Forum: BMW
March 14th 09, 08:49 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,153
Odometer discrepancy
Need some advice folks. I am in the UK. I have signed an agreement to
part exchange my BMW for another BMW through a non-BMW gargage. I have
since done a check through RAC and they report an...
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Forum: BMW
June 2nd 07, 08:39 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 449
"BMW convertible no longer a ragtop"
On Jun 2, 2:31 am, Mike > wrote:
> BMW convertible no longer a ragtop
> Barely removed from its plastic rear-window days, BMW introduces its
> new 3-Series steel-top...
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Forum: BMW
March 31st 07, 01:05 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
engineoil grade for BMW diesel engines
On Mar 30, 4:16 pm, GunnarH > wrote:
> Hello Vijay,
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> The car that you have newly bought, what did you pay for it? What is 16£
> compared to that sum? Any guarantees would...
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Forum: BMW
March 31st 07, 12:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
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Forum: BMW
March 30th 07, 10:11 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
engineoil grade for BMW diesel engines
On Mar 30, 4:16 pm, GunnarH > wrote:
> Hello Vijay,
>
> The car that you have newly bought, what did you pay for it? What is 16£
> compared to that sum? Any guarantees would...
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Forum: BMW
March 27th 07, 03:28 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
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Forum: BMW
March 26th 07, 10:39 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
engineoil grade for BMW diesel engines
On Mar 26, 8:35 pm, "Nick" > wrote:
> My 2001 530D burned no oil between changes from new to when I sold it at a
> mere 30,000 miles - and I drove it quite hard and it was chipped at...
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Forum: BMW
March 26th 07, 06:08 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
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Forum: BMW
March 25th 07, 10:56 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
engineoil grade for BMW diesel engines
On Mar 25, 10:10 pm, wrote:
> On 25 Mar 2007 12:31:25 -0700, "Vijay" > wrote:
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> >I have a BMW 335 diesel. It needs about a liter of engine oil. BMW is
> >asking...
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Forum: BMW
March 25th 07, 08:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,099
engineoil grade for BMW diesel engines
I have a BMW 335 diesel. It needs about a liter of engine oil. BMW is
asking £16.00 for a liter. Is there an alternative I can buy from
Halfords or elsewhere that will be equivalent to the BMW grade?...
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Forum: BMW
January 15th 07, 10:48 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 396
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Forum: BMW
December 26th 06, 10:44 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 719
Run flat tyres
If it is a false wanning, which it is quite likely to be, you need to
set this electronic self monitoring gauge properly. Make sure you have
inflated the tyres evenly and according to specs (cold...
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Forum: BMW
December 13th 06, 06:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 68
Views: 1,672
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Forum: BMW
December 12th 06, 02:49 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 474
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
November 14th 06, 07:29 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,134
E46 runs out of gas
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> My daughter has run her '00 3 Series out of gas a couple of times, but the
> Range button displays upwards of 30 miles remaining. she fills the tank
> everytime she gets gas,...
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Forum: BMW
August 19th 06, 11:10 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
UPDATE:
Had the door switch replaced. As expected, didn't fix the problem.
Thought will update the group. The garage wants the car back for
detailed check to look at the electrics. It seems the...
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Forum: BMW
August 14th 06, 07:43 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
Thanks Craig. This is what I had gathered from your earlier post.
Un-plugging the cable doesn't take the window to the sealed position.
In fact, window didn't move at all. So, I agree, it is likely...
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Forum: BMW
August 11th 06, 06:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
UPDATE:
Craig: I printed your post and did what you suggested. Removed the
plate, unplugged the cable from the switch, and nothing happened. If I
read your post correctly, the window should have one...
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Forum: BMW
August 10th 06, 11:26 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
Thanks Craig. It seems a little too technical to a luddite like me. I
did take it to a BMW franchise dealership to-day and they gave me an
estimate of £47.00 all inclusive. I didn't think it was too...
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Forum: BMW
August 8th 06, 07:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
admin wrote:
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> You might try resetting the window top-position switch. Key on - press
> the window button UP and hold it there for 60 seconds or so.
Thanks admin.This didn't work. I kept the UP...
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Forum: BMW
August 7th 06, 08:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
You are spot on Hector. On the door sill, where the door lock latches,
there is a switch you can press in. My functioning window glass moves
the inch up and down when you press it with the door open....
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Forum: BMW
August 6th 06, 10:51 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 12
Views: 632
electric window problem
1996 EVO M3 UK 118,000 miles.
Normally, when the door is shut, the glass window raises a little to
effect the airlcok and when the door opens, it lowers itself an inch or
so. This is for airtight...
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