2003 BMW 325I engine problems

Filed Feb 24, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Stall limps

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · CA

Takata recall - call the dealer about recall and was told I would get a call when the part for the jobs was received. It's been months and have heard nothing from the dealership.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 145,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 325i. When the contact took the vehicle to be smogged, the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Engine · 92,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 3251. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. In addition, the contact noticed a strong abnormal odor from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coil cylinder needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Engine · 91,200 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway my engine just shut off and continues to do so every time I drive my car. So, my brakes and steering lock up because the engine shuts off. My mechanic told me there was a recall dme ms45 - fc28b2, 28aa, 28ac; internal ram faults model e46 m54 with ms45.1 from 9/00 to 7/06 e83 m54 with ms45.0/ms45.1 from 9/03 to 9/06 e85 m54 with ms45.0 from 10/04 to 1/06 e60 m54 with ms45.1 from 9/03 to 3/05 situation customers may complain about a crank/no start or a rough start situation. The "service engine soon light" or the dsc light is illuminated, and one of the 3 scenarios may apply: fc 28b2 "RPM limiting reset " is stored in the dme together with one, or more of the following faults which are caused by the 28b2: fc 28ac - "nominal torque", fc 2796 - "throttle flap: adaptation wrong", fc 27a1 - "throttle flap: start check", fc 2869 - "dme self diagnostic: ram check failed". Fc 28aa "idle speed regulator" is stored in the dme. Fc 28ac "nominal torque" is stored in the dme. Cause fault codes 28b2, 28aa and 28ac indicate an internal dme ram fault. Procedure perform the appropriate dis/gt1 test modules for the 28b2, 28aa or 28ac. Replace the dme if prompted by the dis/gt1 test module results. Important: do not replace the throttle body for the throttle faults, stored in conjunction with fc28b2, even when the test plan recommends to do so. Please can I get this repaired and covered for all the cost before I kill myself or my grandchildren... At courtesy motors chico 2520 cohasset rd. Chico,ca 95973 thank you kindly

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Engine · 70,962 miles · IL

Engine vapor separator, hoses, dipstick, and vanos line replacement. This part separates the water vapor from the oil to remove condensation so it doesn't circulate inside the engine. The car was unsafe to drive with a faulty vapor separator and can cause engine vapor lock if it fails. The repair was about $1,400.

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Engine · 85,257 miles · IL

The oil filter housing gasket fails on bmw cars. It is a mesh gasket between the engine and the block where the oil enters/exits the filter. The repair is about $600 and fails frequently on these cars. It causes oil to leak onto the block and gives a strong burning oil smell. Oil can accumulate on top of the engine depending on the severity of the leak. Oil blows and covers the oil filter housing and the inside of the hood with a spray of sticky oil.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

Car ran perfectly, then I turned off, then I restarted 5 seconds later to reposition in garage. Engine then revving from 800 to 1200 RPM rhythmically, approx once per second, eml light on, brake light on, service engine light on, very hard to stop car, had anyone been close I would have hit them. Engine revving continued for 2 days, then went away on own. I then took off airbox to inspect maf, filter. Codes on 3rd day: p1632 throttle, pending: p0102, iats. There have been other incidents over the years of restarting engine to have extremely rough idle, also cleared on its own, but never surging like this.

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 33,500 miles · TX

Our 2003 bmw 325i has had repeated stalling events occurring at increasing frequency. While idling at stop lights or at highway speed warning lights on the dashboard (eml, hazard and brake) light and the engine loses power, and RPM's drop. After the first occurrence, the bmw was taken to advantage midtown bmw in houston, tx for diagnosis/repair. Bmw replaced the throttle controller which they said was defective. 1-2 months later the problem began occurring again with increasing frequency. The car stalled at a traffic light with the same warning lights/symptoms. The car was returned to advantage bmw and left for several days. Initially the service staff at advantage bmw told us that the computer had failed and needed to be replaced and was under warranty. However, after discussions with the bmw corporate office, advantage bmw did not replace the computer instead stating the that the problem may be due to low voltage in the system. I asked them what would cause this since I did not want to drive the car when it intermittently could stall. Advantage kept the car a few more days and then returned it to us with the explanation that the low voltage was due to insufficient charge on the battery. I was advised to purchase a float charger. Since then the car has been kept fully charged via a ctek float charger. However last weekend the engine stalled repeatedly while my family and I were driving on interstate 10 at freeway speeds. This forced me to pull to the shoulder of the highway and drive with reduced power. After stopping the car and restarting, the engine reset and functioned again for a while. Since this time the problem has repeated itself 5 times in 1 week. I feel that bmw returning the car to me in the condition where intermittent stalling is occurring is unsafe - I stated this to advantage bmw when I had it in for service during the second instance of these problems. I have service scheduled again at advantage bmw for august 14, 2010.

Filed Jan 21, 2010 · Engine, Lights · 90,000 miles · GA

Own a bmw 3251, rear end started making popping noise when put in reverse and when turning curves. When on interstate rear end locked up while driving causing my car to skid through all lanes of traffic. After having car inspected the rear end had broke, we replaced the rear end. Also having trouble with head lights staying on and blinkers. Right rear tail light over heated and burnt items in trunk. Radiator has broke and driverside window regulator and clutch fan.