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#2652 of 2734 Re: remove back seat bmw 525i 1993 [shipo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 27, 2011 (7:26 am)

Replying to: shipo (Sep 26, 2011 2:48 pm)
Lift the rear passenger side seat cushion. Some cars with the "parked car heating" option had another battery in the trunk.
 
An 18 year old battery is unlikely. Usually 5-8 years is about optimum life span.
 
If you can avoid it, don't jump start a 90s 5-series car. Remember, if you remove the battery under the seat, you're going to lose your presets for radio, fault memories, etc. So if your radio has an access code, and you don't know it, you could be in deep doo-doo on that.

#2653 of 2734 replace battery by needle4989

Sep 27, 2011 (12:48 pm)

I left rear passenger side seat cushion, but it doesn't left any inch because safty belt female burckle
installed with small plastic cover on cushion.
When I left cushion up, cushion attached with plastic cover and female buckle together on frame under the cushion.
please advise me
thank you

#2654 of 2734 Re: replace battery [needle4989] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 27, 2011 (12:57 pm)

Replying to: needle4989 (Sep 27, 2011 12:48 pm)
I'm sorry I don't understand the problem.

#2655 of 2734 replace battery by needle4989

Sep 27, 2011 (1:19 pm)

Thank you for your advise, I have a code for radio but I wonder other problemes.
If you don't mind, I can take a pic what happen in rear seat with safe belt buckle installed.
in order to show you.
other hand, I will check other battery in truck.

#2656 of 2734 Re: replace battery [needle4989] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 27, 2011 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: needle4989 (Sep 27, 2011 1:19 pm)
Look under the front of the seat for a tab of some kind to pull or push.

#2657 of 2734 Re: replace battery [Mr_Shiftright] by busiris

Sep 28, 2011 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 27, 2011 2:36 pm)
I understand his problem with the seat perfectly, as I attempted to assist a friend with a 5 series in the same year range get his seat out to replace his dead battery. I know exactly what he's referring to when he mentions the seat belt latch, as it looks like it needs to come out before removing the back seat.
 
I finally stopped trying, as I was afraid I was going to do more harm than good. He was able to get a mechanic from a local shop that services BMW's to stop by after work a few days later to remove the seat. It was easy for him, because he knew exactly where to apply force, and how much force to apply.

#2658 of 2734 Re: replace battery [busiris] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Sep 29, 2011 (9:11 am)

Replying to: busiris (Sep 28, 2011 3:36 pm)
okay thanks. it's hard to visualize without a car in front of you! So you think it's a matter of proper fiddling, not dis-assembly of some sort?

#2659 of 2734 Re: replace battery [Mr_Shiftright] by busiris

Sep 30, 2011 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 29, 2011 9:11 am)
Yes, I agree with your "proper fiddling" concept.
 
I never was able to decode the sequence correctly, and since it wasn't a car of mine (or one I will ever own. probably), I never went the extra mile to figure it out...

#2660 of 2734 Re: High Pressure Fuel Pump: Issue resolved??? [sb55] by cosslett

Oct 26, 2011 (7:36 am)

Replying to: sb55 (Jul 23, 2011 6:15 pm)
It has been some time since you posted your question, but I wanted to tell you that BMW has resolved this issue and has issued an additional warranty for the HPFP. This extends coverage on this part for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
 
Like you I was very concerned about buying a "lemon" but after researching and calling BMW North America I was comfortable. The car is also eligable for the CPO program, but I declined. A gamble I am willing to take. My '08 535xi Touring is fantastic and has been flawless for six months now and the factory warranty is over so I am on my own so to speak!

#2661 of 2734 Bob462 by bob462

Nov 13, 2011 (8:18 pm)

In my 2003 BMW 5 series, the vacuums (2) on each side of the engine will not stop working,
even when I turn off the car. What can I do.

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