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Hey there. You will want to have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic trouble codes and start there. If you're getting power and the car still acting like it doesn't want to run, your issue is very likely either spark or...

Hello. I would need to know what services have been done on the vehicle to know what needs to be done. A typical 30,000 mile service on this vehicle includes a few filter changes and an oil change. It also...

If the paint is chipping on the front of the car or behind the tires on fender it may be caused by bugs or small rocks or gravel and you will need to have a auto body paint shop repair...

Hey there, sorry to hear about this issue. Since the key itself is not working, there is likely a fault with the alarm system. If the alarm is a factory alarm then it will need to be repaired by the...

There is a technical bulletin from the manufacture to check the alignment camber, and if the camber is out of specification, replace the right rear lower control arm to correct the alignment. As far as the other tires, you should...

If the check engine light is on, or if there are any trouble codes on the ECU the car will not pass inspection in North Carolina. The DTML Pump is part of the evaporative emission control system. It's job is...

The coolant fan switch helps to maintain the proper coolant temperature by turning on and off at specific temperature thresholds. When this switch is not working properly, this can cause the fans to come on intermittently, all the time or...

It is possible that this is a misfire condition either due to a faulty ignition system component or fuel injector that is creating a power imbalance that will cause a shudder sensation. The fuel system and ignition system should be...

It sounds like you are experiencing a lean condition and engine pinging. The most common fault I have seen for this is when the mass air sensor causes the engine to go too lean. When you look at the scanner...

Hello. There are a lot of things that can cause this. If vehicle was having trouble getting to that speed then it may be a transmission issue or it can be something like a catalytic converter that is failing. If...

The first concern is your oil system. Do you have full and clean oil in the vehicle? If the fluid is low, or there is an oil leak, the vehicle will have low oil pressure at idle. When the engine...

Hi there - there are several possible cause for over-retarded cam timing. The VCT solenoid could cause this, but a failed cam phaser, worn timing chain guide, stretched timing chain or simply low oil pressure can also cause this problem...

Hi Glamy. You really need to have the dealership reprogram the locks and your existing FOB key in order to disable the missing key. That's really the only way to correctly do this.

Hello. From what you describe it would appear likely that the backfiring and performance issues are a result of the fuel problem. A rich fuel mixture can be caused by a wide variety of issues. A few things I would...

Hello and thank you for your question. Check the three essentials that an engine needs to run. Check the air, fuel, and spark. If the engine gets fuel and has a good solid pressure, has a good strong spark at...

Hi there. The P0033 OBD-II error code is a generic code that typically indicates a problem with the Turbocharger or Supercharger Bypass Valve Control Circuit. In most cases, the reason the code is triggered is due to a vacuum...

The vehicle engine should be diagnosed on a scope. It is also possible that the poor running condition has already caused diagnostic trouble codes to set and those codes can be downloaded and evaluated by the mechanic. There are many,...

After the HomeLink system has been set up, it is ready to use. All you have to do is press the corresponding HomeLink button on your overhead console, and your garage door will open or close. Tip Even after programming...

Hi there. If the code came on for the camshaft position sensor, then the computer has seen that the sensor is not working properly. If the vehicle was working before and now has the code for the camshaft position sensor,...

Although some service manuals do refer to engine removal, that advice is in error. So long as the engine is properly and safely supported, the lower control arms can be readily removed. The bushings on these arms are not separately...

This condition sounds like one BMW has noted on a technical service bulletin (TSB) concerning a software issue in the engine control module. There has been an updated software version developed by BMW but you will need to have this...

Hi there, The problems you are having with your vehicle, may not be easy to diagnose. Apparently, under hood temperature and ambient temperature both create the no start condition. Components can act-up with temperature change. Assuming no check engine light...

Hi there. One minor, yet highly important detail that most aftermarket part manufacturers fail to tell customers is that the installation of their components will impact the operation of the sensor that monitor systems on OEM vehicles; like your BMW....