BMW Cars and SUVs

"ELV blocked"

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:33:21 -0500

Not a lot of information out there in the wild I could find What exactly does this mean? It started happening on my E60. Dealer said I needed to replace the battery due to low current ---- throw...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

GM and BMW to cooperate on fuel cells?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:14:06 -0500

Citing not better specified 'industry sources', German magazine Wirtschafts Woche reported yesterday that BMW and General Motors are planning to team up in order to develop premium[...] Read More: ht...... The post has 37 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

REQ: Current BMW nav ISO Thanks!!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:15:53 -0500

Need to update my old 2007 nav DVD. Thanks in advance! If these would be posted in a binaries group somewhere, let me know. Thanks again.. slip 2007 E91... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW E39 weird engine noise

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:10:01 -0500

I have a 99 E39 that has this weird noise at the front of the engine. I changed all pulleys. Changed the water pump And still the noise is there. I want to think its is coming from the alternator o...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

E90: Seat Belt/ PDC chime not working.

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:03:13 -0400

Hi, I have a 2006 330i. No Idrive. No front PDC. Just the basic rear PDC. No PDC button on the dash. I noticed recently that the PDC had apparently stopped working. Took it to a local garage to check...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Replacing E30 control arms and bushings

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:54:15 -0400

This is a job I need to do and I've read the Bentley manual as well as looked up some things on line. Still I have a few questions for those who have been through this before. If I re-use the bushin...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

What about "manual" do they not understand?

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:00:34 -0400

For the first time I drove a car with one of the new dual clutch semi-auto trannies. A 135. It was decent, but I was disappointed to discover that if you give it some gas, it will downshift automat...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Central lock, automatic unlock.

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:08:01 -0400

Hi, Anybody knows how to set E83 2004y (INPA, NCS) to automatic unlock when engine is turned off, ignition or door open? -- Dziobak... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

rotor and pad replacement on a Z3

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:39:20 -0400

Gentlemen, The pads have 70 000 km on them and rotors are the original ones with 150 000 km on them. It's time to replace them althougn the lamps are not on yet. I already replaced rotors on a VW and...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW HD Radio TSBs - investigation ongoing

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:33:04 -0400

HD Car Radio Investigation The trial lawyers at Keefe Bartels, LLC are currently investigating the marketing and sales of HD car radios by certain car manufacturers. Consumer statutes and laws protec...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

big bmw at munich airport

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:09:48 -0400

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Recall Notice for 2,120 BMW X5 Models - Fuel Pre-heater - Diesel

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:26:24 -0400

From BMW Report Date : August 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V441000 Vehicle Make / Model: BMW / X5 Model Year(s): 2009 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AU...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Recall Notice for 241,000 3-Series BMW Cars for faulty taillights

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:26:24 -0400

From BMW Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / 325I 2002-2005 BMW / 325XI 2002-2005 BMW / 330I 2002-2005 BMW / 330XI 2002-2005 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 25, ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

e39 rotor recommendation

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:44:52 -0400

Hello I have a 1999 e39 (528i) Can someone recommend a good, low cost brake rotor and pad manufacturer? I fell victim twice of the cheap eBay stuff. Front rotors wore out in less than 3 months!!! I'...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Removing: Tattoo Ideas

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:59:48 -0400

Go over again in sulphuric acid, demrabrasion, burn off with laser etc. etc. A moment of frivolity - a lifetime of regret... ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Mini Cooper DIY maintenance help sites, manuals, groups?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:50:51 -0400

We have an older model Mini that we recently purchased for a good price. It seems the dealer knew it may be difficult for us to find reasonably priced maintenance which could have motivated the low ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

PICS: Dealership abandoned still full of 1980's NEW BMW cars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:21:59 -0400

Surely everyone has heard of Barnfinds where you find some unmolested car from years ago. But what about a dealership find? More specifically an abandoned BMW dealership new cars that have been sit...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Drive In Oil Change on BMW is the BEST!!!

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:09:33 -0400

Hey guys ... I put my 528i into Oil Service with Hansel BMW in Santa Rosa and also Tillman's German Auto Service. It was an expensive education but with Tillman he did the dis-service so I got some...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2005 BMW 330CI

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:18:15 -0400

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BMW 1995 540i stalling and wont re-start

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:19:44 -0400

I have a 95 540i with about 190k on it. The car starts right up on the first start of the day, and runs for about 5 minutes [if let alone to idle, It will run longer if you rev the engine and keep d...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Changing key options (e38)

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:11:59 -0400

Anyone know how to do this without taking the car to the dealer -- R. Mark Clayton nospamclayton@btinternet.com remove nospa for email PS I have found how to program a recharged flat key. ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

10 simple things To keep BMW running and looking good

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:01:07 -0400

resource: http://superiorvehiclerepair.com/bmw-repair-diy-that-easy-to-do.h= tml Modern BMW now fully computerize, more cable, and nifty engine covers, make it difficult to diy repair. but that still...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Water Pump recommendation needed

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:03:13 -0400

The water pump on my 90 E34 535i, 5spd, 128k miles is starting to leak. So, what is a good OEM brand for my car. I looked at the EMP Stewart high performance water pumps, but they don't make it for m...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Iridium spark plugs for M30 engine?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:27:10 -0400

I recently started tuning up my cars. For my 2000 Toyota Sienna minivan, I put in Denso Iridium plugs. Wow, very nice. The engine responded to it immediately and feels very lively. For my 1990 535i, ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

TOP GEAR REVIEWS THE BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:09:33 -0400

If you missed tonight's Top Gear you missed a good show. A highlight was Clarkson waxing lyrical about the new BMW 1 Series M coup. To say that he loved it is an understatement - he even said that i...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

New 3-serires

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:29:50 -0400

I would have sworn that it was due this fall, as a '12 model. Now, it seems, it's another year off?The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Good price or not: 2008 BMW 328i with 8,000 miles asking for $25,000

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:09:41 -0400

One of my friends wants to sell his 2008 BMW 328i (that has only 8,000 miles on it) to me around $25,000, is this a good deal not? The car is clean and has no accident, overall in great condition. Bu...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Led Flashlights

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:54:29 -0400

The early battery lamps which were used as led flashlights were actually run by the led acid battery. Later these lamps used as led flashlights were replaced by an improved version of the battery. Th...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2012 BMW 1-Series Leaked

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:15:34 -0400

I always considered the 1-Series to be the ugliest car BMW has ever made and the new generation is even uglier than before. The German automaker will launch the car this September at the Frankfurt Mo...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Unwanted Complexity

Sat, 28 May 2011 18:38:10 -0400

I'm doing the lower intake gasket on my '97 Lumina. 160k miles, and hasn't failed, but since they are known to fail, I'm not taking any chances since I decided to keep it a couple more years, and do ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

94 318i starts then immediately dies

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:10:31 -0400

Sunday afternoon, my 94 318i started then immediately powered off - within a second or two, everything electric appeared to be dead, no power. Turning the key did not restart it. No response to key ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW 1M CSL?

Mon, 23 May 2011 02:10:33 -0400

The BMW 1 Series M Coup turns out it could be a more attractive model than the company first thought, and according to reports from UK Car Dealer, a 1M CSL model could be under consideration. With[....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Battery No Longer Powerful

Mon, 16 May 2011 18:10:33 -0400

Optima YellowTop battery since 5/07 Recently if I just play radio (engine off) for just under 10 mins, the car won't start. Is it because it's not being charged ? or is the battery a goner - Is there...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Tires

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:45:28 -0400

So, the 2002 came with 165-13 rims, which were okay until I could no longer get 165-13 tires. That's when I replaced them with some newer rims from (I think) a 328, which take 195/70R14 tires which ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Diagnostic help -- engine roughness

Thu, 12 May 2011 14:52:18 -0400

Engine gurus: My '04 330ci has developed a rough spot in the power curve, between 2500 and 2900 rpm, especially under load. While accelerating through this range in any gear, the engine starts chu...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Spy Shots - 2012 BMW M6 Coupe

Mon, 09 May 2011 02:10:16 -0400

Our esteemed colleagues from WCF have managed to grab a batch of spy shots with the upcoming 2012 BMW M6 Coupe. Unfortunately, this prototype still wears a lot of camouflage, but we can see that it h...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW CEO Apologizes For Telling The Truth About EVs

Mon, 02 May 2011 02:10:39 -0400

On April 18th, BMW CEO Jim O'Donnell met in New York with reporters, amongst them TTAC's Jack Baruth. At the meeting, O'Donnell opined that the U.S. government should end the $7,500 tax credit for EV...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

AUTOBAHN VIDEO: BMW F10 M5 VS BMW E60 M5

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:10:41 -0400

Erwin, a Bulgarian BMW fan, and E60 BMW M5 owner, was on holiday in Germany when he spotted a prototype F10 M5 on the Autobahn. Erwiun passed the camouflaged M5 at 290 km/h (180mph). Read More: http:...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

ALMS: SECOND RACE, SECOND WIN FOR BMW TEAM RLL

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:11:02 -0400

Dirk Mller and Joey Hand drove BMW Team RLL to the top of the GT class podium for a second consecutive time this season at Saturday's American Le Mans Series race at Long Beach. Read More: http://fe...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW Z4 GT3

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:11:07 -0400

In the year since BMW Motorsport launched the 2010 Z4 GT3, the race car has achieved great success in the GT3 class series, including a ground-breaking win at the Dubai 24 Hours earlier this year. Bu...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

"94 325 Convertible -- Suspension Time is here

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:45:43 -0400

I'm needing shocks and control arm bushings for my car. I don't have the Sports Package, but would not mind having sports suspension. I'm running 225/45x17s on Double Spoke (Style 22?) Motorsport r...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Leaked! Images of uncovered 2012 BMW Concept M5!

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:11:00 -0400

Bit by bit more details continue to leak surrounding the next-gen BMW M5, set to debut for the 2012MY, and now the automaker has released a short video. BmwM5 - BMW - Makes and Models - Recreation - ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

potential BMW partnership with French car maker

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:52:09 -0400

HI, Did anybody know about the partnership between BMW and a French car maker (peugeot or citroen) ? Especially if this ended with a new engine, if so, what are its main characteristics and h...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW's Plant Zero - Where The Secret Prototypes Come From

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:15:11 -0400

This week BMW uploaded a video where they show us their Experimental Vehicle Shop (Plant Zero), located somewhere amongst the array of buildings at the company's Research and Innovation Center in Mun...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW CLAIMS ONE-TWO IN SEBRING

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:13:02 -0400

The no. 56 BMW M3 GT, driven by Dirk Mller, Joey Hand and Andy Priaulx claimed GT victory in the 12-hour race in Sebring after 312 laps. Dirk Werner, Bill Auberlen and Augusto Farfus came second wit...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW 318ic 1997 less than 87,000 US Miles

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:38:54 -0400

Folks, I have a minor problem in that the item you will see on the link which follows seems to be broken and leaking water. The non-metal nipple had cracked some time ago and was a minor leak from ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

BMW 6 Series Coupe pics and details

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:15:22 -0400

This gallery of the BMW 6 Series Coup shows the new six-series model after the Cabrio debuted first. The lovely looking coupe has grown slightly since the last model to give more space, especially[....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW M5 first teaser video

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:14:47 -0500

Have you ever felt like a deer in the headlights? You might do after seeing this BMW M5 teaser video. Less a teaser and more an extremely fleeting glimpse of a pair of headlights[...] Read More: http...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Video: The conclusion of BMW's "Wherever You Want To Go" documentary

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:14:10 -0500

Understanding the future of mobility might seem like a topic that?s too complicated to grasp for some people, but as the final part of BMW?s ?Wherever You Want to Go? documentary will tell you, it?s ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BMW dealer is offering you the world's best job

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:17:03 -0500

How much do you know about BMW? Enough to win a $65,000 year-long contract, a new BMW every six months, and a condo in downtown Toronto? A Canadian BMW dealership is offering one blogger an amazing o...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here