RE: 1996 328i (E36) Loads of questions!!!

[Randy Albright <Randy_Albright@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Great questions, some that I have been procrastinating on asking, I have
recently purchased my first bimmer, a 1998 328iconv, The ASC button is
traction control and the A/M by the shifter is auto or manual if you have a
need for shifting gears,{getting stuck or slippery conditions} never for
going faster or racing, yea.  I am awaiting the answers that you receive on
the steering adjust {up and down} that I cant figure out, and the radio code
dilemma, same thing ,replaced battery and don't have code in my book. Sounds
like we bought our cars from the same person,    R.

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From: Joseph T. Baptista Jr. [mailto:jbaptista@domain.elided] 
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 8:59 AM
To: bmw-digest@domain.elided
Subject: 1996 328i (E36) Loads of questions!!!

As most of you already know, I am a new BMW owner as I have purchased a 1996
328i (E36).  I have several questions for the list....NOTE: I did not have
an owner's manual with the car so I was not able to answer some of these
questions by myself.

What is the ASC button?  What does it do?  (I believe that I have the cold
weather package because I have heated seats and heated side view mirrors.)

I have a A / M button next to the automatic shift...what is this for?

How do you adjust the steering wheel?

When I purchased the BMW, the battery was dead.  I have replaced the battery
but the radio is looking for a code.  I have removed the radio and recorded
the information from the radio.  How do I reset the radio?  What is my code?
Is it tied to the part number, serial number, etc?

When I purchased the vehicle it did not have any tools in the trunk or a
spare tire.  What size spare tire and rim should I look for?  Where should I
look for the spare tire and rim? trunk tools?

The rear interior lights work but the front reading lights and the front
center light does not work.  I have replaced the fuses and this does not
solve the problem.  Could all the bulbs be bad?  What else could be the
problem?

The airbag light is on all the time.  The vehicle has 96K miles.  Could this
be a service light or an indicator that there is a problem?

I used the fault code reader and was given the error d6 - vehicle speed
signal not present.  Any suggestions or comments?

I must replace the exterior door handle trim on the front passenger side.  I
have removed the old trim but I am having a tough time installing the new
trim.  It appears to be an easy fix but I am at a crossroad...any tips
and/or instructions to install?

Last question...the check control light comes on intermittently with the
message "brake light circuit".  What could this be?

Thanks in advance for taking the time and reading this post and hopefully
providing some much needed help.

Joe


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