The 3 Series E36 Forum

common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - abanjableu 2008-10-04 20:48:32 (19 views)
- Re: common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - Sean 2008-10-05 13:36:05 (16 views)
  - Re: common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - abanjableu 2008-10-08 22:12:16 (8 views)
    - Re: common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - Sean 2008-10-08 23:07:08 (5 views)
      - Great advice - kfister 2008-10-09 05:19:22 (3 views)

Rec. of indi repair shop Radford/Roanoke, VA - highalpine 2008-10-05 10:36:50 (4 views)
- Re: Rec. of indi repair shop Radford/Roanoke, VA - kfister 2008-10-08 18:29:20 (3 views)
  - Re: Rec. of indi repair shop Radford/Roanoke, VA - highalpine 2008-10-08 23:07:20 (1 views)

95 318i Antenna problems... - twf07 2008-08-03 06:22:22 (69 views)
- Re: 95 318i Antenna problems... - bobcat2k 2008-10-07 22:48:44 (6 views)
  - Re: 95 318i Antenna problems... - kfister 2008-10-08 11:45:32 (8 views)

BMW 325tds 1997 - toolbag 2008-10-07 09:33:57 (9 views)
- Re: BMW 325tds 1997 - Sean 2008-10-07 13:18:45 (6 views)
  - Re: BMW 325tds 1997 - toolbag 2008-10-08 03:12:26 (6 views)
    - Re: BMW 325tds 1997 - Sean 2008-10-08 08:53:26 (3 views)

Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - bimmernut2 2008-10-05 13:43:54 (5 views)
- Re: Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - kfister 2008-10-05 18:14:12 (4 views)
  - Re: Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - bimmernut2 2008-10-05 20:31:35 (6 views)
    - Re: Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - kfister 2008-10-07 08:38:57 (6 views)

Coolant system bleed - jpilk99 2008-10-04 11:26:50 (11 views)
- Re: Coolant system bleed - jpilk99 2008-10-04 11:49:00 (9 views)
  - Re: Coolant system bleed - jpilk99 2008-10-04 14:09:18 (9 views)
    - I have yet to find afool proof method of bleeding BMWs! - Sean 2008-10-04 14:58:28 (15 views)
      - Re: I have yet to find afool proof method of bleeding BMWs! - jpilk99 2008-10-04 22:02:22 (8 views)
        
        Re: I have yet to find afool proof method of bleeding BMWs! - Sean 2008-10-05 10:15:40 (6 views)

95 325i convertible - ignition stuck in 'on' psotion - jpilk99 2008-09-28 13:41:28 (20 views)
- Not the fix but shows you how to remove the lock (url) - bimmernut2 2008-10-02 21:21:12 (17 views)
- Re: 95 325i convertible - ignition stuck in 'on' psotion - Sean 2008-09-28 21:30:50 (16 views)
  - Re: 95 325i convertible - ignition stuck in 'on' psotion - jpilk99 2008-09-29 08:34:54 (11 views)
    - disconnecting the battery should not have killed the engine... - Sean 2008-09-29 08:54:41 (13 views)
      - Re: disconnecting the battery should not have killed the engine... - jpilk99 2008-09-29 09:12:44 (14 views)
        
        just enjoy the 750 for the week.... - Sean 2008-09-29 12:54:07 (10 views)
        
        Re: just enjoy the 750 for the week.... - jpilk99 2008-09-29 14:22:06 (9 views)

Removing brake light switch - michaeltitas 2008-09-21 11:31:44 (46 views)
- Re: Removing brake light switch (url) - bimmernut2 2008-09-25 21:37:05 (36 views)
- Re: Removing brake light switch - rkloewy 2008-09-22 15:24:00 (37 views)
  - I hate this $@#! switch - kfister 2008-09-22 21:42:31 (18 views)
    - There is a 10 mm bolt that screws into the bracket.... - Sean 2008-09-23 16:01:45 (14 views)
- Re: Removing brake light switch - kfister 2008-09-21 18:41:52 (17 views)

keyless entry - stevies 2008-09-07 21:52:34 (37 views)
- are you sure the batterie in the FOB is good? - Sean 2008-09-08 09:20:04 (33 views)
  - Re: are you sure the batterie in the FOB is good? - stevies 2008-09-21 15:55:52 (11 views)
    - Do you have another master key with FOB for the car???? - Sean 2008-09-22 21:29:59 (6 views)

heater - mark73 2008-09-07 10:55:28 (45 views)
- Re: heater - stevies 2008-09-21 15:59:28 (25 views)
  - Re: heater - mark73 2008-09-21 16:03:33 (13 views)

Loud Clattering Noise... - realtygary 2008-09-17 03:19:02 (36 views)
- Sounds like loose chain? - kfister 2008-09-19 05:34:13 (24 views)
  - Re: Sounds like loose chain? - realtygary 2008-09-20 23:49:05 (12 views)
    - Thats an interesting theory. - kfister 2008-09-21 09:12:44 (15 views)

WTB!! bose 6-disk changer - ups7man 2008-09-19 01:18:29 (11 views)

replaceing s50 head gasket - ups7man 2008-09-14 11:53:02 (33 views)
- Re: Tools available... (url) - realtygary 2008-09-17 03:49:14 (31 views)
- Never had the heads off of any e36..... - Sean 2008-09-15 07:09:35 (20 views)
  - I dont think any special tools are required - kfister 2008-09-16 17:59:31 (21 views)

Whats that noise????? - realtygary 2008-09-17 02:50:44 (18 views)

central locking - mark73 2008-09-16 16:55:11 (23 views)

M3 1994 Cluster replacement - blackbmuu 2008-08-12 19:25:56 (47 views)
- Re: M3 1994 Cluster replacement - ups7man 2008-09-14 11:56:18 (19 views)

dodgy instrument cluster - b7hot 2008-08-08 21:17:45 (80 views)
- Re: dodgy instrument cluster - Sean 2008-09-12 13:31:52 (28 views)
- Re: dodgy instrument cluster - mark73 2008-09-11 17:34:36 (29 views)
- Re: dodgy instrument cluster - vixxta 2008-08-20 01:50:59 (44 views)

Seat upholstery worn - Cuso 2008-09-10 14:57:40 (28 views)
- Re: Seat upholstery worn - kfister 2008-09-12 11:54:35 (37 views)

seat back tilt I need a part number..... - Sean 2008-08-23 22:27:50 (38 views)
- I made a post on the e38 board. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-09-08 17:19:20 (26 views)
  - thank you! (nt) - Sean 2008-09-09 14:21:49 (20 views)

Anyone with AA Gen 3 exhaust for sale? (nt) - arzhang23 2008-09-07 00:49:13 (19 views)

DME Transister (pic) - steveschwab 2008-08-27 21:35:31 (58 views)
- Motorola transistors - kfister 2008-09-04 04:14:52 (46 views)
  - Re: Motorola transistors - steveschwab 2008-09-05 22:18:55 (32 views)
- mouser.com , digikey.com, icfind.com - Sean 2008-08-28 19:12:39 (31 views)

Lost Key Nightmare-95 325is - bigwalt 2008-08-18 19:51:30 (90 views)
- You can drill the lock - kfister 2008-09-04 11:10:55 (33 views)
- How did it double lock... - Sean 2008-08-28 19:19:12 (36 views)

Be wary - vagardener 2008-08-26 14:04:05 (49 views)

clutch master cylinder replacement - hit the grill with :-) Sean 2008-08-04 13:55:06 (78 views)
- found the problem..... - Sean 2008-08-23 21:22:04 (37 views)

New in BimmerBoard - sakukurata 2008-04-10 14:01:25 (156 views)
- Re: New in BimmerBoard - e30dreams 2008-04-27 17:01:45 (116 views)
- Re: New in BimmerBoard - zondervanus 2008-04-24 17:53:30 (104 views)
- Re: New in BimmerBoard - kfister 2008-04-11 02:57:31 (161 views)
  - Re: New in BimmerBoard - sakukurata 2008-08-19 05:13:11 (33 views)

'Throttle Body' - JTM745i 2008-08-18 22:29:59 (41 views)

tranny issues - e30dreams 2008-04-20 18:45:37 (137 views)
- Re: tranny issues - kfister 2008-04-21 10:55:28 (110 views)
  - Re: tranny issues - e30dreams 2008-04-27 16:56:40 (125 views)
    - Re: tranny issues - kfister 2008-04-29 15:45:28 (136 views)
      - Re: tranny issues - holvo 2008-08-10 22:45:45 (41 views)
      - Re: tranny issues - e30dreams 2008-05-07 12:18:30 (109 views)
        
        I think the 9 pin connector is ont he tranny. - kfister 2008-05-12 10:02:05 (101 views)

Price opinion (pic) - ky7s 2008-07-29 22:41:39 (121 views)
- I'd say around $3-5k. (nt) - mahmudb 2008-08-01 20:40:59 (70 views)
  - Re: I'd say around $3-5k. - ky7s 2008-08-02 22:18:22 (59 views)

electrical trouble shooting manual - batman1for02 2008-07-11 00:58:54 (143 views)
- Re: electrical trouble shooting manual - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:52:30 (97 views)

crank and crank but no start - carvajalj 2008-07-06 23:19:56 (158 views)
- it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. - kfister 2008-07-07 08:34:09 (120 views)
  - Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. - carvajalj 2008-07-07 11:07:20 (100 views)
    - Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. (pic) - carvajalj 2008-07-07 23:23:48 (125 views)
      - Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. - kfister 2008-07-08 08:12:19 (92 views)
        
        Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. (pic) - carvajalj 2008-07-08 10:33:05 (98 views)
    - yes, its probably that alarm relay - kfister 2008-07-07 12:01:15 (111 views)
      - Re: yes, its probably that alarm relay - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:41:31 (74 views)
        
        Re: yes, its probably that alarm relay - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:43:48 (69 views)

Starter Replacment (nt) - tugman3461 2008-07-14 22:48:46 (102 views)
- Re: Starter Replacment I took some pics (nt) - tugman3461 2008-07-16 19:33:51 (105 views)
  - Re: Starter Replacment I took some pics (pic) - tugman3461 2008-07-16 20:14:11 (108 views)
- Re: Starter Replacment - tugman3461 2008-07-14 22:55:31 (69 views)
  - Re: Starter Replacment - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:34:12 (67 views)

$900??? - bobcat2k 2008-05-14 13:25:18 (152 views)
- Yes you can DIY.. air pump is easy - kfister 2008-05-14 18:54:06 (161 views)
  - Re: Yes you can DIY.. air pump is easy - bobcat2k 2008-05-15 08:01:38 (130 views)
    - Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - kfister 2008-05-15 12:28:04 (116 views)
      - Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - bobcat2k 2008-05-19 15:19:32 (110 views)
        
        Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - kfister 2008-05-20 09:37:37 (127 views)
        
        Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - bobcat2k 2008-05-20 13:37:55 (98 views)
        
        Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - tugman3461 2008-07-17 07:27:53 (57 views)

Need New Shocks! - STAR 2008-06-06 14:12:23 (139 views)
- Bilstein. - kfister 2008-06-07 20:40:47 (130 views)
  - Re: Bilstein. - STAR 2008-06-09 12:04:30 (103 views)
    - Re: Bilstein. - tugman3461 2008-07-17 07:07:39 (63 views)

harness wires - carvajalj 2008-06-30 12:57:42 (82 views)
- ETM - kfister 2008-06-30 14:09:00 (72 views)
  - Re: ETM - carvajalj 2008-06-30 15:09:17 (58 views)
  - Re: ETM - carvajalj 2008-06-30 14:54:12 (65 views)
    - Re: ETM - kfister 2008-06-30 20:43:22 (108 views)
      - Re: ETM - carvajalj 2008-07-01 10:12:37 (67 views)
        
        Re: ETM - tugman3461 2008-07-17 07:01:28 (50 views)

E36 convertible roof problem - chrisflee 2008-07-08 17:37:05 (161 views)
- Go to this link & you'll see a video on how to do it. (url) - bimmernut2 2008-07-12 15:34:24 (146 views)

I have a squeaky window - 318i - bobcat2k 2008-07-11 15:43:16 (64 views)

Will a 1997 m3 exhaust fit on a 1997 328is? (nt) - arzhang23 2008-06-30 00:40:44 (82 views)
- I think, m3 coupe, yes - kfister 2008-07-02 13:40:30 (62 views)

Need seat control switch part for M3/E36 - nnsquared 2008-06-16 21:20:33 (86 views)
- Re: Need seat control switch part for M3/E36 - nnsquared 2008-06-29 22:11:47 (52 views)

E36 convertible top problem - bimmernut2 2008-06-14 21:25:25 (194 views)
- Fixed it! (pic) - bimmernut2 2008-06-27 22:13:17 (176 views)
- Re: E36 convertible top problem - iabudaye 2008-06-17 23:44:44 (159 views)
- Blinking light. CVM is diagnosable - kfister 2008-06-15 16:36:54 (114 views)

Fix for infamous Low Beam Failure problem (url) - shogun 2008-06-25 19:01:16 (128 views)

Ceiling liner : 318is - cuso 2008-06-25 09:25:06 (112 views)
- I have instructions on my website - shogun 2008-06-25 09:49:35 (119 views)
  - Re: I have instructions on my website - Cuso 2008-06-25 12:02:57 (88 views)
    - link (url) - shogun 2008-06-25 17:44:11 (96 views)

Visiting from e34 - for a friend - Boot will not open - we suspect - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-06-24 08:43:40 (59 views)
- sent you email ;-) (nt) - shogun 2008-06-25 09:35:56 (57 views)

E36 1995 318is coupe gearbox (pic) - egis 2008-06-22 08:45:33 (123 views)

'96 318ti suspension type - New-to-me-318ti 2008-06-15 12:30:54 (82 views)
- Re: '96 318ti suspension type - kfister 2008-06-15 16:25:02 (73 views)
  - Good idea. They're aftermarket... - New-to-me-318ti 2008-06-15 22:02:12 (69 views)
    - OK - kfister 2008-06-17 04:14:00 (64 views)

E36 Reclining Seat Gear-source here (url) - shogun 2008-06-11 02:47:48 (159 views)

M44, M42 engine interchange-ability - pabmwmechanic 2008-05-05 18:43:46 (145 views)
- UPDATE! - pabmwmechanic 2008-06-09 23:12:10 (96 views)
  - Re: UPDATE! - kfister 2008-06-10 16:19:39 (72 views)
- Headaches - kfister 2008-05-06 17:48:18 (116 views)
  - Re: Headaches - pabmwmechanic 2008-05-06 20:59:44 (105 views)

Help Needed to Tighten Engine Belts on 95 325is - STAR 2008-06-06 14:15:03 (91 views)
- Re: Help Needed to Tighten Engine Belts on 95 325is - kfister 2008-06-08 21:52:01 (78 views)
  - Re: Help Needed to Tighten Engine Belts on 95 325is - STAR 2008-06-09 12:03:28 (76 views)
    - Check tension - kfister 2008-06-09 14:23:26 (68 views)

Power seat problem- motor works but seat doesnt move - chronicx 2008-05-20 15:28:00 (134 views)
- see info on my website - shogun 2008-06-06 03:36:28 (108 views)
  - Re: see info on my website - chronicx 2008-06-08 23:11:41 (86 views)

Oil, Engine, and Inspection Light Reset! - STAR 2008-06-06 14:33:09 (145 views)

Door Handle Replacement - STAR 2008-05-10 15:52:10 (197 views)
- Unrelated, but - ky7s 2008-05-27 23:08:41 (73 views)
  - Re: Unrelated, but - STAR 2008-06-06 14:24:28 (66 views)
- try this link (url) - bimmernut2 2008-05-19 20:04:50 (157 views)
  - Re: try this link - STAR 2008-06-05 23:14:48 (93 views)
  - Re: try this link - STAR 2008-06-05 22:54:29 (78 views)
- How2 - kfister 2008-05-12 09:57:29 (111 views)

1995 318is Aux fan resistor replacement - bimva 2008-06-04 20:43:47 (99 views)

Feel seat movement in turns; any site with fix? - bimmernut2 2008-05-30 20:02:11 (102 views)
- What part of the seat? (nt) - ky7s 2008-05-31 23:51:57 (90 views)
  - Re: What part of the seat? - bimmernut2 2008-06-01 08:23:59 (95 views)

Mystery diff ratio - simonb 2008-06-01 03:25:45 (79 views)

18` Alpina`s........for 3 series BMW`s (url) - snitch740i 2008-05-23 14:58:27 (141 views)

Need some door handle trim seal help on 2dr convertible - bimmernut2 2008-05-17 15:03:18 (109 views)
- figured it out; found the slider; link may help others (url) - bimmernut2 2008-05-19 19:46:32 (155 views)

94 E36 convertible - Sean 2008-05-19 08:56:23 (154 views)
- Re: 94 E36 convertible - Sean 2008-05-19 16:54:27 (101 views)

Angle eyes wiring diagram - bimva 2008-05-15 20:04:14 (170 views)

air temprature wires - bvandamme13 2008-05-11 13:06:28 (90 views)
- green/violet (nt) - kfister 2008-05-13 10:40:28 (89 views)

BMW Electronic Service -- WARNNG! - STAR 2008-05-08 09:24:28 (131 views)
- Re: BMW Electronic Service -- WARNNG! - kfister 2008-05-12 10:05:58 (98 views)
  - Re: BMW Electronic Service -- WARNNG! - STAR 2008-05-12 10:48:48 (114 views)
    - They just installed lighting equipment? - kfister 2008-05-12 14:01:51 (99 views)

BCU? - imax3000 2008-05-10 07:23:52 (104 views)
- You are in the right place. BMW calls this a ZKE or GM - kfister 2008-05-12 10:04:27 (120 views)

328i Trunk Emblem (Convertible) - rollinn328i 2008-05-10 14:41:09 (95 views)

'99 328ica transmission fluid change? - bimmernut2 2008-04-28 20:28:00 (158 views)
- Re: '99 328ica transmission fluid change? - STAR 2008-05-08 09:16:14 (108 views)

all down window switch on 328ic.... - bimmernut2 2008-05-04 16:00:41 (137 views)
- I don't think it's the switch - kfister 2008-05-06 17:49:42 (111 views)
  - Thanks Ken (nt) - bimmernut2 2008-05-06 18:54:31 (119 views)

A/C??? - pmiller101 2008-04-28 22:36:35 (131 views)
- Try turning the temp up. - kfister 2008-04-29 09:35:40 (109 views)
  - Re: Try turning the temp up. - pmiller101 2008-05-03 16:08:06 (94 views)
    - Yes! - kfister 2008-05-03 16:15:31 (98 views)
      - Re: Yes! - pmiller101 2008-05-03 16:23:54 (93 views)
        
        Found diagrams - kfister 2008-05-03 18:18:53 (110 views)

Locked myself out- Need help fast! - ky7s 2008-04-30 20:47:25 (139 views)
- Use the remote! - kfister 2008-05-01 10:22:16 (126 views)
  - Re: Use the remote! - ky7s 2008-05-01 11:41:14 (130 views)
    - Re: Use the remote! - kfister 2008-05-01 15:54:37 (101 views)
      - Re: Use the remote! - ky7s 2008-05-02 03:43:40 (121 views)
        
        No worries about security - kfister 2008-05-02 07:59:57 (106 views)

Three beeps from instrument cluster? - ky7s 2008-04-28 17:27:58 (171 views)
- Re: Three beeps from instrument cluster? - adrianm3 2008-04-28 17:44:08 (137 views)
  - Re: Three beeps from instrument cluster? - kfister 2008-04-29 15:29:55 (172 views)
    - yeah, that fixed it. - ky7s 2008-04-30 10:35:29 (137 views)

Horn quietly chirping away - adrianm3 2008-04-28 17:42:12 (105 views)
- Alarm - kfister 2008-04-29 09:37:54 (100 views)
  - Re: Alarm - adrianm3 2008-04-29 12:17:50 (102 views)
    - Re: Alarm - kfister 2008-04-29 15:28:31 (119 views)

cracked head - swiskes 2008-04-28 14:08:20 (120 views)

E36 convertible question. - bimmernut2 2008-04-25 21:10:55 (221 views)
- Found on internet. Reinitializing convertible top. - kfister 2008-04-26 02:04:10 (194 views)
  - Good stuff Ken, where did you find it? Pictures would help (nt) - bimmernut2 2008-04-26 09:56:00 (133 views)
    - You have mail sir - kfister 2008-04-26 16:09:54 (128 views)