The 3 Series E36 Forum

Front control arm bushing - davez535iyaiyaiE2 2007-04-01 16:39:11 (271 views)
- Re: Front control arm bushing - b7hot 2008-01-19 01:40:11 (48 views)

E36 Parts for sale - timsta 2007-04-18 16:36:53 (439 views)
- Re: E36 Parts for sale - gkinzle 2007-07-21 11:19:38 (151 views)
- YGM (nt) - dwightf 2007-04-24 03:39:23 (236 views)
- Re: E36 Parts for sale - jps1995m3 2007-04-19 00:00:38 (279 views)
  - Re: E36 Parts for sale - jps1995m3 2007-04-22 01:05:30 (224 views)
  - Re: E36 Parts for sale - timsta 2007-04-21 17:38:08 (230 views)

If anyone has stock e36 stereo parts, please e-mail me! Thanks. (nt) - dwightf 2007-02-27 16:28:28 (327 views)
- Re: If anyone has stock e36 stereo parts, please e-mail me! Thanks. - Storm 2007-06-28 18:28:41 (100 views)
- Re: If anyone has stock e36 stereo parts, please e-mail me! Thanks. - Storm 2007-03-16 11:25:43 (283 views)
- Re: If anyone has stock e36 stereo parts, please e-mail me! Thanks. - aguilasiete 2007-03-09 11:26:10 (292 views)

Climate control/blower electrical connection problem? - gfowler 2007-03-29 22:49:33 (558 views)
- Re: Climate control/blower electrical connection problem? - vuk 2007-06-07 10:13:22 (312 views)
- Re: Climate control/blower electrical connection problem? - safuse 2007-06-06 10:48:25 (278 views)
  - Re: Climate control/blower electrical connection problem? - dan3843 2007-06-17 09:54:42 (483 views)
- Climate control/blower electrical connection problem? - shogun 2007-03-30 00:39:33 (385 views)

HELP - Convertible Window only goes up 75% and it is raining for 2 days - mitchpowers66226 2007-04-24 21:55:13 (249 views)
- Re: HELP - Convertible Window only goes up 75% and it is raining for 2 days - mitchpowers66226 2007-04-25 13:02:33 (248 views)
  - Re: HELP - Convertible Window only goes up 75% and it is raining for 2 days - simsamm 2007-05-17 20:17:08 (184 views)

Performance Upgrade - samo328 2007-04-29 01:53:11 (248 views)
- B4 modding, money best spent will be checking common issues. - mgood 2007-04-29 20:55:03 (230 views)
  - B4 modding, money best spent will be checking common issues. - samo328 2007-04-30 07:08:48 (210 views)
    - to go from 15 to 18 is a big jump. Personally, on a non M car, - mgood 2007-04-30 19:46:55 (177 views)
      - 17' it is. Thanks! - samo328 2007-05-01 00:18:29 (197 views)

thinking about an e36 for first bmr...hello, and help! - maybebmr 2007-04-20 20:43:10 (319 views)
- I wouldnt trade mine for anything. - mgood 2007-04-21 21:39:22 (297 views)
- Good decision- Here's a link to common issues- (url) - mgood 2007-04-21 21:35:20 (419 views)
  - mgood, nice links, pls add these to my sticky post - shogun 2007-04-25 09:20:17 (262 views)
    - Shogun- coudn't add, thread closed :( (url) - mgood 2007-04-26 23:02:52 (219 views)
      - I cannot modify my post - shogun 2007-04-30 11:25:51 (178 views)

e36 convertible problem - assyoz 2007-04-29 21:53:28 (290 views)
- go to an electric car repair shop - shogun 2007-04-30 11:17:58 (208 views)

e36 heater prob - my406cid 2007-02-27 12:24:34 (370 views)
- re-read your post - you have a flap issue. check your cabling, u may be lucky - mgood 2007-04-29 21:39:50 (199 views)
- when did you last time change the microfilter? - shogun 2007-02-27 21:12:06 (424 views)
  - Re: when did you last time change the microfilter? - my406cid 2007-02-27 22:29:03 (350 views)
    - inside (url) - shogun 2007-02-27 23:58:48 (278 views)
      - Have you checked the H20 level? Bled the system? - mgood 2007-04-21 21:50:12 (215 views)

External Temperature -37degrees C: Pls help - temitope 2007-01-26 12:32:12 (437 views)
- Sorry I did not see your post earlier. Disconnect your OBC harnesses, wait 5 min - mgood 2007-04-29 21:29:24 (189 views)
- check the outside temp feeler - shogun 2007-01-27 23:54:20 (342 views)
  - Picture Pls: What is the Solution? Is it a replacement needed or what? - temitope 2007-01-30 13:05:22 (392 views)
    - What is the Solution? - shogun 2007-01-31 01:23:51 (355 views)
  - location of the temp feeler - shogun 2007-01-28 00:06:56 (364 views)
    - here is how it looks (url) - shogun 2007-01-31 01:13:40 (370 views)

IAT - Air Intake Temperature Sensor - bullet 2007-04-07 12:02:27 (411 views)
- it is located alongside the back of your air intake. (url) - mgood 2007-04-29 21:22:28 (286 views)
- IAT - Air Intake Temperature Sensor - shogun 2007-04-12 00:59:06 (336 views)
  - cylinder head - bullet 2007-04-12 17:16:09 (245 views)

Problems fitting E36 M3 mirrors to E36 Touring - mikehosking 2007-04-28 14:40:43 (248 views)
- Mike, welcome. I dont have any direct experience, but I'd drill as well. - mgood 2007-04-29 20:57:39 (148 views)

wheels - samo328 2007-04-29 04:11:29 (195 views)
- These, of course... just kidding... (pic) - mgood 2007-04-29 20:43:55 (287 views)

silly question - samo328 2007-04-29 02:03:01 (178 views)
- I cant find info on the '*' I am used to seeing S, E, & M- which stands for - mgood 2007-04-29 20:40:22 (185 views)

owner manual - samo328 2007-04-29 04:18:10 (336 views)
- Welcome, samo328... see the links above 'sticky' posts, and mine as well for - mgood 2007-04-29 20:31:20 (275 views)

heater core - deepred 2007-02-15 15:09:19 (227 views)
- Heater core is not common problem- but your indie should be able to get whatever - mgood 2007-04-21 21:54:22 (161 views)

Rear Diff - leeway 2007-04-08 12:00:19 (244 views)
- depends on what ratio you go from, to... - Logun 2007-04-10 11:24:18 (214 views)
  - Keep in mind that along with the mileage decrease, your RPM will be higher at - mgood 2007-04-21 21:46:19 (175 views)

Car Overheats quickly - ibuddha 2007-04-07 21:58:36 (394 views)
- owners manual is here for download - shogun 2007-04-12 00:58:15 (686 views)
- did you check the water pump? Plastic empeller could have blown up... - Logun 2007-04-10 11:19:38 (337 views)
- Did you bleed the cooling system? It might have air in it. (nt) - mahmudb 2007-04-08 18:45:12 (353 views)
  - Prob resolved? (nt) - mgood 2007-04-21 21:41:55 (266 views)

online parts catalog gere (url) - shogun 2007-03-05 20:20:41 (380 views)
- NICE! (nt) - mgood 2007-04-20 00:16:20 (173 views)

NE1 do a height adjust headlight retro on US model? - mgood 2007-03-03 13:28:07 (314 views)
- here you can see it (url) - shogun 2007-03-05 21:26:15 (320 views)
  - Yikes! Found OEM parts... waiting on delivery, have a set of OEM Hellas in the - mgood 2007-04-12 22:42:25 (175 views)
    - Rec'd parts... see inside... - mgood 2007-04-20 00:04:57 (177 views)

door lock - jps1995m3 2007-03-19 22:18:29 (323 views)
- Re: door lock - christianvalenti 2007-04-18 22:13:43 (234 views)
  - Re: door lock (nt) - jps1995m3 2007-04-18 23:53:00 (197 views)
  - Re: door lock - jps1995m3 2007-04-18 23:52:46 (204 views)

Weather strip - leeway 2007-04-08 11:38:12 (227 views)
- if the doors aren't staying shut, sounds like the door isn't latching... - Logun 2007-04-10 11:25:20 (212 views)
  - Re: if the doors aren't staying shut, sounds like the door isn't latching... - leeway 2007-04-18 07:54:34 (173 views)

Front Seat on 1994 BMW 318i Convertible - kelrhon1 2007-04-17 21:47:04 (604 views)
- check the used parts dealers on this list - shogun 2007-04-18 00:57:49 (275 views)

Engine Change / Upgrade - bullet 2007-04-14 20:09:29 (251 views)
- basically everything is possible - shogun 2007-04-16 01:59:17 (160 views)
  - Re: basically everything is possible - bullet 2007-04-16 19:32:14 (209 views)

Are all e36 stock stereo setups the same? - adrianm3 2007-03-06 09:04:37 (329 views)
- Re: Are all e36 stock stereo setups the same? - adrianm3 2007-04-15 23:42:18 (249 views)
- I'm currently putting a stock system back in an e36... - dwightf 2007-03-07 07:58:13 (346 views)
- I'm pretty sure that the regular 3 series do not have a subwoofer - mahmudb 2007-03-06 15:54:35 (288 views)

Heater/AC not blowing air - vuk 2007-03-23 17:39:20 (466 views)
- Have you checked all fuses to make sure everything is working correctly? - mahmudb 2007-03-24 01:50:12 (301 views)
  - Re: Have you checked all fuses to make sure everything is working correctly? - vuk 2007-03-26 08:52:58 (298 views)
    - I have a manual unit... maybe someone else will chime in... - mgood 2007-04-01 19:39:45 (229 views)
      - Did some work on it...no avail - vuk 2007-04-03 17:12:56 (233 views)
        
        Final stage has to do with blower speed, not air distribution. - mgood 2007-04-12 22:35:19 (267 views)
        
        Got it fixed! - vuk 2007-04-13 14:10:49 (296 views)

Steering Rack Play - inspired 2007-04-07 22:27:07 (552 views)
- No adjustment- Check where the play is coming from- - mgood 2007-04-12 22:33:12 (329 views)

how to delete the fan ?? - jps1995m3 2007-03-25 05:02:44 (294 views)
- Where do you live? Climate is IMPORTANT - mgood 2007-04-01 19:49:09 (272 views)
  - Re: Where do you live? Climate is IMPORTANT - jps1995m3 2007-04-12 20:30:13 (235 views)
    - Perfect- Go for it! Enjoy the extra 5-8 Hp! (nt) - mgood 2007-04-12 22:30:21 (197 views)
- check Zionsville Autosport (url) - shogun 2007-03-25 05:46:38 (261 views)
  - Re: check Zionsville Autosport - jps1995m3 2007-04-12 20:32:31 (183 views)

Irratic Odometer Display - Nelson 2007-03-27 18:13:01 (384 views)
- Re: Irratic Odometer Display - bmwadam 2007-03-29 15:21:20 (295 views)
  - When pulling the cluster - Nelson 2007-03-29 19:21:46 (329 views)
  - Thanks - Nelson 2007-03-29 16:09:09 (259 views)
- Logan (pic) - Nelson 2007-03-29 10:32:33 (347 views)
  - If your talking to me (logUn) then.... - Logun 2007-04-10 11:32:42 (235 views)

Radio - ibuddha 2007-04-07 21:50:24 (220 views)

Auto not shifting - Keith in VA 2007-03-07 08:38:04 (347 views)
- I'm assuming by now your problem has gone away (hopefully) - mgood 2007-04-01 20:11:26 (217 views)
- Do you have the code for the radio? If so, you could try to disconnect - mahmudb 2007-03-07 08:45:42 (304 views)

My 316se stuttering/missing - greggmeredith 2007-03-23 07:58:05 (266 views)
- 318, right? Check plugs / wires / fuel supply first. (nt) - mgood 2007-04-01 20:04:47 (250 views)

Newbie saying hello! - dubmonkey 2007-03-14 07:35:12 (273 views)
- Guess I don't understand why U'd look in VW forums 4 questions about a BMW - Logun 2007-03-23 10:31:09 (237 views)
  - Hee Hee... Conforti said CAI on a 318 sounds like a wheezing donkey! - mgood 2007-04-01 19:54:01 (205 views)

Too much compression - stevo4 2007-03-21 11:30:01 (274 views)
- Have you had a compression test done to confirm this is the problem? (nt) - mgood 2007-04-01 19:32:55 (226 views)
  - If you are SURE this is the problem, there are gaskets - mgood 2007-04-01 19:36:42 (203 views)
- Re: Too much compression - sd01 2007-03-28 22:44:42 (238 views)
- Have ECU reflashed to stock then run 93 octane gas. (nt) - dwightf 2007-03-23 05:17:44 (210 views)

Replaced the ICV today... real PITA - mgood 2007-04-01 19:30:33 (272 views)

'97 E36 M3 fault codes - jayman729 2007-03-16 17:06:22 (383 views)
- Re: '97 E36 M3 fault codes - sd01 2007-03-28 22:51:01 (318 views)

Very Dim Radio LCD display - bmwadam 2007-03-16 10:55:28 (513 views)
- If not, it's crack resister joint that needs to be solder (nt) - Nelson 2007-03-27 19:09:26 (400 views)
- www.bmwradiorepair.com (url) - shogun 2007-03-19 23:34:05 (469 views)
  - Thanks Shogun, That's my boy, take care of him (nt) - bimmer5michael 2007-03-22 23:49:06 (299 views)

best oil to use for my m3 - jps1995m3 2007-03-16 15:21:49 (422 views)
- Higher milage on it you'd want to use 20 50 I'd use 15 50 - Logun 2007-03-23 10:25:26 (334 views)
- Re: best oil to use for my m3 - jayman729 2007-03-16 17:33:48 (316 views)
  - Re: best oil to use for my m3 - jps1995m3 2007-03-16 17:39:39 (255 views)
    - Re: best oil to use for my m3 - jayman729 2007-03-16 18:05:29 (289 views)
      - Generally, as stated, U want to use a bit higher #'s for higher - mgood 2007-03-18 19:48:41 (256 views)

NE1 have the link for the tilt steering mod? Just picked up a tilt column... - mgood 2007-03-18 19:43:31 (235 views)
- Look here.... (url) - Logun 2007-03-23 10:12:31 (267 views)

96 318is Gearbox Removal - inspired 2007-03-19 02:51:08 (277 views)
- Re: 96 318is Gearbox Removal - inspired 2007-03-20 01:44:14 (285 views)

enyone knows about the 318 tds? - zemil 2007-03-12 07:47:23 (298 views)
- probably not here - shogun 2007-03-19 23:44:10 (262 views)

Just Did My FPR - deepred 2007-03-18 00:20:57 (276 views)

on a 1994 325i 4 door - jps1995m3 2007-03-16 19:06:48 (240 views)

Moisture in Crankcase - deepred 2007-03-10 16:54:05 (302 views)
- Re: Moisture in Crankcase - davez535iyaiyaiE2 2007-03-12 02:02:18 (293 views)
  - Re: Moisture in Crankcase - deepred 2007-03-12 09:49:27 (288 views)
    - Short trip will do it... - Keith in VA 2007-03-16 07:50:41 (257 views)

1996 318is Clutch Replacement - inspired 2007-03-14 02:56:23 (274 views)

E36 M40 to M43 Engine Upgrade. - mosimanegape 2007-03-13 02:40:25 (446 views)

can someone run a carfax? - omarsr 2007-03-09 16:46:02 (223 views)

new member checkin in (pic) - shagrat69 2007-03-05 09:40:56 (383 views)
- Re: new member checkin in - shagrat69 2007-03-05 09:54:35 (206 views)
  - Re: new member checkin in - shagrat69 2007-03-05 09:55:18 (190 views)
    - you can test pics in test forum>>>>>>>>>>>> (nt) - shogun 2007-03-06 21:06:28 (245 views)
    - Welcome...looks great (nt) - Logun 2007-03-05 16:58:23 (260 views)

OK Help! - deepred 2007-03-01 00:19:32 (271 views)
- Solved for now - deepred 2007-03-03 19:54:53 (288 views)
- Re: OK Help! - deepred 2007-03-02 10:51:13 (219 views)
- Temperature sensor air intake? - shogun 2007-03-01 00:57:45 (367 views)
  - Re: Temperature sensor air intake? - deepred 2007-03-01 08:56:26 (289 views)
  - Re: Temperature sensor air intake? - deepred 2007-03-01 01:00:14 (327 views)

Low Oil Pressure - jone34t 2007-02-27 08:37:24 (276 views)

Instructions for changing behind dash lights - adrianm3 2007-02-25 20:49:27 (401 views)
- This is a complete guess here.... (url) - Logun 2007-02-26 11:34:49 (356 views)

window wont work.... - wiseguy07 2007-02-17 17:16:02 (383 views)
- to see if it is the window switch - close windows by locking door 4 30 secs (nt) - joea635 *1998 328ic* 2007-02-22 17:06:33 (339 views)
- Re: window wont work.... - wiseguy07 2007-02-22 02:28:26 (305 views)
  - on my site I have a write up on how to remove the door card - Logun 2007-02-23 22:55:17 (331 views)
  - download here (url) - shogun 2007-02-23 02:42:20 (365 views)
- check if the window motor gets power - shogun 2007-02-18 23:50:02 (240 views)

How to Tighten Belt Pully's on 1995 325is - Storm 2007-02-14 14:10:39 (351 views)
- on my site I have a write up on replacing belts... - Logun 2007-02-23 22:45:54 (342 views)
- How to Tighten Belt Pully's on 1995 325is - shogun 2007-02-23 02:44:48 (321 views)

325i won't start - deepred 2007-02-16 17:21:56 (312 views)
- Have something for you (url) - shogun 2007-02-23 02:43:31 (383 views)
  - Re: Have something for you - deepred 2007-02-23 15:45:15 (273 views)

** HELP ** ECU Pin number needed - bykerbitz 2007-02-20 14:45:44 (301 views)

BMW 325 TDS SE (E36) 1998 - immy 2007-02-15 09:19:55 (417 views)
- Re: BMW 325 TDS SE (E36) 1998 - mahmudb 2007-02-15 12:55:37 (514 views)
  - Re: BMW 325 TDS SE (E36) 1998 - immy 2007-02-16 04:22:09 (716 views)

95 318ti Rough Idle - hank740il 2007-02-12 12:38:44 (266 views)
- Have you tried fuel cleaner. I would start there first becaue its the cheapest - mahmudb 2007-02-12 15:10:56 (297 views)

My CD player is messed up and my headunit does not - mahmudb 2007-01-24 23:16:27 (315 views)
- Re: My CD player is messed up and my headunit does not - deepred 2007-02-09 23:45:39 (290 views)

Heater is cold when idle - kemmish 2007-02-07 06:34:35 (329 views)
- Re: Heater is cold when idle - deepred 2007-02-09 23:42:48 (246 views)
- thermostat always open? - shogun 2007-02-07 09:23:50 (316 views)

E36 95 Dinan transmission chip for sale! - horrorbusiness 2007-02-09 17:09:31 (384 views)
- Re: E36 95 Dinan transmission chip for sale! - horrorbusiness 2007-02-09 17:10:17 (317 views)

ABS light - stevo4 2007-02-05 16:50:05 (489 views)
- Re: ABS light - deepred 2007-02-08 09:14:19 (464 views)
- read this (url) - shogun 2007-02-06 04:03:00 (373 views)
  - Re: read this - stevo4 2007-02-06 10:53:47 (326 views)
    - maybe better ask a BMW mechanic (nt) - shogun 2007-02-06 21:21:33 (351 views)

top radiator hose - mgauby 2007-02-07 11:18:51 (313 views)
- Have you checked the neck of the radiator to see if it has broken - mahmudb 2007-02-07 15:38:22 (274 views)
  - Re: Have you checked the neck of the radiator to see if it has broken - mgauby 2007-02-07 15:55:10 (224 views)
    - You should hold off on buying a new hose. Here are some pics of when my 740IL (pic) - mahmudb 2007-02-07 17:00:39 (316 views)

Brake LIghts - deepred 2007-02-05 19:19:02 (418 views)
- could be the brake light switch (defective?) - shogun 2007-02-06 04:00:55 (377 views)
  - Re: could be the brake light switch (defective?) - deepred 2007-02-06 09:19:00 (300 views)
    - You need to replace the Brake light Switch. It is a common item that goes bad (url) - mahmudb 2007-02-06 20:41:07 (492 views)
      - Re: You need to replace the Brake light Switch. It is a common item that goes bad - deepred 2007-02-07 14:09:04 (363 views)

starter failure bulletin - shogun 2007-02-06 04:01:35 (282 views)

BATTERY GOING DEAD - revjim 2007-02-01 14:33:03 (336 views)
- Junction Box?? - joea635 *1998 328ic* 2007-02-05 14:35:21 (287 views)
- finding a short - shogun 2007-02-01 23:37:53 (312 views)

Unlocking the radio 'code' ? - lawguy 2007-01-21 17:41:50 (578 views)
- Re: Unlocking the radio 'code' ? - e36bimmerfan 2007-01-22 12:44:23 (390 views)
  - if you have to use the car's VIN to get radio code...instead of the radio's S/N - Q 2007-01-31 10:21:27 (357 views)
- Re: Unlocking the radio 'code' ? - deepred 2007-01-22 09:56:37 (427 views)

325is crank no start - unforgiven 2007-01-26 01:23:46 (388 views)
- Have you ever changed the CPS? (nt) - mahmudb 2007-01-26 20:58:54 (350 views)

REMINDER - HID Kit Group Buy is ending. - Draleu 2007-01-26 13:55:36 (221 views)

Check light (not check engine light) question - bobj210 2007-01-25 19:35:30 (291 views)
- Re: Check light (not check engine light) question - deepred 2007-01-25 21:42:08 (339 views)

Hi all,wondering if anyone knows which of these relays is for the fuel pump (pic) - mustang196718 2007-01-23 22:24:33 (435 views)
- # 3 in the drawing (url) - shogun 2007-01-24 00:33:59 (400 views)
  - Re: # 3 in the drawing - mustang196718 2007-01-24 01:17:00 (354 views)
    - looks like a separate box, check it out - shogun 2007-01-24 02:22:44 (294 views)
      - Re: looks like a separate box, check it out - mustang196718 2007-01-24 04:21:41 (290 views)
        
        Re: looks like a separate box, check it out - mustang196718 2007-01-24 20:11:42 (252 views)
        
        ask Shayne on E32 board - shogun 2007-01-24 21:41:47 (252 views)
        
        here the answer from Shayne - shogun 2007-01-24 23:10:46 (319 views)
        
        more from Shayne (url) - shogun 2007-01-25 00:01:16 (274 views)

Group Buy - HID Conversion Kits - Ends 1/29 and 2/5 (url) - Draleu 2007-01-22 21:28:44 (218 views)

Looking for e36 m3 wheels - e36bimmerfan 2007-01-22 12:47:05 (279 views)

1221 stomp code - deepred 2007-01-20 17:50:02 (322 views)
- Yep, I got the same code on my 95' 325i (nt) - mahmudb 2007-01-20 23:51:58 (261 views)

1995 325i convertible - center armrest option removal? - jpilk99 2007-01-19 20:53:36 (365 views)
- Re: 1995 325i convertible - center armrest option removal? (pic) - mahmudb 2007-01-20 23:46:14 (325 views)

what needed exactly with carsoft software? - rushan 2007-01-18 18:06:26 (493 views)
- you need an interface for BMW (url) - shogun 2007-01-18 23:07:55 (417 views)

Cold Start surge - deepred 2007-01-18 15:12:16 (310 views)

Bosch MOTRONIC 3.1 pinout (German) (url) - shogun 2007-01-17 20:13:51 (1184 views)