Alt And Charged...
2000 528i alternator went out and drained battery. replaced alt and charged batt (full charge as tested with hydr.). cannot get car to start. all lights, auto door locks ect. and service indictors on ...
Vibration Dampener
Is this a right-hand or left-hand thread?
Grinding Noise
1990 525i. I got a grinding noise coming from what seems to be my rear wheel or rear end while driving. I usually notice it when im coasting to a stop. But it's noticable at other times also. Any ...
My Break Light Is On But I Do Not Have It On
I think there is something wrong with the emergency break because the battery light is also on.
Shaking After A Certain Speed
I just bought new tires for my 1998 540i they were balanced and aligned, i took it out for a test drive and it started shaking at a certain speed, I had them rebalance again, after taking it out on th...
A Problem With The Seat Adjusters
I just purchased this car and on a long roadtrip, I stopped to take a nap and when I turned the car off the alarm went off, which I turned off. After restarting the car however, I found that the neit...
Needs Lots Of Work... Worth Keeping?
Bmw specialist mechanic says it needs thrust arms, bushings, lower control arms, front end brakes including calipers, and it has a coolant leak into the oil. But only 1 cup of water every 2 months. It...
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