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Common BMW E9x questions worth answering properly
Questions are anonymized and paraphrased. Repeated versions of the same problem are grouped together so the most common gaps rise to the top of the research list.
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What warning signs can indicate an electric water-pump problem on a BMW E9x?
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BMW3 SeriesE9x
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QUESTION SEEN VIAe90post
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Why can I hear water sloshing behind the dashboard of a BMW E9x after heavy rain, and which drains or leak paths should be checked?
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BMW3 SeriesE9x
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook · e90post
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Can I use an alternative M-1375.4 ATF in a BMW E9x ZF 6HP service when a drain-and-fill leaves old fluid in the transmission?
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BMW3 SeriesE9xZF 6HP
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook · e90post
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Can the worn or sticky inner door pull handle on a BMW E91 be replaced without replacing the whole door panel?
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BMW3 SeriesE91
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook · e90post
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How urgent is an oil-filter-housing gasket leak on a BMW E9x, and can leaked oil damage the accessory belt?
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BMW3 SeriesE9x
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QUESTION SEEN VIAe90post
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Can a BMW E91 radio and climate-control stack be modernised with a touchscreen while retaining the original HVAC functions?
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BMW3 SeriesE91
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook
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Can an F30-style gear selector be retrofitted to an automatic BMW E9x?
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BMW3 SeriesE9x
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook
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On a BMW E90, is the fuel filter separate from the in-tank fuel pump, and which rear-seat access panel contains the serviceable assembly?
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BMW3 SeriesE902010
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QUESTION SEEN VIAbimmerforums
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What is BMW part 51247118158 and can the E92 trunk-lid release handle be replaced separately?
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BMW3 SeriesE92
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook
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When an N54 valve-cover gasket leaks, should I replace only the gasket or the complete valve cover?
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BMW3 SeriesE9xN54
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QUESTION SEEN VIAe90post
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Which aluminium, single-use or torque-angle fasteners must be replaced during my BMW E9x repair, and what are their correct tightening settings?
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BMW3 SeriesE9x
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QUESTION SEEN VIAreddit
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Which hood/bonnet hook or catch part do I need for a BMW E92?
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BMW3 SeriesE92
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook
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Why does my BMW E90 automatic gear selector have excessive side-to-side play?
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BMW3 SeriesE902009
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QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook
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Why does the rear quarter window on a BMW E93 stop partway up and the regulator guide or plastic carrier come out of its track?
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BMW3 SeriesE932013
ANSWER STATUSRelevant sources have been found and the answer is still under review.
5 vetted source matches and 3 candidate technical matches are waiting for review; none is automatically turned into an answer.
QUESTION SEEN VIAfacebook
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