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#3844 of 4441 Trunk Issue by circlew Apr 14, 2008 (2:57 am)
Tried to open the trunk with all 3 methods key fob, dash button and key with no success.   I am assuming this would be electrical, possibly a fuse?   Thanks for any feedbacj.   Regards, OW Replies to this message: widriver2 (Apr 16, 2008 12:47 pm)
#3845 of 4441 Re: Trunk Issue [circlew] by widriver2 Apr 16, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Apr 14, 2008 2:57 am) I've had problems with one of my keys as well. It no longer will start my car. how common is this?
#3846 of 4441 ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE by cobra10 Apr 17, 2008 (12:26 am)
HI, I BOUGHT THIS CAR 1 YR AGO IS A 2002 BMW 325i, WHEN I BOUGHT IT ON THE DEALER SHIP THEY DID NOT SHOWED ME, THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF THE CAR, LATER I FOUND OUT THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN CRASHED, THE CAR STARTED TO HAVE A BAD PERFORMANCE, ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TURNED ON, I HAD TO CHANGED THE GAS FILTER AND I ALSO HAVE CHANGED THE WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO OIL FILTER AND THE LIGHT WILL CONTINUE TO TURN ON AGAIN, SO I WENT TO AUTO ZONE FORM THEM TO CHECK THE LIGHT AND THEY GIVE ME A REPORT WITH A CODE (P0128), SO I STARTED TO SEARCH ON WEB TO SEE WHAT DID I HAD TO REALLY CHANGED BUT NOW I AM CONFUSED BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN THAT THEY MAY BE 2 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SENSORS THAT MAY CAUSE THE LIGHT TO KEEP ON TURNING ON, BUT I AM NOT REALLY SURE IF THIS TYPE OF CAR HAS 2 SENSORS,THE REASON I NEED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS BECAUSE I HAVE TO GET NEW LICENSE PLATES AND I WILL NEED TO GO FOR A EMISSION TEST AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE CAR WOUN'T PASS IT BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME OUT TELLING ME IF YOU KNOW WHAT TYPE OF SENSOR OR PART WILL I NEED TO CHANGE AND WHERE DOES EXACTLY IS LOCATED, ANY INFO WILL REALLY HELP. THANKS A LOT. Replies to this message: bdkinnh (Apr 17, 2008 5:20 am) cobra10 (Apr 17, 2008 9:45 am) kominsky (Apr 17, 2008 9:16 am)
#3847 of 4441 Re: ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE [cobra10] by bdkinnh Apr 17, 2008 (5:20 am)
Replying to: cobra10 (Apr 17, 2008 12:26 am) Just a friendly tip: posting in all caps isn't a good idea. It's hard to read, and many people (like me) don't bother trying to read it. Replies to this message: cobra10 (Apr 17, 2008 9:45 am)
#3849 of 4441 Re: ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE [cobra10] by kominsky Apr 17, 2008 (9:16 am)
Replying to: cobra10 (Apr 17, 2008 12:26 am) According to Bentley, a P0128 code is "Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)"   I'm not sure if that would affect emissions or not.   BTW, the others have made a good point about the caps lock.
#3850 of 4441 Re: ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE [bdkinnh] by cobra10 Apr 17, 2008 (9:45 am)
Replying to: bdkinnh (Apr 17, 2008 5:20 am) thanks for you help and tip the coolant thermostat is next to cylinder head or next to the oil filter? i replace the last one and is not fix the problem the car get a better performance but the engine light is not desaper my question is those cars has 2 coolant sensor or just one?and were are located thanks again for you help
#3851 of 4441 2002 m3 Inside mirror by pbbiker Apr 24, 2008 (5:28 pm)
I just purchased a new factory mirror for my2002 m3. The liquid in the old one evaporated.The dealer sold me a newer model of the mirror,The mirror works great but the remote keys do not open or close the doors or trunk. Does anyone know if the receiver for the keys are in the mirror. Or do I have to find an origional mirror for $ 600.
#3852 of 4441 Re: Need advice, problem after service [rhmass] by 101driver Apr 27, 2008 (5:56 am)
Replying to: rhmass (Feb 27, 2008 12:35 pm) sorry to hear about that; sounds like a very problematic dealership; is there another BMW dealership at all convenient? If not, have you considered contacting BMW of NA? I am told they are fairly vigilant.   Also, wonder if you can share your thoughts on the vehicle. I am looking at a used 03 325 wagon (only 19000 miles) and wonder if any quirks or issues you would note (particualarly if there are problem issues). Also, those years were before Steptronic came in, is that correct? thanks for any help you can provide.   doug dprattmesallc.com Replies to this message: roadburner (Apr 27, 2008 12:41 pm)
#3853 of 4441 Re: Need advice, problem after service [101driver] by roadburner Apr 27, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: 101driver (Apr 27, 2008 5:56 am) Also, wonder if you can share your thoughts on the vehicle. I am looking at a used 03 325 wagon (only 19000 miles) and wonder if any quirks or issues you would note (particualarly if there are problem issues). Also, those years were before Steptronic came in, is that correct? thanks for any help you can provide.   The E46 has proven to be durable and reliable. The six cylinders need a water pump at 60K intervals but other than that there really aren't any major problems. Assuming the car is a slushbox, I'd change the ATF and final drive oil at 50K. The coolant should be changed every three years and the brake fluid every two years(this is where a full service history is useful). I also recommend that you have the car inspected by a good BMW tech. The E46 3er is a great car, and there are enough of them around that you can afford to be selective.

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