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BMW 528i Repair and Maintenance
BMW 528i Model Years
BMW 528i Questions and Answers
well i think that there's just something inside my radiator and i was wondering if there was a way to open the radiator or a way to clean the radiator without having to get a new one?
How is the inside door panel removed? The cable connecting the handle that opens the door broke. Thanks
I was driving went to push accelerator pedal car wouldnt go. no matter what gear its in it wont go . i put it in park and the car keeps rolling
trying to remove rad. How does fan come of to remove fan shroud to remove Rad.
Hood latch on left (drivers) side has released. The right side will not and therefore, the hood will not open. I removed the right tire and attempted to see the cable with no success. HELP!
When i'm accelerating on the road it sounds like my car is whining and just recently the car started leaking brown fluid. And now when I turn the wheel it sounds like its groaning. Is it the transm...
How about changing water pump. i made tool for getting fan off but would like to know how easy the water pump is to change. Can Email me at BUDDCO2003@YAHOO.COM also
I have a 1999 BMW 528I and more often than not the trasmision tale tale linght keeps coming on,want that happens the radio and al the controlls on the wheel stops working...checked fesues but all s...
I have a bmw 528i 99 model..My radio goes on and off on its own accord...when this happens all the cotrolls on the steering wheel will not work..Please advise what could be the couse as all the fus...
Hello. Will I have a choice as to the brand of oil and filter used? Who is answering this email?
Making loud thumping noises under the center of the car Spyder thks for ur answer link is for 3 series does this still apply to my 528i?
My check engine light turn on and the code for that was PO740 meaning there is a problem with the torque converter clutch. How much would it cost me to fix that problem roughly? please help out a b...
I have a 2000 bmw 528i and when I put the a/c on the compresor comes on but the blower does nothing what could the prolem be
could it be that the resister is bad and where does it located, would it be wise to check that first.
when replacing the front hub assembly do I have to remove the front stryt
can you assist in this situation. window raises half way then stops. Now it will not raise from the bottom.
thanks Jeff
my passenger side rear window can't not be opened by all switch at all, how can i remove the door panel to repair it, and what the name of the part should i buy? thank you very much for you help
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i want to check all fluid , but i can't find the dipstick for transmission,
i don't have the repair manual, where is the drain plug located, is it underneath the radiator, should i refill the radiator with 50/50 coolant only/ thank you
want estimate of $ to ac repair expansion valve
2000 528l
BMW 528i Car Reviews (5)
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@dalenstep A 1997 bmw 528i does not require being checked it is a lifetime transmission it never needs any attention unless there is a mechanical failure otherwise it never needs attention. I love mine it has had no problems whatsoever and the maintenance is sooo easy all the tools you need are in the trunk for the oil change and the sparkplugs plus the oilfilter is ontop and easy to get too so there is no reason to ever take it to a dealer and pay there overinflated prices!! |
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If you could find a good reliable affordable independent to maintain this car, she will last for long long time and with the one of the best road handling and comfort. Maintenance is very very expensive at the dealer so DOnt go there for basic routine maintenance. Test Drive one and you will know what i mean! AAA |
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Excellent car. I have a 1999 528 i 5 speed. Mileage now over 213 000 kms. No problems whatsoever. The engine, just like other bimmer inline sixes, is very very smooth. Power is there, great torque. Driveline is the best. Handling is absolutely bimmerous. I have had Mercedes for the last 10 yrs. They were great cars and SUV-s also, but Bimmers are more fun to drive. To have fun with a Merc. you have to go AMG, which is a totally different story, and very expensive also.This car I think it has a better reliability record than 540. If I would buy another bimmer it would be a 740 or a 745 or 545 or a X 5.Anyway, I am very happy with it. Never thought inline sixes to be that smooth, the are really Silky Smooth. |
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real nice cars but they need to put a dipstick to check the trans fluid some people dont know how to check it . also some people cant afford to take it to a shop everytime it needs fluid. |
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BMW 528i Problems
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| 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 528i Recalls and TSBs
BMW 528i Recalls (Recent)
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
Consequence Summary: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.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.
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.
Consequence Summary: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE OR TIRE FAILURE.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2004. OWNERS 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).
BMW 528i Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
None reported.