Showing posts with label bmw 5 series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bmw 5 series. Show all posts

Friday, August 13, 2010

BMW 5 Series (E34) Condenser Change

If your BMW air conditioning has stopped working the chances are you have lost most or all or your system refrigerant. The fastest way of finding out is to attempt to have the system refilled by a specialist. They will evacuate any remaining gases and then pressure test the system before refilling. When mine was pressure tested it was immediately obvious that there was a leak somewhere within the condenser matrix situated in front of the engine radiator.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Aluminum Rail Replacement on a 2004 and Newer 5 Series BMW

A 2004 BMW 5 Series BMW has been in an accident. The left rail has a golf ball size bend in it about 10 inches from the front end cap & the right rail is swayed out by 15 mm. Estimator A writes an estimate to pull the front end of the vehicle and repair both rails. Estimator B writes an estimate to pull the front end and replace the left rail.
Who is right? • Estimator A is only right • Estimator B is only right • Both Estimators are right • Both Estimators are wrong
The correct answer is D Both Estimators are wrong and the following presentation will explain why.

1997 BMW 5-series Radio and Information Systems Owner's Manual

This Owner's Manual is designed to serve as your comprehensive guide to the wide range of functions and features provided by your BMW Radio and Information System. Thorough familiarity with this manual's contents will assist you in becoming acquainted with the system's extended array of special technical features.