my brake lights are stuck on.
I can pull the pedal up with my foot and they come off again.
I will adjust the light switch in there like in my manual, but is it
possible that the brake pedal mechanism is sticky?

2000 E39 w/37,000 miles.
The fan for the climate control seems to be only working at one speed and a
high one at that.  The speed doesn't increase/decrease when I push the +/-.
Any thoughts before I have to call the shop?

I heard from several knowledgwable individuals on how to solve
an irritating front end problem. Thanks to all who offered advice.
I've been doing business with Bavarian for years , so I guess I'll
see what they have to offer.

Well, do I feel stoooooopid!!!!!!
(530i Sport, 2001 UK)
I subsequently noticed that the rear passenger fan (at rear of centre
console) had its dial set to hot, hot, hot. Simply changing this seemed to

Hope you guys find it helpful
1. When the temperature drops below 37 F degrees, the car beeps to let you
know to watch out for icy roads. Also, the rear defroster comes on.
2. You can read the odometer with the car off; all you have to do is press

I just had an ipod adapter installed at the dealer on my stock hk head
unit.  Now when I shut off the car the radio keeps playing all night
long!!!  What's going on?

Is it feasible to swap a head (and intake manifold) from a '91 735i m30b35
to an '86 535i m30b34?
Could the intake from the '91 735i fit the '86 535i with it's original
m30b34 head?

I am in the process of shopping for a "new" used BMW, while also repairing
on older 325is.  I have used this newsgroup often and want to thank everyone
who has sent me reponses on previous posts.  It is much appreciated.
Here is the latest.  I can get a 1991 535i with Manual ...

Anyone replaced the clutch on an E34 M50 525i?  Was it a horrible job or
relatively easy?  I've got a very noisy release bearing  -  when I press the
clutch, and now a little when I don't  -  that sounds like it won't last too
much longer.  Garage quoted £280 which isn't too bad ...

Have a 2001 BMW 530D ant the key fob will no longer open the boot
remotely.
Really annoying! The switch inside the car (just below drivers door
pillar) won't work either. Key fob opens all doors etc as normal. Anyone

I am new to this news group and so I apologize if someone has already asked
this. I am interested in changing out my stock CD player with something that
plays MP3 CDs. I am not interested in FM transmitters or plugins for MP3
players. I had stopped by Best Buy but most MP3 car ...

Can anyone please advise on the following:- after a run I check the
transmission oil with the engine still running, there is no evidence of oil
on the dipstick. Leave it parked and check after 30 minutes and the oil is
way up the dipstick. Run the engine and move the box through ...

E34 M50TU engine 170K with regular oil changes throughout it's life.
Got to work this morning, and noticed quite a loud regular tapping coming
from the engine. Sounded like a severe tappet noise.
An hour or so later, switched the engine on to let a work mate hear it, and

I am looking at 1997 328i with about 74,000 miles on it.
Carfax looks clean, but I still have a few questions:
1. Is it a good/average millage for car thats almost 10 years old?
2. Because its a 1997 should I expect lower cost of reparing misc