20 Most Recent 2000 BMW 528i - Page 2 Questions & Answers

MAY AS WELL REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES. I WOULDN'T GO REPLACING THE CHAIN. THE BOTTOM CRANK PULLEY IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GAIN ACCESS.

The tools alone will be $1000. Not something you will want to do yourself. I good BMW specialist will charge about $1500. Its also highly unlikely your chain is bad. It normally is going strong after 300,000 miles and is the LAST thing that will break. Why do you think yours is bad?? If it is because the car won't start, then I will tell you there's 99 things that it could be and if timing chain is even on the list its dead last. A BMW ain't no Toyota.

Which fan are you referring to? The pusher fan in front of the radiator is tied to the AC system. If it continues to run for an extended period after you turn off the key, then there is likely a problem with the relay. I think your model year has the 2 speed fan. Does the fan run at high speed or low speed when you turn off the car? Does it do it if the AC is off?

There is a censor on diff casing the connection needs to checked as it gets deteriated with dirt and spray from roads

Have to go to the internet Type: BMW OBD P409

is the cooling fan cutting in ? run the engine whilst stationary with the hood up , give it a little gas 2000revs and wait for the temp gauge to rise ,the cooling fan should be heard cutting in , and off again once cooled the engine temp down ,this may take 10-15 mins but you have to be sure the fan is cutting in or you may cook the engine

Take it out while cold and place in hot water, if it's working you will see it open up visually

this code refers to the Vehicle Speed Sensor,VSS,first thing to do is have the code cleared and road test, if code returns the VSS will need investigating , very common for the wiring to be damaged, so check the wiring and connectors if all look fine change the VSS ,a workshop manual will show exact location on your particular vehicle

any check engine light? Try cleaning the intake throttle plate with a lightly soaked paper towel, the plate is located in the intake; with throttle cable attached to it at the top of the engine near the bellows boot attached to the air cleaner assembly that comes off the mass airflow to the intake. It looks a 3.5 mm cd. That plate gets dirty and throws off the idle air control.

The mil is on (Check engine light) if in america you can stop by a autozone or orielly parts store to get the codes read then any technician with that codes will be able to better help you

You need to pressurize the cooling system to see where the leak is coming from. Probably a hose or gasget

pull plugs and marvel mistery oil in all holes let sit 24 hours then try to turn over buy hand if that dose not work pull oil pan and losen all rod and crank bolts if that dose not work tare it down and see whats wrong

When the weather is warm, we rely on our car's cooling system to keep temperatures in the engine compartment under control, and keep us on the road. Your cooling system is a series of components that circulate coolant through the engine to absorb heat, then circulate air around the coolant to get it out. If any part of the system stops working, you're on the side of the road while your engine takes a steam bath.The best medicine is preventive. You should flush your radiator on schedule to keep the system clean and well flowing. Unfortunately we aren't always lucky, and things go wrong. Let us help you figure out why your car or truck is running hot or overheating.Problem with 2000 BMW 528i idling problem when you start the car in the winter time. The care starts by idling aroun 1000rpm, which is normal for a cold engine start, but within 30 seconds it drops down to about 750rpm. Now the problem is that it fluctuates between 750rpm and 250rpm, almost shutting down, and sometimes does shutdown.Solutions:1. I would first try to clean out the Idle control valve...some people have seen a 30% increase on cold start idle, there are several links in the DIY section.2. If the sounds like classic Vanos seal issues. I had the same problem with mine in the cold weather. It would go away after the car warmed up. Replaced the Vanos seals and the problem disappeared.3. Make sure you get the correct replacement seals or you'll end up with the same problem down the road.

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