Red steering wheel padlock error in BMW and MINI – what is the cause and how to fix it?

MINI driver question

On the dashboard of my MINI Cooper D car appeared an icon of a red padlock and a steering wheel. I can’t start the engine now. Is there any advice for this?

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Error “Exhaust gas recirculation system. Air volume too low” in BMW – how to fix?

BMW driver question

I have a problem with my car. The car suddenly didn’t want to drive, to the point that it was blacking out. So I went for a computer diagnosis and the error came out: “Exhaust gas recirculation system. Air volume too low.”

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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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