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General Information
1969-1998 Roundel issues on CD
5-series E28 background
All About Motor Oil
Automotive Calculators
Bimmer vs. Beamer explained
BMW body codes, VIN's and engine codes explained
BMW CPO Retailer Operations Manual (multi-page TIF)
BMW CPO Vehicle Inspection Checklist
BMW Inspection II service
BMW Inspections I and II details
BMW part numbers explained
BMW production numbers by model
BMW service codes lookup tool
BMW tightening torque values (PDF)
BMW Touch-up paint part numbers
CarBuyingTips: Avoiding eBay Fraud and Scams
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) brochure from BMW
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) warranty information
EPA fact sheet on catalytic converter warranties
Factory Option Codes
Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations
How to choose the right tires for your car
Independent BMW repair shop recommendations by region from a BimmerBoard.com thread
Jack points
Making sense of synthetic lubricants
The Low-Down on High Octane Gasoline
Things to watch out for
VIN decoder applet
VIN decoding
VIN decoding. What do all those digits mean?
What do fuel Octane ratings really mean?
What is horsepower?
ZF transmission oil chart
Recall Information
NHTSA Defects and Recalls search engine
Tire valve stems recalled from Chinese manufacturer
Vehicle Import
Classic Euro Cars
EPA Motor Vehicle Emissions
EPA page on CFC Phaseout
NHTSA Vehicle Import Regulations
U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
Wallace Environmental Testing Labs
David's Project Notes
'86 BMW 735i restoration project
Aluminum bumper refinishing
Brakes, changing the front rotors and brakes in your E23 7-series
Brakes, Changing the rear rotors and pads in your E23 7-series
Brakes, extracting a rounded-off hex bolt from a rotor
Brakes, rotor and caliper painting project
Door lock and door handle replacement
Doorlock cynlinder cap cover replacement
E23 remote keyless entry retrofit
Front shock absorber replacement ('92 750iL)
Heated seats (front) retrofit
Heated seats (rear) retrofit
Heater box and heater core rebuild (E23)
HVAC control panel disassembly and repair
HVAC microswitch repair instructions
HVAC pushbutton panel repair
Leather seat restoration 1986 735i E23
Leather seat restoration 1992 750iL E32
Leather seat restoration 1997 740iL E38
Mirror restoration and painting
Mirrors, Installation of M5 rearview mirror with map lights
OBC light repair
Oil service and inspection lights reset, how-to
Paintless dent removal
PDC rear bumper retrofit ('92 750iL)
Rear Pitman arms replacement
Repainting rusty wheel lug bolts black
Repainting the front grills, winshield wiper arms and blower cowling
Seats, disassembling the front seats
Spark plug wire replacement
Taillights, polishing plastic to remove yellow
Trim, black window side-trim repainting
Trim, rubber bumper and trim refinishing
Window seals, replacement when worn out
Interior
Cameras, build a headrest camcorder mount
Carpet, rear deck and footrest color change/re-dye
Central locking FAQ
Clay's Reupholstered M535i Seats
E46 lumbar support retrofit
Electric window conversion
Epoxy resin treated wood panel refinishing
Flashlight LED conversion
Headliner material source and example installation
Headliner replacement
Headliner replacement tutorial
Leather seat restoration 1986 735i E23
Leather seat restoration 1992 750iL E32
Leather seat restoration 1997 740iL E38
Leatherique leather restoration on a E28 M5
Leatherique leather seat restoration on a MB
Masking cigarette burns in carpet
Mirrors, Installation of M5 rearview mirror with map lights
Musty odor from A/C vents
Sagging headliner repair with a steamer
Seats, disassembling the front seats
Speedometer/odometer Replacement gears
Sunvisor mirror light fix
Window tint, how to remove
Wood trim refinishing (1980 528i)
Wood trim refinishing II (1980 528i)
Exterior
Aluminum bumper polishing
Door lock and door handle replacement
Door lock barrel replacement
Doorlock cynlinder cap cover replacement
Mirrors, glass replacement (German language PDF)
Taillights, polishing plastic to remove yellow
Trim, rubber bumper and trim refinishing
Trim, Shadowline black-out of chrome trim (E30)
Trim, Shadowline black-out using tape
Trim, Shadowline trim procedure (E30)
Window seals, replacement when worn out
Wiper blades, DIY replacement (Video)
Paint and paint chip repair
BMW paint color codes
EasyPaintYourCar.com
Edwin's great scratch repair article
How to spot paintwork
Paint chip repair DIY
Paint defects solution guide by Dupont
Paintless dent removal
Paintscratch.com
Random orbital buffer polishing how-to
Southern Colors Paint Touchup
Tail lights yellowing restoration
Touch-up paint, how to apply
Zaino sequence for detailing your paint
Lighting
DIY Silvervision turnsignal bulbs
Glove-box Flashlight Rejuvenation
Headlight adjustment
Headlight aiming procedures
Headlights "ON" alarm
PowerBulbs (Philips Silvervision)
Titanium silver #1157 bulbs from Trucknvans.com
Retrofit Installations
Dave Kan's E28 Transmission Conversion
E46 lumbar support retrofit
Installing VW VDO gauges in your M30-equipped car
Electronics
1982 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1983 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1984 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1985 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1985 BMW e28 Turbo Diesel Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1986 BMW e28 Turbo Diesel Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1987 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
1988 BMW e28 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (PDF)
BMW breakout boxes and connectors (PDF)
BMW Electrical Troubleshooting Manuals (ETM's)
Diagnosing battery drains
E23 remote keyless entry retrofit
Instrument cluster repairs in the UK
Keyless entry remote installation
Motronic DME bad solder joint repair
Motronic transistor repair for M30 engine Fix for intermittent cutoff problem
Multimeters: How to use them
OBC light repair
OBC On-Board Computer Information
OBC operation (1st-gen, English or German)
OBC undocumented features
PDC rear bumper retrofit ('92 750iL)
Pixel display repairs at DNA Speedometers
PPPP problem with the OBC
Radars, Lidatek and V1 stealth concealed installations
Retrofit OBC installation
SI board swap-out
Soldering experts help with repairing electronics
Troubleshooting with the DIS (PDF)
Understanding European wiring diagrams (PDF)
Navigation
Phone
Motorola Site for Dealers (user=bmwna, pw=digital)
Audio/Video
CD43 service mode (changing from Europe to USA)
Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc. Repairs factory BMW stereos
NY Times article comparing Sirius and XM
Radio backlighting repair
Speakers, Adding 6x9 & Subwoofer to a BMW 635
Stereo wiring diagram
Engine & Drivetrain
530i/528i driveline rebuild
Advanced BMW ABS hints and tips
AFM and injector swap
AFM rebuild
Aux Air Valve FAQ
Aux fan troubleshooting
Car Battery FAQ
Clutch master cylinder removal
Coolant sensors rundown
Coolant temperature sensors identified
Dash removal and installation
Diagnostic trouble codes (PDF)
Diagnostic trouble codes, DTC (PDF)
Differential gear ratios
Engine compartment detailing
Engine component pictures for M30 engine
EPA page about On-board Diagnostics (OBD)
Fan Clutch - 101
Fuel injectors installation
Fuel line replacement fix
Fuel Line Replacement Fix (gas smell)
Fuel pump hose replacement
Idle FAQ
Idle FAQ
Lambda (oxygen, O2) sensors -- all about them
Leakdown tests explained
Location of ECU temperature sensors
LOW OIL PRESS message at startup
M30 Cylinder Head FAQ
Oil questions and answers
P Codes (diagnostic codes) list
Possible causes of burned oil smell
Radiator fan electric upgrade
Reading BMW fuel injection codes (stomp test)
Replacing the woodruff key
Rick's list of no-start issues
Solar battery charger/tender
Stan Weiss' Bosch fuel injector data tables
Starter removal hints
Starting systems (PDF)
Temp sensors, location on engine
Valve adjustment (M30 engine)
Valve cover stud, repairing when broken
Maintenance
ABS, Diagnosing problems
BMW recommendation for high pressure engine steam cleaning
Combustion chamber cleaning
Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Eliminating valve noise: How to adjust the valves
Fuel injector cleaning, DIY benchtop system
Fuel tank rust treatment products
Gummi-Pflege rubber seal maintenance
Long term storage recommendations
M20 timing belt change
M20, M30 valve adjustment
M30 Dual Chambered Oil Sprayer Bar Fabrication
M30 head gasket replacement
Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants (PDF)
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Motor Oil (PDF)
O2 sensor and Air Flow Meter (AFM) testing & repair
Oil service and inspection lights reset
Oil service and inspection lights reset, how-to
Preparing car for travel and on-the-road repairs
Reference sensor maintenance: fixing no-starts
Service interval light system explained
Service interval lights explained
Spark plug specifications
Spark plug wire replacement
Steven Bernstein's BMW Brake FAQ
Technical details of the service interval lights
Valve adjustment procedure (M30 engine)
Valve Adjustment, Valve Cover Gasket, Service Interval reset (1988 BMW 325i)
Suspension & Steering
ABS hub removal
Ball joint replacement tool, home-made
BMW wheel alignment procedure (PDF)
Front shock absorber replacement ('92 750iL)
Front-end noises and their causes
Ignition key tumbler removal
Polishing aluminum links
Reinforcing diff mount and subframe bushings with polyurethane
Steering, How the systems work
Strut tower braces explained
Strut/shock replacement (E30 3-series)
Subframe bushing replacement
Suspension terminology explained
Heating & Air Conditioning
A/C hose rebuilding service
Blower control transistor removal/replacement
Blower control transistor replacement
Fuse box melting and making your AC cooler
Heater blower fan fix
Heater box and heater core rebuild (E23)
HVAC control panel disassembly and repair
HVAC microswitch repair instructions
HVAC pushbutton panel repair
Mazdatrix Silicone vacuum hose
Patrick Parish's air conditioning page
Pushbutton/Microswitch Repair
R12-R134a conversion instructions (PDF)
R134 air conditioning conversions
R134a conversion information
Exhaust
Exhaust "scavenging"
What kills catalytic converters?
Transmission
E23 manual transmission swap
Transmission seal replacement
Transmission ZF 4HP22 service
Transmission, E28 Auto-to-Manual conversion
Transmission, extending life and common problems
Transmission, torque converter installation tips
Transmissions, How to contact Kirt Koeller
Valvoline substitute for Esso LT 71141 transmission fluid
ZF 4HP22 automatic transmission repair
ZF Transmission Oil chart
Brakes
"Warped" Brake Discs and Other Myths
Brake rotors and pads, minimum thicknesses
Brakes, bedding in new pads and rotors
Brakes, bleeding with the BavAuto bleed kit
Brakes, caliper rebuilding
Brakes, changing the front rotors and brakes in your E23 7-series
Brakes, Changing the rear rotors and pads in your E23 7-series
Brakes, fluid flush and piston rebuild
Brakes, Pressurized Do-It-Yourself Brake Bleeding
Brakes, proper orientation of slotted rotors
Brakes, testing lining warning sensors
Accessories & Products
Artbeads E6000 headliner glue
AutoLoc remote keyless entry systems
BavAuto urethane headlight shields
BMW CD Changer.com
BMW Complete Special Tools Report (PDF, 140 pages)
BMW Special Service Tools
ClearMask automotive paint and light protection film
Colored BMW roundel emblems
Cruzin Performance fuel injector cleaning and replacements
CV Vacuum Platers (for chromelining)
Dynamat noise insulating products
Escort radar detectors
ExoticWoodDash.com
GermanMasterTech.com fender front protective covers
HandsOnTools.com
I.D. IT! Plates
K40 radar detectors
Lidatek laser jammer
ParagonPerformance stainless steel braided fuel/brake lines
Peake R5 FCX owner's manuals (with code listings)
Peake R5/FCX engine diagnostic and reset tool
PhotoBlocker photo radar reflection spray
Programma electronic component repair and rebuilding
Radiator.com lifetime radiator warranty
Rain Tracker rain sensing wiper control
RC Engineering fuel injector cleaning and replacements
Roadworksauto.com replacement molded carpet kits
Samstag Sales BMW Tools
StarShield clear urethane bras and headlight covers
Stebro stainless steel exhaust systems
Steve C's Rotary Lift garage installation To have a car lift in your very own garage!
Technitool.com BMW Tools
ThermoTec heat insulating products
Valentine 1 radar detectors
Valentine 1 Stealth Rear View Mirror Display
Worlduph.com replacement carpet and leather
X-Pel urethane headlight shields
Cup Holders
Cup-Holders.com
DrinkHolders.com
Ultimate Cup Holders
Leather Care & Repair
Color-Plus leather restoration kits
Color-Plus Leather Restoration System
ColorPlus leather restoration
Fibernew Leather and Plastic Restoration
Fitzgerald’s Restoration Products Leather dye
GulfFabrics.com
Kevin Chinn's Creative Options Leather and cloth upholstery kits
Leather color codes for BMW's
Leather Magic leather restoration
Leatherique Leather Restoration Products
LeatherSeats.com
PBLeathers.com replacement seat leather
SaabStuff Replacement Leather Seats
Navigation
Performance Upgrades
Dinan
Eibach Springs
H&R Springs
Keith & Chip's stock 1986 535i upgrade project
Nardi USA Steering Wheels
OmniTec Motorsports
Strong Strut
Turner Motorsport
VAC Motorsports
Owner's Manuals
BMW owner's manuals and ETM's for downloading
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Wheels and Tires
AtlantisTire.com used tires
Bimmer Spinner
BMW wheel emblems
BMW Wheel Specs and Fitment Chart
Dave's BMW wheel chart
Forged vs. Cast Wheels Explained
Repair tire punctures the right way
The NASA guide to home wheel-scuff repair
Tire comparisons by Car and Driver magazine (PDF, Aug 2009)
Tire manufacturing plant codes
Ultimate Guide to Wheel Locks
Vehicle vibration diagnosis chart (PDF)
Wheel Scuff Repair on Alloy Wheels
Wheels M-Parallel Rim Speckle Removal
Where to Buy Parts
BMW Dealers
BMW of Cleveland 888-879-1269 x132
Circle BMW 732-741-1184 (Chris)
Crevier BMW 714-835-3171 (Joe)
Hendrick BMW 800-476-8322
The BMW Store
United BMW 770-476-8800
Non-dealers
eBMWParts.com
OEMBimmerParts.com
AJ-USA
All OEM BMW Parts 800-230-5754
ASV Euro Car Parts (Australia)
Autohaus Arizona
Baum Tools (every BMW tool you can imagine)
Bavarian Autosports 800-535-2002
Bekkers.com 800-624-5410 ext 17 (John)
Bimmer Parts
BMA Imports 888-262-3911
Eagle Day (BMW relays)
ecartoys.com
Eurasian Automotive Parts 909-308-1744
HeatYourSeat.com (Seat Heating Kits)
Importec Parts
Jaggi Import (ZF transmission parts)
Maximillian Importing Company 800-950-2002
Performance Motorcars
Performance Motorcars
Racing King Unlimited
Ultimate BMW Parts
Window regulators, FCP Groton
Window regulators, Regulator USA
Salvage Companies & Recyclers
A-1 Driveshaft Repair, manufacture or refurbish your driveshaft.
Autobahn Used Parts 619-444-2290
Automatic Transmission Service Group
Bavarian Engine Exchange 800-269-6585
BimmerDoc.com
BimmersSouth.com (Atlanta, GA) 800-350-8986
BW Auto Dismantlers Inc (Sacramento, CA)
DC Automotive 800-579-2410
Euro-Depot
J&N Alternator Rebuilding
Ken Baker Originals
Michaels Auto Parts
Miller Remanufactured Catalytic Converters
Neo BMW Breakers
OCLES, Inc. They let you try parts before buying.
Potomac German Auto
RideSafely.com salvage auction cars
Scubas Gear Ebay Store
Strictly German (Atlanta, GA) 706-654-9156 Bobby Thrash
Vines Auto 800-214-4839
Willz Recycling Chris Koch of 7-series Digest fame
Wheels, Tires
AAA Rims
Bekkers.com 800-624-5410 ext 17 (John)
BMW Wheel Specs & Fitment Chart
Discount Tire Direct
National Tire & Battery (NTB)
RonalUSA
The Wheel Exchange
TireRack
Wheel Collision Center Wheel repair and used wheel sales
Brakes, Batteries, Lights
Autolamps-Online
BatteriesPlus
Brake Warehouse
Controlled Thermal Processing, Inc.
Distinguishing genuine Brembo rotors from fakes
Efunda Cryogenic Treatment
Frozen Rotors
HIDS4Less
Interstate Batteries
PowerBulbs (Philips Silvervision)
Trucknvans.com
Restoration and Repair
Eastwood Company Paint, auto tools, car restoration supplies
Fibernew Leather and Plastic Restoration
Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning: Cruzin Performance
Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning: RC Engineering
JustDashes.com Vinyl interior restoration
Madera Concepts Woodwork restoration in classic and vintage autos
OdometerGears.com Odometer repair and gear replacements
Pukar Designs (replacement BMW decals for your engine bay and other areas)
William Rau Automotive Woodwork Decorative wood for contemporary and historic autos
Shipping Companies
Allstates Worldwide
American Car Transport
Car Transport USA
CarOnATruck.com
Ebay Dependable Auto Shippers
Intercity Lines, Inc.
MoveCars (Auto Transport Directory)
National Car Shipping
Aftermarket Warranties
1st Source Auto Warranty
AAA Extended Warranties
American Shield Warranties
Auto Advantage, Inc.
Certified Car Care
EasyCare
Extended Auto Warranty Corp.
United American Warranty
WarranTech
Warranty By Net
Warranty Station
Warranty Wizard
Web Direct Warranty
Photo Gallery
Audio/Video
Wheels
BMW Wheel Image Catalog
BMW Wheel Styles - Current
BMW Wheel Styles - Older
Car Care
Aluminum bumper refinishing
Anodized Aluminum Bumper Refinishing Kit
CCS how-to articles on car care
Clay Magic
GlossHaus wax and polish
Trim, care/detailing of black plastic and trim
Web-Cars Paint Touchup directions
Zaino Bros' show car polish
Zymol vs. Zaino discussion on Roadfly
Useful Links
Alternative Fueling Station Locator (US Dept. of Energy)
Automotive converters and calculators
Big_Coupe_Groupe technical library
Bimmer Magazine
BimmerBoard.com Bluetooth Forum
BimmerBoard.com IBUS Forum
BimmerBoard.com Navigation A/V Forum
BMW Manufacturing Corp. and factory tours
BMW Museum in Munich
BMW North America
BMW Parts & Accessories Vendor List
BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC
BMW Plant Dingolfing
BMW Zentrum museum
BMWtips.com
Certified used cars
(Sponsor)
FatDaddyBMW
FirstFives.org e12 FAQ
Garage door torsion spring replacement
International Assoc. of Independent BMW Service Professionals
ISO CD files, how to burn them
John Burn's BMW Addicts Site
Korman BMW Restoration Services
Lodz, Poland BMW Club E28 page
NavTech
CD updates for the navigation systems
OpenBMW.org
Installation of nav, phone, mp3, etc.
Performance BMW Magazine
Torque value calculator (Nm / ft-lbs conversions)
Total BMW Magazine
Total BMW Magazine (UK)
Upcoming Events
General
User Groups
BMW Car Club of America (Join and get a 10-20% discount on parts!)
BMW Car Club Chapters
AL: Heart of Dixie Chapter BMW CCA
Arizona BMW Z-series Club
AU: BMW Clubs Australia
CA: Central California Chapter
CA: Golden Gate Chapter
CA: Los Angeles Chapter
CA: Sacramento Valley Chapter
CA: San Diego Chapter
CO: Rocky Mountain Chapter
DC: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
FL: Everglades Chapter
FL: FirstCoast Chapter
FL: Suncoast Chapter
FL: Sunshine Bimmers
GA: Peachtree Chapter
IA: Iowa Chapter BMW CCA
IN: Hoosier BMW Car Club
KY: Bluegrass Bimmers
MA: Boston Chapter
MD: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
MI: Motorcity Chapter
MN: North Star Chapter
MO: St. Louis BMW Club
NC: Tarheel Chapter
NE: Missouri Valley Chapter
NH: White Mountain Chapter
NJ: New Jersey Chapter
NM: New Mexico Chapter
NY: New York Chapter
NY: Patroon Chapter
OH: Northern Ohio Chapter
OR: Portland Oregon Chapter
PA: Allegheny Chapter
PA: Delaware Valley Chapter
PA: Nittany Bimmers
TN: Old Hickory BMW Club
TX: Houston Chapter
TX: Lone Star Chapter
TX: Tejas Chapter
UT: Wasatch Chapter
VA: Blue Ridge Chapter
VA: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
VA: Tidewater BMWCCA
WA: Puget Sound Region BMW CCA
WI: Badger Bimmers
Reviews and Articles
BMW M Motorsport History
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