The 3 Series E36 Forum

sticky: oembimmerparts raffle winner for October 2008 (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-10-31 10:44:25 (603 views)

sticky: oembimmerparts monthly raffle - with new feature starting October 2008! (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-10-29 11:39:44 (392 views)

sticky: please add car details to your signature - shogun 2007-05-29 01:48:02 (637 views)

sticky: wiring diagrams online, owners handbook etc info (url) - shogun 2007-04-25 09:07:16 (4609 views)

timming - bmw328bear 2008-11-18 18:26:37 (4 views)
- Re: timming - Sean 2008-11-18 22:03:38 (4 views)
  - Re: timming - bmw328bear 2008-11-19 04:50:47 (1 views)

new head - bmw328bear 2008-11-18 18:19:34 (7 views)
- Re: new head - Sean 2008-11-18 22:03:05 (4 views)

Radio Button Lights Going Out - Keith in VA 2008-11-14 09:47:31 (9 views)
- Re: Radio Button Lights Going Out - kfister 2008-11-18 13:58:10 (3 views)

Door Handle Replacement - STAR 2008-05-10 15:52:10 (242 views)
- Unrelated, but - ky7s 2008-05-27 23:08:41 (105 views)
  - Re: Unrelated, but - STAR 2008-06-06 14:24:28 (94 views)
- try this link (url) - bimmernut2 2008-05-19 20:04:50 (204 views)
  - Re: try this link - nyeemal 2008-11-16 02:01:42 (7 views)
    - Re: try this link - kfister 2008-11-18 13:55:03 (4 views)
  - Re: try this link - STAR 2008-06-05 23:14:48 (118 views)
  - Re: try this link - STAR 2008-06-05 22:54:29 (105 views)
- How2 - kfister 2008-05-12 09:57:29 (136 views)

Is it difficult to replace the head gasket (nt) - dc1512 2008-11-14 21:58:27 (21 views)
- 1995 BMW 318i sedan (nt) - dc1512 2008-11-14 21:59:04 (15 views)
  - Re: 1995 BMW 318i sedan - Sean 2008-11-17 19:53:40 (4 views)

Car will crank but not start(turnover) - sixlove 2008-11-09 10:20:31 (28 views)
- Re: Car will crank but not start(turnover) - dc1512 2008-11-14 22:59:38 (12 views)
- None of the above! - Sean 2008-11-10 07:26:33 (9 views)

HK Harmon Kardon door speakers - paketam 2008-11-13 23:57:31 (18 views)
- Re: HK Harmon Kardon door speakers - kfister 2008-11-14 08:53:35 (11 views)
  - Re: HK Harmon Kardon door speakers - paketam 2008-11-14 11:41:37 (6 views)
    - Re: HK Harmon Kardon door speakers - paketam 2008-11-14 11:42:49 (6 views)

friend thinking of buying a 92 325i 4 door--what should i look for - cpseapeacp 2008-11-12 12:36:04 (7 views)
- Re: friend thinking of buying a 92 325i 4 door--what should i look for - kfister 2008-11-14 08:56:26 (7 views)

Seat - z01mjm 2008-11-10 23:56:36 (4 views)
- Re: Seat (url) - Sean 2008-11-11 09:16:18 (12 views)
  - I have repaired it on my Alpina B12 (url) - shogun 2008-11-13 03:29:14 (6 views)

Minneapolis Bimmer Group Gathering Tomorrow! (Tuesday November 11, 2008) (url) - Triton540i 2008-11-10 22:19:58 (6 views)

Moldings - sixlove 2008-11-09 10:17:22 (10 views)

wiper adjustment - rjain 2008-11-06 22:13:33 (13 views)
- Re: wiper adjustment - Sean 2008-11-07 20:05:37 (10 views)
  - Re: wiper adjustment - Sean 2008-11-08 21:22:01 (4 views)

heat by the pedals - rjain 2008-11-06 22:16:18 (13 views)
- Re: heat by the pedals - Sean 2008-11-07 20:06:35 (10 views)

bmw e36 - shakty 2008-11-07 17:40:31 (14 views)

selling my car - stevies 2008-11-01 16:54:00 (39 views)
- Re: selling my car - Sean 2008-11-02 21:17:53 (21 views)

Vader seats electrical connectors - nnsquared 2008-10-28 22:21:40 (26 views)
- Re: Vader seats electrical connectors - kfister 2008-10-29 13:32:06 (19 views)

heater - mark73 2008-10-24 14:06:07 (30 views)
- Re: heater - Sean 2008-10-25 09:54:53 (23 views)

heater - mark73 2008-10-23 16:03:01 (37 views)
- Re: heater - Sean 2008-10-23 18:36:41 (35 views)
  - Re: heater - mark73 2008-10-23 18:41:31 (24 views)
    - Re: heater - Sean 2008-10-24 07:59:43 (18 views)
      - Sorry about previous post wrong board, for the e28 talk... - Sean 2008-10-24 08:04:26 (22 views)

lights/chime - jasmen 2008-10-23 14:01:10 (22 views)
- Re: lights/chime - Sean 2008-10-23 18:38:41 (26 views)
- Re: lights/chime - jasmen 2008-10-23 16:19:34 (12 views)
- Re: lights/chime - kfister 2008-10-23 14:24:59 (29 views)
  - Re: lights/chime - jasmen 2008-10-23 14:37:15 (16 views)

Non-moving conv. seats - chronicx 2008-10-16 04:35:02 (37 views)
- Re: Non-moving conv. seats - kfister 2008-10-16 19:59:39 (32 views)
  - 4 bolts total 2 in fron 2 in rear - Sean 2008-10-17 11:24:09 (23 views)
    - Re: 4 bolts total 2 in fron 2 in rear - chronicx 2008-10-18 02:52:43 (24 views)
      - Re: 4 bolts total 2 in fron 2 in rear - Sean 2008-10-18 21:03:57 (29 views)
        
        Re: 4 bolts total 2 in fron 2 in rear - chronicx 2008-10-20 14:34:29 (22 views)
        
        Re: 4 bolts total 2 in fron 2 in rear - Sean 2008-10-20 14:56:02 (33 views)

Inviting comments on this E36 as a long commute/winter car. (url) - KevinS 2008-10-15 23:29:06 (60 views)
- Re: Inviting comments on this E36 as a long commute/winter car. - kfister 2008-10-16 05:28:25 (38 views)

95 318i Antenna problems... - twf07 2008-08-03 06:22:22 (109 views)
- Re: 95 318i Antenna problems... - bobcat2k 2008-10-07 22:48:44 (43 views)
  - Re: 95 318i Antenna problems... - kfister 2008-10-08 11:45:32 (44 views)
    - Re: 95 318i Antenna problems... - bobcat2k 2008-10-13 12:57:54 (37 views)
      - Re: 95 318i Antenna problems... - kfister 2008-10-13 19:30:38 (37 views)

and now....the rest of the story - bobcat2k 2008-10-07 22:43:41 (30 views)
- Re: and now....the rest of the story - Sean 2008-10-08 13:36:39 (31 views)
  - Re: and now....the rest of the story - bobcat2k 2008-10-13 12:55:23 (21 views)

common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - abanjableu 2008-10-04 20:48:32 (70 views)
- Re: common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - Sean 2008-10-05 13:36:05 (70 views)
  - Re: common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - abanjableu 2008-10-08 22:12:16 (52 views)
    - Re: common problems to look for when buying an older m3 - Sean 2008-10-08 23:07:08 (50 views)
      - Great advice - kfister 2008-10-09 05:19:22 (31 views)
        
        thanks for the input guys - abanjableu 2008-10-11 23:22:20 (36 views)

Rec. of indi repair shop Radford/Roanoke, VA - highalpine 2008-10-05 10:36:50 (30 views)
- Re: Rec. of indi repair shop Radford/Roanoke, VA - kfister 2008-10-08 18:29:20 (25 views)
  - Re: Rec. of indi repair shop Radford/Roanoke, VA - highalpine 2008-10-08 23:07:20 (24 views)

BMW 325tds 1997 - toolbag 2008-10-07 09:33:57 (48 views)
- Re: BMW 325tds 1997 - Sean 2008-10-07 13:18:45 (31 views)
  - Re: BMW 325tds 1997 - toolbag 2008-10-08 03:12:26 (38 views)
    - Re: BMW 325tds 1997 - Sean 2008-10-08 08:53:26 (32 views)

Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - bimmernut2 2008-10-05 13:43:54 (36 views)
- Re: Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - kfister 2008-10-05 18:14:12 (33 views)
  - Re: Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - bimmernut2 2008-10-05 20:31:35 (31 views)
    - Re: Can anyone tell me which wires to jump on the ABS relays - kfister 2008-10-07 08:38:57 (33 views)

Coolant system bleed - jpilk99 2008-10-04 11:26:50 (66 views)
- Re: Coolant system bleed - jpilk99 2008-10-04 11:49:00 (62 views)
  - Re: Coolant system bleed - jpilk99 2008-10-04 14:09:18 (49 views)
    - I have yet to find afool proof method of bleeding BMWs! - Sean 2008-10-04 14:58:28 (73 views)
      - Re: I have yet to find afool proof method of bleeding BMWs! - jpilk99 2008-10-04 22:02:22 (42 views)
        
        Re: I have yet to find afool proof method of bleeding BMWs! - Sean 2008-10-05 10:15:40 (46 views)

95 325i convertible - ignition stuck in 'on' psotion - jpilk99 2008-09-28 13:41:28 (57 views)
- Not the fix but shows you how to remove the lock (url) - bimmernut2 2008-10-02 21:21:12 (49 views)
- Re: 95 325i convertible - ignition stuck in 'on' psotion - Sean 2008-09-28 21:30:50 (48 views)
  - Re: 95 325i convertible - ignition stuck in 'on' psotion - jpilk99 2008-09-29 08:34:54 (31 views)
    - disconnecting the battery should not have killed the engine... - Sean 2008-09-29 08:54:41 (38 views)
      - Re: disconnecting the battery should not have killed the engine... - jpilk99 2008-09-29 09:12:44 (35 views)
        
        just enjoy the 750 for the week.... - Sean 2008-09-29 12:54:07 (31 views)
        
        Re: just enjoy the 750 for the week.... - jpilk99 2008-09-29 14:22:06 (34 views)

Removing brake light switch - michaeltitas 2008-09-21 11:31:44 (89 views)
- Re: Removing brake light switch (url) - bimmernut2 2008-09-25 21:37:05 (83 views)
- Re: Removing brake light switch - rkloewy 2008-09-22 15:24:00 (79 views)
  - I hate this $@#! switch - kfister 2008-09-22 21:42:31 (46 views)
    - There is a 10 mm bolt that screws into the bracket.... - Sean 2008-09-23 16:01:45 (39 views)
- Re: Removing brake light switch - kfister 2008-09-21 18:41:52 (48 views)

keyless entry - stevies 2008-09-07 21:52:34 (87 views)
- are you sure the batterie in the FOB is good? - Sean 2008-09-08 09:20:04 (75 views)
  - Re: are you sure the batterie in the FOB is good? - stevies 2008-09-21 15:55:52 (48 views)
    - Do you have another master key with FOB for the car???? - Sean 2008-09-22 21:29:59 (44 views)

oil change light reset pdf (url) - shogun 2008-06-06 03:39:50 (243 views)
- Re: Thanks Shogun! - realtygary 2008-09-22 12:35:48 (37 views)

heater - mark73 2008-09-07 10:55:28 (77 views)
- Re: heater - stevies 2008-09-21 15:59:28 (66 views)
  - Re: heater - mark73 2008-09-21 16:03:33 (41 views)

Loud Clattering Noise... - realtygary 2008-09-17 03:19:02 (68 views)
- Sounds like loose chain? - kfister 2008-09-19 05:34:13 (47 views)
  - Re: Sounds like loose chain? - realtygary 2008-09-20 23:49:05 (38 views)
    - Thats an interesting theory. - kfister 2008-09-21 09:12:44 (38 views)

WTB!! bose 6-disk changer - ups7man 2008-09-19 01:18:29 (34 views)

replaceing s50 head gasket - ups7man 2008-09-14 11:53:02 (65 views)
- Re: Tools available... (url) - realtygary 2008-09-17 03:49:14 (59 views)
- Never had the heads off of any e36..... - Sean 2008-09-15 07:09:35 (52 views)
  - I dont think any special tools are required - kfister 2008-09-16 17:59:31 (44 views)

Whats that noise????? - realtygary 2008-09-17 02:50:44 (47 views)

e36 323i convertable windscreen needed!! - ups7man 2008-09-17 00:43:17 (45 views)

central locking - mark73 2008-09-16 16:55:11 (57 views)

suspension upgrades (url) - shogun 2008-09-16 09:24:03 (68 views)

M3 1994 Cluster replacement - blackbmuu 2008-08-12 19:25:56 (76 views)
- Re: M3 1994 Cluster replacement - ups7man 2008-09-14 11:56:18 (46 views)

dodgy instrument cluster - b7hot 2008-08-08 21:17:45 (134 views)
- Re: dodgy instrument cluster - Sean 2008-09-12 13:31:52 (71 views)
- Re: dodgy instrument cluster - mark73 2008-09-11 17:34:36 (69 views)
- Re: dodgy instrument cluster - vixxta 2008-08-20 01:50:59 (78 views)

Seat upholstery worn - Cuso 2008-09-10 14:57:40 (61 views)
- Re: Seat upholstery worn - kfister 2008-09-12 11:54:35 (62 views)

What is an AC water valve??? - joeboxer 2008-09-12 09:52:15 (74 views)
- Re: What is an AC water valve??? - kfister 2008-09-12 11:52:10 (57 views)

seat back tilt I need a part number..... - Sean 2008-08-23 22:27:50 (65 views)
- I made a post on the e38 board. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-09-08 17:19:20 (52 views)
  - thank you! (nt) - Sean 2008-09-09 14:21:49 (51 views)

LED for the factory radio--repair - jayelliott 2008-09-06 19:11:01 (79 views)
- Re: LED for the factory radio--repair - kfister 2008-09-07 08:13:06 (72 views)

Anyone with AA Gen 3 exhaust for sale? (nt) - arzhang23 2008-09-07 00:49:13 (44 views)

DME Transister (pic) - steveschwab 2008-08-27 21:35:31 (96 views)
- Motorola transistors - kfister 2008-09-04 04:14:52 (75 views)
  - Re: Motorola transistors - steveschwab 2008-09-05 22:18:55 (68 views)
- mouser.com , digikey.com, icfind.com - Sean 2008-08-28 19:12:39 (64 views)

Lost Key Nightmare-95 325is - bigwalt 2008-08-18 19:51:30 (125 views)
- You can drill the lock - kfister 2008-09-04 11:10:55 (71 views)
- How did it double lock... - Sean 2008-08-28 19:19:12 (70 views)

FAN MOTOR RESISTOR LOCATION - oldalpo 2008-08-19 06:55:24 (122 views)
- Re: FAN MOTOR RESISTOR LOCATION - ilander 2008-08-27 11:12:18 (87 views)

Be wary - vagardener 2008-08-26 14:04:05 (86 views)

Convertible Tension strap alternative for $6 (pic) - bimmernut2 2008-08-24 16:54:32 (191 views)

clutch master cylinder replacement - hit the grill with :-) Sean 2008-08-04 13:55:06 (122 views)
- found the problem..... - Sean 2008-08-23 21:22:04 (62 views)

'Throttle Body' - JTM745i 2008-08-18 22:29:59 (65 views)

tranny issues - e30dreams 2008-04-20 18:45:37 (167 views)
- Re: tranny issues - kfister 2008-04-21 10:55:28 (136 views)
  - Re: tranny issues - e30dreams 2008-04-27 16:56:40 (155 views)
    - Re: tranny issues - kfister 2008-04-29 15:45:28 (165 views)
      - Re: tranny issues - holvo 2008-08-10 22:45:45 (72 views)
      - Re: tranny issues - e30dreams 2008-05-07 12:18:30 (137 views)
        
        I think the 9 pin connector is ont he tranny. - kfister 2008-05-12 10:02:05 (121 views)

Price opinion (pic) - ky7s 2008-07-29 22:41:39 (154 views)
- I'd say around $3-5k. (nt) - mahmudb 2008-08-01 20:40:59 (96 views)
  - Re: I'd say around $3-5k. - ky7s 2008-08-02 22:18:22 (80 views)

electrical trouble shooting manual - batman1for02 2008-07-11 00:58:54 (196 views)
- Re: electrical trouble shooting manual - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:52:30 (129 views)

crank and crank but no start - carvajalj 2008-07-06 23:19:56 (202 views)
- it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. - kfister 2008-07-07 08:34:09 (157 views)
  - Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. - carvajalj 2008-07-07 11:07:20 (132 views)
    - Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. (pic) - carvajalj 2008-07-07 23:23:48 (169 views)
      - Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. - kfister 2008-07-08 08:12:19 (125 views)
        
        Re: it only takes a minute to check the dme so do it. (pic) - carvajalj 2008-07-08 10:33:05 (131 views)
    - yes, its probably that alarm relay - kfister 2008-07-07 12:01:15 (147 views)
      - Re: yes, its probably that alarm relay - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:41:31 (110 views)
        
        Re: yes, its probably that alarm relay - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:43:48 (103 views)

Starter Replacment (nt) - tugman3461 2008-07-14 22:48:46 (134 views)
- Re: Starter Replacment I took some pics (nt) - tugman3461 2008-07-16 19:33:51 (141 views)
  - Re: Starter Replacment I took some pics (pic) - tugman3461 2008-07-16 20:14:11 (138 views)
- Re: Starter Replacment - tugman3461 2008-07-14 22:55:31 (84 views)
  - Re: Starter Replacment - carvajalj 2008-07-17 07:34:12 (88 views)

$900??? - bobcat2k 2008-05-14 13:25:18 (184 views)
- Yes you can DIY.. air pump is easy - kfister 2008-05-14 18:54:06 (195 views)
  - Re: Yes you can DIY.. air pump is easy - bobcat2k 2008-05-15 08:01:38 (166 views)
    - Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - kfister 2008-05-15 12:28:04 (144 views)
      - Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - bobcat2k 2008-05-19 15:19:32 (132 views)
        
        Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - kfister 2008-05-20 09:37:37 (159 views)
        
        Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - bobcat2k 2008-05-20 13:37:55 (125 views)
        
        Re: Never seen a 4cyl but I have the book - tugman3461 2008-07-17 07:27:53 (75 views)

Need New Shocks! - STAR 2008-06-06 14:12:23 (163 views)
- Bilstein. - kfister 2008-06-07 20:40:47 (159 views)
  - Re: Bilstein. - STAR 2008-06-09 12:04:30 (126 views)
    - Re: Bilstein. - tugman3461 2008-07-17 07:07:39 (90 views)

harness wires - carvajalj 2008-06-30 12:57:42 (115 views)
- ETM - kfister 2008-06-30 14:09:00 (109 views)
  - Re: ETM - carvajalj 2008-06-30 15:09:17 (93 views)
  - Re: ETM - carvajalj 2008-06-30 14:54:12 (88 views)
    - Re: ETM - kfister 2008-06-30 20:43:22 (137 views)
      - Re: ETM - carvajalj 2008-07-01 10:12:37 (89 views)
        
        Re: ETM - tugman3461 2008-07-17 07:01:28 (71 views)

E36 convertible roof problem - chrisflee 2008-07-08 17:37:05 (206 views)
- Go to this link & you'll see a video on how to do it. (url) - bimmernut2 2008-07-12 15:34:24 (183 views)

I have a squeaky window - 318i - bobcat2k 2008-07-11 15:43:16 (85 views)

Programming Travel/MIDI On Board Computer - sonnycrockett 2008-07-09 00:05:06 (93 views)

Will a 1997 m3 exhaust fit on a 1997 328is? (nt) - arzhang23 2008-06-30 00:40:44 (110 views)
- I think, m3 coupe, yes - kfister 2008-07-02 13:40:30 (82 views)

E36 Ignition Barrel Removal Problem - texray 2008-06-27 22:19:41 (295 views)
- Re: E36 Ignition Barrel Removal Problem - kfister 2008-07-01 13:28:09 (245 views)

Need seat control switch part for M3/E36 - nnsquared 2008-06-16 21:20:33 (107 views)
- Re: Need seat control switch part for M3/E36 - nnsquared 2008-06-29 22:11:47 (80 views)

E36 convertible top problem - bimmernut2 2008-06-14 21:25:25 (237 views)
- Fixed it! (pic) - bimmernut2 2008-06-27 22:13:17 (255 views)
- Re: E36 convertible top problem - iabudaye 2008-06-17 23:44:44 (210 views)
- Blinking light. CVM is diagnosable - kfister 2008-06-15 16:36:54 (157 views)

Fix for infamous Low Beam Failure problem (url) - shogun 2008-06-25 19:01:16 (167 views)

Ceiling liner : 318is - cuso 2008-06-25 09:25:06 (147 views)
- I have instructions on my website - shogun 2008-06-25 09:49:35 (159 views)
  - Re: I have instructions on my website - Cuso 2008-06-25 12:02:57 (116 views)
    - link (url) - shogun 2008-06-25 17:44:11 (136 views)

Visiting from e34 - for a friend - Boot will not open - we suspect - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-06-24 08:43:40 (86 views)
- sent you email ;-) (nt) - shogun 2008-06-25 09:35:56 (77 views)

help please - jmaxx636 2008-06-21 23:18:37 (92 views)
- Re: help please - kfister 2008-06-23 07:11:32 (77 views)

E36 1995 318is coupe gearbox (pic) - egis 2008-06-22 08:45:33 (160 views)

'96 318ti suspension type - New-to-me-318ti 2008-06-15 12:30:54 (108 views)
- Re: '96 318ti suspension type - kfister 2008-06-15 16:25:02 (101 views)
  - Good idea. They're aftermarket... - New-to-me-318ti 2008-06-15 22:02:12 (98 views)
    - OK - kfister 2008-06-17 04:14:00 (92 views)

E36 Reclining Seat Gear-source here (url) - shogun 2008-06-11 02:47:48 (193 views)

M44, M42 engine interchange-ability - pabmwmechanic 2008-05-05 18:43:46 (181 views)
- UPDATE! - pabmwmechanic 2008-06-09 23:12:10 (125 views)
  - Re: UPDATE! - kfister 2008-06-10 16:19:39 (100 views)
- Headaches - kfister 2008-05-06 17:48:18 (145 views)
  - Re: Headaches - pabmwmechanic 2008-05-06 20:59:44 (131 views)

Help Needed to Tighten Engine Belts on 95 325is - STAR 2008-06-06 14:15:03 (113 views)
- Re: Help Needed to Tighten Engine Belts on 95 325is - kfister 2008-06-08 21:52:01 (99 views)
  - Re: Help Needed to Tighten Engine Belts on 95 325is - STAR 2008-06-09 12:03:28 (95 views)
    - Check tension - kfister 2008-06-09 14:23:26 (87 views)

Power seat problem- motor works but seat doesnt move - chronicx 2008-05-20 15:28:00 (169 views)
- see info on my website - shogun 2008-06-06 03:36:28 (144 views)
  - Re: see info on my website - chronicx 2008-06-08 23:11:41 (116 views)

Oil, Engine, and Inspection Light Reset! - STAR 2008-06-06 14:33:09 (184 views)

1995 318is Aux fan resistor replacement - bimva 2008-06-04 20:43:47 (125 views)

Feel seat movement in turns; any site with fix? - bimmernut2 2008-05-30 20:02:11 (130 views)
- What part of the seat? (nt) - ky7s 2008-05-31 23:51:57 (113 views)
  - Re: What part of the seat? - bimmernut2 2008-06-01 08:23:59 (116 views)

Mystery diff ratio - simonb 2008-06-01 03:25:45 (106 views)

My sunroof gets stuck - ky7s 2008-05-28 22:56:00 (160 views)

18` Alpina`s........for 3 series BMW`s (url) - snitch740i 2008-05-23 14:58:27 (172 views)

Need some door handle trim seal help on 2dr convertible - bimmernut2 2008-05-17 15:03:18 (133 views)
- figured it out; found the slider; link may help others (url) - bimmernut2 2008-05-19 19:46:32 (182 views)