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    E36 convertable

    in BMW 3 Series Forum

    Posted

    Hi Jim....welcome to the Forum

    If the fuse blew before and you replaced it then it must have an issue somewhere in the electrical system to cause the fuse to blow.

    I would check the replacement fuse hasn't blown and also disconnect components until you eliminate the cause of the overload.

    My guess is one of the window motors is straining (sticking mechanism, etc) which is causing the electrical overload

    320i M Sport Tourer Shadow Problems

    in BMW 3 Series Forum

    Posted

    Hi Trevor....welcome to the Forum

    Hopefully there shouldn't be anything you will need to look out for with a 68 plate Bimmer, just ensuring that all maintenance is carried out on time at the specified intervals and if something doesn't feel right, take it back for them to resolve it.

    Good to have you onboard

    Cheers,  Trevor

    Common Oil Leak 2.2 E46 Coupe

    in BMW 3 Series Forum

    Posted

    Personally, I would walk away from it....but no guarantee that another one may not have been 'cleaned up' ready for sale and essentially hidden any evidence of leaks, etc

    Could be something like front or rear crank seal or even from further up the engine, either way it will involve work and £s

    Tailgate strut replacement

    in BMW 5 Series Forum

    Posted

    Hi Mike

    I came across these on a Facebook page and thought it was a great idea....not sure whether their range covers BMW as yet but maybe worth contacting?

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    There is a video on his page that shows it auto-opening but cannot share it for some reason

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    in Latest Premium Member Discounts

    Posted

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    in Latest Premium Member Discounts

    Posted

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    3 Series Touring Buying Advice

    in BMW 3 Series Forum

    Posted

    Hi Woody....welcome to the Forum

    It looks a great car and as you say, lower mileage than most.

    Like any car, it depends on how its been treated as to how long it will go on for and how much trouble it will give you en-route.

    I would advise checking all service history and also get a proper inspection carried out on it prior to signing on the line.

    Otherswise it looks like a great car

     

    vibration under load

    in BMW 5 Series Forum

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Greydog said:

    You sure it isn't DMF related I am told they make horrible noises and vibration when they are on the way out?

    Yes, forgotten about the DMF....especially under load it can make the car shudder if on its way out as Dave has correctly stated

    Drivers door pull handle

    in BMW Z3 & Z4 Series Forum

    Posted

    Hi Alan

    I take it you're after the exterior handle?
    Just looked on eBay and can't find any on there, can only imagine it is a common failure item and hard to source?

    Possibly they are common on other models of E36 and may cross over on part numbers?
    Try www.realoem.com....put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box and it will bring up your model. Then you can search via part number

    Let us know how you get on with finding one, hopefully my Z3 handles won't fail but if they do then it's nice to know where to locate a replacement

    Cheers,  Trevor

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