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2000 BMW 323I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnosis is only available using the BMW Diagnostic System. Refer to BMW testing system manufacturer's instructions to diagnosis ABS malfunctions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Fig. for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DT...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I 2.5 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 323I AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
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 appears ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle
- Remove mounting bolts and front axle support reinforcement plate.
- Lower transmission approximately 0.2 inch.
- Remove vacuum tank from exhaust flap, as required.
- Disconnect fuel line clips.
- Disconnect Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
- Remove nuts and disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Re...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I Sport Wagon 2.5 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 323I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
The Anti-Lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I Sport Wagon 2.5 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 323I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
- Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 BMW 323I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 BMW 323I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 BMW 323I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 BMW 323I 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 323I 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 323I 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 323I 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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