1. Access the Bluetooth menu on your phone and enable the Bluetooth function. This exact process will vary based on your cell phone model, but there should be an 'On/Off' option in the Bluetooth menu.2. Press down on your BMW's controller, located just under the gear selector, to access the onboard computer's menu.3. Tap the controller to the right and press it to select 'Settings.' Then scroll to then select 'Bluetooth.'4. Scroll down to 'Pair New Phone' and press down on the controller. Then press the selector again to choose 'Start Pairing.' You will see your BMW's ID on the screen.5....
How to Replace a Fan on a BMW 325I
1. Decide between purchasing an aftermarket fan or an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fan. OEM parts are typically more expensive than aftermarket parts. Research and compare fan prices on websites such as auto parts sites, BMW forums where BMW owners and mechanics discuss and sell car parts and BMW's official site. You can also visit a BMW dealership or auto parts store to find a BMW 325I fan within your budget. Type in the year and model of your BMW in the search box on an auto parts site or tell this information to a salesperson at a store to ensure that you purchase the correct fan...
How to Travel by Car in France
1. Rent a car.Most of the major rental car agencies, such as Hertz, Avis and National, operate in France. Rentals can be booked via the Internet or by phone and confirmed prior to your trip. If you are using a travel agent, or one of the Internet travel services, you can often combine your car rental with airline tickets or hotel rooms to get a discount. Making these arrangements in advance can make the process easier by eliminating any language translation issues.French rental agencies such as Century Self Drive and Autos Abroad offer deeply discounted rentals and can also be booked prior...
How to Replace Audi Brake Pads
1. Loosen the lug nuts that hold the wheels to the Audi’s hub. You can use a socket and a ratchet or a lug wrench. Lift the car with a heavy-duty floor jack and lower it onto jack stands. You can support either the front or the rear of the car on jack stands or you can support the entire car. Audis are heavy vehicles, so make sure to use caution and also to use high-quality jack stands.2. Finish taking the wheels off and set them aside where they won’t become damaged or scratched. Spray the brake caliper and rotor with brake cleaner and wipe everything down thoroughly with a clean, dry rag.3....
How to Replace a Fuel Filter in an Audi A4
1. Position the car ramps behind the vehicle and back up onto the ramps slowly. Place the tire stops in position behind the front tires to secure the vehicle from moving during the replacement.2. Lift the vehicle's hood and locate the fuse panel. Remove the bolt securing the panel using the crescent wrench. Remove the fuse responsible for controlling the fuel pump.3. Find the fuel filter under the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank. Position the floor jack below the fuel tank in preparation of lowering the tank. You will only be lowering the fuel tank about four inches. Using the crescent...
How to Program a Smart Key
1. Find your own car manual for programming instructions. If they aren’t there, proceed to Step 3. If you’ve lost the manual, proceed to Step 2.2. Find your lost manual at diplodocs.com or ownersmanualsource.com. Both websites are free. The latter is for cars specifically. The former provides a link to your car’s manual as an icon in the upper right portion of the page. Several pay sites will sell you a new manual, but they can cost as much as the price of having your smart key reprogrammed at a dealership, which defeats the purpose.3. Find programming instructions at keylessride.com or...
How to Reset the Check Brake Light on a BMW 325
1. Remove the fuse panel cover in your BMW 325. Underneath the cover you will see a large, round, open port that will accept a pinned connector. This is the diagnostic input.2. Plug the diagnostic reset tool into the port on the fuse panel.3. Turn the ignition key to the 'II' position, and wait for the flashing light on the reset tool to stop blinking. When it does, the brake warning light will go o...
How to Remove an Audi TT Grille
1. Unfasten the screws that secure the front license plate and license plate holder of the Audi TT, using a flat-head screwdriver, before attempting to remove the grill.2. Slide a flat-head screwdriver through the passenger side vent grill on the bottom of the front bumper. Press down on the retaining clip on the far end of the grill with the screwdriver to detach the clip.3. Pull the grill forward gently from the edge and unfasten the two remaining clips by hand. Take the passenger side vent grill away from the bumper frame and set it out of the way.4. Reach through the passenger side...
How to Convert a Dodge Sprinter to a Camper
1. Sweep the interior of the vehicle and clean all trash and dirt from the inside. Nothing needs to removed or demolished since it is a cargo van with an empty interior. Line the interior walls, ceiling and floor with loft insulation. The insulation can be cut with a razor blade to fit into the deep wall pockets. Cover the insulation with 1/4-inch plywood. Use sheet metal screws to attach the plywood to the van by drilling the screws into the long structural braces that already exist in the van. Pre-cut holes in the plywood to match the existing interior lights.2. Cover the floor of the van...
How to Program a BMW 330i Key
1. Close all of the doors, the trunk and the hood.2. Place the key in the ignition and turn it to position one, 'Accessory'. Turn it back to 'Off'. Do this four more times and remove the key from the ignition when you are done.3. Press and hold the 'unlock' button and then press and release the 'lock' button three times. Release the 'unlock' button. If the locks cycle, then you have done this correctly. Repeat this step for each key you wish to program.4. Inset the key in the ignition and turn it to 'Accessory' to exit programming mo...
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