Forum: BMW
November 6th 06, 03:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 705
E39 keeps jumping out of 3rd gear
ChrisJ wrote:
> Got 102K on the clock.
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> I'm not sure what other problems should be noticeable, as of now all I
> see is sometimes in 3rd and moving and it justs shunts back to neutral
> by...
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Forum: BMW
November 6th 06, 01:43 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 19
Views: 574
Can the speedo be recalibrated?
Tom Scales wrote:
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> That would only work if the correction is linear. If it is 1mph at 10mph
> and 5mph at 80mph, moving the needle won't work.
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> Tom
The car's computer uses a conversion...
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Forum: BMW
November 2nd 06, 04:28 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 8
Views: 533
spark plug pictures
Your Name wrote:
> Hi. I ventured to change the spark plugs on my '99
> 323iS just recently. The old spark plugs look very
> "dirty". I am handy enough to do simple jobs like this
> but I don't...
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Forum: BMW
October 31st 06, 04:56 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 417
Service interval.
Tom K. wrote:
> > > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> My 2000 540 has done 12K miles since it was last serviced. It has been
> >>...
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Forum: BMW
October 30th 06, 09:42 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 8
Views: 404
Whistling transmission
John Burns wrote:
> > When I first start out driving my transmission makes a whistling noise.
> > After a while the noise stops. The car doesn't seem to have any
> > problems with the...
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Forum: BMW
October 27th 06, 01:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 19
Views: 582
REMOTE CAR STARTERS
Eisboch wrote:
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> Many manufacturers specifically do *no* recommend idling an engine for
> extended periods of time, cold or hot. It prematurely chokes up the
> catalytic converter.
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> Eisboch
I...
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Forum: BMW
October 27th 06, 10:51 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 19
Views: 582
REMOTE CAR STARTERS
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> The decision to drive or let it sit is driven by the cost of fuel.
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> Why let a car sit and run at 1500 rpm for several minutes when one can use
> the same rpm's to get out...
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Forum: BMW
October 25th 06, 10:28 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 3
Views: 434
Retrofit kit for 2006 E60 Navigation.
wrote:
> Apparently it's the Genuine BMW retro kit typically available in Europe
> only. All BMW parts, etc. STill, for $4000, I am thinking I'll wait
> till next car in a...
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Forum: BMW
October 25th 06, 10:25 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 04:18 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 03:14 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 12:43 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 12:00 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 9
Views: 223
Z3 advice please
D Ramapriya wrote:
> wrote:
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> > bit of a change from the 7-series you wanted a little while back!
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> True :) It began with a 7-series (not that it's out of the radar)...
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 10:03 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 9
Views: 223
Z3 advice please
D Ramapriya wrote:
> D Ramapriya wrote:
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> > I'm about to buy a '97 Z3 that's clocked 66,000 miles for US$ 10,000.
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> Well I might not, actually, considering that it's a 1.9-liter engine :(
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>...
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 10:01 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 22
Views: 884
Front "fog" lights
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
> In article >,
> joe_tide > wrote:
> > I was hoping someone else would ask, but nobody has.
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> > What is the...
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Forum: BMW
October 24th 06, 09:52 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 23rd 06, 02:12 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 22
Views: 884
Front "fog" lights
Tom wrote:
> "Spack" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Tom wrote on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:25:49 GMT:
> >
> > > OK, My gran had a BMW which whenever...
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Forum: BMW
October 23rd 06, 11:14 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 20th 06, 10:38 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 405
Need input/Help - VANOS
Branden Nelsen wrote:
> I just got my car back from the mechanic and they are tellling me that my
> issues with a bad Idle when its cold are due to the VANOS in my 99' 528i
> going bad and its $1200...
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Forum: BMW
October 19th 06, 10:35 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
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Forum: BMW
October 18th 06, 04:43 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 3
Views: 261
How to remove hood strut on 1995 E36
engelfisch wrote:
> The hood struts on my E36 need to be replaced and I ordered
> replacements but I haven't been able to figure out how to remove the
> bad struts. It looks like there is a pin...
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Forum: BMW
October 11th 06, 04:42 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,290
[E34] TELEFON in BMW who has?
..:biernus:. wrote:
> Dnia Mon, 09 Oct 2006 23:40:48 +0200, Fred W
> > napisał:
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> > Had one. You can no longer use it anywhere in the US. The wireless
> > phone...
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Forum: BMW
October 11th 06, 04:38 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,290
[E34] TELEFON in BMW who has?
..:biernus:. wrote:
> Dnia Mon, 09 Oct 2006 23:40:48 +0200, Fred W
> > napisał:
>
> > Had one. You can no longer use it anywhere in the US. The wireless
> > phone...
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Forum: BMW
October 10th 06, 04:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 1
Views: 274
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Forum: BMW
October 10th 06, 04:02 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
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