How to Initialize Keys for a BMW 328LS

1. Close all of the doors to your BMW 328i LS. While sitting in your car, place the key in the ignition and turn it until it clicks one time and then turn it back to the off position. Repeat this an additional four times before removing the key from the ignition completely.2. Hold down the button on your keyless entry remote that unlocks your BMW's doors. Continue to hold down the unlock button and push the lock button three times. You will hear your BMW doors lock and unlock at this point, which is required to ensure you are correctly performing the programming phase.3. Put your key back...
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My Automatic Transmission Won#039;t Shift Into 2nd Gear

1. Check your transmission fluid levels first. Many times low fluid levels can adversely affect automatic transmission function and result in all kinds of performance issues, including the inability to shift into second gear. If your levels are good, move to the next step.2. Reset your computer system. Resetting your car's onboard computer system can sometimes fix a programming issue and return your transmission to working order. Disconnect the battery completely and leave it off for 30 minutes. Reconnect the battery and allow the car five minutes to reset. Test the car by driving through...
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How to Replace Motor Mounts On a Mercedes Benz

1. Pop the hood of your Mercedes Benz to inspect the motor mounts. Common causes of malfunction include loose or fractured mounts. Reference the service manual for your model of Mercedes Benz for more specific instructions on locating the motor mounts. If the mounts are simply loose, you may only need to tighten them.2. Set up a hydraulic jack underneath the engine of your car. Lift the engine of your Mercedes Benz with the jack until the stress has been removed from the motor mounts.3. Check the flexible joint on your Mercedes Benz motor mounts for operational quality. Joints on motor mounts...
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How to Change the Brake Pads on a BMW 328

1. Loosen the lug nuts that hold the BMW's wheels on with a lug wrench. Raise the vehicle with a floor jack and lower it onto jack stands at all four corners. Finish removing the lug nuts and the wheels and set them out of the way.2. Spray brake cleaner on the brakes at all four corners of the vehicle and wipe everything down with a clean, dry rag.3. On the front driver's side, remove the pad-wear cable from the retaining clip. Remove the plastic covers on the caliper guide bolts, located on the side facing the wheel well on the top and bottom of the caliper.4. Loosen the upper and lower...
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Mercedes Benz Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

1. Locate your nearest Mercedes Benz dealer and purchase the specific ignition lock cylinder for your year and model of vehicle.2. Check your owner's and maintenance manuals for useful tips pertaining to your specific Mercedes model.3. Disconnect the battery and wait at least 15 minutes before removing the cylinder.4. Extend the steering wheel as far out as possible and push the driver's seat back as far as it will go. This will help you access the ignition.5. Place your key in the ignition and place a pointed object, such as the end of a paperclip, into the small hole to the left of...
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How to Remove a Stripped Bolt From a BMW Transmission Pan

Lock Socket1. Jack up the front of your BMW vehicle using a floor jack and support it safely on two jack stands.2. Tap a 6 or 12-point deep socket over the head of the oil pan bolt you need to extract. The socket should have a diameter just slightly larger than the bolt head's to make a tight fit. Use a hammer to force the socket onto the bolt.3. Unscrew the oil pan bolt by attaching a ratchet to the socket and turning the bolt counterclockwise.4. Dislodge the damaged oil pan bolt from the socket using a pair of slip joint pliers.Screw Extractor5. Drill a small hole on the head of the...
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How to Change an #039;04 Audi A4 Headlight

Headlight Bulb Removal1. Open the Audi's hood and remove the rubber headlight cover off the back of the headlight housing by hand.2. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the rear of the headlight retainer by pulling it gently rearward.3. Squeeze the headlight bulb retaining tabs together and pull the retainer out of the headlight housing. The bulb will come out of the housing along with the retainer.4. Twist the bulb counterclockwise so the tabs at the base line up with the slots in the retainer and then pull the bulb out.Headlight Bulb Installation5. Remove the new bulb from...
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How to Change Xenon Lights

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminal. To do this, use a socket wrench to turn the retaining nut on the cable clamp counterclockwise until the clamp loosens enough for you to slide the cable off the terminal.2. Open the hood and locate the high intensity discharge box for each light. There will be one located behind each light bulb.3. Remove the top cover on the box. To do this, push in on the clip on the side of the cover and pull the cover off.4. Rotate the bulb ignitor counterclockwise (about one-quarter turn) and remove the electrical connector by pulling straight...
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How to Replace a Battery in a BMW Z4

1. Place the Z4 in park and turn the engine off. Allow it to cool for a half hour.2. Open the trunk. Pull up the removable carpet and flooring. You will now have access to the battery, on the right side seated in a bracket.3. Remove the bracket with a screwdriver. There are a total of three screws, two on the bracket and one securing it.4. Remove the positive cable from the battery using a socket. Place the cable to the side. Remove the negative cable in the same manner. Pull the wall out.5. Lift the battery out of the vehicle. Batteries can weigh up to 70 pounds, so get some help.6....
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How to Remove the Front Seats on a CLK 320

1. Press back on the seat position switch to maneuver the seat backward as far as it will go. Locate the plastic caps on the front of the metal seat rails on the floor. Using a flathead screwdriver, gently pry the caps off to gain access to the bolts.2. Unbolt the forward-most bolts using a socket wrench. Place the bolts in a safe location. Using the seat position switch, move the seat forward as far as possible, making the rear bolts visible. Repeat this process to remove them as well.3. Reach under the seat and unplug the wiring connector from the power seat control module. Unplug the...
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