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228 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 02, 2008 7:29 pm)
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Replying to: gmonkies (Mar 04, 2008 4:07 pm) |
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My window at times does not want to come up straight. I've fixed, adjusted and re-aligned but it comes back. The back end wants to lead the way. Bent parts? Bad motor? Worn sliders? A little help here. Thanks. |
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Hey everybody! Great forum going on here. I have a 2002 e46 M3 with about 76k. Very rarely when i hit a bump the power dies, car shuts down and immediatly turns back on. It's such a rare occuance yet leaves me thinking about selling and saving for an upgrade. The previous owner had done the stereo wiring which is suspect. Also when i put in reverse the passanger sideview mirror moves facedown umungst other subtle glitch's. Electrical work on an M3 scares this novice mechanic. Any suggestions from you pro's out there?
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Replying to: straightshot1 (Mar 11, 2008 10:14 am) The big bump thing? Beats me, but it sounds like a loose battery cable..
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Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 11, 2008 10:35 am) |
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Does anyone knows how to reset the ecu for my 2001 m3 after my oil change? I remember reading somewhere that I can manually reset without needing a device. But I can't find that post now. Any suggestions will e greatly appreciated. BTW, does anyone know a website that I can find out bmw club event in southern california? Thanks!
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Replying to: gmonkies (May 18, 2008 4:13 pm) I remember reading somewhere that I can manually reset without needing a device. But I can't find that post now. Any suggestions will e greatly appreciated. 1. Key in 0 or off position. 2. Press and hold odometer button and turn key to 1 or acc. position. 3. Keep button pressed until any of the following words appear in display: "oil service" or "inspection", with "reset" or "re". 4. Press and hold button again until "reset" or "re" flash. If there is no "flash", minimum consumption value has not been met. 5. While display is flashing, press button briefly to reset service interval indicator. After display has shown new interval, the following will appear in display for approx. 2 seconds:"END SIA" BTW, does anyone know a website that I can find out bmw club event in southern california? Thanks! Perhaps the BMW CAR Club of America website?
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Replying to: roadburner (May 18, 2008 7:58 pm) 
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I'm not sure if this topic has been posted yet but this seems like a pretty knowledgable audience. Basically, I'm in the market for a real car after spending way too many years with a Honda. The 4 cars I am currently interested in from most to least are: E46, E36, Audi S4, Audi A4. Since this is a BMW post, my main questions pertain to the 36 and 46, but if anyone has any insight into the Audis I'd be interested as well. Since I'm finishing up grad school, my main concern is RELIABLE speed. I've heard some bad things about the reliability of Audis... Most likely, I'd like to purchase a black, manual coupe (36/46) for around $25,000 or less. I know I'm pushing it with the E46, but I have found some E46 coupes hovering around 60k miles. Right now there is an E36 with 35K for under $23,000 in my area. I know the differences in speed/power between the two models, but how about reliability and maintenance? Since I don't know as much about M3s, what is a reasonable amount of mileage I should consider? My plan is to wait it out until until I find a deal, then have the car inspected by a BMW mechanic. Obviously, that mechanic will know what to look for, but I would like to have an idea also. What are some common problems with the two models that I should consider? I know I want to look at maintenance records (ie- how often brake fluid etc.) My last question...what is to be expected each year for maintenance? I understand that BMW parts are very expensive, as is service at a BMW dealership. Is it unsafe to use non-BMW parts? Does anyone use a non-BMW mechanic? I have a very good mechanic, but working on a Honda is like fixing a simple lawn mower! Thanks a lot for any help. I'm sure topics like mine have been posted many times before, but I have a 14 credit graduate school summer ahead and not much time. If anyone has any comprehensive M3 websites to suggest that would be helpful too. Given my financial situation, which of the 4 cars would you buy?
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