# \#525 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/7347-tag/7347.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Bmw starting issues because of stereo wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-starting-issues-because-of-stereo-wire/188511)
**Author:** [@willdenson10\_183746](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willdenson10_183746)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-starting-issues-because-of-stereo-wire/188511 "2023-01-18T01:39:23Z")
Asking for a friend, one of my friends who drives a 2003 BMW 525i has an after market stereo and he was doing something with the wiring and a wire came unplugged he doesnt know where from but now his car wont start witho… --- ## [525 All dash lights on - fans on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/525-all-dash-lights-on-fans-on-and-off/180146)
**Author:** [@a1handy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a1handy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/525-all-dash-lights-on-fans-on-and-off/180146 "2021-10-22T20:03:42Z")
525 with 145000 miles. I have an 06 BMW 525 that starts and runs great. No noised coming from the engine that would denote a problem. The car in the past has run hot but i do not believe the engine was damaged. All of… --- ## [2002 BMW 525 - water on the crank position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-525-water-on-the-crank-position-sensor/175449)
**Author:** [@EmmettFBenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmettFBenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-525-water-on-the-crank-position-sensor/175449 "2021-02-26T05:20:35Z")
i flushed heater core and think water got on the crank position sensor. i bought one and hope this is the problem. --- ## [2001 BMW 525i 90,000 miles, starts, runs perfect, sets P0340 DTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-90-000-miles-starts-runs-perfect-sets-p0340-dtc/161054)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-90-000-miles-starts-runs-perfect-sets-p0340-dtc/161054 "2020-03-15T19:24:18Z")
Hi folks, looking again for a possible cause of an automotive problem, or more specifically, the cause for the computer setting the P0340 DTC, as the car starts and runs fine. The stated reasons in a google search for th… --- ## [Water leaking into car during heavy rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-into-car-during-heavy-rain/78104)
**Author:** [@Lola\_in\_Maryland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lola_in_Maryland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-into-car-during-heavy-rain/78104 "2013-03-19T00:03:09Z")
I have a 2003 BMW 525i. A couple of years ago, after a heavy rainstorm, I found water in the footwell of the backseat behind the driver’s seat. I took my car to a mechanic and he mentioned the door’s vapor barrier and … --- ## [BMW Seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-seat/74525)
**Author:** [@AndrewK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-seat/74525 "2012-09-08T19:48:33Z")
The front passenger seat of my BMW is twisted for some reason. It looks like the sun might have played a role in this. Wonder if/where I can get this fixed? --- ## [1992 BMW 525i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-bmw-525i/73723)
**Author:** [@quick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-bmw-525i/73723 "2012-07-24T20:04:13Z")
I am wondering what would cause the idle on a 1992 bmw 525i to drastically rise and fall continuously. Any and all comments would be helpful. Thank you very much. --- ## [Warmed engine stops when gas pedal is pressed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warmed-engine-stops-when-gas-pedal-is-pressed/70261)
**Author:** [@Jung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jung)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warmed-engine-stops-when-gas-pedal-is-pressed/70261 "2012-02-06T23:26:35Z")
My 02 BMW 525i engine starts to stop runing when the gas pedal is pressed. The engine starts and drives fine when the engine is cold. However, after driving for a while like more than 20 miles, I mean when the engine w… --- ## [Do I spend the money to fix it or buy a new one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-spend-the-money-to-fix-it-or-buy-a-new-one/64198)
**Author:** [@adaigneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adaigneault)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-spend-the-money-to-fix-it-or-buy-a-new-one/64198 "2011-04-30T11:31:18Z")
I have a 1995 BMW 525i 4 door sedan in pretty good condition. It has 160,000 miles. I haven't had any major maintenance problems, except 3 months ago the radiator went (which cost me $700) and I need a new one and now th… --- ## [Cyclone Valve and Head Gasket Repair - Yikes It's A BMW!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyclone-valve-and-head-gasket-repair-yikes-its-a-bmw/39831)
**Author:** [@BelleofTheBall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BelleofTheBall)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyclone-valve-and-head-gasket-repair-yikes-its-a-bmw/39831 "2009-11-25T03:23:01Z")
Here's My Problem In Detail: Last Week: Got a "Check Engine: Increased Emissions" fault. Dealership replaced the CCV (Cyclone Valve) and 4 associated hoses, including the vent pipe, connecting line, vent hose, an… --- ## [2001 BMW 525I Hesitation (Almost stalling) Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-hesitation-almost-stalling-problem/56783)
**Author:** [@MarybethD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarybethD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-hesitation-almost-stalling-problem/56783 "2010-10-25T15:57:00Z")
Hi: I have a 2001 BMW 525i. 125,000 miles. In the past 2-3 weeks, it's been hesitating and sounds like it's going to stall. It's been getting progressively worse. The other night, I barely made it home because it… --- ## [FM Radio Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fm-radio-not-working/53545)
**Author:** [@tevans24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tevans24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fm-radio-not-working/53545 "2010-08-15T17:16:02Z")
The FM dial is not locking in on radio station. The AM dial and CD player works fine. If I do a scan the radio tries to fine a station but just runs through the entire dial. Someone told me there is a secret menu setting… --- ## [Intermittent burning oil smell in 2001 BMW 525i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-burning-oil-smell-in-2001-bmw-525i/51655)
**Author:** [@aging1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aging1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-burning-oil-smell-in-2001-bmw-525i/51655 "2010-07-12T19:41:59Z")
I have a 2001 BMW 525i with 121k miles. For the past 18 months I occasionally get a strong burning oil or rubber smell only after I brake. When it first started the check engine light came on and all the sensors and code… --- ## [Tires won't hold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-wont-hold-air/49606)
**Author:** [@noplate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noplate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-wont-hold-air/49606 "2010-05-31T04:25:37Z")
I have a 1995 BMW 525 that tends to go flat very quickly. I had less problems with the last tires (Bridgestone) but now I have Yokohama's. AAA service guy told my husband it's the rims, but I've had the car since 2001 … --- ## [Bmw sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-sensors/49005)
**Author:** [@pmbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmbrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-sensors/49005 "2010-05-18T03:15:42Z")
I've got a 525i with 95K miles. The camshaft sensor (A) has just failed for the 3rd time in two months. First my mechanic thought it was a bad replacement part. What else could be causing this problem, which is danger… --- ## [Time to rebuild engine in a bmw?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-rebuild-engine-in-a-bmw/48991)
**Author:** [@trnrteri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trnrteri)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-rebuild-engine-in-a-bmw/48991 "2010-05-17T22:00:28Z")
Hi All, I have a '92 BMW525i with 265K miles on it. It still runs great, has lots of power and doesn't burn or use any oil and everything else on the car works fine. My question is; how many miles can this engine go befo… --- ## [Is the battery or alternator or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-battery-or-alternator-or-something-else/47653)
**Author:** [@BriansBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BriansBMW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-battery-or-alternator-or-something-else/47653 "2010-04-19T05:11:27Z")
I about three weeks ago I bought a 1992 520i BMW with about 147, 000 km (90K miles). Twice now I have had to have the car jump started (the battery is underneath the rear seat which was an adventure to find since the own… --- ## [BMW stability control repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-stability-control-repair/45459)
**Author:** [@DNovgo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DNovgo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-stability-control-repair/45459 "2010-03-04T06:12:28Z")
The stability control light is on in my husband's 5-series BMW. I took it to a BMW mechanic for an estimate -- a mechanic I've never used before but they specialize in imports. The total estimate for repairs is $4600 (… --- ## [Problem with Rear Hatch Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-rear-hatch-sensor/44929)
**Author:** [@mikyak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikyak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-rear-hatch-sensor/44929 "2010-02-22T18:30:08Z")
How can I fix the rear door lock sensor on our 2001 BMW 525I Sports Wagen so it closes completely. The electronic lock locks, but the light on the tailgate stays lit, and when you drive the car and go over a bump, it sou… --- ## [Cold start stalling 2003 BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-stalling-2003-bmw/43478)
**Author:** [@trunge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trunge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-stalling-2003-bmw/43478 "2010-01-30T18:19:03Z")
My 2003 BMW 525 sedan with 63,000 miles cranks on ignition but then stalls repeatedly, and sometimes refuses to "catch" at all, when the temperatures drop into the low 20s or below. If the engine does "catch" and then ru… --- ## [Water leaking from somewhere - floors soaked in back seat!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-from-somewhere-floors-soaked-in-back-seat/39880)
**Author:** [@Lemonbuyer55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemonbuyer55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-from-somewhere-floors-soaked-in-back-seat/39880 "2009-11-23T02:48:04Z")
What is causing the floors in the back seat of my 2002 BMW 525i to get soaking wet whenever there is a lot of rain? At first, only the floor behind the driver's seat was getting soaked. Now the floor behind the front p… --- ## [95 bmw 525 wagon-repair or dump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-bmw-525-wagon-repair-or-dump/39145)
**Author:** [@95bmw530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/95bmw530)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-bmw-525-wagon-repair-or-dump/39145 "2009-11-07T17:20:57Z")
130k miles, Cracked head- estimated cost $5K. Brakes at 50%, needs front struts $850. Body and interior great condition. Should we fix it or get rid of it.HELP! --- ## [Bringing a BMW back to life after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bringing-a-bmw-back-to-life-after-sitting/37898)
**Author:** [@NorCalZman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NorCalZman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2009, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bringing-a-bmw-back-to-life-after-sitting/37898 "2009-10-12T01:02:45Z")
My co worker bought a new car and let her 1995 BMW 525i sit for two years (despite my telling her to keep driving it or sell it), then gave it to me recently. I put a new battery in it and changed the engine oil/filter. … --- ## [BMW 525 Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-525-clutch/37016)
**Author:** [@Farmdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farmdog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-525-clutch/37016 "2009-09-23T18:21:50Z")
Does anyone know if it is possible to put a "clutch disk" in backwards and still operate the vehicle for some time? --- ## [Service Indicator - Reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-indicator-reset/36283)
**Author:** [@GilesEldon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GilesEldon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-indicator-reset/36283 "2009-09-19T16:00:32Z")
How to reset the indicator without a trip to the dealer's service center