If the clutch pedal goes down without engaging the clutch. The fluid level needs to be checked in the clutch reservoir. If the level is good then there is a bad seal on either the master or slave cylinder. If...
As the codes indicate, this means there is a lean fuel condition which may be caused by a lack of fuel supply or in some cases, a vacuum leak as you describe near the cold air intake. When a vacuum...
The difference between these two oils is primarily the viscosity or thickness of the oil. Depending on the brand, there may be a number of other additives in play as well, however the most important component of the oil is...
Hi There, Code P0414 relates to the vehicle's secondary air injection system which is a system that pumps air into the car's exhaust system to reduce emissions by way of accelerating the catalyst in the catalytic converter. When the ECM...
Hi there. Most of the codes that are coming on are for a misfire on cylinder number 3. Check the spark plug and wire on cylinder 3 and see if you are getting a good spark. Then check the fuel...
Hello. If this problem occurs more consistently with the "first startup of the day" or after the car has been sitting some time, the problem may be low residual fuel pressure. A check valve in the fuel system should maintain...
Hello, thank you for writing in. If it is an aftermarket blower motor, as opposed to an OEM original dealer part, that might account for the noise. That would be my first suspicion, especially if you are sure you have...
Hello there. It really depends on what type of regular power steering fluid was put into the vehicle. BMW calls for the standard use of Dexron III fluid which is commonly seen. Most over-the-counter regular power steering fluid are basically...
Hello. The most common cause of the car dying once it is put into gear is the transmission torque converter or the fluid level of the transmission. If there are leaks present from the transmission, I would suspect the fluid...
Hi there. To be honest, when the alternator tests as good and the battery terminals are good, this issue is typically very difficult to diagnose. In most cases however, this is either an electrical relay fault to the charging system...
The presence of coolant suggests a leak and that should be resolved as a leak could be a cause of the misfiring if water creates a path to ground. If, by chance, you are referring to coolant actually in the...
Hi Angel. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Usually when your car stops running and you can smell gasoline, this means that either a fuel line has broken, the fuel pump stopped working or there is a problem with one of...
Hi There, Depending on whether or not the sound comes when the vehicle is moving or not will determine what may be causing this. The following are some possibilities of what could be causing this: -It could be that the...
Hi there. Unfortunately, when the ECU is not connecting to the digital scanner, that's an indication of a failed ECU. This is only something that can be completed by a BMW certified repair facility, as they keep ECU programming pretty...
Hi there. Check the intake for a possible vacuum leak around the cylinder 4. If there is no vacuum leak around the cylinder number 4, then there could be a burned valve. Check the compression on all of the cylinders...
Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your low oil level may have something to do with the engine noise. First off, if the oil is low I would top it off as soon as possible, as low...
Various items can cause similar symptoms to the ones you have described. The most common would be a bad fuel filter, transmission fault, torque converter issue, shift solenoid problem, low fuel pressure, or a failed fuel injector. All of these...
It sounds like this is an intermittent issue. These are generally the hardest to diagnose because they are just infrequent enough to not trip the ECU into triggering a code, but they still have a fault somewhere. The most common...
Replacing the radiator is a straightforward job. Any time the cooling system is serviced, the rest of the system will need to be tested as well. Do not continue to drive the car with the risk of overheating it. Damage...
