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Guessing and following advice from others is not the correct tire pressure. The correct tire pressure for your BMW is listed in the owners manual and on the drivers door post. That is the pressure recommended by BMW who designed your car and know what pressure is best.

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There are three on most of the 535i's.

One up front which is only used on diagnostic.

The two used by the ECU are nearest the clutch ( if standard) or on the drivers side lower bellhousing.

Two connectors run up to the metal brace, then into the firewall.

Two are identical. Each is REQUIRED for running.

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i believe that means that the steering wheel locks up in park for safety, until you put in the key and jiggle the wheel to unlock.

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I just changed my glow plugs in the same car. It's a 97, though, so it may be a little different.

1) Remove the piece of plastic that covers part of intake manifold

2) Remove the intake manifold taking note of of the small hoses underneath

the manifold and disconnecting the large intake air duct at the front.

3) Remove the electric wire on the top of the plug. Try not to loose the nuts.

4) Remove the glowplug itself

5) Insert new glowplug

6) Attach electrics

7) Move to the next plug

It wasn't to hard to accomplish. I changed all 6 plugs in about 2 hours once i figured out I had to remove the intake manifold.

Good luck!

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how do I reset tne brake pad sensor light on a 1997 BMW 318i

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Just type in BMW p codes and go through them.

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The only way I have found so far is to buy a service reset tool. Go to http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=375 and you can buy one with a built in code reader as well. I would imagine there is a way to do it without the tool, but I have not discovered it as yet. edit by copteaser: There is a manual way and it's farely easy.

the source of my info you can find at the following urls:

http://www.e46.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38&highlight=&sid=69344d53c41665daa55f062d06e6eafd RESETTING OIL SERVICE INDICATOR:

If your OBC needs to be reset after completing your oil change, there are two ways. NOTE: If you miss a step, just turn the key back off and try again:

A. Model Year 1999 to Mid-2000: You should have the older round 20-pin DLC connector under your hood behind the battery terminal, you need to use a small length of wire to connect (short) pins 7 and 19 for 3-5 seconds with the ignition key in position 1 (Accessory).

B. After Mid-2000: You should not have the 20-pin DLC connector. You only need to hold the left odometer reset button while turning the key to position 1 (Accessory). Keep holding the button for 5 or so seconds until any of the following shows in the display: OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION with RESET or RE. Release the button and press it again for another 5 or so seconds until RESET or RE flash. While the display flashes, press the button one more time briefly. If done correctly, END SIA should show up for a few seconds. All done.

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You have had a loss of power to the radio (such as when the car battery is changed), or the radio has been replaced or disconnected from the car's wiring harness. This is a theft deterrent because the stolen radio is useless to someone without the activation code. This code can be obtained from a dealer or it is found on a small plastic card that is part of the original owner's materials. Number is usually 5 digits. When you turn on the radio and the readout says 'CODE', enter the number by using the numbered station selection buttons (which are numbered 1-2-3-4-5-6). If the radio beeps when you are entering the number, start over. If it keeps beeping, you have the wrong code number (which might be the case if the radio has been replaced). Note: The 'CODE' button located on the small computer face to the right of the radio (with the date, mileage, temperature, etc) has NOTHING to do with the process or the radio 'CODE'.

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Next to the oil filter inside the engine bay

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http://bmwnavaddpoi.co.uk has a (free) manual way of doing this, or http://pimp-my-nav.com has a tool that can automate the process.

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It should have the head checked for cracks otherwise it should run ok. The price depends on what part of the country you live in.

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easy to raise car on stands remove lower splash shield remove hoses even snake hose under shroud

remove fan 32mm REVERSE THREAD

dont pull out yet allow to rest on bottom shroud

unclip two clips on fan shroud

unsnap both braces holding radiator

pull up on shroud

pull rad. up out of cassette

installation reverse of removal

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO FOLLOW BLEED PROCEDURE ON THESE ENGINES THE COOLING SYSTEMS ON THE M52 AND M52 TU ARE DIFFERENT

REFER TO BMW TIS ONLINE

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It varies with what part of the country you live in. Call a couple of local garages and get estimates. Goodluck. Joe

The cost is also going to depend on the make/model of your vehicle and other repairs that may be necessary. Cheaper repairs may not include resurfacing or complete diagnostics, so cheaper is not always better. If you are not going to consider doing the job yourself then call around to a few "brand name" mechanics and then a few small ops mechanics to get a good idea of what the repair will cost. Ask them whats included (no $urprises later) and always assume that if they will not take a little time to talk to you about it then they may not take the time to double check their work or do it right the first time. There will certainly be at least one mechanic shop that will have complete answers, offer a willingness to help and explain the process, and fair prices too.

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bmw e39 fuel tank capacity

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I was told by a mechanic I called that to replace the headgasket for a 95 sw1 will be around 800-1100 depending on how much machining is needed.

SOHC engine is known for cracking heads. Reman head from Saturn is approx $300. If you need a head I/d say at least 1000

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WHERE DO YOU GET A REPLACEMENT IN DASH PUSH IN CUP HOLDER FOR THE 2001 S40 VOLVO? FIRST :) I already have the new cup holder from Volvo! How do I replace it? You have the actual guestion listed, now where do I find the answer????

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Well it will cost an avg about 600-800 dollars to get it repaired depending on the the type of car and size of engine and some the will look at it and add on some money for how hard it will be to get access to it.

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Left of the sterring whell, down near hood release.

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I believe there is. I drive a 99 model. I was trying to fix my cigarette lighter last night and the owners manual indicated that there are fuse boxes in one of the side compatments in the boot (it is a touring model) and one other location. Sorry I can't be more precise but I'm away from the car right now. The fuse panel for cig. lighter is in the right rear of the trunk, above the battery.

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The "EML" warning light in a BMW indicates a problem with the "drive by wire" throttle control system." "EML" is an acronym for "Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung". Loosely translated from the original German for the BMW owner means Electrionic Engine Power Control.

"EML" is BMW's system name for electronic throttle management. The "EML" system, in it's most basic sense consists of an accelerator pedal (with an electronic position sensor), a computer module (usu. integrated with the main engine computer), and an EDK (Elektronische Drosselklappe or Electronic throttle valve). The EDK is also known as a "drive by wire" throttle. "EDK" throttles use a computer controlled stepper motor rather than a purely mechanical linkage (usu. metal cable attached directly to the accelerator pedal) to control the opening and closing of the throttle plate. "Drive by wire" throttles are very common on modern vehicles starting in the late nineties up through the present day. "Drive by wire" technology enables very precise throttle control to improve drivability and vehicle emissions, as well as many convenience features like electronic cruise control, traction control & stability control.

BMW first implemented "drive by wire" in very limited quantities on the most expensive & sophistocated BMW models starting in 1988. The latest generation of advanced vehicle features to take advandage of "drive by wire" technology are radar guided cruise control, accident avoidance control, autonomous-driving, and autonomous-parking systems.

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you do not ever have to replace the battery because there is no servicable battery to replace, there is a capacitor inside the key and that is used for the buttons to unlock and lock the. the way the capacitor charges is when its in the igntion and the key is turned on a antenna ring charges the capacitor. if the key does not work you may have to drive the vehicle a while, about 30 mins to charge the capacitor, or you may have to reinitalize it ( see dealer), or the key itself may just be defective and have to replaced.

The X-5 (and other BMWs) could easily have the Comfort Access option where you can leave the key in your pocket or bag and open/close and start the car without putting the fob in the ignition. These "keys" DO NOT charge in the ignition, they contain finite life batteries that need to be changed when they die. Easy process that's noted in the manual.