Forum: BMW
February 14th 07, 10:14 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 537
Well what do you know - it works! :)
E Brown wrote:
> Today we had *really* bad snow
<snip>
> Next winter, I'll have to snag some 16" wheels and get some snow
> tires - should be pretty unstoppable then.
Unstoppable? I would have...
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Forum: BMW
February 14th 07, 09:00 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
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Forum: BMW
February 13th 07, 10:16 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 11
Views: 775
Balancing or other?
SilentBob wrote:
>> JoshIII comments:
>> Check the rotors for unbalance.
>
> "Rotors"??? Discs? Hubs? Sorry, not quite sure to what you are
> referring.
en-us "rotors"->en-gb "brake discs"
Andrew
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Forum: BMW
February 2nd 07, 09:24 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 2
Views: 156
E39 intermittent ABS Light
Larry wrote:
> 1997 528i with 93K miles. ABS lights lit up and stayed for about a
> week. After I scheduled a repair, the lights went out, so I cancelled
> the repair. Lights out for two weeks or so...
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Forum: BMW
January 15th 07, 04:10 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 246
One key not activating alarm.
grinder wrote:
> I purchased a used Z4 and it came with three keys. I understand the
> keys need to be used in order to "charge up." Once they discharge
> they will no longer work.
>
> I had a...
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Forum: BMW
January 12th 07, 08:41 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 3
Views: 387
e36 1995 heater control
Kriznaft wrote:
> i have a 1995 325is .. and the heater control doesnt work.. not the
> heater control but the fan control .. at first only level 4 fan
> worked .. i had heat and cooling .. but all...
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Forum: BMW
January 8th 07, 11:20 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 486
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Forum: BMW
December 20th 06, 12:22 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 2
Views: 497
E36 325I
Steven Otto wrote:
> What's the proper term for the small plastic push-in fasteners behind
> the door handle on the interior door...
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Forum: BMW
December 13th 06, 09:04 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
Andrew Morton wrote:
> Vijay wrote:
>> Andrew Morton wrote:
>>> My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door
>>> window
>>> does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door....
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Forum: BMW
December 13th 06, 09:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> "Andrew Morton" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>> Open the door and operate the latch...
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Forum: BMW
December 12th 06, 03:10 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
Vijay wrote:
> Andrew Morton wrote:
>> My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door
>> window
>> does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window works
>>...
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Forum: BMW
December 12th 06, 09:11 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Open the door and operate the latch mechanism manually by using a
> screwdriver to mimic the post that it latches on. I think you will
> find that you can manipulate the...
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Forum: BMW
December 11th 06, 05:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
Andrew Morton wrote:
> Andrew Morton wrote:
>> My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door
>> window does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window
>> works...
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Forum: BMW
December 11th 06, 05:03 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
Andrew Morton wrote:
> My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door
> window does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window works
> otherwise. I suspect the...
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Forum: BMW
December 11th 06, 10:39 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 8
Views: 395
fault on 97 3 series....???
Lee Taylor wrote:
> thanks for all that.. spot on diagnosis...
>
> belt was off... pretty chewed up so will be replacing it tommorow...
Chewed up, you say? Make sure the idler pulley has not lost...
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Forum: BMW
December 11th 06, 09:29 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 1
Views: 420
owner's manual please
Alvin wrote:
> To everyone who replied with a suggestion on my hunting idle problem,
> thanks. Also, does anyone have info on where i could get an OWNER'S
> manual online for my 1990 535i (E34, M30)?...
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Forum: BMW
December 11th 06, 09:05 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 471
E36 window drop/raise failed
My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door window
does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window works
otherwise. I suspect the switch.
I took the door card...
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Forum: BMW
December 6th 06, 04:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,661
Don't like the time between oil changes
grinder wrote:
> I purchased a used Z4 with 10k miles. The next oil service is
> estimated to be in another 6k miles (this may be the first oil
> service).
> I don't like going that long between...
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Forum: BMW
December 6th 06, 02:01 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Is my M50 engine Vanos or not?
Robin wrote:
> I've had some confusion with my engine (that I am looking to sell) as
> to whether it is Vanos or not.
>
> Here is the engine, from my 1993 K-reg 520i. I understand that Vanos
> was...
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Forum: BMW
December 5th 06, 08:56 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 18
Views: 561
'06 325xi Speedometer Inaccuracy
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> In any case, set the cruise control so
> the speedo reads precisely 70, or whatever speed you want to measure,
> and start the stopwatch as you pass a mile marker, then stop...
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Forum: BMW
December 4th 06, 09:38 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 2
Views: 296
rear defroster interference
Maurice wrote:
> I had the rear defroster on for the first time this season and when
> it's on I lose the reception on the radio - just static all stations,
> turn off the defroster and the radio is...
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Forum: BMW
November 29th 06, 11:21 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 18
Views: 662
SI lights wont reset
Steve wrote:
> On 16/11/06 23:32, in article , "John
> Burns" > wrote:
>
>> No, when the batteries fail a few things can happen. It's more...
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Forum: BMW
November 29th 06, 10:52 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 703
odometer lights not working
gimp wrote:
> My odometer doesn't light up, making it very hard to read. The K's
> actually do tick over - when light shines on the dash you can see
> it... and all the other lights in the dash work...
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Forum: BMW
November 23rd 06, 08:49 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 364
Engine racing - 85 318i
Kenneth Lyons wrote:
> I am having a problem which occurs only in cold weather (<50
> degrees). The engine idle races up and down and refuses to stabilize
> when the car is stopped at a light. I've...
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Forum: BMW
November 23rd 06, 08:39 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 661
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