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SOURCE: HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE BATTERY ON THE REMOTE KEY

Hi , unless you car has been fitted with keyless entry you can not replace the batteries on the romote key , it sounds like the only sollution is to reolace the romote , regards mark

ZJ Limited

• 17989 Answers
• Posted on Sep 22, 2009

SOURCE: BMW 328i Starter how to replaice

1999 BMW 328I 2.8L EFI DOHC 6cyl

Starter - Removal & Installation

The starter motor on some models is very difficult to see from the top of engine compartment as it is covered by the intake manifold. On these models, without removing the intake manifold, the starter motor must be removed from underneath the vehicle. Because the starter motor mounting bolts are not easy to access, a long extension with a universal joint mounted on a proper sized socket could be used. A three foot transmission extension is commercially available from tool vendors that has a 3 / 8 inch drive of the driven end and 1 / 2 inch drive on the drive end. If used with a non-binding impact universal joint and a proper fitting impact socket, the starter motor fasteners can be removed from underneath the vehicle.
Once the starter motor fasteners are removed, the starter motor may have to be moved side-to-side several times to loosen the dowel pin if it has corroded in place.

NOTE When the battery is disconnected, the radio code, on-board computer and clock settings will be lost. The radio code should be obtained before disconnecting the battery or radio. Once the battery has been reconnected, the radio will not function unless the code is keyed in.
Starter motor electrical terminal fastener torque specifications for all models:
M5 terminal fasteners: 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm)
M6 terminal fasteners: 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm)
M8 terminal fasteners: 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm)
Starter motor mounting fasteners:
Hex head bolts: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm)
Torx bolts: 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm) Starter motor electrical terminal fastener torque specifications for all models:
M5 terminal fasteners: 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm)
M6 terminal fasteners: 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm)
M8 terminal fasteners: 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm) Starter motor mounting fasteners:
Hex head bolts: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm)
Torx bolts: 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm) E36 6-Cylinder Engines
Automatic Transmission Models

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Set the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the climate control air intake duct at the rear of the engine compartment as follows:
   1. Release the grille clips at the rear and lift the grille upward from the rubber seal, then remove the seal.
   2. Remove the two self tapping Phillips screws from inside the duct to release the electrical harness housing.
   3. Press the electrical housing downward to expose and remove the two hex head self tapping screws on each side of the duct and lift the duct up and out of the engine compartment.
5. Remove the intake manifold trim and valve cover trim covers.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors and ground straps, label for reinstallation and place aside.
7. Remove the two fasteners that secure the fuel injection electrical connector harness to the rail. Remove the harness and carefully place aside toward the back of the engine compartment behind the right side strut tower.
8. Remove the intake manifold.
9. Remove the electrical leads from the starter motor and place aside.
10. Remove the starter motor mounting fasteners at the transmission bell housing, then remove the two mounting nuts at the L-shaped mounting bracket.
11. Loosen the L-shaped bracket to engine block mounting bolt slightly, then remove the bolt while supporting the starter motor.
12. Remove the bracket, then lift the starter motor upward away from the engine.
13. Visually inspect the starter pinion and ring gears for any signs of damage.
14. Installation is in reverse order of removal.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Set the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5. Remove the fasteners for the reinforcement mounted between the frame rails just behind the rear lower control arm bushing brackets. Mark the bar-s direction for proper reinstallation and remove the bar.
6. Remove the fuel line cover located near the left side rear lower control arm bushing bracket.
7. Release the fuel lines and reverse light wiring from their routing brackets.
8. Note the routing of the starter motor electrical wires, remove the wire mounting nuts, and place the wires aside.
9. Remove the top and bottom starter motor to engine-transmission mounting fasteners.
10. Remove the two mounting nuts at the L-shaped mounting bracket.
11. Loosen the L-shaped bracket to engine block mounting bolt slightly, then remove the bolt while supporting the starter motor.
12. Remove the bracket and carefully lower the starter motor downward away from the engine.
13. Visually inspect the starter pinion and ring gears for any signs of damage.
14. Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Fig. A view of the starter motor mounting fasteners and dowel pin. The mounting bolts are threaded into the starter motor

Fig. The starter motor mounting bolts are a different size than the transmission-to-engine mounting bolts



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William Robinson

• 144 Answers
• Posted on May 26, 2010

SOURCE: How do you reset the motor and anything else?I

Happens alot. If you or someone pulls the interesting red strap under the rear seat, you have to do a reset. You have a small shot at just re-engaging the motors but will probably have to do a full reset. Take the back seat out and push lever back into the correct position. If you have a semi auto top (have to manually unlock top where it meets the windshield), lift the top back until you can pull up the back of the top to access tonnau cover. If it is a fully auto top, you have to pull out the cover at the very front of the headliner to access manual crank port. There should be a small allen wrench in the trunk tool box. You have to crank and crank and crank until the top is slightly open. You can then lift the back of the top to access tonneau cover. Both top types are the same from here on. Lift up on the tonneau cover and stow the top. Have a friend (or a heavy tool box) push down on the front part of the cover on the passenger side. You will hear a click. This will allow you to open the trunk. There are two motors located in the driver side rear quarter panel. You have to take out the covers hiding them. One motor is sort of in a horizontal placement under the pan where the top is stowed. Push up on this to re-engage. Other motor is in a vertivle orientation and at the driver side rear quater panel. You have to sort of grab the motor with both hands and pull it back into engangement with a gripping motion. Close the trunk. Push the switch to close the top (forward) and hold it down. Insert the key and turn it two clicks (accessory). After about 10 - 15 seconds you will hear the tonneau cover close and then open and the top closes. Let it cycle through and you are done. Hope that helps!