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BMW 325Ci Repair and Maintenance

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BMW 325Ci Questions and Answers

StoneMan24 940, 2002 BMW 325Ci

I have a 2002 BMW 325ci and was wondering what i could use to fix the fabric on the roof of the car, in the back right section, there is a drooping piece or fabric and i was wondering what kind of ...

sam1989, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Dearborn, MI

on my bmw it has black leather seats, the seats are in a good conditon excepts for some minor scuffs, the dealer wants 2500 for new one is their any way to fix them my self

matthewdwhitley, 2001 BMW 325Ci, Oakboro, NC

check engine light is on and when i give it gas the car bogs down and then shut off

Greg1, 2001 BMW 325Ci, Enfield, CT

How replace multibelt and power steering pump.Thanks

confused in Tucson, 2001 BMW 325Ci, Tucson, AZ

Code po444 evap emission sys purge control valve circuit open.
The light resets sporadically and with a code and without the code. Other times it will wait for the next key turn. The technicia...

dhjmas, 2001 BMW 325Ci, Pataskala, OH

My outside temp display always reads -40. How do I reset or correct this?

dhjmas, 2001 BMW 325Ci, Pataskala, OH

I am a new owner and when I start my car the heat is always on. I know how to turn it off, but how do I get it to be off when I start the car? I always have to turn it off every time I start it.

sadbmw, 2005 BMW 325Ci, Bethlehem, PA

I have a 2005 325ci I noticed today a oil leak they may have been leaking for a while I had my oil changed about a month ago and 2 weeks ago my service engine light came on it looks like the oil le...

sadbmw, 2005 BMW 325Ci, Bethlehem, PA

Hello dandd Thanks I took the car to the service center today that changed my oil and he said the leak looks like it is coming from the top front right of the engine really couldnt see because of a...

ssngard, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Asbury Park, NJ

are wheel bearing hub assemblies the same as front control arm bushings

2001bmw, 2001 BMW 325Ci

My 2001 325ci w/135,000 miles rattles at low rpms. When idling, it rattles at around 1100 rpm. The noise definitely comes from under the hood, but it's hard to pinpoint.Is this common? Is it serious?

Chris no, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Stone Ridge, NY

The button that changes to other screens like fuel milage does not change the display

jad57, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Oceanside, CA

BMW325ci . Felt a clunk type feeling while at a red light. Then when I accelerated, there was no very little power, like it was in the wrong gear. Then noticed a 'gear light' on next to Tranny L...

cherbot3000, 2002 BMW 325Ci, El Segundo, CA

When the car starts, there is no noise but after a few seconds of driving the whistling begins. Stops when we brake and as soon as the brake is released, it starts again. When we stop and turn o...

cherbot3000, 2002 BMW 325Ci, El Segundo, CA

Could it be the brake booster with a leak?

hws, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Kennesaw, GA

hello,

this car has been maintained regularly by BMW service and the vehicle is in excellent shape ... i've driven it easy since day one.
i'm coming up on my 85k maintenance ...
i know the m...

hws, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Kennesaw, GA

can someone tell me what are the items scheduled for service on the 85K mile maintenance for this vehicle?

HAX, 2001 BMW 325Ci, Eugene, OR

checked and replaced bulb. switched fixture left to right no luck.

mmitch05, 2004 BMW 325Ci, Edmond, OK

When the top is up on my 2004 325ci, the convertible top cover shock (maybe it's a strut, not sure) is pressing down into the soft plastic on the package tray (convertible compartment lid) and leav...

KevinNC, 2002 BMW 325Ci, Mooresville, NC

Changes all pads, noticed ABS sensor chipped.. Is it open or shorted to make it back to normal state (No Dashboard warning lites ? ) I just want it back to normal, do I have to replace....

BMW 325Ci Car Reviews (1)

2001 BMW 325Ci, matte, Oakland, CA, August 20, 2008 01:06

Utterly fantastic car to own and drive. Only real complaint is the interior trim surrounding the door. Fail every two years and are very expensive to replace.

BMW 325Ci Problems

Engine
Suspension & Steering
  • Power steering hoses are known to fail occasionally, and it is not uncommon for multiple hoses to be leaking at the same time.
  • Failure of the front control arm bracket bushingsoften referred to as thrust rod bushingsis moderately common. One symptom is a clunk or jolt felt in the steering when braking.
Heating & Air Conditioning The blower final stage fan resistor is known to fail. Symptoms are the heater fan speed varies regardless of the setting, the fan will not turn off when the car is switched off, or the fan will not switch on at all.

BMW 325Ci Recalls and TSBs

BMW 325Ci Recalls (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Campaign Number: 08V384000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 200,000
Model Years Affected: 2006

Defect Summary: BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED.

Consequence Summary: IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING LATE SEPTEMBER 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Notes: BMW IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:MY 2006 6-SERIES, 3-SERIES (STANDARD SEAT), MY 2004-2005 Z4, MY 2004-2006 7-SERIES, MY 2006 X5, AND MY 2004-2006 5-SERIES (COMFORT SEAT).UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IN A VEHICLE THAT EXPERIENCES THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Body, Interior & Misc.: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Campaign Number: 03V160000
Dates Manufactured: 08/2002 to 11/2002
Number of Vehicles Affected: 13,100
Model Years Affected: 2003
Date Owner Notified: 05/2003

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Consequence Summary: OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Campaign Number: 07E023000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 13,128
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Date Owner Notified: 04/2007

Defect Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence Summary: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Drive Train: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Campaign Number: 03V124000
Dates Manufactured: 08/2002 to 10/2002
Number of Vehicles Affected: 1,056
Model Years Affected: 2003
Date Owner Notified: 05/2003

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT WAGON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE VEHICLE AT REST, AN INCREASE OF ENGINE IDLE SPEED (UP TO 1,300 RPM) MAY OCCUR.

Consequence Summary: IF A GEAR IS SELECTED, THE DRIVER MAY FEEL AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING PUSHED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Campaign Number: 01V206000
Dates Manufactured: 11/2000 to 09/2001
Number of Vehicles Affected: 76,469
Model Years Affected: 2001
Date Owner Notified: 09/2001

Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Consequence Summary: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Campaign Number: 02V138000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 1,550
Model Years Affected: 2001

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Consequence Summary: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Campaign Number: 06V400000
Dates Manufactured: 06/2006 to 07/2006
Number of Vehicles Affected: 25
Model Years Affected: 2006
Date Owner Notified: 11/2006

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ONE OF THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND SWIVEL BEARING CONNECTION BOLTS WAS NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THE BOLTED CONNECTION COULD LOOSEN.

Consequence Summary: THE BOLTED CONNECTION COULD BREAK WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTED CONNECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CONNECTION. IN SOME CASES, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND THE SWIVEL BEARING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

BMW 325Ci Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)

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