20 Most Recent 2000 BMW 7 Series - Page 9 Questions & Answers

2001 bmw 740iL with code p1441 is the leakage diagnostic pump, you will need to check the connection to the pump and also test the evap system for any leaks, you may have a leak in the system, may be a loose gas cap or a line leaking, this system is for the fuel vapors, there are lines that run from the fuel tank to engine and is filtered into a canister and theres valves and leakage pump in lines, a smoke machine would be needed along with a scan tool to check valves and get readings from system.you can check the gas cap and look around for broken lines. good day

Is the display not working or just dark? The four bulbs across the top of it are easily replaceable if it is just dark.
The radios in these cars have several common problems after a decade of use. In a 1998, I would expect the display to go dark due to cracked connections on the surface mount resistors. The fix for that is here: http://www.frontiernet.net/~papi/e36_Radio_Display.html
The volume control frequently fails on these cars after a decade of use. It is optical so tuner cleaner just makes it worse.
I had one in one of my two '97s just simply go dead on me the other day. I cannot find the problem so it is getting replaced. JVC head units have adjustable display and button colors so you can match the rest of the lights in the dash. Get an antenna plug adapter and a conversion adaptor so that the new head unit will plug in to the existing plug in the dash. You will loose the ability to control a CD changer in the trunk, and your antenna amplifier will no longer amplify FM.

fuse for?????
under hood or interior usually at kick panel driver or pass.side
owners manual will tell locations

You will find your owners manual, insurance, and registration.

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go to www.realoem.com. They have all the diagrams/schematics one could need for their BMW.

Im not sure what your complaint is with the dealer. If it is about them ripping you off you need to contact the Better Business Bureau.

look at the bulb, if ok, test the circuit.

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Can you please tell me more bout your vehicle problem? Thanks!

please explain what needs a reset also age and model of vehicle

I have been in the same boat as you many times, trying to buy codes for my customers.
And have ran into the same problem. What you can do to get the code is to call BMW. You will have to give them the serial number to the stereo and the vin number of your car. You may even have to call the junk yard that you got the radio from and get the vin number of the car that you got it from. Or make them give you your money back. Because each stereo has a different code so noone steals the radio. So getting the code will have to come from BMW. Please don't spend no more money to get the code.

europeon software is encrypted ,could it be they have the wrong software for the market they were sold in

what type of engine petrol or diesel

Look for a blown headgasket, this would prevent the coolant from circulating properly and cause the motor to run hotter and also blow your hose because the water pump can't circulate the coolant fast enough. As far as the transmission goes you will need to replace the throttle position sensor

Hello Scott. Begin by changing all of the plugs, and the fuel filter. Regarding the fact that it won't start when hot, look in the yellow pages under autoelectric shops. These shops have the diagnostic tools to check out your car's systems to see what is going on differently when hot, compared to when cold, to get to the bottom of your troubles. Joe

You should be able to remove the rear seat and access the trunk from the interior.

Replace the button,

I would say there is a blockage, in the guide track's.

Your engine has two identical air mass sensors, what I have done in the past to confirm it is a air mass sensor fault is clear the code, swap the sensors from side to side and see if the fault moves sides, if yes then new sensor if no then check for air leaks on inlet on bank 2

It is bolted into the rear of the gearbox belllhousing down behind the engine. It is easier to access from underneath with the car on a 4 post lift / ramp.

3 bolts hold it on, plus the heavy battery lead nut, and a push on terminal from the ignition.

overloading the circuit. It's doing what it's supposed to do. Put the radio on another fuse to lighten the load.