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All rights reserved.info@fixya.comTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t3669781-85_bmw_318i_battery_will_not_keeepI have a 85 bmw 318i The battery will not keep a charg for more than two days the alternator is new the battery and alternator belt are new also is the charging system light on the dash the same as the battery light on the dash and could this be the...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3640824-bmw_316_over_heats_when_stopped_afterhave a bmw 316 it over heats when stopped after bout ten mins with the engine still runnin,, also the fans r blowin coldTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3639061-long_repair_time_change_outHow long should the repair time be to change out the ignition switch on a 1996 BMW 318ti?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3626463-1997_bmw_key_just_turns_in_ignitionMy 1997 BMW key just turns in the ignition without starting the carTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3610992-noticed_in_1st_gear_car_doesnt_pulli have noticed in 1st gear the car doesnt pull properly but ok in all other gears also i have noticed a large rubber gaiter that connects to the cylinder head(i think)has got several splits in the rubber could this be a cause and what is this part...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1895699-bmw_318i_m42_engine_tapping_other_noiseWe just replaced the hydraulic lifters and timing chain tensioner to fix this problem. However, it didnt make a difference. 1993 M42 153,000 miles. Car sat for two years with out being started. I have changed the oil 3 times in 5'000 miles that I...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3575144-when_driving_everything_cuts_out_allwhen driving everything cuts out all power then comes back on been in two garages and they aint managed to repair alpina 1996Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3571385-problems_radiowe just bought a '96 BMW and the radio says "code" on it. I looked at the manual to find instructions, but the buttons on my radio don't match what's in the manual. There is a code written on the front of the manual, so I'd like to try that. Anyone...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3563619-key_broken_in_316i_touring_lux_1993key is broken in 316i touring lux 1993 ignition how do we get the barrel out and do we need a replacement steering column alsoTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3461434-engine_block_gone_need_new_onethe engine block has gone and i need a new one. how much does one cost?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3503183-oil_filter_housing_leakoil filter housing leakTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3537047-95_bmw_318_car_will_not_turrrrn_offI have a 95 BMW 318. The car will not turn off. The key will turn counter clockwise 3 full turns but car stays running. Is there a way I can bypass the cylinder to get the car to turn off?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3506292-engine_sometimes_will_not_start_r_nengine sometimes will not start when iy does runs okTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3463123-loud_high_pitch_howling_noise_comingHi,I have a loud high pitch howling noise coming from the engine when i remove the dip sick or the oil filler cap it dissapears but the sucktion is really high when you try to remove it.It failed the emissions test on high oxegen levels.Thanks GaryTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3460328-describe_bmw_318_deactivate_securitybmw 318 how to deactivate security system.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3436600-remove_water_pump_out_316_removedHow to remove a water pump out of a 1988 316. I removed the bolts around the pump but it still won't come loose. With a lot of force I can turn it but not pull it out.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3421665-water_leaking_from_bottom_1800is_enginewater leaking from bottom of 1800is engine, prior to this heating system was blowing hot and could not be regulatedTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3416566-abs_light_dash_board_toldthe abs light on the dash board is on, been told it's a wiring fault by the diagnostic tool, what can this be on a bmw 316i compact 1996? thanks.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3397253-need_code_bmw_318_1996_radio_modeli need the code for my bmw 318 1996 radio model bmw business rds philips, of serial no PH7850V1179563Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3396264-am_looking_purchasing_bmw_335I am looking at purchasing a bmw 335 and i would like to know if it can be towed 4 wheels downTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3252455-about_starter_motor_bmw_318ciwhere about is the starter motor on a bmw 318ci?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3358897-abmw_3_series_1996_parked_last_nighti have abmw 3 series 1996 parked it last night perfectly ok this morning it wont start the engine turns over very quick as normal could it be because its damp and cold outside what do you suggest?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3254188-input_radio_code_1995_525iHow to input the radio code for 1995 525iTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3251368-1997_318i_radio_turns_off_every_20_ori have a 1997 318i and the radio turns off every 20 or so minutes and comes back a while later and requires a code. is this a radio or fuse or connection problem ?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3320708-input_radio_code_into_bmw_318i_e30Gday, just wanted to know the procedure of how to do it, I think I know what happened, owner tried to do themselves but did not do correctly so radio locked them out, I've just been reading that you have to leave ignition on accessories for 1 hour to...Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3340980-remove_1996_bmw_rearseathow do you remove a 1996 BMW rearseat? We are trying to put seatcovers on it.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3327152-losing_water_gradually_condensationlosing water gradually and condensation inside window. heater matrix?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3311771-just_replaced_wiper_arm_motorI just replaced the wiper arm and motor.i had to remove the heater motor (major pain)set every thing back to normal. now the car wont start. it cranks over very well but wont seem to catch. could it be a lack of fuel issue ?Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3312280-wheel_holdingi wheel is holding when handbrake is upTue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:13 GMT