Various Topics on BMW

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Today I get my BMW E36 (318 is coupè)

I have my first question:
When I setup the clock (where you read also the external temperature), when
I shut down the car, the time is lost, and at the restart I have to setup it
again.
Why ?

Thank so much
So happy to join you
*FeDe*

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*FeDe* wrote:
> Today I get my BMW E36 (318 is coupè)
>
> I have my first question:
> When I setup the clock (where you read also the external temperature), when
> I shut down the car, the time is lost, and at the restart I have to setupit
> again.
> Why ?

It could be any of a number of electrical problems I'd guess.
It's a used Beamer, and used (and sometimes even new) Beamers
often have electrical problems. I've had quite a few, as have
other Beamer owners. The electrical engineering in these cars
ain't what it could be. We Beamer owners sometimes just
learn to live with--and accept--these little foibles

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> I have my first question:
> When I setup the clock (where you read also the external temperature), when
> I shut down the car, the time is lost, and at the restart I have to setup it
> again.

First step is to check there are no blown fuses. Then check all the
cables connected to the +ve battery terminal are secure.

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Aren't Fisher Price inventive.

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cliff wrote:
>
> It could be any of a number of electrical problems I'd guess.
> It's a used Beamer, and used (and sometimes even new) Beamers
> often have electrical problems. I've had quite a few, as have
> other Beamer owners. The electrical engineering in these cars
> ain't what it could be. We Beamer owners sometimes just
> learn to live with--and accept--these little foibles

On the other hand, we *BMW enthusiasts* know the terminology:

A 'Bimmer' is a BMW car.

A 'Beemer' is a BMW bike.

A 'Beamer' is an old fart who drives his Buick (or Rover) around with
the high beams on all the time. In evolutionary terms, he is one step
above those who refer to BMWs as 'Beamers'.

*We* also know better than to post an inane and totally worthless guess
like yours.

It is possible that the O.P.'s computer normally resets to a time
display as does mine. The exception is if the temperature is under 36
degrees F., in which case it will display temperature and sound the
'Mystery Gong'. However, I am not even certain what the 'problem' is
here. Is it that the clock goes completely dead and must be reset for
time/day/etc.? In that case, I'd check the wiring circuit supplying
power to the computer. It could be a faulty ignition switch.
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No to mention the Bee-Em, as found in the UK at times...

:-)
DAS
Not necessarily a "BMW enthusiast"...

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> A 'Bimmer' is a BMW car.
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> A 'Beemer' is a BMW bike.
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In article says...

> I prefer your version, but what's wrong with Bavarian Motor Works?
>

Wouldn't that be BMV?

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In article wrote:
> A 'Beamer' is an old fart who drives his Buick (or Rover) around with
> the high beams on all the time. In evolutionary terms, he is one step
> above those who refer to BMWs as 'Beamers'.

Oi. I've got a Rover. And it gives many a BMW grief at the traffic light
grand prix. ;-)

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On Wed,Dave :

>In article wrote:
>> A 'Beamer' is an old fart who drives his Buick (or Rover) around with
>> the high beams on all the time. In evolutionary terms, he is one step
>> above those who refer to BMWs as 'Beamers'.
>
>Oi. I've got a Rover. And it gives many a BMW grief at the traffic light
>grand prix. ;-)

Will you leave my 325 TDS auto alone! Damn Rovers! Grrrr!

Dodgy.
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E28 Guy wrote:
> >
> > It could be any of a number of electrical problems I'd guess.
> > It's a used Beamer, and used (and sometimes even new) Beamers
> > often have electrical problems. I've had quite a few, as have
> > other Beamer owners. The electrical engineering in these cars
> > ain't what it could be. We Beamer owners sometimes just
> > learn to live with--and accept--these little foibles
>
> On the other hand, we *BMW enthusiasts* know the terminology:

Maybe that's it. I'm not too enthusiastic about Beamers anymore.
BMW is just a brand of automobile. Get a life.

<Press Name Argument button now>

> A 'Bimmer' is a BMW car.
>
> A 'Beemer' is a BMW bike.
>
> A 'Beamer' is an old fart who drives his Buick (or Rover) around with
> the high beams on all the time. In evolutionary terms, he is one step
> above those who refer to BMWs as 'Beamers'.

<Press Stop Name Argument button now>

> *We* also know better than to post an inane and totally worthless guess
> like yours.
>
> It is possible that the O.P.'s computer normally resets to a time
> display as does mine.

Mine seems unable to switch from 24-hour time mode, at present...

> The exception is if the temperature is under 36
> degrees F., in which case it will display temperature and sound the
> 'Mystery Gong'.

It's gong time at 38 F with my car, but who's counting...

Some people seem to have the idea that the letters BMW actually
mean something.

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Cliff