20 Most Recent 2000 BMW 323i Questions & Answers

Your starter motor could be stuck .

For your make and model that is a way fair price. BMW seems to be a little more labor intensive them some other vehicles. But those recommended repairs are well worth it and help the longevity on your vehicle. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_677dced97ad9bddf

amplifier is in the radio. Need to replace it.

More than likely coils, pretty common on these

Help Help I have a 1999 BMW 323 my fan will not come on when it ran hot. Where is the relay located at for fan.

first read any codes and record info, seems trans is in limp mode, try disconnecting battery to reset computer. if it reoccurs follow up on codes read prior to battery reset and after.

I rencently had the same problem. Lasted a week or two before it threw a code. Ended up just being a camshaft position sensor. Replaced sensor, now it runs like new. Just be careful with the crankcase breather hose, it's very brittle!

there is over 100 answers for the codes so it will ,be best if you get a workshop manual and get them all at once

Hi Andrew: Some brake systems have a double piston on the master cylinder. This is a safety feature that prevents total failure in the event that a component stops working. I would recommend that you take it to a certified brake repair shop. Brake maintenance can be tricky, and if not done correctly can lead to nasty unwanted situations where your vehicle won't stop when you want it to.

Automatic tranny? Check the neutral safety switch that only allows you to turn engine on when car is in neutral. If that switch/relay is malfunctioning it could turn off the ignition when you put gearshift into gear.

Bare minimum: a fan belt to the compressor, a functioning clutch circuit and fuse, a sealed system (no leaks) and sufficient refrigerant charge to satisfy the pressure switch in the system. Add the proper refrigerant to the low or suction side of the compressor with the engine running and A/C set to on. The compressor clutch will only engage after you have provided a specific minimal amount of refrigerant - but then will not do any real cooling until the amount of refrigerant for the system approaches the amount on the sticker that details the capacity of the system. If you get cool air, you're off to a good start. If cooling drops or stops over the next day - you have a HUGE leak. If it takes a couple weeks to stop, you have a good size leak. If it lasts a season, you have a small leak. Ideally, the system should be sealed completely. You may also want to replace the accumulator filter/dryer if the system has been at atmosphere (no charge) for any real amount of time. Be VERY careful with refrigerants. Skin exposed to the liquid or gas can be frozen instantly. It can also cause blindness if the eye is exposed to it, too. Nasty stuff. You've been warned.

All BMW's have spare fuses near or in the fuse box, so they are not in any circuit, only the ones in a row or two are actively protecting from shorts. If you are having a problem with a specific circuit all BMW's have fuse chart in cover of fuse boxes, whether under dash or in trunk area, so if you have a short, check the fuse for that circuit. There are too many fuses to guess at. CERACOAT-NANOTECH.com

Replace the serpentine belt

have a coolant system pressure test done and look for leaks at the welsh plugs, water pump hole under water pump, heater core inside

All BNW's have remote key openers built into key, so what doesn't work, the manual lock, or the remote key, or both. When you say you don't have keyless entry, on a BMW the remote is the key. CeraCoat-NanoTech.com

See if fan comes on when A/C running.Likely engine coolant temperature switch or fan relay circuitry faulty.

camshaft position sensor "B" circuit bank 1