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My gf was driving my car to practice reverse parking it is a 2011 328i it seemed like she turned the wheel too hard when it couldn’t turn anymore and it locked up on us. The brakes also locked and my car would not turn back on. I waited 2 hours for a mechanic to show up by the time he did the...

2011 335i e93 Hey, I had just changed my transmission fluid- along with changing all the seals, talked to a bmw personell and confirmed i could clean the transmission solenoids with brake fluid as a mafs cleaner substitute and i’m pretty sure i put everything back the way it was before. After...

Hey guys, Ive been scouring the forums trying to find an answer to this issue i'm having, but cannot find anyone with the exact issue I am having. So bought a front end damaged 2012 e92 335xi, put a new battery in, car powers up only when I insert the fob, navigation screen turns on, dash turns...

2001 e39 BMW 540i V8 manual. (bit of info that might help: recently did an oil change, everything went smooth, forgot to reset the oil notification on the dash, and let it go past the last square, i doubt this matters) Anyways I had just gotten off work and started up my car, nothing out of the...

I ordered a new Schwaben scanner to only pull some codes and now the car will not start. Steps: (everything was fine until I plugged in this new scanner) 1. Put car on a 12v charger, key was in ignition but not turned on -(12.6V standing draw) 2. Inserted the Data Link Connector (DLC cable) 3...

Hi everyone, I have replaced my DME only, without replacing CAS or key. I have deleted the EWS code and attempted to synchronize the DME with the CAS with ISTA-D, but it still wouldn't start. Any idea what should I do next? Do I need to use a different tool to align or synchronize the DME...

Hey guys, so i am having this issue with my car, car had some trouble starting like struggling for a couple of months and suddenly this morning didn't crank at all, the battery is replaced a week ago we tested it this morning and its still fine . However when i push the button to start there is...

I have a 2007 BMW 750li and the car won't start up on the first try sometimes. I have to put the key in the switch and wait like 10 mins then it starts. The recharge battery light also comes on but I have checked the voltage and it's good. Also the transmission fault symbol came up on the...

I purchased a 1995 bmw 530i earlier in the month. It had a coolant leak which I took to a shop to get fixed. Getting the car back it wouldn't start and I also got a trans program on the cluster. I've read a couple threads saying to check the battery and fuel system but I'm just curious to know...

Guys, I am new here and am in desperate need for help. Normally, at this point I would just throw in the towel and take the car to get repaired, but everyone I called cant fit me in until Monday and my wife needs the car Monday for work! So here is my problem....... I have a 2009 328i...

The brake light came on a week ago, stating needing new brakes. Just drove my 01 330ci and all the brake lights came on. Parked it in the garage and tried to restart it. It didn't even make clicking noises, just plainly didn't turn on. Is it that the car won't let me drive it for safety reasons...

So here's my story, My car was sitting for a few months because my dme and vvt went out and I was saving money for a replacement. Got the replacement and had it put in by a professional but the car wouldn't turn over completely and he thought it was because the engine was flooded also the...

Hello, and thanks for viewing my post. I have a 2002 745li with 114k miles on it. I'm having an issue with the long crank time it takes to start my car. Sometimes it turns over right away, and others it takes up to 6-7 seconds. I recently had a trusted mechanic change my water pump, and the...

I have searched tons of forums in hope to find one that matched, but couldn't find anything that matched my symptoms specifically. Specs: 1996 (June) 318ti/e36, Euro, RHD, Background: Car has had numerous owners, had it by the body shop last yr for a spray job and by time it was over, car...

I have searched tons of forums in hope to find one that matched, but couldn't find anything that matched my symptoms specifically. Specs: 1996 (June) 318ti/e36, Euro, RHD, Background: Car has had numerous owners, had it by the body shop last yr for a spray job and by time it was over, car...

Please help, I own a 1999 328i (E46) and my brand new and retested battery keeps draining dead after only starting the car one time after a full charge. Basically I can charge the battery, install it, start the car, turn the car off and after just 2 minutes it won’t start the car anymore. At...

One morning i heard a clicking noise under the hood but it went away after a couple minutes. Later that day on my way from work it did the same thing, this time when i got home it was louder :cry: When i turned the car off i try'd to crank it again and it only got weaker and weaker, and then it...

A couple of weeks ago my serpentine belt shreadded taking the alternator pulley with it. I replaced the belt and alternator. Now my car will turn over but it won't start, like its not getting gas. The Service Engine Soon and EML lights stay on. Any ideas?

I need some help. I have searched high and low and I can not find any information on this. I have a 2004 BMW 760i. Just the other day i went to start it and it would not hold the key into the ignition. I push the key in and it just pushes it right back out. The battery is fine ( i checked...

Hello bimmer lovers, I just bought my 525i a week ago. I also bought the performance chip. I took out the rear seats, the panel above the gas pedal and no ECM. Were is it? Can someone help. Also need to replace lower contraol arms. I have some experience with cars. How hard are these to get off...