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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Maintenance and Repair
4451 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 9:32 AM
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| the am radio fades out within 2 to 5 minutes . the fm and cd player work fine. Sometimes I can hit the dash and it comes back on. Sometimes I can cut radio off and back on and it will work again for awhile. Do I need a new radio? I have the business cd radio with steering wheel controls in 2002 325i. | |
| When turning the ignition it sounds like it is releasing air for about 10 seconds towards the back of the car. Any advice as to what this could be? | |
Hi, I just got a used 2003, 325i, with 69,000 miles, and no service records. To me, it runs great, but I read about all the maintenance issues, and I'd like to stay on top of them if possible. What should I do first to establish a baseline for future service? What should I watch out for? Will a light come on and tell me the water pump was fried (as in never replaced for some reason), or that something else like bushings are ready to go? I love the car, but am a little nervous about keeping it on the road. Thanks.
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Replying to: cbharvest (May 25, 2009 4:28 pm) If they serviced the car at a BMW dealer after the maintenance plan expired, they'll have those records, as well. If the Inspection II was completed at the dealer (60K service), then you won't have much to do... But, you'll need to find that out, first.
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 25, 2009 4:41 pm)
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Replying to: cbharvest (May 25, 2009 5:59 pm) |
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I know this is common to BMW. do i need to open and check the fluid and make sure im not loosing a lot and refill if need be. im scared to open it that i wont be able to cap it back. anyone who had this same problem and was able to fix it will give me a movtivation to do it also. all i need is an o-ring and some rubber to hand tight the cap. any imputs will be much appreciated. thanks in advance.
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Replying to: uncleto (May 31, 2009 6:17 pm) However it is common for p/s fluid to leak from hoses connected to the reservoir tank. For this you will need to replace the hose that is leaking. One hose is going to P/S pump and that one does not need special tool to unscrew from pump. The other is connected to the radiator. But it is not simple you will need a special tool. Special tool is for disconnecting one of the hose that is going to radiator and other to the reservoir tank. I recommend letting a professional repair shop that works on BMWs handle this so they do not damage the hose or the radiator. Special tool is not expensive but many do not know about it and may damage your radiator. Good luck - 
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Replying to: luckybelly (May 31, 2009 10:22 pm)
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