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#30147 of 30156 Re: Passenger Side Mirror [densmith1] by kathyc2 Jul 03, 2009 (7:03 am)
Replying to: densmith1 (Jul 01, 2009 3:03 pm) Just a guess, but it might have something to do with the driver settings. For example when you get in and adjust it, but don't set it as your driver setting the next time you open it, it thinks you want it to go to the memorized setting and changes on it's own. Replies to this message: notmybmw (Nov 09, 2009 7:39 pm)
#30148 of 30156 Re: Probable Tail light, brake light, turn signal recall? [pylt1] by 8av8 Oct 15, 2009 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: pylt1 (Mar 20, 2009 12:37 pm) Instead of re-pinning the connector could't you just cut the wires at the harness and splice a 10 gauge to them...ground the 10 ga on the chassis/frame? Replies to this message: pylt1 (Nov 17, 2009 5:41 am)
#30149 of 30156 Re: Gremlins on 323i [alibajalajaula] by bemer Oct 23, 2009 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: alibajalajaula (Jun 06, 2009 9:31 am) My 323i was doing this for years. Switch to "top grade gasoline" and use only 91 octane. I had no check lights come on for last 3,4 years. It could be faulty sensor as well. Good Luck!
#30150 of 30156 Re: Passenger Side Mirror [kathyc2] by notmybmw Nov 09, 2009 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: kathyc2 (Jul 03, 2009 7:03 am) I suspect you're bang on, Kathy.   Another possibility is that densmith1 and some other driver (with a different key) may both be using the car. I believe two separate keys can be programmed to position the outside mirror to two different settings. (or did I just dream this???)   Michael
#30151 of 30156 Help by petecullenz Nov 11, 2009 (12:50 pm)
I have a 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46). First thing in the morning when the engine is cold, the engine revs on its own. The rev needle goes up to about 3,000 rpm and then drops to idle. This happens time and time again. If I switch the ignition off and then on again it stops? Does anybody know what is wrong with it? Also, when I come to a stop, regardless weather I put the foot or handbrake on, the ASC light flashes as I pull away again and the rear right wheel seems to stck as if the brake is still on for a moment...! Very frustrating...!
#30153 of 30156 2002 BMW engine fire (fatal) by wolrag42 Nov 15, 2009 (7:10 pm)
I lost my 21 yr old son July 2009 when he fell asleep in our 2002 BMW 330 with the engine running. The car caught fire after idling for one hour. Investigation showed cooling fan failure. I read that 2001 3-series had same problem with massive recall. Anyone heard of same problems with 2002 cars? BMW refusing at accepting any blame or taking corrective actions. Do not want this to happen to any other family! Any suggestions? Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Nov 15, 2009 8:21 pm) pylt1 (Nov 17, 2009 5:36 am)
#30154 of 30156 Re: 2002 BMW engine fire (fatal) [wolrag42] by nyccarguy Nov 15, 2009 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: wolrag42 (Nov 15, 2009 7:10 pm) Oh my god. I'm deeply sorry for you loss. You might want to try bimmerfest. If there is something going on, there'll be a thread about it over there.
#30155 of 30156 Re: 2002 BMW engine fire (fatal) [wolrag42] by pylt1 Nov 17, 2009 (5:36 am)
Replying to: wolrag42 (Nov 15, 2009 7:10 pm) I'm sorry about your terrible loss.   You'll want to contact the NHTSA to report this fire--and stay on them to follow up as they tend to be questionably competent, at best.   Here's their website:   http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm   Also, did your car have a manual transmission or an automatic? The reason I ask is that the manual cars had only a single, electric fan while the automatics had a mechanical and electric fan.   Thank you for helping to protect others by taking action. You may also wish to start a web site and post the reports findings there as well--that would be very helpful to all.
#30156 of 30156 Re: Probable Tail light, brake light, turn signal recall? [8av8] by pylt1 Nov 17, 2009 (5:41 am)
Replying to: 8av8 (Oct 15, 2009 6:56 pm) Unfortunately, no.   After years of overheating the connector wiring is severely damaged and all the connectors require replacement. Replacing the grounding wire with a larger wire is helpful and needed, but doesn't solve the supply side of the problem as those wires are damaged too.   BMW needs to step up and do a recall on this; shame on them for shirking their moral and legal responsibilities.

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