BMW does not start in the cold – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW 3 E46 zima

BMW driver question

The car does not want to start in frost greater than -10 degrees. The battery is new. What could be the cause?

The problem affected the BMW E46 320d 150, but it also happens in other models.

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Rattling when shifting gears in BMW – what is the reason and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

When changing gears (the worst is from 1 to 2 a little better from 2 to 3) there is a strange noise from the chassis as if the rear part (maybe the shaft support) and unfortunately jerks. As I try to change gears very gently, I almost succeed, there is no way to change quickly. Higher gears from 3rd to 4th and 5th shift just OK. Reducing from higher to lower does not happen smoothly either. Please give me a hint.

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Drooping suspension on BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW 525i E39

BMW driver question

I am referring to the sagging rear suspension. I have already replaced the airbags, one in October 2010, the other 3 months ago. For the past 2 weeks the car sits on its rear end overnight, during the day as we drive it is OK. The mechanic 2 days ago replaced the sensor at the right wheel, because it was showing an error on the computer and was actually standing a little crooked on the right side. Unfortunately, the car continues to sit on its butt overnight. All I have to do in the morning is snap the central locking and the car lifts off. It can’t stay that way. My mechanic unfortunately broke his hands. I am very much asking for help.

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Message “oil level sensor fault!” in BMW – what does it mean and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I use the car in urban conditions, which results in driving short distances before the engine has fully warmed up. That’s why I’m curious what the message “oil level sensor fault!” means, and the car icon on the jack also appears, after the engine is turned off. Is it caused by my way of using the car? Intuition tells me a correlation with the diesel particulate filter (DPF), but I have my doubts. I will add that the oil level is normal. I would appreciate a reply.

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Squeaks when starting the engine in BMW – what is the reason and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

When the engine starts, there is a screeching sound, but it is not the belt or the tensioner, because it has already been replaced, and the sounds remain. What could be the reason for this situation and how to fix it?

The problem affected a BMW 520d model, but it also happens in other models.

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Floating rear end in BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

The car floats on bumps (it’s about the rear). Replaced shock absorbers and rear beam bushings, and the problem still remains. What could be the cause?

The fault is related to BMW 523i E39 touring, but it also happens in other models.

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Lack of power and high fuel consumption on a warm engine in a BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question

The car on cold laughs OK. As soon as it warms up it loses power and displays combustion of 40 l/100 km. The computer shows errors for the camshaft position sensor and the flow meter. I tried unplugging the flow meter, but no change. Is it possible that this sensor is responsible for the combustion?

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Noise from around the clutch and gearbox – what is the reason and how to fix it?

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BMW driver question

When depressing and releasing the clutch pedal, I hear a metallic noise from around the gearbox. What could this mean?

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Body vibration in a BMW with a diesel engine – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have a BMW 3 E90 with a 2000 ccm engine I am its new owner. I have recently noticed that there has been a strong body vibration especially at idle. As I raise the engine speed even at idle, I also feel a very strong vibration at higher revs. In addition, when extinguishing the engine, there has been a squeaking sound from the front of the engine. What could be the cause?

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“No Start” and “No Start 1000 miles” message in BMW – what does it mean?

BMW driver question

The message “No Start 1000 miles” appeared in my BMW. I did not pay attention, but the kilometers in this message were decreasing while driving. After a while, I could no longer start the engine. Then the “No Start” message appeared and a picture of exhaust gas coming out of the tailpipe, with droplets above it. Please help.

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