My dealer refuses to do Inspection 1 on our 2002 BMW 330i with 26k
miles unless we pay 480$ for the service. He sayes the service
indicator light does not call for it, so BMW will not pay him for
doing the service. I think I may have fouled things up when I reset

The TIS shows two special tools to remove this. Anyone done it without
them?

'91 M5. I have changed everything to kms on OBC, but can't get Kms on
odometer.  Language on dash is English UK (changed from English US,
didn't help)  I'm sure there's an easy way, but I have no Owner's Manual
and it's a long weekend.

Not sure if this is the proper terminology for what I'm talking about here but
long ago this similar style body/door frame cushioning or decorative material
was referred to as welting by Jaguar back in the '60's...
My E28 sedan ('88 535is) has a fabric covered rubber welt ...

I just got the details on the recall.
"Bulletin Number 12 18 99"
"Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign No. 99E-A02".
"Affected Vehicles:  This recall involves E31, E34 and E38 vehicles

I have tried those used auto parts locators listed in Google and Yahoo.
I have never able to find anything such as windows handle, shade, visors or
sun screen or windows shades.
I found many many of these auto parts locators and brokers listed in Yahoo

I am considering a 1998 328i sedan that was first registered in
British Columbia, Canada. Are there any differences between the
Canadian-spec cars versus the US spec cars of this vintage?
Thanks in advance for your inputs.

Since last week, I hear a heavy clonk at the left rear of the car. It sounds
when driving over bumps. I guess I'd need to replace the rear shock mount,
or may be the whole shock.
Does anyone know which type of shocks uses a 320i coupe (year 1992 E36),

Just got the car this week and slowing learning all the functions. I
have found a few webpages which describe how to get at the hidden
functions for the OBC using the reset button and that worked fine. Now
is there anyway to get at these functions through the BC button on the

Thought I'd share my joy with those of you who know me :-)
I used to have an '87 525e Lux, sold it a friend years ago. Well he's
off to the US of A for 6 months and rather than leave it lying he sold
it back to me. Still in fairly good nick, just needs a good does of

from the "boo-hoo BMW" files
As hurricane nears, gasoline in short supply
Fla. dealers cite variety of reasons
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  September 3, 2004

My '97 528 has been a great car.  But it's up to 130K miles and I'm starting
to think about a replacement.  Drove a new 545 last week.  It's very nice
and some of the options like Adaptive Cruise Control and the Heads-up
Display are attractive.

...and are there some cool sites I can check out?
Thanks.

1991 525i - 187k mi.
I suspect that I am going to be getting a large bill when I take her
in for repair but I wanted to get some opinions based on symptoms
first.