HELP~ dying need of service manual~

ohsangbo · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:18:10 PM

Hello guys,

I have a beautiful/awesome 1999 m3 convertible black on black~

but i want to take care of it like my baby.. but i'm stuck..

1. my left brake light is out but i replace the bulb but still not a fix...
2. all of a sudden my airbag light came on
3. i want to do some maintance on my baby but i need a service manual but SO expensive.. T.T

can anyone helP??

i'm in Seattle, WA~~

nschmdbrg · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:19:12 PM

google

Moop · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:28:10 PM

http://www.google.com/search?q=e36+m...ient=firefox-a

Xiphos · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:32:23 PM

The $50-$100 you will spend on all the service manuals are far cheaper than spending all that on a shop doing the work.

ohsangbo · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:52:53 PM

thanks for all the replies..

is there a service manual i should be looking for?? i'm guessing more pictures better the manual??

let me know if you guys know some cheap sites or stores i can get one.

also if you guys know any mechcanic in seattle or near areas..

again thanks for all the help

Xiphos · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:57:49 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083...FEKE1YZQRR4HZF

+
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Pr..._bxgy_b_text_b

Should get you started. Also feel free to check out the guide listed in my signature or the guide at the top of this forum for more info on DIY guides.

graphite9 · Fri, Nov-19-2010, 01:20:25 AM

I got my manual shipped through amazon for $47. I had a light go out in the rear, turned out it was the little metal prong on the socket wasn't "springy" enough so it wasn't making contact. Pull the bulb/socket out from the other side and swap them to see if your having the same issue. Manual won't fix your airbag light, but you will need a manual at some point. get a bentley manual

WRXEATR · Fri, Nov-19-2010, 01:24:50 AM

LOL @ pdf link.

IBTL.

roarE36M3 · Fri, Nov-19-2010, 03:46:12 AM

i got my service manual for $22 on eBay.

and its brand new.

if u can't afford the manual... how'd u afford the car?

ohsangbo · Fri, Nov-19-2010, 05:18:42 AM

thanks for all the great useful information... i will get on top of it.

and by the way.. i got money.. and young but i'm trying to do all that i can to save so that i can upgrade my m3 to a 2004.. then to 2010 and so on.. you know what i'm saying??

but again thank you thank you thank you guys..

i have so many questions but one at a time...

again thank you and i will be putting up some more questions about my m3

have a great day..

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:18:10 PM	#1
ohsangbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Location: Bellevue	HELP~ dying need of service manual~ Hello guys, I have a beautiful/awesome 1999 m3 convertible black on black~ but i want to take care of it like my baby.. but i'm stuck.. 1. my left brake light is out but i replace the bulb but still not a fix... 2. all of a sudden my airbag light came on 3. i want to do some maintance on my baby but i need a service manual but SO expensive.. T.T can anyone helP?? i'm in Seattle, WA~~

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:28:10 PM	#3
Moop ⊕ m³ Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 802 Reputation: 0 Location: El Pueblo Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula	http://www.google.com/search?q=e36+m...ient=firefox-a __________________

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:32:23 PM	#4
Xiphos ///Moneypit Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 263 Reputation: 0 Location: Spokane, WA	The $50-$100 you will spend on all the service manuals are far cheaper than spending all that on a shop doing the work. __________________ Brendan "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you." -Clarkson E36 M3 DIY Page - Bimmerforums

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:57:49 PM	#6
Xiphos ///Moneypit Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 263 Reputation: 0 Location: Spokane, WA	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083...FEKE1YZQRR4HZF + http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Pr..._bxgy_b_text_b Should get you started. Also feel free to check out the guide listed in my signature or the guide at the top of this forum for more info on DIY guides. __________________ Brendan "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you." -Clarkson E36 M3 DIY Page - Bimmerforums

Fri, Nov-19-2010, 01:20:25 AM	#7
graphite9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 318 Reputation: 0 Location: portland, or	I got my manual shipped through amazon for $47. I had a light go out in the rear, turned out it was the little metal prong on the socket wasn't "springy" enough so it wasn't making contact. Pull the bulb/socket out from the other side and swap them to see if your having the same issue. Manual won't fix your airbag light, but you will need a manual at some point. get a bentley manual __________________ past cars... 84 sfa toyota 2nd gen rx-7 JDM ITR 00 SI vr6'd mk2 GTI 350whp LGT Current... 98 silver m3 coupe 68 fj40 sbc, crossover, 35's

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:19:12 PM	#2
nschmdbrg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 68 Reputation: 0 Location: Marietta	google

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:52:53 PM	#5
ohsangbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Location: Bellevue	thanks for all the replies.. is there a service manual i should be looking for?? i'm guessing more pictures better the manual?? let me know if you guys know some cheap sites or stores i can get one. also if you guys know any mechcanic in seattle or near areas.. again thanks for all the help

Fri, Nov-19-2010, 01:24:50 AM	#8
WRXEATR The Frugal and Outspoken One Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 26 Posts: 2,573 Reputation: 0 Location: Orlando (Metro West), FL	LOL @ pdf link. IBTL.

Fri, Nov-19-2010, 03:46:12 AM	#9
roarE36M3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 925 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	i got my service manual for $22 on eBay. and its brand new. if u can't afford the manual... how'd u afford the car? __________________ 1995 BMW E36 M3 Cosmos BLKonBLK Looking for: AC Schnitzer 3 piece spoiler, Bosch or ZKW headlights

Fri, Nov-19-2010, 05:18:42 AM	#10
ohsangbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Location: Bellevue	thanks for all the great useful information... i will get on top of it. and by the way.. i got money.. and young but i'm trying to do all that i can to save so that i can upgrade my m3 to a 2004.. then to 2010 and so on.. you know what i'm saying?? but again thank you thank you thank you guys.. i have so many questions but one at a time... again thank you and i will be putting up some more questions about my m3 have a great day..

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