20 Most Recent 2001 BMW 3 Series - Page 4 Questions & Answers

first check the refregirant pressure, check the high pressue switch,fuse box is in glove box, fuse #63

alternator, idle control valve, idle control valve tubes, intake manifold gaskets, fuel pressure regulator. replace all those & it will run like new

the rachet and lock on the handbrake handle itself is faulty and either needs 'loooking' at or replacing. leave the car in gear in addition to the handbrake to make sure ur car doesnt do a runner while u are waiting for repairs.

1st loossen up cable adjusters then remove rear wheels, remember safety 1st support car and through wheel stud hole you can turn adjuster star wheel with a small screwdriver till wheel locks then back off 4-6 clicks till wheel runs free next re adjust hand brake cable back up, again till wheels lock and again back of till free!

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If you remove the rear wheels, through the bolt holes in the disc you should find a toothed wheel which needs to be turned with a screwdriver until the disc cannot be turned, then back off 6 teeth to prevent over adjustment and binding. (you can adjust the cables inside but this only takes up the slack and doesnt adjust the handbrake correctly) once they have been adjusted check the balance by driving gently forward and backwards whilst applying the handbarke and watching which side of the car reacts first then adjust the other side via the cable inside the car

These lights indicate you have an ABS fault as the DSC needs to see a signal from the wheel speed sensors, One of the wheel speed sensors will have failed, find someone with a scanner to determine which one, then replace faulty sensor and reset light

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Sometimes theres a crack in the head and it just leeks out through the excust while driveing this can b a really same crack and u wouldnt notice any water leaveing but it can b serious in the long thrm.

You need to have the Bluetooth code (a four digit number that should be with your vehicle documents)
- Turn Bluetooth at your phone.
- With the car ignition key at Position 0 (Off), pressand hold the phone key on your steering wheel.
- Whilst still holding the phone key down, turn the ignition key to position 1.
- release the phone key after about 3 seconds.
- The car display should then show "BLUETOOTH PAIRING" or similar.
- Search for new bluetooth devices with your phone.
- When the BMW unit is detected, select and enter the 4 digit PIN.
- Your phone should now work via the cars Bluetooth interface

Hi, I had an E30 325i and the jack and wheel brace were behind the boot panel opposite the battery.

I had a very similar issue. Mine ended up being my "lower crankcase vent tube" It apparently had a hole in it that was causing oil to spew all over (and causing my valve cover gasket to leak as well due to a pressure issue). Got that replaced last Friday (my mechanic discovered it when he was replacing the belts I slung on Wednesday) and the car has started perfect ever since.

Access the fuse panel in the glove box by turning the nylon retaining clips inward 90 degrees until the panel drops down.

Hi There,
Not sure if you can download manuals but Heynes online is very good for owners manuals. You should be able to find what your looking for there.

it doesant sound like its a problem from your spark plugs sounds more like a stepper motor problem make sure you have fitted everthing correctly after you have changed spark plugs sensors ect if you needed to remove elctrical sensors

On a 1998 3 series (E36) BMW, this indicator lamp is for the ASC+T = automatic stability control plus traction. It should go shortly after the ignition is switched on implying that the system is OK.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started, or comes on in the course of normal vehicle operation it means that the system has malfunctioned. The vehicle remains operational, but without ASC+T. You a have an 2001 3 series (E46), but I suspect the indicator lamp means the same as the E36 3 series. Look in owners manual under "indicator lamps"

CHECK THE FAN RELAY. THE CONTACTS INSIDE MAY BE STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. HOPE THIS SOLVES THE PROBLEM QUICK. THANKS FOR AN HONEST RATING AND FOR USING FIX-YA. KEEP ME POSTED PLEASE.

hello mariojimenez, you could have 1 of several components causing the misfiring and check engine light to come on. I would recommend getting the computer scanned to find out what fault code you have. A fault code would be even more helpful to narrow down the root cause.

hello tracieandmia, I am assuming that the seatbelt buckles are just underneath the seat. The rear seat bottem can be removed for access. If you reach under the front part of the seat bottem near each corner and lift up, the seat will release. You will need to give it a little yank and use a little force for it to release. Once each corner is released you can remove the seat bottem. To install the seat, slide it back under the seat back and push hard down on each front corner that you had previuosly pulled up at. You should hear a definite click/lock sound when the catches are locked.

hi daytona67, I would suspect the heater valve. If I remember correctly, the valve is located on the driver's side below the airbox. Once you find the valve, you can use a pair of hose pliers to clamp off the hoses and see if the heat stops. The valve is most likely internally broken. Since the auto-climate system sends a cut-off signal to water valve, I would suspect a failed valve before a faulty control unit.