Problems with washer, engine and rear axle in BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have a series of problems with the headlight washer and strange noises in the rear of the car and in the engine. I describe the details below and ask for technical support.

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The problem of misfiring ignitions in BMW – how to fix it?

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BMW driver’s question – why do I have uneven engine operation?

My car on a cold engine at idle vibrates, and the revs drop gently below 800. The whole car trembles, as well as the gear stick. After driving about a kilometer, the car when it warms up a bit, starts to run evenly. The engine icon lights up.

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Smell of oil in the cabin – BMW with automatic transmission

BMW driver’s question – Why do you smell the oil after the change?

On my own, I performed an oil change operation on the automatic transmission in my BMW 5 F10. However, I still have a problem with a noticeable oil smell in the cabin.

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Faulty electrical system in BMW 5 and 6 – how to check if I am at risk of fire?

BMW AG has announced that a certain group of 5-Series and 6-Series vehicles have a defect in the form of a faulty plus wire connector. In extreme cases, this defect can lead to a vehicle fire even when parked with the ignition off.

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BMW engine fuel pump and ignition problems – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question about engine ignition problems

For some time now I have a problem with starting the car after a long stop – for example, after a night out. The fuel filter was replaced, but the fault still remains.

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Jerking of automatic transmission in BMW after changing oil in it – how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question

For about five hundred kilometers, I have been struggling with the problem of jerking or gently jerking for a few seconds during calm, steady driving at about 90 km/h. This jerking or jerking occurs in the 1600-1800 rpm range.

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How do I get my car repaired due to BMW Service Action?

Auto manufacturers are responsible for producing vehicles that meet safety standards. When a component has a factory defect, the manufacturer is obligated to provide a free repair. Find out what Service Actions are and how to get your BMW repaired for free.

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What do the 4010 and 41AB errors in BMW diesel engines mean?

BMW driver question

When firing up in the morning it jerks the engine for about a minute, and then it runs perfectly. Have been remanufactured injectors, chemically cleaned DPF, made adaptations and still the same, throws error 4010, 41AB. How to fix it

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Defective Takata airbag in BMW – how to check if I am at risk of explosion?

Modern cars have been equipped with airbags (AirBag) as standard since 1973. They are designed to protect the driver and passenger from the effects of a crash or collision. In subsequent years, side airbags, known as curtain airbags, were also introduced, and in premium plasa cars (such as BMW) even airbags for rear passengers.

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Discharging battery in BMW after replacing lights with newer ones – how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question – battery problems after replacing headlights

I own a 2000 BMW E39 and decided to change the headlights to those used in the “facelifted” version of the same model. Since then, problems with the battery discharging began. Despite the fact that it is new. Earlier I also regenerated the alternator. What is the reason for such problems?

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