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Sedans BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair
2416 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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My automatic 1998 540 i might have some transmission problems.....every time i put the car in drive you can hear it accelerate but it wont go in gear, however if i put it in reverse it goes into reverse perfectly.....then theres also the check engine light that also popped out.....does anybody know if the problem is linked, and also does any body know for sure if i have transmission problems?
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Replying to: troyr (May 03, 2009 8:25 pm) |
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Replying to: ryan540i (Jan 16, 2007 10:15 pm) |
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I just purchased a 540i 2001 from a private party...great car. However the company that I hired to tint the windows left the doors open while they worked on the tint which in turn caused the battery to go dead....and I guess they had to "jump-start" it. After I was driving away, I noticed that my on-board computer, fuel gauge and tachometer are not working. Could this be related to the battery being low....or might it be something else. Thank you to whom ever can give me a little peace of mind. THANK YOU SO MUCH
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 03, 2009 5:24 pm)
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Replying to: buffnyce17 (May 17, 2009 4:39 am)  15 minutes. That said, the electrical problems you are experiencing are almost certainly being caused by a low-and likely dead-battery. Have the battery charged and load tested. If it is bad, replace it with an Interstate MTP-93; you should be able to find one for under $140, easy.
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Guys, I just noticed a slight shaking in my 1996 328i (109K miles) at speeds between 20-35mph. At higher speeds, goes away. I always maintained the car with the dealership, I cannot imagine what this is except: I need new tires on the rear set. Do you think this could be the cause. The tread (Toyos) is down to the minimum, but I want to trade the car in, but I want to resolve this issue first. Any suggestions are welcome. Should I have it evaluated at the dealership?
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Replying to: gardis (May 25, 2009 3:11 am) specialst, you'll save big over what the dealerships charge.
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Replying to: x021627 (May 17, 2009 6:23 am) Reprogram didn't take and now they are replacing computer module. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 
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Replying to: andys120 (May 25, 2009 3:20 am) Pursuant to above post, I also have my 'check engine light' now for weeks it won't go off (another issue!) I thought it was the gas cap, but I've taken it off and put it back on several times. I think I'm due for an emissions check does that have anything to do? What could it be, the engine runs perfectly. |
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