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  2. James320 started following Ambient lighting
  3. James320
    Does any one know if the lighting is already installed? But not active? Or are the connections there but just no light? If so or not does anyone know anyone in Hampshire who would be able to help me have the job done? In advance Thank you
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  5. JHKS81
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  6. X5smw
    I just got one for my Porsche cayenne… it needs a plastic sleeve replacing on rhe gear stick…. if it’s like my bmw recall, they will give it a good valet for free too! 😂 also, make sure you get the recall done and documented as I have heard of insurance companies not paying if there are recalls which you have not had done.
  7. Greydog started following Recall letter
  8. Greydog
    Morning Paul I had a similar conversation with our local Dealer a few months ago after receiving a Recall Letter edged in RED and contacting them to be told we will book you in but it may be a while as we are waiting for parts ?? It actually took 2 months (EGR recall) Unfortunately for the Dealers while they are aware of a Recall Program they don't control the stock to carry out the work or the sending of the letters bonkers really, they are also expected to fit in the work and not disrupt their normal service work. I also read recently (last week) that a Dutch company that supplies Micro processors to a huge number of Car makers in Europe and else where is closed at the moment due to US action after discovering they are actually owned by a Chinese consortium. A lot more shortages to come me thinks Dave
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  11. Dan-2-8-4 started following New member, first time BMW owner.
  12. Dan-2-8-4
    Welcome to bmw club! Love the black alloys, they can really transform some cars.
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  14. Paul T M started following Recall letter
  15. Paul T M
    I received a letter from BMW today recalling my 330i in order to replace the starter motor which in the worst case scenario could catch fire. I was wondering if anyone else had received one or is it just aimed at the 330i series or is it across all model ranges. I got in touch with my local dealership who took my car and contact details and informed me that they would get in touch once they received a supply of starter motors, but it would more than likely be at least a month or longer until I would hear from them. Would be interested to hear if anyone else has had a similar experience.
  16. James320
    Sorry for the confusion I haven't got a reversing camera I was going to fit one that actually goes with the boot handle not inside the glass, sound advice I'm paying for a professional install but as the car is from 2016 maybe best to go a few shades lighter?
  17. X5smw
    To be honest, Limo only looks good if it’s done right. Any blemish or pitting on the window makes it look like a bin bag. The camera would only work if it was touching the window so maybe go a couple of shades less 👍🏻
  18. Steve started following 2019 X4 M40i,Driving mode button not working
  19. Steve
    Welcome Trevor Try and check Check fuse F46 / F48 (glovebox) and F60 (rear right) first. Then Inspect for any signs of spilled liquid around the buttons. Also disconnect battery for 5–10 minutes to hard-reset modules. If nothing then can with diagnostic tool, look for “Switch Cluster” or “Center Console Electronics” faults. If still no lights or function, likely module failure or connector dislodged. Hope this helps
  20. James320
    Thanks for giving me some insight, I will take the advice from the tint company for the front, I haven't as of yet got a camera in the back only sensor's would limo make it hard for me to see? Had tint before just never had the luxury of riding in something with limo
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  22. X5smw
    Hi James, enjoy your ride! remember when you go for tints, the car should already be tinted, so get the garage to meter the fronts with the film on the window otherwise it might fail. one of my mates got done for having legal tint film on tinted windows, which he didn’t take into consideration. for the back… limo black! 👍🏻
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  25. James320
    Hi, just picked up my 2016 f31 really pleased with it! It's in a dark blue and I'm having it tinted on Monday morning, I'm looking for dark rear and lighter (legal) front windows has anyone suggestions on what shade of tint is best? Want full privacy on the rear but still able to see and then obviously front legal but will still go with the back. Many thanks in advance
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  28. Trevor Vincent
    Hello all, the problem is,I can't select the driving modes , ie Eco, sport, the panel for buttons near the gear shift has also stopped lighting up. I've done a reset, by holding down the audio knob, no change.I thinking it just a fuse.I can't find the specific fuse.But wondering if it could be something else, any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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  30. Edgie7
    Hi Dave Thank you. I will give the guy who looks after my car and get it booked in for a diagnosis. No warning lights and to be honest I haven't noticed an increase in fuel usage either. My daughter has a 2025 BMW and the grill on that certainly opens and closes. I will post the outcome for my car once it's been looked at. Thanks again for your help
  31. Greydog started following Auto opening and closing grill
  32. Greydog
    Hi John I thought the active grill shutter system was there to improve aerodynamic efficiency but as I have not seen one to play with I could well be wrong 😁 If you have no warnings showing and haven't noticed an increase in Fuel use the only way to check will be by diagnostics Dealer costs will be high but you should find a BMW Specialist near you who has BMW ISTA and can run a check at a reasonable cost. If repairs are needed sensors, actuators or Control unit my advice would be get the part numbers and search the internet for the best supply options Dave
  33. Greydog
    Hi Andrew If the oil pipe seals being replaced didn't fix the issue and you have no other leaks in the area then the next step would have to be remove the Turbo and separate the flange where you are seeing the oil. I would expect to see evidence of the leak there. Good Luck Dave
  34. Andrew2112 started following Wheel cleaning
  35. Andrew2112
    Hi we have a new 220 M sport with 18“ M light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 975 M Bicolour. Can anyone suggest the best option for cleaning the wheels, as already seeing a build up of dirt, looks like brake dust after only 2K miles. Wheels have been cleaned a couple of times with a general Wheel cleaner but i dont want them to get to the point that i cant remove the dirt/ brake dust. any help or guidance would be much appreciated
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  38. Lazinsky
    I bought a 2016 X1 2.0D XDrive with 60K now in 2025 for the sole purpose of doing a few EU trips a year. During the second trip, it happened. Errors, etc. I indemnified the errors with BimmerLink and found some forum discussions like this … holy guacamole! Luckily, the car came with a one-year BMW warranty as I bought it straight from them, but still. They’re replacing everything you guys mentioned as well as the turbo. Luckily, it’s all paid for. But the turbo is not in stock, so the car is sitting for seven weeks already at the dealership. Also, I’m planning to keep the car, so will the fault be corrected or can I look forward to having to do this again in four to five years? Any fixes or ideas?
  39. Edgie7 started following Auto opening and closing grill
  40. Edgie7
    Can someone please enlighten me on how the auto grill system is supposed to work? My 2018 M40i has this system fitted but I don't recall seeing it closed I understood that it closed during cold weather to allow the engine to warm up quicker.
  41. andy1316
    Thank you for your interest in this topic. There is some hope that a solution can be found through joint efforts) I eliminated the oil feed pipes.Since the first thing I did was replace the sealing rings there. I am attaching a few more photos showing the leaking area.
  42. Greydog
    The plot thickens I have changed 2 Turbo's on friends cars but in both cases they were refurbished Turbo's brought as the OEM ones were beyond help. And were fairly straight forward (grazed knuckles) to change. Could the leak you spotted be coming from the Oil Feed pipe ? Dave
  43. andy1316
    Hi Dave, Sure, realoem. Part number (steel gasket) is 11628576287. and according to the second drawing (please see attached), this is the EGR Line Gasket. Andrew
  44. Greydog
    Hi Andrew Are you using www.realoem.com ? The drawing looks like it or is that from the Internet? Is the turbo fitted OEM ? Dave
  45. andy1316
    Hi Dave, Thanks for your reply! Removing the turbo is not that challenging. The challenge is to find the right gasket.. And here I’m a bit helpless, since no.8 on the drawing does not fit there. Looks like there simply isn’t any gasket.. Andrew
  46. Greydog started following Z4 5 speed auto transmission problem
  47. Greydog
    Morning Anthony Welcome to the Forum Have you checked the Electrical connector and it's sealing ring if they are not seated correctly or the "O" ring is damaged they can leak, a lot. Good Luck Dave
  48. Greydog
    Morning Andrew Welcome to the Forum Unfortunately the only solution is to strip it all down and then find it is a £0.50p gasket (hopefully) Good Luck Dave
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