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How to check if an alarm is installed in a BMW?
I am a new owner of a BMW car and I don't know if there is an alarm installed in it. Please help me how can I check it. The problem applies to all BMW models.
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After a BMW break-in attempt, should the locks be replaced or repaired?
The door lock and ignition on my BMW were damaged in an attempted theft. Fortunately, the car did not drive away, but the locks were damaged. In this case, should I repair the existing locks or replace them? Please advise, as I have conflicting information on this subject.
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Engine temperature drops while driving - what is the reason and how to fix it?
At low temperatures, the engine is too slow to reach the optimal temperature. It reaches it after about 15-20 km, but after turning on the air vents at...
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"Turbocharging" - BMW accelerates after a while - what is it and how should it work?
The problem is that after pressing the accelerator pedal, the car "wonders" whether it should go and only after two or three seconds it starts to accelerate. I observed the phenomenon at speeds from 80 km/h upwards. I have replaced the filters and catalytic converter. What could be the cause, maybe
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Waving idle speed in BMW - what is the cause and how to fix it?
When the suction is turned off, the engine at idle runs irregularly - it ripples. I do not know how to deal with this problem. The valves were set, I replaced the lambda probe, spark plugs and ignition cables. I cleaned the ignition cluster dome, stepper motor and blew the air flow meter with air.
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BMW's automatic transmission goes into emergency mode when it warms up
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 transmi
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Message about the possibility of damage to the catalytic converter - what does it mean and how to repair it?
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.
Series 3
The engine goes out right after starting - what is the cause and how to fix it?
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, finally it catches. Sometimes if it doesn't start the first or second time, it he
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The oil light glows orange/red in the BMW - what does it mean?
In my car, as soon as I start 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.
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Increase in the amount of oil in the engine - what is the reason and how to fix it?
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.
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Steering wheel goes hard and does not return to vertical in BMW - how to fix it?
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.
Series 3
Difficulty starting in BMW already at -5℃ - how to fix it?
In my BMW I have a problem with starting the engine already at -5℃. If it starts, 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?