BMW driver questions
After what mileage should the timing chain be replaced on a BMW? The timing chain is not subject to replacement, regardless of the BMW model. The exception to this is excessive wear of the chain, sprockets, tensioner or sliding components, and a malfunction or failure caused by this.
Series 3
I have such a problem that the car started to start harder - I just had to keep on the starter longer. I decided to change the fuel filter and after replacing the fuel filter I drove 10 km and turned off the car and in 10 min I could not start again. It's been like this for a week and I don't know w
Series 3
It's hard to enter gears on a cold engine, specifically it's the 1st gear and reverse gear. As you drive, the problem stops. What is the problem? The problem affected the E87 model, but it happens in other models as well.
Series 3
I have a big problem because the car broke down in Germany and the usual repair shop does not know how to deal with it. Well, first the Dynamic Drive light came on, then the power steering started to fail, then the battery died. I replaced the battery with a new one, then after 2. hours the new one
BMW driver questions
The car does not want to start in frost greater than -10 degrees. The battery is new. What could be the cause? The problem affected the BMW E46 320d 150, but it happens in other models as well.
BMW driver questions
When changing gears (the worst is from 1 to 2 a little better from 2 to 3) there is a strange noise from the chassis as if the rear end and unfortunately jerks. As I try to change gears very gently I almost succeed, there is no way to change quickly. The higher gears of 3, 4 and 5 shift fairly OK. P
Series 3
I am referring to the sagging rear suspension. I have already replaced the airbags, one in October 2010, the other 3 months ago. Since 2 weeks the car sits on its butt overnight, during the day as we drive it is OK. Unfortunately, the car continues to sit on its butt overnight. It can't stay like th
Series 3
I use the car in urban conditions, which often results in driving short distances behind before the engine fully warms up. That's why I'm curious what the message "oil level sensor fault!" means, and also the car icon appears on the jack after the engine is turned off. Is this caused by my way of us
Series 3
When the engine starts, a squeal is heard, but it is not the belt or tensioner, because it has already been replaced, and the sounds remain. What could be the reason for this situation and how to fix it?The problem affected the BMW 520d model, but it also happens in other models.
Series 3
The car floats on bumps (it's all about the rear). Replaced shock absorbers and rear beam bushings, and the problem still remains. What could be the cause? The fault is related to BMW 523i E39 touring, but it also happens in other models.
Series 3
The car on cold laughs OK. As soon as it warms up it loses power and displays combustion of 40 l/100 km. The computer shows errors for the camshaft position sensor and the flow meter. I tried unplugging the flow meter, but no change. Is it possible that this sensor is responsible for the combustion?
Series 3
When pressing and releasing the clutch pedal, a metallic noise can be heard from around the gearbox. What could this mean? The described problem can signal: damage to the clutch thrust bearing, excessive play in the flywheel - dual mass, if it is heard around the clutch.