Series 3
How often should BMW cars be serviced?
This question plagues new BMW owners. It is especially relevant when the car was imported from abroad and does not have a Polish manual.
Series 3
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Body vibration and noises in BMW - what causes such faults?
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 fix the problem, I replaced: the cushions under the engine, the control injection (BOSCH brand), the clutch, the bearin
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Inability to put a reverse gear in a BMW - how to fix it?
I have a manual transmission and all gears work perfectly. There is only one problem with the reverse gear. I can't reverse because the gear can't be put in gear. How can this fault be solved? The problem occurred in a BMW 5 F10 with a 2.0 diesel engine, but it may happen in other models as well.
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Problems with the central locking system (diversity module) in BMW - how to fix them?
I bought a BMW 7 a few days ago with a non-functioning central locking system. I went to an electrician where I was told that the Diversity antenna was to blame. I purchased a new antenna and had it replaced in the rear pillar on the passenger side. Perhaps it is a Diversity coding issue? Please adv
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Transmission and bridge problems in BMW - how to fix them?
Automatic - six months ago replaced after failure. It locked up a gear and jerked terribly in lower gears. Now after the replacement there are similar jerks, when switching from R (reverse gear) to P (park mode) and in lower gears. The jerks can be felt especially strongly when adding gas faster.
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Crackling in the radio speakers in a BMW - what is the cause and how to fix it?
In my car, the speakers start crackling after about 20. minutes of driving. If the music is turned on loudly, they crackle more and more annoyingly. What could be the reason for such a malfunction? The problem occurred in the BMW 5 E60, but it can also happen in other models.
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High oil consumption in BMW - what is the reason and what is the norm?
After changing the oil in the engine, I use Castrol 5W-30, I drove about 3 thousand kilometers. Then I added 1 liter and drove the car another 3 thousand kilometers. On the dipstick, the minimum appeared again. I checked the engine and there are no leaks there. My vehicle has a working DPF filter, i
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Short-to-ground error and charge deficiencies in BMW - how to fix?
I bought a used BMW 3 with two faults: an auxiliary water pump generates a short-to-ground fault and a shortage of boost. From what the seller told me, the "oil mist" can damage the alternator and the main belt of the belt system. What could be the cause of such faults?
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Electrical problems in BMW - simultaneous malfunction of radio, horn, windshield wipers
At one point the horn, multifunction steering wheel, seat heater, rear wiper and radio stopped working. I checked all the fuses and found no problem there. As far as I know, these components are not interconnected. What could be the reason for such a failure?
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Replacement and repair of front control arm pins in BMW
Are the pins on a BMW 3 E46 interchangeable and can they be reconditioned at BM Cars? The problem was on a 1999 BMW 320d E46 with a diesel engine, but it can happen on other models as well.
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Transmission problems in BMW - what are they caused by and how to fix them?
I would like to purchase a used BMW with 160,000 km mileage, but after a test drive I noticed the following two problems. The manual transmission reverse gear comes in very hard, you have to use considerable force. The second problem is a vibration to the left and right of the transmission lever on
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Shift lever vibration in BMW - what is it caused by and how to fix it?
My car is experiencing a vibration in the gearshift lever. I have already replaced the dual mass wheel, while the multi-spring wheel and the engine and transmission cushions are in working order and show no signs of wear. What could be the problem? The problem occurred in a BMW 118d E81, but it may