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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Air Conditioning Blow Hot -> M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3, 318i, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC & 328is
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3, 318i, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC & 328is

On some of these models equipped with automatic transmission, the air conditioning may blow hot.

This condition may be caused by condenser rubbing on the transmission cooler and leaking refrigerant.

To correct this condition, proceed as follows:

  • Remove splash shields.
  • Inspect condenser, then repair or replace as required.
  • Remove lower fan shroud mounting bolts.
  • Remove conde...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
  • Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
  • Start the engine and allow it to stall.
  • Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
  • Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
  • Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
  • Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
  • Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
  • Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
  • Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the followi...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove intake air filter housing.
  • Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
  • Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover.
  • Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 3 Series Except X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

Reset

The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.

Less iDrive
  • With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
  • Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
  • Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
  • Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

  • If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using a suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand thread...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Crank Position Sensor Diagram for 2000 BMW 328CI  2.8 L6 GASCrank Position Sensor Diagram for 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Connector X-6203
  • Connector B-6203
  • Thermostat Diagram for 2000 BMW 328CI  2.8 L6 GASThermostat Diagram for 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Thermostat, Characteristic MAP Cooling
  • Connector B-6279
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 BMW 328CI  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ASC/DSC Button
  • Antilock Brake System/ASC Unit
  • 2000 BMW 328CI  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Defogger Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Blower Relay
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Antilock Brake System Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 328CI 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 BMW 328CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2000 BMW 328CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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