BMW X3 low oil pressure light is on – causes and how to reset
The low oil pressure warning light is one of the most important indicators on the dashboard of your BMW X3. …
BMW X3 airbag light is on – causes and how to reset
The airbag warning light turns on in the instrument cluster of BMW X3 when the on-board diagnostic system detects a …
BMW X3 steering wheel controls not working – causes and how to fix it
The steering wheel buttons in BMW X3 provide a hassle-free way of controlling various functions of the vehicle. It can …
BMW X3 bad gas mileage causes and how to improve it
Experiencing a drop in the gas mileage of your BMW X3 can be frustrating, but it’s a common issue for …
BMW X3 uneven tire wear causes
Uneven tire wear in BMW X3 is a major safety risk. Regular tire inspection for uneven wear alerts you of …
BMW X3 pulls to the left when driving
BMW X3 pulling to the left when driving on a straight road not only reduces driving comfort as you continuously …
BMW X3 pulls to the right when driving
BMW X3 pulling to the right when driving on a straight road not only reduces driving comfort as you continuously …
BMW X3 door makes a squeaking noise when opening or closing
If a door in your BMW X3 squeaks when opening or closing, it is not only annoying, but can also …
BMW X3 heater not working – causes and diagnosis
The heater in BMW X3 ensures comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment when the weather is chilly. There are many …
BMW X3 key fob won’t lock or unlock the doors
BMW X3 is equipped with remote keyless entry system that allows the owners to conveniently lock and unlock the vehicle …
Is BMW X3 key fob waterproof?
If your BMW X3 is equipped with remote keyless entry system, you get a remote control key that can be …
BMW X3 key fob not working – causes and how to fix it
The remote keyless system in BMW X3 allows the driver to conveniently lock and unlock the vehicle with the press …
BMW X3 low AC refrigerant symptoms, how to recharge
The refrigerant is the magic compound running through the AC system of BMW X3 that makes it possible to blow …
BMW X3 dirty cabin air filter symptoms, when to replace
The cabin air filter, also known as the pollen filter or microfilter, is responsible for filtering the air that the …
BMW X3 bad alternator symptoms, how to check voltage
The alternator is the power station of BMW X3 that converts mechanical energy from the engine to electricity. It not …
BMW X3 bad wheel speed sensor symptoms – how to diagnose
BMW X3 has a speed sensor at each wheel hub which measures the speed of the respective wheel and transmits …
BMW X3 window bounce back when closing – causes and how to fix it
The auto power windows in BMW X3 has pinch or jam protection feature which automatically reopens the window if it …
BMW X3 auto windows not working, how to reset
Your BMW X3 may be equipped with auto power windows feature, which automatically opens and closes the windows with one …
BMW X3 battery light is on – causes and how to reset
When the red battery light comes on in the dashboard of BMW X3, it indicates a malfunction in the charging …
BMW X3 ABS light is on – causes and how to reset
The ABS, short for anti-lock braking system, is a safety feature in BMW X3 which prevents the wheels from locking …
BMW X3 dead battery symptoms, causes, and how to jump start
BMW X3 needs a healthy 12 volt battery for normal operation of the vehicle. It not only supplies high electrical …
BMW X3 dashboard lights flicker and won’t start – causes and how to fix it
Flickering dashboard lights in BMW X3 when attempting to start the engine might seem like a major malfunction has occurred, …
BMW X3 makes clicking noise and won’t start – causes and how to fix it
BMW X3 making clicking noise when attempting to start the engine is a fairly common problem when it comes to …
BMW X3 makes sloshing water sound – causes and how to fix it
Sloshing sounds in the cabin of BMW X3 should not be ignored. If the noise is due to accumulation of …
BMW X3 AC smells bad – causes and diagnosis
If the AC in your BMW X3 smells like a pile of dirty socks, it could be due to unwanted …
BMW X3 AC not blowing hard enough – weak airflow causes
If the air conditioning system in BMW X3 is not blowing hard enough or has weak airflow, it not only …
BMW X3 AC blowing hot air – causes and how to fix it
Driving your BMW X3 in hot weather with a broken air conditioning system is not only uncomfortable, it can also …
BMW X3 AC not cooling – causes and diagnosis
Driving your BMW X3 in warmer temperatures with a malfunctioning air conditioning system can quickly become a nuisance when sweltering …
BMW X3 burning smell causes and how to fix it
Burning smell in BMW X3 could be harmless or something very serious and a potential fire hazard. Therefore it is …
BMW X3 AC blower motor not working – causes and diagnosis
The blower motor is the central component of the air conditioning system in BMW X3, responsible for blowing hot or …
BMW X3 bad wheel bearings symptoms, causes and diagnosis
Wheel bearings in BMW X3 are one of the most crucial and stressed components. They cause the wheels to turn …
BMW X3 steering wheel vibration causes and diagnosis
Driving your BMW X3 with a shaking steering wheel is not only irritating, it can also be dangerous. Such vibrations …
BMW X3 bad ignition coils symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
The ignition coils are part of the ignition system in BMW X3, responsible for amplifying the relatively low battery voltage …
BMW X3 bad spark plugs symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
The spark plugs in BMW X3 are responsible for generating sparks that ignites the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chambers …
BMW X3 bad O2 sensor symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
The O2 sensor in BMW X3 monitors the level of oxygen in the engine’s exhaust gases and reports the data …
BMW X3 clogged catalytic converter symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system in BMW X3 and its main purpose is to convert exhaust …
BMW X3 bad mass air flow sensor (MAF) symptoms and causes
The mass air flow sensor or MAF sensor is part of the intake system in BMW X3 responsible for measuring …
BMW X3 slow acceleration causes and how to fix it
Driving your BMW X3 with engine hesitation or slow acceleration is not only infuriating, it can also be dangerous when …
BMW X3 makes humming noise at high speeds – causes and how to fix it
Driving your BMW X3 at highway or freeway speeds with humming noise is not only irritating, it can also be …
BMW X3 shakes at highway speeds – causes and how to fix it
Driving your BMW X3 at highway or freeway speeds with cabin vibration or wobbling steering wheel is not only irritating, …
BMW X3 horn not working – causes and how to fix it
The horn is an important safety feature in your BMW X3. Driving your vehicle with a broken horn can be …
Wireless Android Auto on BMW X3, how to connect
BMW X3 supports Android Auto that lets you access your Android apps like YouTube Music, Google Maps, Waze and Spotify …
BMW X3 windshield washer not working – causes and how to fix it
A functioning windshield washer always ensures a clear view when driving. If no fluid comes out of the nozzles when …
Wireless Apple CarPlay on BMW X3, how to connect
BMW X3 supports Apple CarPlay that lets you access your iPhone apps like iTunes, Google Maps, Waze and Spotify through …
BMW X3 AC not working – causes and how to fix it
The air conditioning is a blessing, especially in hot temperatures. Do you still sweat while driving your BMW X3? Your …
How to use the BMW Drive Recorder
Since summer 2019, BMW offers a factory dash cam: the optional BMW Drive Recorder uses the cameras already installed in …
BMW X3 won’t start – causes and how to fix it
BMW X3 is a reliable road companion, but its a machine with hundreds of interconnected parts, and like any other …
How to disable Auto Start-Stop on BMW X3
All BMW X3 models are equipped with Auto Start-Stop feature as standard, which is designed to reduce CO2 emissions and …
How to turn off Stability Control on BMW X3
Every BMW is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control, a system that automatically intervenes in oversteer and understeer situations to help …
How to enable/disable child safety locks on BMW X3
Child locks in the BMW X3 are locking devices that prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside. …