Steering wheel vibration under braking in BMW – what is the reason and how to fix it?

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BMW driver question

There is a shaking of the steering wheel when braking at high speeds of about 120 km/h. What could be the cause?

The problem affected a 2009 BMW 320d E90 but also occurs in other models.

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Do you have to reset the computer when replacing the battery in a BMW?

BMW driver’s question

I have a problem. Most likely it involves the battery, but I am not sure about that.

The situation is as follows, after the winter the battery was already in poor condition (the car in the winter practically only stood in the garage, rarely started), so I decided to recharge it, I disconnected the terminal from the “-” and plugged it in to charge overnight.

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Exhaust smell and a burnt-out engine in a BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I own a BMW E60 3.0D. For some time now I have been smelling exhaust fumes in the cabin and around the engine next to the turbo I have soot, so I think the exhaust manifold is due for replacement.

The problem was on the BMW 5 E60 but it also occurs on other models.

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Beeping steering wheel in BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW Driver’s Question

I own a BMW 3 E36 touring with full m-package and I am facing the problem of squeaking steering wheel. It is a three-spoke steering wheel, the loudest squealing occurs during parking lots which is when the steering wheel is turned intensively. I am very much asking for help.

The problem was on the BMW 3 E36 touring model but also occurs on other models.

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Body vibration at slow speed in BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have a problem with vibrations transmitted to the body at slow speeds. The previous owner told me that the catalytic converters were cut. On the forums they write that it is the fault of the flexible coupler. My question – are you familiar with this topic and can you count on BM Cars to fix the fault?

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Is it possible to pull out the oil dipstick with the engine running in a BMW?

BMW driver question

For several months I have been driving around Poland in search of my dream Z3. I test all the copies as much as I can. Among other things, I conduct such a test (which has worked well in the cars I have bought so far):

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The clock does not hold the time and the dipped beam light does not come on in the BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

Recently (probably due to frost) the watch does not “hold” the time. Is this the fault of the battery? If so, is it possible to replace it at BM Cars? The second question – the indicator light from the dipped headlights does not light up – here, too, are you able to fix such a failure?

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Jerking in automatic transmission – what is the reason and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

My problem is related to the automatic transmission. When shifting to D the car jerks. At 60 km/h I also feel a jerk. Other than these two problems, the transmission works flawlessly. I’ve been to the mechanic and he told me that there is play on the half axle and on the flexible link between the shaft and the rear bridge. Please give me your opinion on this subject.

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BMW transmission problem, error number 100, error number 120 – what do they mean?

BMW driver question

I have a problem with the transmission, namely on a curve the failure mode of the transmission came on and the car stopped driving. After waiting 10 min the transmission started to work but not in the best way. After connecting to the KTS, the error number 100 and 120 popped up. From the box gently oozed oil through the simmering. What could have been damaged and is it worth repairing?

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Breaking flaps in the intake manifold in BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I service my car only at your place and appreciate your professionalism and approach to the customer. Recently, I have read on various forums about flaps breaking off in the intake manifold and looked at pictures of what havoc they wreak on the engine. From what they write, they break off even in new manifolds. I’m thinking about removing them from the manifold and driving without them.

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