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4446 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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Replying to: cristialex (Feb 21, 2008 6:40 pm) I checked some sites that sell OEM quality parts; assuming you own an E46, the control arms will run $130-$180 per side. The bushings will $82-$150 per pair. If you are a BMW CCA member many dealers and independent shops will offer 10%-20% discounts on parts and/or labor. Find a good independent BMW tech and you should be able to get the parts installed for under $600. |
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Antifreeze reservoir is empty. Car ran hot briefly. I pour antifreeze mixture into reservoir and it seems to pour out the bottom. I cannot see the bottom of the tank. Does this seem to be a hose issue or the reservoir? I know nothing about this. Car has 100,000 miles
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Replying to: cct3 (Feb 22, 2008 6:28 pm) I'd put my money on the expansion tank-AKA resevoir-being cracked. It's a common problem on sixes with 100K or more on the clock. It's a relatively cheap and easy fix. Just don't overheat the engine again- unless you want to R&R the head gasket(and possibly the cylinder head as well). |
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| I have a 2007 335i sedan. Yesterday I got an (alarming!) message along the lines of "Electric steering wheel lock. Do not turn off engine. Engine may not restart." In fact, though, when I did turn off the engine, it did restart (at least then). Anyone know what's going on with this? | |
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I had the same thing happen on my 2006 325xi. It was a faulty sensor. I was always able to start the car until it was fixed. However, I did hold my breath each time. Regards, Kirk
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Replying to: kirkr (Feb 25, 2008 5:31 am) |
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Replying to: manualguy (Feb 15, 2008 1:12 pm)  I dont understand why that is the case. But, anyway, they installed a new headlamp unit and it is working fine now. I am trying to figure out if it better to use the automatic setting on the headlamp or not! I asked the service mgr the same question, and he said that leaving it in auto mode is better and this should not happen again. br manualguy
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Replying to: manualguy (Feb 25, 2008 11:49 am) If you don't leave it in automatic, then it won't swivel.. they are fixed forward..
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 25, 2008 7:49 pm) Well now, ain't that annoying. As I understand it, Xenon headlight assemblies have a lifespan that is calculated more by on/off cycles than hours of operation. With that in mind, I always kept my Xenons off of the "Automatic" setting as they had a tendency to turn on and off all too often (i.e. shady street, tunnel, overpass...). Hmmm, I suppose that means that I could simply switch them to "A" when I want them on. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Feb 25, 2008 8:27 pm) I never use the auto setting... I don't seem to achieve any real-world advantages from the swiveling... and since our DRLs are activated, I don't have any need for the automatic part, either.. When I need the lights, I turn them on.... When I stop, I turn them off.. just like the last 33 years...  (my wife loves the auto setting... go figure) |
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