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Hi Paul Just contact https://www.ecutesting.com they are in Derbyshire they offer and excellent service and I have used them several times they also Warranty all their work Worth contacting them and talking through what you need Dave

Can anyone recommend somewhere for testing and fixing an ECU around the Warminster Trowbridge area please Don't mind posting if needed

Finally, I did take it the damaged part into BMW but heard nothing........

Hi Dave, that is a possibility, over tightening, but I understand the material used does have weaknesses especially when it is cold. I was lucky, the day before Im doing 85 on the motorway, no issue, the next day on start up, part failed and luckily no heat got into the engine before I realised. Hence the question. But good to know there is no actual recommendation to change at intervals. Appreciate the research.

Yes, in normal driving mode if you take you foot of the gas you will hear the engine changing down. When in Sport mode however that does not happen unless you are using the manual change down. Check out the video I referenced.

I’m not sure what you mean. Are you saying you get engine braking in non-sport mode?

Thank you so much, that's a massive help

Morning Darren Welcome to the Forum I take it your previous phone was iphone which it seemed worked OK ? If so as nothing else but the phone has changed this is more a question for Apple than BMW Make sure all previous registrations are cleared on the car then re-register your phone if that doesn't work ask one of the Apple Forums Sorry best I can think of for an Old Android Bloke Dave

I’ve recently change to iphone 17 with iOS 26, since changing, every time I use the voice activation button on the steering wheel to make a call or send a message, it seems to call MY Number. Any help or support or fix would be much appreciated

Hi Rick If you look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your Model Then search the Audio section you will find small exploded drawings showing where speakers are for each system. Get the part numbers for the HK stuff then search the internet for the best prices and supply. You could get all the HK stuff and AMP and swap them yourself make sure the under seat speakers are there and working then add a sub if you need it May not be as costly as you think Dave

Thank you for your help. The car has a big standard speaker setup. It isn’t good. The HK system normally has badges and identifiers but the car has no such markings. im going to fit a sub in the cavity in the boot, some decent mid range in the doors then some tweeters in the door pillars. The job now is to find someone who can do the job properly and not charge a fortune

Morning Rick Harman Kardon were the top of the OEM line so a starting point is use a Vin Decoder to check what was fitted at build S676A is Hifi S674A is Harman Kardon Next check that all speakers are working including the central base speakers under the front seats. It isn't unusual for door speakers to fail particularly if there has been water ingress. If everything is working but is standard Hifi an upgrade to HK components may give what you want (Speakers Amp etc) If it is already HK then your in the hands of the aftermarket Audio specialists Hope this Helps Dave

OK checked ISTA WIS (Workshop Information System) and spoke with an ex neighbour who works for BMW ISTA first there is nothing to indicate the filter housing should be changed at intervals. There is a Note to say the filter should be inserted into the filter body then the housing screwed by hand into position. If the filter is inserted in the housing there is a danger it can be cross threaded and the housing damaged do not overtighten My ex neighbour says it was a common mistake putting the filter into the housing and tightening that is where they were cracked Dave

Hi I am looking to improve the performnce of the stereo in my X1 It seems to havr the bog standard line fit speakers fitted and I'd like to change those for something better Also there is plenty of room in the space under the floor of the boot. Has anyone done anything like this? Any hints or tips? Fankoo

Morning Paul The Filter assembly on my 4.6is is original (car is 22 years old) I have not been aware of changing the Filter assembly as part of a service routine. Later today I will fire up ISTA on my garage laptop and check all the Workshop Instructions then let you know Dave

HI, havnig been very nearly caught out due to a failure of the holder - holder cracked but only on start up. I am trying to educate myself on when they should be changed. Is this a once a year or once every 3 years or once each 10000 miles etc. Is there a recommendation?

ah, obviously the foot spa optional extra wasn't installed correctly. Did you find the cause? Water is a sod, I had a slight leak into my wheel well (about an egg cup full). Tried it out and kept an eye on it, it never has so far come back and I never did find the cause. My current working theroy is that it may have been when BMW wet vacced the carpet before sale. I know it sound rather rudimentary but you could try taping paper towel around the footwell above the waterline, that would at least give you an idea of where it's coming from if it's coming from the sides. If its holding that much water then I would'nt have thought it would be leaking from underneath as surely it would drain away. Is the carpet in the front dry? Door seal on correctly? My old golf, I had slightly moved the door seal and it was suprising how much water did get through. Do you have any drain holes somewhere near the boot hinge?

Morning Larry All the under tray covers from memory but the job was achieved from under the dash. I took out the drivers seat to get more room (disconnect the battery) but if your young and bendy you may be able to get way without removing the seat 🤣 Check the internet for any how too video's 1 2 3 4 series are all very similar. One of the best bits of modern phones is being able to take pictures of how things fit and where they go that will help when putting stuff back If you know anyone with a copy of INPA/ISTA (BMW Diagnostics) it includes TIS (technical Information) and WIS (Workshop Information) which obviously helps knowing how a dealer would go about it Dave Just found this picture shows how the spring fits (this from a friends pic collection Hope it helps

I have a 97 IL available for sale. 160000M. Needs some work such as heater hose. Disk changer is inop. Most pixels are out. Thought I would post here for guys who might be interested.

Dave, Thanks so much. I see the spring in the parts diagram. Do you know if any part of the dash had to be removed? Thanks again Larry

morning suspension on hold as I've had lurgy , intercooler has arrived so attacking it Saturday as long as amy (rain storm) doesn't show her face , sorry when you rev car n/s pipe expands but air sounds loud from n/s front. thanks for all info and will check on realoem cheers j

Thank you will do!

Welcome only one thing to Add to Stu's post " ENJOY" oh and hide your license 😅 Dave

Morning Larry Welcome to the Forum That must make for and interesting drive 😅 135i's are pretty lively so knowing which way it's pointing is a must Take a look at www.realoem,com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model, then check the Steering section you should find a section for steering column adjustment A friend of one of our sons had a similar issue with his 1 series unfortunately you have to get under the dash to fix it ( it helps to be young and bendy). Look at the small exploded drawing his problem was the spring had broken he managed to get one from the local Dealer (cost him £15 iirc) after that it was a simple fix. Just a Faff to get at Dave

Evening sir! Welcome to the world of bmw…. It’s addictive! we are a friendly bunch here so ask away and don’t be shy on the pictures of the lovely car!