Re: 1996 328i (E36) Loads of questions!!!

["Al Floer" <cybercord@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Joseph T. Baptista Jr." <jbaptista@domain.elided>
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Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 8:58 AM
Subject: 1996 328i (E36) Loads of questions!!!


> As most of you already know, I am a new BMW owner as I have purchased a
1996
> 328i (E36).  I have several questions for the list....NOTE: I did not have
> an owner's manual with the car so I was not able to answer some of these
> questions by myself.
>
> What is the ASC button?  What does it do?  (I believe that I have the cold
> weather package because I have heated seats and heated side view mirrors.)
Automatic Stabilty Control.  helps when the wheels spins or wheels lock.
Computer adjust throttle or brakes to stop wheel spin.

>
> I have a A / M button next to the automatic shift...what is this for?
Manual Shifting.  I've played with it.  Much better performace , but it's
still an automatic....

>
> How do you adjust the steering wheel?  Can't
>
> When I purchased the BMW, the battery was dead.  I have replaced the
battery
> but the radio is looking for a code.  I have removed the radio and
recorded
> the information from the radio.  How do I reset the radio?  What is my
code?
> Is it tied to the part number, serial number, etc?  Contact BMW dealer.
>
> When I purchased the vehicle it did not have any tools in the trunk or a
> spare tire.  What size spare tire and rim should I look for?  Where should
I

Look on Ebay for coke bottle type rims.  30-50$ max each
> look for the spare tire and rim? trunk tools?
>
> The rear interior lights work but the front reading lights and the front
> center light does not work.  I have replaced the fuses and this does not
> solve the problem.  Could all the bulbs be bad?  What else could be the
> problem?  Yes they can.
>
> The airbag light is on all the time.  The vehicle has 96K miles.  Could
this
> be a service light or an indicator that there is a problem?  No could be
malfunction or disconnected
>
> I used the fault code reader and was given the error d6 - vehicle speed
> signal not present.  Any suggestions or comments?
>
> I must replace the exterior door handle trim on the front passenger side.
I
> have removed the old trim but I am having a tough time installing the new
> trim.  It appears to be an easy fix but I am at a crossroad...any tips
> and/or instructions to install?
>
> Last question...the check control light comes on intermittently with the
> message "brake light circuit".  What could this be?
>
> Thanks in advance for taking the time and reading this post and hopefully
> providing some much needed help.
>
> Joe
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