20 Most Recent 1992 BMW 3 Series - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Is the same cylinder mis firing as before you relpaced coil pack ? If so a compression test is your next option . If there is any water leaks No 4 cyl is a likely suspect and worth checking . The old plugs will give you a clue to condition of cyl's. Injector swap and wiring exam may help also ,but only if you have to . Good luck

your pump could have failed,if so the oil light would appear, if it is off then remove the valve cover and inspect the oil delivery line as it may be plugged up, you can clean it out with an air blower

You may need bearings in the alternator but i would first try tightening the belt,if that cures the problem you are done.If it does not and a grinding noise starts,then put bearings in the alternator.

you need to 1 check your thermostat or 2 take it to a reputable Rad shop and have them check the rad cores on you car ,sometimes they clog up and they pump coolant under pressure and it clears the core

From what you have described you have a clogged catalytic converter. You will need to replace it.
TO make sure you can disconnect the exhaust from the vehicle at the doughnut and start the car and see it runs better. If it does than replace your converter

It is most likely a flat or dead battery but first check the battery terminals are clean and firmly attached.
If all above checks ok replace the battery.

There are several reasons why an attempted jump start may not have worked, such as :-
1) the jump cables used are poor quality,
or
2) the battery used as a power source may not have sufficient capacity.

Sometimes it will do that, if the momentum is shifting.. If the computer feels that the car is slowing down it will automatically adjust the cruise control to speed up. It should only do it for about a sec. or two.

Hello,

Yes, there is a separate fuse for that. Try looking under that hood. If the fuse it good. try checking the relays.

I hope this helps. Thanks and have a nice day.

- HotRatchet

Your car doesn't have a choke. Fuel injected engines alter the mixture using information from the sensors to give the right mixture all the time, thus negating the need for a choke. This is only for carbureted engines, and your car is not. If it's idling fast, you can change the settings on your idle set screw, or have it tuned.

it is very easy all you have to do it take out you back seat and it is and the passager side of the car. unsrew to lid on the fuel pump and it will come right out good luck

no you need a rebuilt kit for a master/slave cylinder.

you have to use a meter and check power at the switch and at the motor

I have read about this very problem at bimmerfest.com From memory, people had problems with the actual leads to the battery.

you need the anti-theft code for the radio....the radio should safe theft lock or something similiar to deter theft.....unfortunately you will need to pull the radio to get the serial number off the radio and than beg and plead with the dealer to give you the code without paying for it......you may want to check the owners manual for the radio code......some past owners sometimes will write the code in the book......

the computer has to be reprogramed to this trans by a shop with the proper scan tool

Sounds like the ABS system has a fault, goto to a Brake specialist to have the system verified.

This should be your brake pad wear light, Either brake pad is worn or loose wire on connection or wear sensor is faulty/damaged

BMW ignition lock replacing.

According to manual no special tools needed. here procedure!

1. Ignition elec switch. Disconnect battery. 2. remove trimpanel from lower leftside of instrument panel. remove screw retaining lower steering column and remove cove. 3. remove slotted screws on both side of switch. 4. relase tabs and remove switch from elec harnass and remove sealer.. note: before mating new ignition elec switch check that switch is in correct position. seal screws again.
2. Ignition lock cylinder replacing. 1. insert master key and turn 60 deg to radio position. 2. inset piece of stiff wire into opening in lock cylinder and pull cylinder out. (Note early models up to 10/95 turn lock cylinder back 12 deg to release)