Whether you call them draws or drains, tracking them down isn’t as easy as it once was. These procedures and tools will help.
Advanced BMW Parasitic Battery Draw Diagnostics
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Feature Articles:
BMW Mechatronic Transmission – Knowing the Do’s and Don’ts
BMW has always been a company that leads the way with technological advancements. One important development was the Mechatronic transmission. It’s been installed in many models, so we need to be more familiar with its do’s and don’ts.
Bring the Heat: Welding
Welding: It’s a matter of focus and staying relevant.
the bimmer pub august 2013
In this issue: Welding; Tires; Mechatronics Transmission; Battery Draw
VANOS Variable Valve Timing: Evolution, Troubles, and Service
Valve diameter, lift, and overlap are all contributing factors to the volumetric efficiency of an engine. If you can vary the relationship between the intake and exhaust valves you can broaden the power band and still have a smooth, clean idle. Variable valve timing is a great advance — as long as we can keep it working.
BMW E90 Steering Angle Sensor Diagnosis
A pattern failure may indeed point you to a bad component, but when the part is expensive you want to be very sure it’s the culprit before you replace it.
Fuel Pump Diagnosis Keep Your Logic Clear & Simple
A no-start on a good customer’s E46 looked like it was due to a fuel-supply problem, but automatically installing a pump would have been a dereliction of diagnostic duty.
BMW's Frozen Matt Paint: Cool as Ice
BMW Frozen and Individual Matt paints create a soft sheen instead of a mirror-like shine. The satin finish is elegant and stylish, and
is selling out faster than the company can produce cars with this dramatic look.
the bimmer pub march 2013
In this issue: Fuel Pump; Steering Angle; VANO; Frozen Matt Paint
the bimmer pub October 2012
In this issue: Fuel Efficiency, Shocks, Windows, Training
Second to None – BMW Collision Repair Training
BMW collision repair training leads the industry. Are you onboard yet?
Window Pain – BMW Power Window Diagnosis
BMW provides sophisticated climate control systems, but sometimes you just want to open the windows and breathe in the fresh air.Or, how about paying tolls? For whatever reason, do you know how to prevent window pain?