BMW 325 - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals

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I would say its the same fuse that the lights use. If the tail lights work, its probably not the fuse but the globe or the wiring to the globe or a poor earth.

There are micro switches around the frame (don't know where exactly) but these can fail

Usually on the inside of the Fuse Box Cover. The faults could also be related to failed relays.

Go to www.reliable-store.com and get info on whether to repair or not, service it or not, and how to repair etc

Armando, GOOGLE "bmw 325xi 2002 no start" and you will have lots of options to view a solution, youtube, discussion boards etc...good luck!

dealer only think you may need a new BSI unit ? or a new dash unit ? the later is most likely as its a mini computer behind that dash

Most common problems on E46 is fuel pump and vacuum leaks from old hoses. Get a wireless OBD adapter and OBD Fusion code reader app, read the trouble codes and freeze frame data. If your long term fuel trims are high (>10%) then it's running lean and likely vacuum leak. Fuel pump should be replaced with an OEM Siemens/VDO brand every 100k miles.

Could be a few things the vanos timing chain or the guides or your water pump

if eml is on you must get codes checked on a scanner by a local Tech. They will tell you why light was on and what caused it.

How did you test the battery? The fact that you jumped it and drove home with no problem tells you the battery is the problem.

take it to an accredited service center , put it on a hoist for a proper inspection

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indicates a broken wire that controls the valve servo .solenoid operation the battery could be a faulty voltage regulator

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bad door switch maybe?

Do you have the owner's manual for your 325ci? If so, have you checked the phone pairing section? The button on the steering wheel is probably not for pairing but rather for using the phone. Most likely you need to pair through some sequence of buttons/menus from the infotainment system.

The computer needs 12V in order to start.

high speed or low speed vibe? ck balance or get a 2nd opinion