Aftermarket radio require a connection to the handbrake in order to play video/dvd. So in essence you are not supposed to drive and have the handbrake on to play movies. Which is fair enough, security wise. …

Changing Power Steering Fluid
If you’ve hung out here for awhile, you’ll see a lot of posts from people that need to change their power steering pump and hoses. I don’t know if changing the fluid …

Materials/tools required: 10mm socket, spark plug socket, 6″ socket extension, 6 spark plugs, T30 Torx driver, torque wrench (Mandatory, do not do this if you do not have one)
Also you do not need anti seize. …

Background:
My wife and I purchased our 2001 BMW 330ci Convertible (sport/premium/HID) in July 2007. At some point approximately 3 months after owning the vehicle, we noticed that the rear passenger’s side flap of interior trim …

Applicable to 4 Door
and 2 Door BMW’s.
Tools Necessary:
T-20 Torx Wrench
T-27 Torx Wrench
Flathead Screwdriver
Pliers
1. Remove door panel.
2. Peel back vapor barrier.
3. Remove inside door handle (Use T-20 for this) Pull back and out to remove handle …

Very nice fix, you do not necessarly need to change the motor, in most cases you don’t.
Here is a 30 sec fix, priceless! Thanks mate for sharing that with us.
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Detailing Your Car
In this version of the Great Paint Project, I will build on the experience that I learned when polishing Barb’s 1994 Mercury Topaz to do a complete strip down, polish and wax of …

Tools Needed:
3M Adhesive Remover
Hair dryer (Heat gun is preferable though as it is more powerfull, will make your life easier)
Dental floss or fishing line
Soft terry cloth
Car Wax
Do not try to remove the badge with a …

Be sure to have a 10 mm socket, a T25 torque bit and flat blade screw driver.
Firstly, slacken all the screws shown in the first picture. Then lifting the air filter cover you will see …

When you play some good tube with lots of bass, you might have some annoying vibration on the back of the car, here is a simlpe DIY to fix this.
1. removing the sub: Remove the …

I’ve been trying to resolve the hunting idle issue for some time. I’ve tried using Seafoam before w/ limited success. In previous cars I have had great success to reduce sticky throttle and smooth out …