I just purchased a 1999 BMW 323i and it’s Manual. But the...
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Steve
496 days ago
Hello and welcome,
My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* it will be my pleasure to assist you today.
Steve
496 days ago
you may simply need to adjust the parking brake cable, or, you may need to replace it.
an inspection of the parking brake should easily reveal the need.
Customer
496 days ago
How do you know whether or not you need to replace it or adjust the cable?
Steve
496 days ago
first adjust, if that doesn't work, replace
Customer
496 days ago
Okay, and how would I go about adjusting the cable?
Steve
496 days ago
what is the vin?
Customer
496 days ago
One second, I’ll grab it
Steve
496 days ago
ok
Customer
496 days ago
WBAAM3331XKC61202
Steve
496 days ago
here are the instructions you requested: https://app.box.com/s/0jqt6r2fsnydmjh7kpyt6adrm4ujf5ot
Customer
496 days ago
Perfect, thank you
Steve
496 days ago
you are welcome
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