2006 BMW X3 3.0i - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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I don't know, but if you look up the part it may show where it sits on the engine, or google up install temp sensor m54.

VACUUM LEAK IN THE OIL RE-CIRCULATOR

Hi- Number 6 cylinder is the cylinder closest to the firewall. For a misfire I recommend checking the coil and spark plug. The coils are known to fail.

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Do you mean remove the dash data, or remove dash device?Clear dash data you can use Digimaster 3 or digiprog 3.Remove dash device you need other tool.

Starts as soon as you turn the key to on position

Mr. Williams. just take it to your mechanic who will fill it with watter and by using a radiator pressure test tool will immediately give you the answer and the cost of repair.

replace thermostat and the temp sensor on the housing.

almost sounds like the air tubing came lose behind or under the dash. reconnect the hoses.

Have you traced the hot wire up to the source to see where is loses voltage, you have to do that. You will need a 12 volt test light, about $5 at any auto parts store or sears.

possible causes are crankshaft position sensor cam shaft position sensor/s ignition control module broken timing belt/chain

If it is black sooty smoke injectors are putting to much fuel into the cylinders so they may need to be tested Whitish grey smoke could be extra oil burning due to busted cylinder rings or head gasket allowing coolant into cylinder

has any lights come on the dash. like engine light abs or a spanner light?

disconnect battery wait 5 min reconnect battery or take it to auto zone have them reset

I would suggest taking it to a shop... however if you have the means there is a plug on the transmission that you remove and if fluid drips out it is good if no fluid then add. There is no dipstick

how long does it take ? it can be the thermostat that is stuck open

You might have transmission problem. It could be low fluid level or could be an internal transmission failure. I suggest you to have the fluid level checked for quality. Another thing you can try to reset your transmission. BMW transmission would help you to know about the transmission better.