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Ok here is another on going issues since I bought my 840 a couple months ago. A couple weeks ago I noticed that my master key was not working properly, so I changed the battery in the key. I had to intialize it but the key would not still work. Then I tried to start the car and the car would turn over like it wanted to start but wouldn't start. So I take the battery on the drivers side to be checked out and it came back ok. So I took the other battery to be checked out, which by the way was never hooked up. Don't ask...I don't know how the car ran on one battery, I bought the car that way. If any of you have any answers to this, I would like to hear from you. I got the key remote to lock the doors and arm the car. So, now my problem is that the car won't start! I smell gas when I try to crank the car and it has a good trun over ratio...no sputtering. What in the world could it be...Please...I need help!!
Best Regards,
M
I flooded the car is the final word on this issue. I moved the car less than 5ft. and shut the car off. By moving it that short distance, I did what is called "short tripped" the car, thus flooding it. A BMW tech. told me to pull the fuel pump fuse and have someone try and start the car and then put the fuse back in. I was a little chicken to do that because at that point I didn't want to make a simple problem into a bigger problem. So $180 out the pocket (including towing), and a new main, I'm good to go now.
So, how do you like the car so far? Do you have any other issues with it?
Mine is a 95 (#90242)with 101k miles. I bought it about year ago. This car is very heavy. It seems like is underpower. The 97 540i is much faster (lighter).
For hwy driving I like the 840 better though. The brakes on these cars are the BEST!
So, how do you like the car so far? Do you have any other issues with it?
Mine is a 95 (#90242)with 101k miles. I bought it about year ago. This car is very heavy. It seems like is underpower. The 97 540i is much faster (lighter).
For hwy driving I like the 840 better though. The brakes on these cars are the BEST!
LOS
This is my 1st BMW so I can't compair it to any other BMW, but I love the way it drives. I 1st saw the 840ci in a Prince video and I loved the car every since then, I really love it now that I own one. I have minor issues such as I need a relay for headlights so they actual go down when I cut the lights off, it's not a motor issue. One of my horns is missing and I'm guessing that I need a relay for that also because the horn doesn't blow. I also need a relay for my interior lights in the back because they don't work also. I recently drove my car from NJ to DC to TN and back in reverse order and the car drove like a charm!
Best Regards,
M
If you're looking for parts, I recommend Gault BMW.... Contact Al Shattuck and tell him you want to register your car with them. They give discounts to E31 drivers. This is the only dealer I know who really has a passion for this model. I believe these guys are in your neighborhood.
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