# \#318 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/786-tag/786.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [BMW 3 series warning light emission values deteriorating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-warning-light-emission-values-deteriorating/61497)
**Author:** [@sangrani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sangrani)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-warning-light-emission-values-deteriorating/61497 "2022-10-13T21:12:05Z")
hi, I back again after nearly 2 years for help. About 2 weeks ago, the yellow light appeared ino dashborad and there was no power in car and wa vibrating. The mechanic fixed by replacing the 2 ignition coils. Now … --- ## [BMW E46 Heater Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-heater-valve/165759)
**Author:** [@alirad547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alirad547)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-heater-valve/165759 "2020-06-14T17:29:12Z")
Hi I have a BMW E46 2005 The air conditioner in my car was not very cold in the summer The mechanic said there was a problem with the heater valve And when he bypass the heater valve completely The problem was solve… --- ## [Leave manual transmission In gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leave-manual-transmission-in-gear/34727)
**Author:** [@SueRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueRay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leave-manual-transmission-in-gear/34727 "2019-09-10T22:47:00Z")
Hi, My dad taught me how to drive a manuel car. He always left the car in neutral when parked. Mechanics always leave it in first. What is best? Does it matter if you are on a hill or on a flat surface --- ## [2006 BMW 318 - sugar in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-318-sugar-in-the-tank/136464)
**Author:** [@Pinky19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pinky19)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-318-sugar-in-the-tank/136464 "2019-03-14T21:39:39Z")
how to clean out sugar in a fuel tank --- ## [Testing oxygen sensor in 1991 BMW 318](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-oxygen-sensor-in-1991-bmw-318/120284)
**Author:** [@JackNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackNoble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-oxygen-sensor-in-1991-bmw-318/120284 "2018-07-03T00:01:07Z")
Recently I noticed that my gas mileage has fallen off a bit; maybe as much as 10%. I suspect that after 235,000 miles that my oxygen sensor may have become contaminated. Is there a simple way to test it? --- ## [2008 BMW 318 seat adjustment is out of whack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-318-seat-adjustment-is-out-of-whack/117979)
**Author:** [@Eddie221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddie221)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-318-seat-adjustment-is-out-of-whack/117979 "2018-05-24T08:03:24Z")
Drivers seat (not electric) seems like height adjustment is always in-between teeth and this relsults in a clack sound when starting to drive --- ## [Car moves foward and back but stops suddenly 93 BMW 318i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-foward-and-back-but-stops-suddenly-93-bmw-318i/109958)
**Author:** [@sukhi26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sukhi26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-foward-and-back-but-stops-suddenly-93-bmw-318i/109958 "2017-12-04T00:48:28Z")
I drive a 1993 BMW 318i 5 speed manual 1.8 L 4-cylinder, and I have run into a problem with it. the car shifts perfectly but when I accelerate or reverse the car will move about 3 feet then stop. same for when the car is… --- ## [Inertia switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inertia-switch/103200)
**Author:** [@Gfunk201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gfunk201)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inertia-switch/103200 "2017-04-21T16:53:55Z")
Does anyone know if there is an inertia switch in a 1994 BMW 318i ? If so where is it located? --- ## [Help me lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-lol/103141)
**Author:** [@Gfunk201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gfunk201)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-lol/103141 "2017-04-20T11:40:39Z")
I need help with my 1994 BMW 318i...I ran out of gas and even after putting gas in it wouldn't start...So I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump relay then it started up again. Well after I turned Ed the car off it wou… --- ## [Car RPM not reading at Smog Check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-not-reading-at-smog-check/84503)
**Author:** [@SanJoseKei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanJoseKei)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-not-reading-at-smog-check/84503 "2014-04-08T06:59:24Z")
Hi I recently went to have my car smogged here in San Jose, CA. At the first shop i went to the guy said that his machine wasn't pick up the rpms so he couldn't do the smog check. He said it might be the machine and … --- ## [Dashboard issues in 1993 BMW 318i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-issues-in-1993-bmw-318i/76115)
**Author:** [@kewene1219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kewene1219)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-issues-in-1993-bmw-318i/76115 "2012-12-14T09:20:19Z")
Since the beginning of August, I've had an intermittent problem with my dashboard turning on and off. What happens is all the guages and the mileage meter just go down like I've turned the car off, and then after any in… --- ## [AC repair and recharge questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair-and-recharge-questions/73693)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair-and-recharge-questions/73693 "2012-08-02T04:43:41Z")
Ok, this post is full of bad ideas so go ahead and shout at me if you need to. I have a 1985 BMW 318i, 5 speed manual. So, I had this crazy idea that since it's pretty much been 100 degrees every day since April I ne… --- ## [Gauges spazzing out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauges-spazzing-out/73407)
**Author:** [@em167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/em167)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauges-spazzing-out/73407 "2012-07-07T16:43:25Z")
I have a 1995 BMW 318i and my gauges freak out when I drive or when I am stopped. All of them, not just one or two, like flip back and forth over and over and then eventually will return to their accurate readings. Then … --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/73408)
**Author:** [@em167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/em167)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/73408 "2012-07-07T08:45:28Z")
My check engine light comes on only when I am stopped at a red light. Then as soon as I push the gas pedal and drive it goes off again and doesn't come back on until I stop. It also doesn't happen every time I stop eithe… --- ## [Button Recessed into E-Brake Handle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/button-recessed-into-e-brake-handle/71257)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/button-recessed-into-e-brake-handle/71257 "2012-03-06T23:26:33Z")
So I have been "Googling" this and checked the service manual, but can't seem to find a way to fix this. Seems like it must be a common issue since I've been at the junk yard and every other E30 there has the same thing… --- ## [1985 BMW 318i with eratic idle issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-bmw-318i-with-eratic-idle-issue/70295)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-bmw-318i-with-eratic-idle-issue/70295 "2012-01-09T01:07:59Z")
So, the idle goes up, then down till the car almost dies with about a 1 second period. Also, the fuel economy gauge bounces in time with the idle. Whats the deal? --- ## [BMW running problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-running-problem/63310)
**Author:** [@aut0m4t0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aut0m4t0n)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-running-problem/63310 "2011-09-10T22:22:46Z")
I have a 1984 BMW 318i. When it gets to 3.5-4K rpm, it starts to miss and the tachometer starts to jump. What's wrong with it? --- ## [CA Smog for BMW from MA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-for-bmw-from-ma/62044)
**Author:** [@miki816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki816)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-for-bmw-from-ma/62044 "2011-03-02T05:26:47Z")
Shipped my 1994 BMW 318i from MA to CA. Didn't pass CA Smog. 126K miles, well-maintained (i.e., all 30k 60k, 90K suggested maintenance plus regular twice a year "check ups"). Cat converter needs to be changed, I'm tol… --- ## [Battery dies after 2 days of not using car,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-after-2-days-of-not-using-car/57405)
**Author:** [@oscarmia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscarmia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-after-2-days-of-not-using-car/57405 "2010-11-10T20:35:59Z")
My battery will die if I do not use my car in 2 days, or in 1 day if temperaturee drops below 65 degrees f (Cold in Miami). I drive a 95 BMW 318i, manual. --- ## [What is the best used bmw past 2000 to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-used-bmw-past-2000-to-get/56028)
**Author:** [@usedcarssales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usedcarssales)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-used-bmw-past-2000-to-get/56028 "2010-10-06T19:54:09Z")
I am looking for a used bmw for around $20,000 or less. --- ## [Import BMW 316 from Europe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/import-bmw-316-from-europe/53755)
**Author:** [@petros123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petros123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/import-bmw-316-from-europe/53755 "2010-08-18T21:36:47Z")
I am considering bringing over my 2000 BMW 316 with a 1.9 lit gasoline engine from Europe. It was sold in Germany and it has about 100,000 miles on it. My concern is parts availability since this model isn't sold in the … --- ## [Car not driven for a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-driven-for-a-year/53610)
**Author:** [@petros123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petros123)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-driven-for-a-year/53610 "2010-08-16T17:05:32Z")
Hi, Last December I moved to the US from Europe where I left behind my 2000 BMW 316 with a 1.9 lit. gasoline engine. A cousin of mine tried unsuccessfully to sell the car, which remains until now parked outside my moth… --- ## [Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/52880)
**Author:** [@redhead3391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redhead3391)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/52880 "2010-08-02T23:58:55Z")
I have a 1996 BMW 318i and it is overheating only at low speeds.. What could be the cause? --- ## [The 'check engine' light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on/43450)
**Author:** [@Horst\_Steinfels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Horst_Steinfels)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-check-engine-light-is-on/43450 "2010-02-02T03:54:05Z")
Gentlemen, I drive a manual 1997 BMW 318i which has 150,000 miles on its odometer. Lately and not every day, the 'check engine' light on the dashboard lights up. It's a steady light, and it does not flicker. The car runs… --- ## [1998 BMW 318i Heater/AC Works On and Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-318i-heater-ac-works-on-and-off/48624)
**Author:** [@jimdifalco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimdifalco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-318i-heater-ac-works-on-and-off/48624 "2010-05-11T15:46:03Z")
1998 BMW 318i with a bout 115,000 miles. Recently, the heater / AC started to malfunction. Originally, the system would shut down while I was driving. Shut down included the display shutting off. Now the display does… --- ## [New engine with idle problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-with-idle-problems/48655)
**Author:** [@drpepperxxl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drpepperxxl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-with-idle-problems/48655 "2010-05-11T15:16:19Z")
I recently had the engine replaced in my 96 BMW 318i. It had been sitting in my garage for a year. Since the engine has been replaced it has had a lot of trouble idling. At stop signs and when I am slowly backing out of… --- ## [Locks in a bmw318i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-in-a-bmw318i/47877)
**Author:** [@douchetin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douchetin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-in-a-bmw318i/47877 "2010-04-23T19:59:19Z")
the locks in my 1986 bmw 318i have locked shut and wont open,,,we were able to get the driver side lock back open but the passenger door is staying shut and wont unlock with the key --- ## [What does Check Engine Light code 1170 mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-check-engine-light-code-1170-mean/47737)
**Author:** [@mudricks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mudricks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-check-engine-light-code-1170-mean/47737 "2010-04-20T16:44:41Z")
What does Check Engine Light code 1170 mean? What do I need to do to fix it. 1996 BMW 218i - 4 door sedan --- ## [Faded time and temp LED displays](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faded-time-and-temp-led-displays/46810)
**Author:** [@JoAnn\_McEachin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoAnn_McEachin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faded-time-and-temp-led-displays/46810 "2010-03-29T16:05:57Z")
My husband and I have a 1997 BMW 318i. Last year, after having the air conditioner replaced, we noticed that the outside temperature LED (just below the air conditioner control panel) started fading until we could only s… --- ## [Gauges on BMW 318i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauges-on-bmw-318i/36131)
**Author:** [@rsmaner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsmaner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2009, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauges-on-bmw-318i/36131 "2009-09-06T21:27:12Z")
Recently while driving the gauge cluster will die then reset with all the idiot lights coming on like you're starting the car. This is intermittent but is beginning to happen more often. This AM the cluster died altoge… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/786-tag/786.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=318)