Strange sounds from around the BMW pedals – how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question

For the past few days, every time I start the vehicle on a cold engine, it makes strange sounds that are hard to locate. It seems to me that they are coming from the area around the pedals/under the steering wheel. The car fires up, for the first 5-6 seconds you hear this sound and everything returns to normal, the car runs properly, no loss of power, no shaking, everything is fine.

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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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Jerks in the SMG box in BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

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Driver’s question – SMG transmission in BMW

I have a problem with the first generation SMG five-speed transmission. The problem is the “waving” of revs when changing gears. In addition, when shifting from two to three you can hear a deafening knock coming from the transmission most mechanics say it is the suspension. I have already replaced everything and the problem remains.

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BMW with automatic transmission starts only after high rpm – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I have a problem with the automatic transmission. When “D” mode is thrown in, the vehicle does not start at all. In warmer weather it starts and stops. When the car comes from 7/8 minutes on the fired engine, it starts normally.

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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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The phenomenon of “left air” in BMW – what is the cause and how to fix it?

BMW driver’s question

After a long stop, I start the car without problems, but after about three minutes without adding gas, that is, without starting, the revs drop sharply and the car goes out.

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Noises on a cold internal combustion engine in a BMW – what is the cause?

BMW driver question

I would like to ask for an opinion on the loud firing of my car. When the engine is cold, immediately after firing up I can hear a loud crunching sound for 2-3 seconds, which immediately stops. After that, everything is OK. It runs beautifully, evenly and quietly. On a warm engine it rarely happens.

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What are the consequences of an amateur engine replacement in a BMW and how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I am after an engine swap from a BMW E36 to a BMW E46. There is a small problem with the electrical system and I don’t really know how to connect the cables to make it all work. The swap was supposedly done by mechanics and they made a horrible mess in the engine connection box to the car.

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Is it possible to replace the engine in a BMW with a larger one?

BMW driver question

I own a BMW 3. It drives very nicely with the current power, but I would still like to add 50 hp. How much does it cost to replace the engine and can you guys find me an engine or do I have to look on my own? What is the best engine to put in so that I don’t have to replace the exhaust, steering and other components? Please reply.

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Body vibration and noises in BMW – what causes such faults?

BMW driver question

I have a problem with vibration and noise in a BMW 3 E46. The symptoms increased gradually and now they are unbearable, I point out that there were no previous repairs. In order to correct the malfunction I have replaced:

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