Self-activated alarm in BMW – what is the reason?

BMW driver question

For the past few days, an alarm has been going off after closing my BMW. It happens a minute after closing, but only the hazard lights flash, no beep. I’ve tested this fault and if I don’t stop it, the phenomenon may continue continuously.

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Do you need to back up the power when replacing the battery in a BMW E63?

BMW driver question

I want to replace the battery in my BMW. Can I hook up another battery for the replacement? I want the car, to have power for the duration of the operation. Is this necessary? I don’t want the car to lose its settings when I unplug it.

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Does the BMW air conditioning panel have to be coded for a specific model?

BMW driver question

Some time ago I replaced the air conditioning control panel in my BMW. The question is, does it need to be programmed under the specific VIN of the car? My solenoid valves are not working – that is, it seems to me that the control does not connect to them.

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Malfunctioning cruise control in BMW 5 – what is the reason?

BMW driver question

The problem is with the cruise control (regular). While driving (once in a while) a cruise control error appears – cruise control inoperative. The error appears whether the cruise control is currently in use or not. After the cruise control warning appears, any response to trying to turn on the cruise control is missing.

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Leaking water from the BMW exhaust – what does it mean and how to prevent it?

BMW driver question

I have a question. Where are the very large amounts of water in the exhaust system coming from? In my car, it leaks from the muffler after every firing. What is the reason for such a defect?

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Vibration and RPM waviness in BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I feel a vibration in the cabin at idle and sometimes the revs ripple gently. This lasts literally three seconds and then the revs return to normal. The tremor, however, remains. While driving, there are no problems.

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“Hiccups” in BMW X6 with automatic transmission – how to fix?

BMW X6 E71

BMW driver question

I have a problem with the automatic transmission on a cold engine. The problems occur when driving at low speed with the engine revs around 1200/min.

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A seized engine in a BMW X5 – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

Please let me know about the possibility of repairing the N63B44A engine (engine in the vehicle). The engine is most likely seized at the crankshaft. The injectors are also presumably to be replaced, as they are the most common cause of seizure.

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Engine power drops and black smoke from BMW – how to fix it?

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BMW driver question

I have a problem with my BMW. It consists of abnormal firing. I turn the key and the engine starts hard. Then it smokes black. It smokes less when accelerating and at slow speeds. The car has trouble going up a slight hill, as if it has no power. The engine power is 260 hp and it feels power drops.

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The right oil and DPF afterburning in the BMW E91

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BMW driver question

What oil should I pour into my BMW? I was thinking about Castrol, but I don’t know what parameters it should have. Second question: i have a car with an original DPF. Does any light on the dashboard illuminate or, is it noticeable while driving when the DPF burns up?

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