20 Most Recent 1999 BMW 323 Series - Page 8 Questions & Answers

stick the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position, remove it within 5 seconds, then hold the unlock button down and press the lock button 3 times within 10 seconds and release both buttons. The doors should lock/unlock to give you confirmation and your key should work.

many causes.

loose lug nuts
wheel out of balance; weight fell off
bent wheel
incorrect tire pressure; over pressure can damage the tire
faulty tire;out of round, tread separation, etc
loose wheel bearing
worn shock absorber
worn steering / suspension component; bushing, tie rod end, ball joint, etc
alignment issue

You can rotate the tires, front to back to see if the problem follows the wheels or is a front end only problem.

Yes, something is malfunctioning. I think the light means something is wrong with the ABS. Certainly wouldn't want to be without that.

it sounds like the front brake hose is bad. going to left front tire. good-day !

Now you have poluted the atmosphere & may get a
repair bill over a thousand dollars

That is why I tell everyone,not to try & charge or work on
any A/C System, car,window unit,central air etc,you have
no training or knowledge what so ever

remove your door cover and spray some lubricant in your power window motor.

Most likely cause - thermostat has failed and is stuck shut.
Other possible causes include foreign material in the air fins obstructing air flow, or silicate or hard water deposits inside obstructing water flow, or air in the cooling system. Air gets in when you change the coolant, or when the plastic water reservoir starts to crumble and leak internally.
Also, BMW used a plastic impeller water pump off-and-on in the three series through the years. Those plastic pump impellers get old and crumble eventually.

Right side of the trunk, beneath the plastic tray.
The correct battery size (group) for this car is not carried by most vendors, and if you find one, it may have been sitting on the shelf for a long time getting 'stale'. You will find that your battery compartment can hold the next size larger battery, or either of a couple of smaller sized batteries. Using a more common size will save you money and will probably get you a fresher battery. Just make sure that the poles are oriented correctly and the battery is not too tall for the compartment. If it is shorter than the original, you may need to use a spacer made of plastic or wood beneath the battery clamp to secure it in place.
It does not take a lot of cold cranking amps to start a 325, but you don't want to use a really low capacity $50 battery because the computers on that car require a very smooth steady voltage. A cheap or failing battery can cause all kinds of quirky electrical problems with the computers. Even if you go to WalMart, plan on spending $100 or more on a battery.

Give me some more information about this problem. May be i can help.

Under the carpet there is a rubber drain plug. Sometimes there are multiple plugs. My guess is that these plugs are leaking. They might have deteriorated or are just simply out of place. You're just gonna have to look at em.