BMW vehicles are continually sprouting new electrical and electronics circuits, including different sensors, CAN data buses and fiber optics. So, the ability to follow and interpret wiring diagrams is becoming more and more important if you’re going to keep servicing these super-computers on wheels.
Being in the luxury segment means BMW vehicles provide great creature comforts as well as high performance. So, keeping their climate control systems functioning properly should be a high priority for you.
Since 1991, BMW has installed the General Motors THM-R1 transmission in the 3- and 5-Series. As the relationship between GM’s French division (Hydramatic) and BMW grew, so did the number of gears in the new transmission. While the new six-speeds are on the way, here are some things we need to watch out for while […]
In this issue: Always braking suddenly; A/C Compressors: Extending Their Service Life; Step Right Up and Get Your Information Here; Beauty is Skin Deep
Over the decades, computer controls have improved vehicle safety. Anti-lock braking systems help us avoid accidents in the first place. Let’s keep this system up to snuff.
What can we say about the A/C compressor? Believe it or not, it is one of the hardest-working components on the vehicle. Its toughest job is to generate cooling system pressure that provides air conditioning, yet spin at a multitude of speeds ranging from 750 to 7,000 rpm. Think about it: If you turn the […]
Technological advancements are not only happening in computerized control systems. BMW develops advancements in all phases of automotive production, including body refinishing.
