20 Most Recent 1988 BMW 3 Series Questions & Answers

On this website you find fuse box diagram and description for BMW 3 series (1987 - 1991) https://www.autogenius.info/bmw-3-series-e30-325i-convertible-325is-325ix-fuse-box-diagram-us-version-1987-1991

service the car

in engine bay and driver side front

did you bleed the system

Yes, it is a common problem in the E30 series but it's usually caused by the small gas struts in the seat mechanisms. It can easily be fixed by someone with the right tools. The gas struts have to be replaced, or re-gassed after the seat is removed from the car.  The tricky bit is compressing the new or repaired gas struts during the re-fit to the seat structure.

THAT IS GOOD. THE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE KEY IS ON FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHECKING THE BULB. THEN AFTER CRANK UP IF IT GOES OUT THEN THAT IS A GOOD THING

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dead battery or ecu or less bite has clapst

You should have your belts checked for proper tension. If they're squeaking when the engine is at a low RPM then they are most likely loose and need to be tightened. However, that squeak may also be an indication that one of the tensioners in the belt's line may be wearing down. If that is the case the tensioner will need to be replaced since the bearing inside is worn down beyond the point where lubrication would be useful.

Hi Sky
Make sure that the thermostat has not been removed. I believe it has and that would create your problem.
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