My '92 535 has lately had a strange issue. After driving hard, repeated WOT red line accelerations etc., it runs really lean after it has been shut off for a while. Last time it happened I nearly didn't make it home; It would barely idle, and giving more than a little gas it would stall. I had...

After owning my '92 BMW 535 for a couple of weeks now I've noticed a few issues. First, there's a vibration in the steering wheel under soft to moderate braking between 40 - 70 mph. It isn't noticeable if I brake hard or outside the speed interval mentioned. The car also has a very nervous...

Hi, I have a '92 525, 5spd with an electronic speedometer that is going spastic. It started a year ago as a once in a while thing and has gradually gotten worse. The car does not have a limited slip differential. I've owned it since new and had all the services done so it is a well maintained...

My brother just got a 1993 325is and has a problem with the remote alarm/locks. When I push the button to lock the doors after exiting, it lights up the dash board, center console, and the rear lights over the license plate. I thought they would go off on their own, but they stayed on and the...

Hi All, I have a '94 316i in beautiful condition - except for one frustrating problem. When I start the car in the morning it begins to shudder and will not rev higher than 1000revs - after about 10 mins when the temp guage rises to normal everything is fine. This problem is even worse in cold...

I noticed today that my digital clock and temp guage have stopped working--there is no illumination on the read out whatsoever. All of the other illumiated buttons on dash work fine--how can I get it back--by the way it started dimming first for few days before it went out completely. I think I...

1994 325i convertible - Had car for about 3 months. Love it but recently noticed a 'whining' noise whilst driving. Sounds like a high pitched jet engine noise. It's not always there but probably around 70% of the time. Can be loud at times. As i accelerate it gets a higher and higher pitch before...

Car has done 100k miles, mostly in clutch pumping commuter traffic but recently the slightest pressure on the clutch pedal was causing slip. So had the unit replaced by an independent. Now the clutch needs pressing almost all the way to the floor before it disengages and it is much more sensisitive...

So here's my dilemma, I have a key with the remote built in and no keyless module in my car. I have looked off and on for the past couple of days now to try to figure out what keyless module I need to work with my remote and have come up emyty handed. My goal is to go OEM, and not 3rd party, and...

I recently purchased a '94 530i and its time for an oil change. The problem is that I have no idea what oil to use. I've looked through the manual and it seems to recommend 15w-50. Now my car has a little over 140k miles on it so I would like to use what's best. If it matters, I live in Georgia...

I bought a very nice '94 325iC, the roof is factory original as is the rear window. The window is starting to break where it folds. What are good sources for new rear windows? What sort of prices will I expect to find?

Hi Hoping someone can help. My car has developed a really strange problem with its electric windows/sunroof. Occasionally the window/sunroof system just plain won't operate! I have noticed lately that in particular if I switch the car off & restart fairly quickly it won't work for at least a couple...

You are _supposed_ to be able to lock and unlock the doors by using the key in the trunk lid. My car ONLY does this if I do not open and close the doors first. I can cycle the ignition by reaching through the window, adn then the trunk lock will operate the remaining locks on the car....

I've got a '95 318i that we're doing some A/C work on. What I need to know is how much oil to use in the compressor to keep the system running optimally. I'm not great at auto repair and will be working with my father-in-law. He's got the experience, just doesn't know how much oil to use in the...

I own two BMW's, a 2002 330 and a recently purchased 95 325i. The 325i seems very sluggish compared to the 330. I know there is a big horsepower difference, but is the gearing in the 325i that much different from the 330....whether that's transmission gearing or axle gearing....are they that much...

Any idea what the Photo Sensor is for? It's located on the radio right below the anti left LED. I read the radio owner's manual and it doesn't specifically indicate what its for or purpose is. Thanks for the insight.

Does anyone know if the height at which my clutch "takes" can be adjusted? It seems to "take" rather low down... With my heafty boots I find it difficult to depress the clutch all the way. Just a tad annoying.... Thanks Paul

Hey Folks, Pressure gauge in fuel supply line just before the rail indicates about 40psi system pressure. Bentley manual lists it at 51psi give or take 1psi. I'm guessing this the cause of my driveability issues lately. This pressure seems way out of range to me. Is anyone out there experienced...

Does anybody know if this was ever made? I didn't think they made a 750 in the 90's. In a contest. thanks, Dale 02' 540i

I can usually count on some solid advice from the users of this group: my 525 finally has a new gasket at 125,000 miles - and the thing still leaks oil! The shop (a good one) says the pan is warped and needs to be replaced (400.00 plus labor) Don't they make a better gasket that will account for...