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A question for the Police Officers on BMWLand......

Herschel — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:22:21 UTC

Author: Herschel

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:22:21 UTC

MikeS wrote:

So, my first question would be in the OP's situation is what make/modle of car is his, and what is that of his neighbour over the road who was also "broken" into

Mine is an E46 330d Sport Saloon.

His is a big 4x4 truck thingy (Mitsubishi or Nissan or something).

Next!

Problems starting my 55 525D

Hearty — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:20:31 UTC

Author: Hearty

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:20:31 UTC

E34, E39, E60 are all models of 5 Series. E60 is the latest body shape. As you have a start button, it sounds like the E60.

Is the car under some sort of warranty? If so, take it back, give them the keys demand a replacment until yours is fixed . . .

When the engine is turning, but not starting, is is spinning over very fast, at normally speed or labouring?

There could be some very simple solutions, like a bad earth connection somewhere, or a problem with your starter motor.

It could also be a problem with your fuel pump or injectors - I'm no oilburner head so I don't know much about diesels.

Surely an approved BMW garage or main dealer can sort this out . . .

Thinking of buying an e39 ... BUT !!!

Agassi — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:19:33 UTC

Author: Agassi

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:19:33 UTC

Another question please......

Was there a Facelift of the e39 in 1998 ? Just something i read in another post.....

Also on a scale of 1 - 10, how reliable are these cars overall and what are the main points/milages that need attention?

Been reading on here of sus issues and auto box issues over 100k.

Thank you

E90 service info frozen

PRYTH — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:18:20 UTC

Author: PRYTH

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:18:20 UTC

Thanks for the quick reply. The reason it seems frozen is because the front brake pad indicator was 2200 mls when it went in and hadn't moved until I took it back to him, and he tried to reset front pads also. This caused the red service light to come on and dashes displayed instead of miles when reset.
PS pics to follow when clean

removing them swirl flap thingies.

Sir Joe Soap — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:16:30 UTC

Author: Sir Joe Soap

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:16:30 UTC

I wouldn't trust myself to doing the job,I pit fuel in it and drive it that's all,much prefer to let someone who knows what they are doing than me have a go and cock it all up.horses for courses,I'll stick to teaching Chemistry.

Got my BMW 3 days ago and the smile hasn't left my face :D

Bushkin84 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:15:00 UTC

Author: Bushkin84

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:15:00 UTC

Welcome mate, lovely car, my dad has one!

POP QUIZ! go on have a go! it's a bit of fun for BMWland.

amoss90 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:11 UTC

Author: amoss90

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:11 UTC

Emma Bunton - Down Town

my 525tds bad starting when hot

paul1964 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:55 UTC

Author: paul1964

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:55 UTC

fitted mod starts every time now easy 2 fit as well 20 mins job done thanks again

330d auto gearbox

solly — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:24 UTC

Author: solly

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:24 UTC

Lost all drive on the way to work, managed to get 1st, was in N then R then P and was moving forward !!! Conclusion is the gearbox is cattled 2005 43,000 miles and FBMWSH - so it appears to be the end of our short relationship.
In summary ....... awesome car but extremely fragile, EGR valve, Crankshaft sensor. glow plugs, swirl flap removal, etc etc but frankly too much worrying about what will go next. Need a diesel but as VW not an option will probably head back to Ford
Just wanted to say this is a fantastic forum, and all the replies have been extremely effective

E46 Harmon Kardon Speaker Help!

Ben C — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:11:48 UTC

Author: Ben C

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:11:48 UTC

I've got front speaker rattle generally when driving round left corners on my HK system, i've heard its common but its beginning to drive me slowy maaaaad.

MILLERS.

Sir Joe Soap — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:10:46 UTC

Author: Sir Joe Soap

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:10:46 UTC

Have tried the |Millers ecomax and noticed that the car seemed to run smoother and had a slightly better throttle response.have ordered some more from this bloke on e-bay for £10-15p including P&P. Tidy stuff it is.many thanks for the recommendation.

About to collect a 330D 56 plate

icu81b4 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:09:50 UTC

Author: icu81b4

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:09:50 UTC

Hi, I picked up my 2007 330d a week ago and I love it,

Here's the replies I got when asking for test drive tips ...

"Just check the usual issues rft/tyres, body and interior condition."

"Take it out on the roughest most rutted roads you can find in your normal driving area and make sure your comfortable with the drive."

"Listen out for any annoying rattles inside the car,

Get to about 35mph on a dual carriageway/motorway have it in DS mode and floor it...you will love it (watch the speedo as you will v quickly get to 70!)

Oh then re set the mpg and drive at a steady 60/70 you will also like the economy."

325ti suspension report - eibach and B8's

remarklima — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:05:21 UTC

Author: remarklima

Posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:05:21 UTC

Sounds good mate, you certainly do not need low profiles for handling... Remember the only reason GT cars have huge wheels is to fit the brakes under them

I'm liking my 17" wheels so with you on the not needing huge wheels, I've got the Eibach prokit and getting tempted to change the dampers at some point... But we'll have to see!

andyh636 wrote:

I had to ‘enthuse’ to someone, the wife does not see the significance!

LOL! Tell me about it... It's the glazed look before walking away and turning on the TV