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Quick Repairs
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Break Light Circuit Light is On:
• Burnt out or poorly seated stop light bulb(s), faulty break light switch or wiring. Sometime changing to BMW bulbs work.
Water Fluid Leaks:
• Small hairline cracks, leaking water pumps, loose hose clamps, faulty O-rings in the hoses going to the transmission.
What are the cause of engine overheating?
• Thermostat, water pump, faulty radiator or radiator cap, low radiator fluid, blown head gasket, air in the coolant circuit (bleed it).
Engine Won't Start:
• Check: battery, starter, fuse(s), fuel pump, faulty spark plug resistor pack(s)...
Steering Shaking:
• Tire balancing, alignment, faulty tires, wheel bearings, warped brake rotors, worn out steering parts...
My Heater fan doesn't work in speeds 1 through 3?
• Check your sword or resistor pack.
My battery is dead, I am lock out, how do I unlock the doors?
• To unlock the passenger door, turn the key past the normal unlock position while raising the door handle. Release handle and lift again to open the door.
Why my radio, windows, stereo, wiper don't work?
• Replace Fusable link under hood or under backseat.
Why my low beams go out sometimes?
• Re-solder joints in LKM.
Why my speedometer doesn't work or is erratic?
• Clean or change the speed sensor in differential.
Why my fuel level is erratic?
• Capacitors or fuel level sensor, change or clean with WD40
How to improve clutch action on your 540i six speed for 5 dollars?
• There is a clutch delay valve inline between the clutch slave cylinder and the hydraulic fuel line that feeds it. Its purpose is to delay clutch function to guard against drivetrain damage that may occur during "hole shot" starts. It also makes the clutch feel weird and un-BMW-like. Remove the valve, take it outside, and throw it as far as you can. Thread the hydraulic line fitting directly into the slave cylinder to improve clutch action. You'll have to bleed the system; the five dollars is for brake fluid. Avoid John Force style hole shots from then on.
Unable to open the glove box Solution (procedure from Dhanraj R.)
Slide under the glove box and you will find two snap latches connecting the back of the glove box to a metal rod (horizontal). Unsnap these two latches and the entire glove box will now be able to move forward by about 1/2".
This will allow you some space to access and manipulate the latch from the top right edge of the box. Use a long, thin flat blade and depress the latch. (I had to look at a new replacement piece to understand what part of the latch to depress).
With the glove box open, you will need to replace the latch. You will not need to replace the lock.
Coolant smell and steam on window (thanks to Jeff)
There are really three (related) items that might have failed.
- a heat core element
- an inlet pipe
- an o-ring seal
All require the same basic path to fix. If you can tolerate it (depends how bad it is), many of us live with a slight leak. My E34 has the same problem and I occasionally have a slight antifreeze smell and/or get window fog. The fix at the shop is not cheap. The unit's buried in the dash and labor is big part of the bill. I've heard numbers of $600 and up...maybe someone share what they have paid. You can DIY if you are handy and don't mind taking the dash apart.
Thanks to Jonathan Talbot
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Jack Up The Front of a Lowered BMW
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BMW, 3 - Series (E36) 1991-99
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Misc
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... to be very high off of the ground (oil change) use ramps. If you are doing work that requires the front of the car to be high off the ground (shift lever install) use both. If the front is lifted pretty high the tires probably won't touch the ramps, but it's still nice to have them there if you're going to be under your car. Place the ramps under the front tires and/or the jackstands underneath ...
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26 October 2004
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Chris
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ASC + T Explained
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BMW
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Misc
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... The car's first traction problem comes from the differential. The differential is a gear unit that couples the rear wheels to the single driveshaft coming from the transmission. It has to transmit power from the transmission, while allowing the rear wheels to spin at different speeds. The wheels need to turn at different speeds because when the car goes around a corner, the outside ...
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5 November 2004
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Brian Brown
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Winter Storage
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BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96
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Misc
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... grease to rubber weather-strips all around. 4. Cedar board might help to prevent insects. 5. Close all vents. Battery: 1. Remove the battery and store it in a warm place. 2. Set it on a piece of wood (to avoid power drainage), away from open flame, sparks or... children. Tires: 1. You might want to remove the tires to remove the weight of the car. 2. Place all four corners of your E34 on ...
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10 December 2004
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bmwe34.net
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Track Preparation
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BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96
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Misc
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... Prepare the car: Outside - Mechanic • Rain-X your windshield if it looks like rain. • Bring your car to a reputable garage to have it checked thoroughly. Some driving schools give you a form to have filled out from your favorite mechanic. • Torque all the wheels at the same value (around 80ft/lb). • Check your tire pressure and bring a good tire gauge and a compressor if you have one. Inflate ...
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10 December 2004
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Dragos
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Winter Driving
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BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96
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Misc
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... in your car. 8. Keep some none perishable food and bottled water. Exterior: 1. Thoroughly clean and wax the E34 (some people recommend using an acrylic sealant instead of wax for extreme winter condition). 2. Lubricate doors, hood and trunk latches. 3. Check the undercarriage and apply rubber, or asphalt undercoating, in damaged areas. 4. Spray the alloy wheels with silicone spray to protect ...
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10 December 2004
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bmwe34.net
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