2000 BMW 318i electrical and water/coolant leckage

2000 BMW 318I
160,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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GBISHMAN
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hello,
i have two questions to ask you and i'd really appreciate a concise and clear answer if you don't mind thanks.
1. every morning i have to fill up my water/coolant tank and this got me curious until i tried to check the beneath the vehicle and found out that coolant kept on leaking out on the floor.
2. My cigarette light does not work, even when i changed the fuse it still did'nt work please kindly advise.
Thanks and hope to hear from you shortlt.
Gbishman
Jan 20, 2014 at 1:40 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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1) You need to pressure test your cooling system so you can follow the leak to it's source and repair it accordingly.

2) You will have to follow a wiring diagram, using a test light to determine whether it's power or ground that is missing, if either are and then locate where it's happening.

Jan 20, 2014 at 2:42 AM
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