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Repair on the road car BMW 3 Series E46
If the engine does not start and the starter does not turn
If your model has an automatic transmission, make sure the selector is in the "P" or "N" position. Make sure the battery terminal clamps are clean and tight....
If your model has an automatic transmission, make sure the selector is in the "P" or "N" position. Make sure the battery terminal clamps are clean and tight....
If the engine does not start, although the starter works
Is there fuel in the tank? Are the electrical components under the hood damp? Turn off the ignition and wipe any suspicious areas with a dry cloth. Spray with...
Is there fuel in the tank? Are the electrical components under the hood damp? Turn off the ignition and wipe any suspicious areas with a dry cloth. Spray with...
Starting the engine from an external battery
When starting the engine from a booster battery, take the following precautions into account: Before connecting an external battery, make sure the ignition is...
When starting the engine from a booster battery, take the following precautions into account: Before connecting an external battery, make sure the ignition is...
Wheel replacement
Warning: Do not change a tire while on the road: you risk being hit by another car. On a busy highway, stop on the side of the road. When changing a tire, be...
Warning: Do not change a tire while on the road: you risk being hit by another car. On a busy highway, stop on the side of the road. When changing a tire, be...
What do the smudges mean?
Stains on the garage floor, moisture under the hood or under the car are clear indications of a leak, the source of which must be reported and fixed. Sometimes...
Stains on the garage floor, moisture under the hood or under the car are clear indications of a leak, the source of which must be reported and fixed. Sometimes...
Towing
If the fault occurs on the road and you cannot find or fix it, use a tow truck to get home or to the nearest repair shop. If you have made this decision, it is...
If the fault occurs on the road and you cannot find or fix it, use a tow truck to get home or to the nearest repair shop. If you have made this decision, it is...
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