20 Most Recent 1999 BMW 318 ti - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Sound like you may have cracks in the ductwork between your mass airflow sensor and the throttle body. Dismantle everything from the air filter to the throttle body and inspect it for cracks.
What is likely happening is that once the car warms up and goes 'closed loop' so the computer can control the fuel injection system, the car is able to compensate for the leaks so it runs a little better.

Thats the occupancy under the seat base at fault. Check to see if its connected properly under the seat. If not you will need a new one. Quite a common fault i had it with my 330.

check the vacumn pipe from the inlet manifold to the brake servo unit ,make sure that the vacumn pipe isnt collapsed or trapped

It's wedged to the right side. Follow this link: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1010453
Regards, TXTEXAN

Relax it's just the overflow tube.

under the engine

A high idle could be due to many things but a major cause is a vacuum leak causing too much air to enter the fuel system which in turn causes the computer to overcompensate with fuel. Take it to an auto parts chain store where they will do a diagnostic scan for free and see if any error codes are present.

Have you removed the instrument cluster to check/replace the batteries on the Service Indicator (SI) board? These batteries go dead eventually and require replacement. BatteriesPlus carry the right type and will solder new connections for you. Replacement on the board itself requires soldering skills and equipment. This is something BatteriesPlus will also do, for a fee.

Coolant hoses have a small clip on their upper side on most BMWs, you can pry this little metal clip up with a flathead screwdriver and the hose should slide off with little resistance.

Hi Bruce
Take the vehicle for a scan and I'm fairly sure the fault will be recorded as a defective temperature sensor. Once that is replaced I think the problem will be solved. What happens is the sensor signals the injection system to allow more fuel for starting when cold and at the moment it can't know if the engine is hot or cold, so it injects for an engine at operating temp. (When cold the engine needs more fuel to be able to start)
Regards Johngee10

YOU HAVE FAULT IN HEAD LIGHTS CIRCUIT.

no you cannot fix it, take the car to the dealership, to have it worked on.

check and see if your getting spark of coil

I'D RECOMMEND TRYING BOSCH ONLINE FOR SCHEMATICS!

A couple of possibilities - first I'd check/replace fuel filter. Then clean MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor and if those don't cure issue then it's TPS (Throttle Positioning Sensor) replacement time. Check w/BavAuto or Pelican Parts online - both good sources for info & parts

Maybe your batterty is bad and it just don't have enough power to angage starter. Borrow another barrery and thry starting normaly your car, if starts buy new battery.

HAVE IT TESTED FOR TROUBLE CODES THAT IS THE KEY TO FIND THE PROBLEM.

One of 2 ways (there's 2 versions) #1 the entire knob spins/inscrews #2 it might have have small screw or allen screw in lower section to remove