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#3703 of 4446 Advice, please, for odd problem by ed325i2002 Jan 24, 2008 (5:01 am)
Would someone please recommend an independent BMW garage in or near Tempe, AZ? My 325i (2002) developed an odd problem: the engine turns over but won't catch. This happened minutes after the car had started and run fine. Too warm to freeze, just under 60K miles (250 short of next service) and well maintained.   Thanks and best wishes,   Ed Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 24, 2008 8:18 am)
#3704 of 4446 Engine won't shut off by nimodo Jan 23, 2008 (6:38 pm)
1996 E36 Turn the key off, engine stops but there is still power to the idle control. (it hums) and drains the battery. Pulled out the engine control relay and engine still runs. Everything else works fine. The only thing I have done is replace the fuel pump. What is going on? HELP!
#3705 of 4446 Re: Advice, please, for odd problem [ed325i2002] by roadburner Jan 24, 2008 (8:18 am)
Replying to: ed325i2002 (Jan 24, 2008 5:01 am) Would someone please recommend an independent BMW garage in or near Tempe, AZ?   I'd go to bimrs.org and see if a member shop is nearby.
#3706 of 4446 318is vibe???? by cushingbmw Jan 27, 2008 (8:01 am)
I was driving down the road and my clutch went...worn out completely(1996 model). My friend and I replaced the clutch and it shifts smooth and fine, with a new clutch and throwout bearing, and clutch slave cylindar. I am now experiencing some good vibes(sounds like exhaust and is harmonic). This happens while driving as well as in the driveway with the e-brake on. I do not feel the vibes coming from the shifter or the clutch pedal(I thought maybe it was the flywheel, but the clutch pdel doesnt pulse as I press int he clutch pedal). Where are some good places to look, I was thinking maybe the exhaust or motor mounts, but was not sure how to pinpoint whether it is the ressonator, cat, or muffler that is creating the vibes. help please!!! Replies to this message: circlew (Jan 27, 2008 9:31 am) cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 9:55 am) cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 10:08 pm) and 1 more...
#3707 of 4446 Re: 318is vibe???? [cushingbmw] by circlew Jan 27, 2008 (9:31 am)
Replying to: cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 8:01 am) Did you loosen any supports while you were under there? Something might be loose or the Ex. Sys. if it's touching the chassis somewhere.   Regards, OW Replies to this message: cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 9:55 am) cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 10:08 pm) circlew (Jan 28, 2008 4:28 am)
#3708 of 4446 Re: 318is vibe???? [circlew] by cushingbmw Jan 27, 2008 (9:55 am)
Replying to: circlew (Jan 27, 2008 9:31 am) we pretty much took off everything needed in order to drop the tranny to change out the clutch. I had thought maybe we clogged the cat accidently when we removed the exhaust, but we are getting descent exhaust out the rear and it seems to look/smell okay. From some further reading I might be leaning towards a part of the exhaust that is touching somewhere. looks like it is going up on the stands once again. Any other suggestions are welcome while we jack it all back up. thanks Replies to this message: cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 10:08 pm) circlew (Jan 28, 2008 4:28 am)
#3709 of 4446 Re: 318is vibe???? [cushingbmw] by cushingbmw Jan 27, 2008 (10:08 pm)
Replying to: cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 9:55 am) while I was driving for my other job tonight it came to me. It occured to me that the cross member/brace that bolts up underneath the engine/tranny was used to jack the car up to get it on jack stands. When I drove it up on ramps just now and sure enough, the crossmember was bent up and touching. I unbolted one side slowly and got back into the car. The vibe had shifted from the whole car to the right side of the car now. I proceeded to unbolt the other side and the vibe went away completely. Problem solved..yeah. Now all I need to do is to bend the brace back a little bit and put it back on and be on my merry way. Thanks because you got my mind in the right spot at least. Replies to this message: circlew (Jan 28, 2008 4:28 am)
#3710 of 4446 Re: 318is vibe???? [cushingbmw] by circlew Jan 28, 2008 (4:28 am)
Replying to: cushingbmw (Jan 27, 2008 10:08 pm) Excellent. Enjoy the new clutch.   Regards, OW
#3711 of 4446 transmission slipping 97 328i by tsj3 Jan 28, 2008 (9:39 am)
wouldnt you know it. the first week i have it, temperature drops to 9 and the transmission coughs up some slippage starting frim stop, then when i came to a quick stop it appeared to wind up from behind with a jolt and a clunk. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jan 28, 2008 6:24 pm)

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