BMW driver question
In my car with automatic transmission, after warming up, the third gear does not enter and the transmission goes into emergency mode. On a cold engine/transmission it runs normally. What could this mean?
The problem affected a BMW 330ci E46, but it also happens in other models with automatic transmission.
BMW driver question
When starting the car, a message is displayed that rapid acceleration can damage the catalytic converter: “avoid speed acceleration can damage catalisator”. What could be the cause of such a message? At the same time, I will point out that the engine began to make strange noises.
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BMW driver question
In my BMW there is such an unpleasant symptom when firing up after a long stop, usually after a night. I get into the car in the morning and start it. The engine immediately goes out and so I have to 3, 4 times before it finally catches on. Sometimes if it doesn’t fire up the first, top of the second time, it helps to fire it up with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway, although I know that it is not advisable to fire it up that way.
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BMW driver question
In my car, immediately after starting the engine, the oil light turns orange, and after a while it turns red. What does this mean?
The problem affected a 2005 BMW 320i, but it may also occur in other models.
BMW driver question
In my car, the oil in the oil pan is arriving, in addition, the exhaust smells. The on-board computer does not show any errors. What could be the reason for such faults?
The problem affected a 2007 BMW X3 with 80,000 kilometers, but it may also occur in other models.
BMW driver question
The steering wheel in my BMW goes hard and does not “bounce”. It stays in position as I turn. I would like to know what could be wrong?
The problem affects all BMW models.
BMW driver question
In my BMW I have a problem with starting the engine already at -5℃. If it catches, for a while the engine runs unevenly, as if not on all cylinders. Póżniej wszystko jest OK. I buy fuel at reputable stations, such as BP. What could be the cause of the malfunction?
BMW driver question
I have a BMW 7 with an automatic transmission and I need to have it towed to you. Will nothing happen to the transmission? How can I unlock it?
The problem affects all BMW models with automatic transmission.
BMW driver question
In my BMW, the tachometer once goes and once not. While driving, longer than 100 km, when it starts it goes. What could be the cause?
The problem was in the BMW E34, but it may also occur in other models.
BMW driver question
My BMW displayed an “increased emission” error. The car smokes more, does not run evenly at low revs and loses power. I’ve been to BMW service, they replaced some parts, but nothing helped. What could be the reason for this fault?
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