Chow
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Registered technician, specializing in BMW, MINI, Honda and Toyota
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Hi,
I am writing in regards to my friends 2003 Mazda SP20 2.0L
The car initially had the variabl...
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Possible bled lifters, common in E39 M52 and M54
Hold your foot on the gas and crank for about 6 ...
IMO three possibilities, in order of probability
1. Starter solenoid
2. Ignition switch
3. EWS is...
There should be a button in the centre console which you press and hold to temporarily disable it...
Possibly a fault in the Lightmodule or the rain/light sensor
To be checked by your nearest dealer
Check the rear shocks, if it has large spherical black units attached to the shocks, they commonl...
I dare say the trans is on its way out, oil level and condition is to be checked and further diag...
MANY!! consult BMW parts schematics
Were the right plugs fitted? the wires put back in the right place? anythings else removed such a...
Sounds like cold running values are disturbed possibly due to component failure. Codes are to be...
The fuel level claim is false. It should be kept even and is done so by means of a series of hos...
The best way would be the only way, by removing a stack of screws, gear lever and hand brake boot...
Is the alternator charging? if so the codes are to be checked and diagnosed
If it has a triangular knob, simply turn anti-clockwise
If it doesnt, pull the tab inwards
Good...
Possible AFM, cam sensor or fuel
hope this helps, as i can only gather certain things in spanish
Could it be brake fluid? Possible leaking brake hose, please have it checked ASAP!!
E36 six cylinders a prone to thermostats, blocked radiators, air locks and mostly water pump fail...
The belts have nothing to do with it, possibly a leaking auto trans oil cooler and the red fluid ...
If operating the switch and pulling up doesn't provide a solution, the door trim is to be removed...
They are merely doing it the proper way and the parts should be most the cost.
Try-Tried, Loose-L...
There is a certain metal tab which can be pushed back into place allowing the lock to engage the ...
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