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#471 of 831 1998 740il Shuts Off When I Press the Gas by sjp1993

May 18, 2006 (6:55 pm)

Anyone please help, because BMW Dealer cannot. My 1998 740il shuts off when I press on the brake. In addition, when I put it in reverse it makes a loud knock. I took it to the dealer over 3 months ago (it is still there) and they cannot seem to figure out what is wrong with the car. At this point they told me they cannot fix it and wants me to pick it up. Please suggest who can fix this problem. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated.

#472 of 831 Re: Electrical puzzle on 98 740il [suite7] by rzorrilla

May 20, 2006 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: suite7 (Apr 29, 2006 4:44 am)
I have the same problem. Have you figure what is going on?
 
r.zorrilla

#473 of 831 Power Steering problem BMW 91 Series 7 by tikocr

May 23, 2006 (4:27 pm)

Hello, yesterday I posted a question but I think it ended up in a different section of this forum, (I am new in town). I drive a 1991 BMW 750 iL and recently I had to replaced the P/S pump (used) and three original hoses. The strange thing is that at the beginning the power steering is hard and also makes a strange noise coming from somewhere bellow the left dashboard, but after a short while from driving the car, the power steering gets soft.
Any ideas or suggestions of what to do about it? Your guidance will be very much appreciated.

#474 of 831 Re: Power Steering problem BMW 91 Series 7 [tikocr] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 24, 2006 (11:22 am)

Replying to: tikocr (May 23, 2006 4:27 pm)
You might check the power steering pump fluid level for openers.

#475 of 831 Thank you for your advice by tikocr

May 26, 2006 (4:05 pm)

Thank you Mr. Shiftright for you advice. I will look into that, I will let you know what happened after is done. Thanks again

#476 of 831 Re: 1997 74iI Radio won't play [cobra99] by vicrios

Jun 02, 2006 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: cobra99 (Oct 11, 2005 5:56 pm)
Did you replace the cup holder yourself? if so can you share how to do it? Thanx

#477 of 831 Re: 2002 745i with 27,000 needs new engine? [garguy] by prncessao

Jun 04, 2006 (8:24 pm)

Hello I was reading over these messages because I also recently purchased a 2002 745i. I have had several issues that I just ignored and hoped they would go away since I have been under the impression my warranty is only 4yrs 50k miles and my car has 54k miles. I am i incorrect do I still have a warranty? Please help me. Because today I just can't take it and I know I probably can't afford right now to fix what has happened. The center console with the navi and all the bells is not ON. I don't know how it happened it was fine when I last drove it. Then a couple hours later I got back in the car to drive home and nothing I checked the fuses they all looked good turned the car on and off nothing. I don't know what is wrong. Please some one HELP! My husband is so upset because we paid so much money for this car called the Ultimate Driving Machine and it's been a nightmare especially since we traded are perfectly fine Mercedes 03 CLK. And got taken on the trade.

#478 of 831 Re: 2002 745i with 27,000 needs new engine? [bdr127] by prncessao

Jun 04, 2006 (8:27 pm)

Replying to: bdr127 (Apr 22, 2006 11:21 am)
Hello I was reading over these messages because I also recently purchased a 2002 745i. I have had several issues that I just ignored and hoped they would go away since I have been under the impression my warranty is only 4yrs 50k miles and my car has 54k miles. I am i incorrect do I still have a warranty? Please help me. Because today I just can't take it and I know I probably can't afford right now to fix what has happened. The center console with the navi and all the bells is not ON. I don't know how it happened it was fine when I last drove it. Then a couple hours later I got back in the car to drive home and nothing I checked the fuses they all looked good turned the car on and off nothing. I don't know what is wrong. Please some one HELP! My husband is so upset because we paid so much money for this car called the Ultimate Driving Machine and it's been a nightmare especially since we traded are perfectly fine Mercedes 03 CLK. And got taken on the trade.

#479 of 831 2001 740IL with computer problems by texiana2

Jun 05, 2006 (1:06 am)

Does anyone know...My computer screen went blank (there are flashing lines going across it) and my radio will only stay on for 2 minutes, then I have to turn it off and on again for another 2 minutes. I took it in and they thought I was going to need a $2500 part for the computer that was NOT covered under the Certified warranty! They said it ties in with the computer prob. I'm bringing it in again today to have another person look at it. Anyone have any experiences with this sort of problem?

#480 of 831 Hello and a few ?'s by mevande

Jun 09, 2006 (4:49 am)

I have a 'mint' 1998 740i (Mint as in looks new). I have owned it for 3.5 years and it has 63K miles. What major expenditures should I look out for as the car goes to 100K miles? (and above)
 
Thanks
 
Mike

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