In this issue: Helping you set Rotor-Service Polocies, Tackling the MOST bus, HVAC, Bonding – becoming the preferred technology.
the bimmer pub june 2012
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Comfy Customers – How BMW HVAC Systems Work, & How to Work on Them
BMW owners expect their cars to be not only fun to drive, but comfortable to spend time in. Doing HVAC repairs right the first time can make you a hero in their eyes.
Bonding Ramps UP
Bonding is becoming the preferred joining technology for new and emerging materials
Finally, Some Definitive Answers to Help You Set BMW Rotor-Service Policies
It’s about time somebody told you the truth about BMW discs, including hanging pads, machining, rotor forecasting, and O.E. vs. aftermarket replacements.
Getting the MOST (BMW)
Any technological advance adds a level of complexity, and when it breaks we’re the ones who are going to have to fix it. This includes the sophisticated MOST bus. How should we approach this “beast”?
the bimmer pub march 2012
In this issue: Headlights, Airbags, Power Seats & Four Wheel Drive
Lighting the Way
Safety is a top priority at BMW. One area the company always wants to enhance is the driver’s night-time vision. Here are some of the many ways BMW has improved its lighting systems to enhance safety on the road for everyone.
Cushioning the Blow
Among the greatest safety advancements are BMW’s various types of supplemental restraint systems. Dual front air bags, side curtain safety bags and belt tensioning devices are only some of the life-saving features found on BMW vehicles. Here are some service procedures you should know about.
You May Now Be Seated
As far back as the early nineties, BMW offered memory seating, marking a new application for electronic control units. While these systems have become more complex, service procedures remain straightforward.
Power Distribution
Getting all that awesome BMW power to the ground is no easy task. The 4WD BMW X5 has been around for a decade now, and a few years ago BMW introduced a 4WD 3 Series sedan. Let’s look at how these systems work.
