# \#323 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/3334-tag/3334.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1999 BMW 323 won’t go in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-323-won-t-go-in-gear/164803)
**Author:** [@MP33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MP33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-323-won-t-go-in-gear/164803 "2020-05-26T19:41:18Z")
car wont go in gear,neither reverse .smell comes out when engine on --- ## [BMW 2000 3 series - Reverse has stopped working suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2000-3-series-reverse-has-stopped-working-suddenly/94485)
**Author:** [@Echeetah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Echeetah)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2000-3-series-reverse-has-stopped-working-suddenly/94485 "2020-04-03T15:23:24Z")
I have had a sudden and usual issue. MY car suddenly would not reverse when I put it in reverse. What was interesting is that there is no weird noises, even the passenger rear mirror moving when we put the shiftier in re… --- ## [2000 bmw 323](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323/116668)
**Author:** [@JoshuaKratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaKratt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323/116668 "2018-05-03T02:33:02Z")
When my engine hasn’t warmed up, and when I step on the gas, the car is really unresponsive and takes a while to move. If the engine has warmed up, it doesn’t have this problem. The other half of this issue is that when … --- ## [1995 Mazda 323 vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-323-vibration/116187)
**Author:** [@KevinButwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinButwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-323-vibration/116187 "2018-04-23T23:31:08Z")
Just replaced struts on a 1995 Mazda Protege, now have a vibration on accelerating and above 80ks. --- ## [Removing Protective Film that has dried out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-protective-film-that-has-dried-out/116047)
**Author:** [@metrox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/metrox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-protective-film-that-has-dried-out/116047 "2018-04-22T15:58:44Z")
Hey guys. I just bought a 1990 Mazda Astina but I’m having some trouble. The front blinker and light (under the pop-ups) seems to be covered in some kind of plastic residue that has dried out. I think the previous seller… --- ## [Car shaking, pulling to left, grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-pulling-to-left-grinding-noise/103361)
**Author:** [@tseath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tseath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-pulling-to-left-grinding-noise/103361 "2017-04-27T04:43:05Z")
Hi there, I recently kerbed my SP20 after spinning out on the motorway. I hit the kerb going around 40kmh, probably on a bit of an angle, and the front and rear left wheels took most of the impact. Since the incident, I … --- ## [Clunk from rear when put in gear or braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-rear-when-put-in-gear-or-braking/100051)
**Author:** [@techn9ne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techn9ne)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-rear-when-put-in-gear-or-braking/100051 "2017-02-22T02:33:23Z")
I can feel and hear clunk or a thump comming from rear when I put in drive..Shifting to neutral does nothing, also hear it when braking and when I accelerate quickly. --- ## [Engine Whine 1987 Mazda 323](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-whine-1987-mazda-323/98389)
**Author:** [@cub412](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cub412)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-whine-1987-mazda-323/98389 "2017-01-12T02:51:39Z")
Hey there car people! I have a problem I hope you can help me diagnose. Car is 1987 Mazda 323 hatchback with 1988 engine and transmission (5 speed manual), tons of miles on it, but a lot of repairs and replacements ove… --- ## [BMW 323i Starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-323i-starting-problem/67857)
**Author:** [@gcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-323i-starting-problem/67857 "2011-09-13T22:52:58Z")
I have a 2000 BMW 323i with 140,000 miles on it, which has intermittent starting problems. This usually occurs after trying to restart the car within 5 to 10 minutes after turning it off. After several attempts and 10 … --- ## [1999 BMW 323i convertible top repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-323i-convertible-top-repair/63012)
**Author:** [@kerryshaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kerryshaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-323i-convertible-top-repair/63012 "2011-03-26T17:08:26Z")
Needs convertible top worked on--repair work on fabric seam around back window and when lowering the top is bangs against the plastic cover that conceals the top when fully retracted. Who in Indiana can I trust with expe… --- ## [Long drive, numb butt, Seat Cover suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-drive-numb-butt-seat-cover-suggestions/61937)
**Author:** [@DeepDownThings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeepDownThings)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-drive-numb-butt-seat-cover-suggestions/61937 "2011-02-27T18:10:25Z")
I will be driving about 15-20 hours with only an overnight stay to break it up. Any suggestions about what kind of cover I can put over my old and not very supportive leather seat? All body parts will thank you. --- ## [Mazda axle stuck in transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-axle-stuck-in-transmission/61517)
**Author:** [@Zoroaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoroaster)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-axle-stuck-in-transmission/61517 "2011-02-21T14:48:03Z")
Any insights about this? My mechanic told me that something was wrong with the driver's side front axle of my 1990 Mazda 323, which has been a dream car for 21 years. He got a new axle to put in but could not get the ol… --- ## [How do I proceed 1-2-2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-proceed-1-2-2011/59473)
**Author:** [@wishicouldfly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wishicouldfly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-proceed-1-2-2011/59473 "2011-01-03T22:32:26Z")
My car is 1999, stick shift. The neck of radiator broke off requiring replacement. This was done along with all related parts such as water pump, etc. about $1100. Work is supposed to be guaranteed but... After this w… --- ## [Car won't start.....sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-sometimes/49922)
**Author:** [@cub412](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cub412)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-sometimes/49922 "2010-11-11T03:24:58Z")
1988 Mazda 323. Recently replaced fuel pump and filter. Then ignition switch. Also made a new key. Car won't start sometimes. The lights come on the dash and the seatbelt buzzer goes off but no turnover sound at all. The… --- ## [Broken ventilation system 1998 BMW 323](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-ventilation-system-1998-bmw-323/57221)
**Author:** [@felipemonasi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/felipemonasi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-ventilation-system-1998-bmw-323/57221 "2010-11-06T01:29:08Z")
Hello fellers, I recently started having problems with the ventilation system in my 1998 BMW 323ic. The ventilation system does not respond to any commands, it appears to be broken, however, it randomly comes on. When… --- ## [Engine cutting out at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-at-speed/54224)
**Author:** [@broyal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broyal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-at-speed/54224 "2010-09-20T22:54:52Z")
My car has started to cut out at speeds of 70 mph. For some time have just been doing small runs around London but on a recent roadtrip the engine cut out a number of times on the motorway. This usually happens after 100… --- ## [$447 for a gasket?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/447-for-a-gasket/53714)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Solomon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard_Solomon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/447-for-a-gasket/53714 "2010-08-18T12:48:49Z")
OK, it's a BMW, so this is probably a dumb question. But the oil filter housing gasket needs replacing. The estimate calls for 3 1/2 hours of labor plus the gasket for a total of $447. Am I being robbed? Thanks! Rich… --- ## [1999 BMW A/C Intermittently blows cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-a-c-intermittently-blows-cold/53054)
**Author:** [@BPetkus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BPetkus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-a-c-intermittently-blows-cold/53054 "2010-08-06T20:17:01Z")
My A/C has gone haywire. Blows cool(not ice cold) on driver side and less than cool on passenger side. It will blow cold on driver side intermittently but NEVER on passenger. Already checked the freon level and it IS at … --- ## [My car won't go into reverse!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-go-into-reverse/51131)
**Author:** [@Pmorreale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pmorreale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-go-into-reverse/51131 "2010-07-01T14:37:59Z")
Ok, my friend has a 1999 BMW 323i and just recently it doesn't want to go into reverse. Before this its been running great, and it goes into all other gears just fine, its an Automatic, soo does it have a Transmission pr… --- ## [2000 BMW 323i Rough Idle, poor acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323i-rough-idle-poor-acceleration/49734)
**Author:** [@UCCREV79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UCCREV79)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323i-rough-idle-poor-acceleration/49734 "2010-06-02T14:27:32Z")
Twice now the dash lights for Stability Control, EML, and engine icon have come on with accompanying rough engine and poor acceleration. Towed to dealer. Reset codes, said car was ok. Drove home, no problems. Next da… --- ## [1999 323i BWM Convertible - intermittant starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-323i-bwm-convertible-intermittant-starting-problems/47687)
**Author:** [@familymcs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familymcs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-323i-bwm-convertible-intermittant-starting-problems/47687 "2010-04-19T20:05:27Z")
Having intermittent starting problem where key will not start engine (no noise/no click.) All electric (door/windows/roof/panel) work fine. Not reproducible at will. Car can stay "dead" from 1/2 hour to multiple days, … --- ## [Cracked head bolt holes in BMW M20 Block - Between 2 water jackets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-head-bolt-holes-in-bmw-m20-block-between-2-water-jackets/46246)
**Author:** [@grantennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grantennis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-head-bolt-holes-in-bmw-m20-block-between-2-water-jackets/46246 "2010-03-19T17:33:53Z")
I am on a budget and CANNOT replace the block. Repeat, Cannot. I simply do not have the funds, time or space. Now, that being said. I have a 323i E21 BMW 1982 with a stock Bmw m20 engine. I just installed a "new… --- ## [BMW 323i 2000 service engine light indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-323i-2000-service-engine-light-indicator/44493)
**Author:** [@bmerproblem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmerproblem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-323i-2000-service-engine-light-indicator/44493 "2010-02-15T01:03:15Z")
My service engine light indicator light comes on intermittently, and I can't get rid of it. Have replaced gas cap leak, changed a hose my mechanic swore was the cause. It tends to come on when the car is at low rpm or wh… --- ## [2000 BMW 323i - stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323i-stalling/43897)
**Author:** [@Gladhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gladhart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-323i-stalling/43897 "2010-02-05T23:44:21Z")
I have a year 2000 BMW 323i with 125K on it and automatic transmition. It stalls quite often when I'm coming to a stop at a light or stop sign. Right before a complete stop, the engine just shuts off. It starts right … --- ## [BMW transmissiom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-transmissiom/43738)
**Author:** [@epderrico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epderrico)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-transmissiom/43738 "2010-02-04T20:30:42Z")
Engine revs but car moves slowly as if a bad transmission. Only happens in forward, reverse is fine. Dashboard indicator light (gear with an exclamation point) is on. Mechanic says it needs another transmission but I … --- ## [PVC value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-value/42563)
**Author:** [@simplifying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simplifying)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-value/42563 "2010-01-15T04:44:10Z")
1996 Mazda Protege 323, 116000 miles, normal town driving, I am on my 2nd PVC valve in 1 year and have replaced this thing 3 times since 2004. Why does it needed replacing so often? Is it the way I drive? Tha… --- ## [Mass Air Flow sensor, cost? how long last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-air-flow-sensor-cost-how-long-last/42564)
**Author:** [@simplifying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simplifying)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-air-flow-sensor-cost-how-long-last/42564 "2010-01-15T04:26:05Z")
1996 Mazda Protege, 323, 116000 miles. Normal, town driving ( I am 60 and am not a wild driver) Need to replace this. How long do they last? Cost? better for a used one or a new one? What makes this partineed to… --- ## [Life of an alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-of-an-alternator/42562)
**Author:** [@simplifying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simplifying)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-of-an-alternator/42562 "2010-01-15T01:31:42Z")
How long should an alternator last in a 1996 Mazda 323 protege? Also, approx cost? --- ## [Electrical problems In my BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-my-bmw/41899)
**Author:** [@sanuna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanuna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-my-bmw/41899 "2010-01-06T05:46:56Z")
I have a 2000 323CI 2-door coupe (not convertible). Lately, the car has given me some electrical issues. Here are the problems: All of a sudden the car radio began to have static and some other noise during the broad… --- ## [BMW Quality & Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-quality-reliability/41801)
**Author:** [@dwightalanc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwightalanc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-quality-reliability/41801 "2010-01-05T19:31:59Z")
My girlfriend has a 2000 BMW 323i. She bought it when it was 1 year old. I have owned Toyotas for the past 25 years and I am shocked by the poor quality and unreliability of her Beamer. For example, the door panel speake… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/3334-tag/3334.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=323)