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Thanks guys. Yes I have done that for my dashcam but I was hoping not to have to run another lead the length of the car. Thought there might be something I could tap into in the dashboard area. I only need a very low current supply for an immobiliser I'm making.

Morning! As Dave suggested, use a piggy back fuse from the fuse board. I used to do this regular with VW campers for stereos as they don’t have switched power as standard. What is it you need to power?

Hi James You could try companies such as ECU Testing or Cartronix another alternative may be get the Part number and search Dismantlers like Quarry Motors Before replacing it though some Talc puffed along and around the boot seals then a wash may give clues to where it is getting in, but more important check the boot floor seal/drain is not blocked. If you have a sun roof make sure the drains are clear Good Luck Dave

Morning Mike Not looked at a 2 series but with a friend of our son we took a piggyback feed with it's own fuse from the fuse box Take a look at your fuse box look for something like seat adjustment, don't know what you want to power but we used a 10 amp as the feed Good Luck Dave

Is there a convenient place in the cabin to pick up a 12V feed that is only on when the ignition is on ?

I’ve just discovered that water leaking in to the rear boot left side is a common problem, I don’t know how the water gets in but my sound amplifier was in about 3 inches of water. Does anyone know if the amp can be fixed or replaced with an aftermarket amp or is it a case of having to buy another bmw amp Thanks

Thx for your feed back , appreciate thx fingers crossed

Hi Rob Have you looked at the 3 series I am sure they can't be that different, if there is nothing there then it's the after market suppliers !! Dave

Hi Stephen All fuses checked ? As you have had a recall best talk to them when your there Dealers normally run a Diagnostic check during a recall and advise of any updates needed Good Luck getting it working hopefully with minimum cost 😁 Dave

Morning Jordan Welcome to the Forum The code your seeing is in my experience normally tied to 3 suspects (1) Battery, make sure the battery is fully charged and in good health. Engine off test the voltage at the charging points under the bonnet anything below 12.5v would indicate a problem. Engine running test again you should see 14.5+v (alternator good) (2) Steering angle sensor, these don't often fail but not impossible, driving forwards turning lock to lock normally resets and clears it. (3) Transfer case fault, Again normally robust but the poor old Gearbox and Transfer case are often ignored (even by Dealers) and not serviced. So check for any signs of leaks changing the Transfer case fluid is straight forward just make sure it is correct for your car (tip always make sure you can undo the Fill plug before draining, seen two where folks drained and then couldn't refill). Also when stopping listen for clicking noises under the drivers seat in some cases the nylon activation gear can wear/strip and may need replacing (plenty of "how too's" on the net So I would start with simple stuff, Battery first then clear the codes and check again you may need the help of someone with a Diagnostic program to clear faults i the memory. If the Battery is the culprit then just changing it should clear the faults and lock to lock reset the steering angle sensor. Fingers crossed its a cheap easy fix Dave

Hi Dave , thx for replying, it all works heater blows and heater emblem appears flashing, however the heaters does not get hot the X1 I had did a great job , I know she has had a recall for starting motor and she does need a software update , would that cure it ? Thank you Steve

Morning Mathew I guess we know what you would like for Christmas 😅 I would contact the Kit makers to either speak with them or get some Idea of what is involved. If your taking off Door Cards etc to connect the lighting I would do the speakers (so you don't end up with that wish I had done that feeling) You will need access to a Diagnostic program that has programming capability so that it is registered on your iDrive then if you have Carplay I would think it should work from your phone Good Luck Dave

Morning Stephen Welcome to the Forum Not sure what your asking here ? I was not aware your model had the function try using a BMW Vin decoder to get the original build sheet for your car that may help Dave

Morning Mathew Only if your car is Left Hand Drive 😅 Dave

Morning Ian Welcome to the Forum Bit early but I will get my thinking hat on ( I am a retired Engineer born with a need to know how and why things work) , sadly it seems you have a Tech working on your car not a Mechanic. The difference is a Tech will believe the Codes shown and change parts as indicated, a good Mechanic will see codes as a symptom and look for the cause. Code 24CF00 is related to the MAF the question is what triggered it ? Was it an air leak have all the Air and Vac lines been checked ? You say the swirl flaps have been removed? when the Inlet manifold was replaced were the gaskets renewed? You also say the EGR was replaced under Recall was it the EGR or the EGR Cooler ? The next 2 Codes are related to exhaust pressure 28EC00 is the pressure sensor upstream of the Turbo 2AB600 is exhaust back pressure. Both sensors can be tested if they are OK then I would look for a blockage in the exhaust/EGR recirculation system (EGR hoses can get clogged with soot) Just because your running at motorway speed doesn't mean a Regen cycle has been triggered. The exhaust has to reach certain temperatures for a regen cycle to occur it can be triggered by software. If you have a Regen cycle the re will be a noticeable amount of smoke and you will notice the fan running more Sorry if this raises more questions than answers, but from your description the Garage you are using seem to be plugging in Diagnostics and changing parts not testing and checking for the cause. This is why I DIY my own repairs unless it's something that needs heavy Garage equipment Dave

I just got my 2023 BMW G21 M-Sport Touring (LHD), and unfortunately, it didn’t come with factory ambient lighting — really unlucky! 😅 Most 2023 G21s seem to have it, but mine doesn’t, and my i-Drive menu doesn’t even show the interior lighting app. I’ve been looking into the CarAktis ambient light kit and it seems like I’ll need their OBD tool to enable control through the car’s i-Drive. I’m curious about how it all works — is there a cable pre-installed in the car to connect the kit? Does the kit come with detailed instructions for wiring and where to drill holes in the door covers? Also wondering if it’s better to install the speaker lighting at the same time. From what I understand, the OBD tool is controlled via an app — I hope it works with iPhone! I’m hoping this will finally give my cabin that premium ambient lighting vibe. Anyone else done this on a 2023 G21?

The OBD port is next to your left foot on the driver side.

Hi, purchased a 2008 x5, this error is on dash, i have had it plugged in and comes up under vtg - 55c3 - awd limp home control activated-no dsc specified nomina torque, garage seem to think servo cause when they told it to do something it didn’t basically. Has anyone got any advice on how to DIY diagnose without paying a garage an arm and a leg, i have read about turning left to right will try tomorrow however most other advice ive seen is when other errors exist. Thanks

I have a 1 series 2016 118d M Sport with fault codes 28EC00 ,2AB600 and 24CF00 . I’ve changed the MAF sensor with a genuine BMW part but still get these faults. My daily commute to work is 35 miles at 70mph so I think the DPF would get burnt up every day. Local specialist isn’t filling me confidence as just keep changing parts. So far swirl flaps been deleted and mapped out, EGR replaced under recall, DPF temp sensor replaced as has the MAF. They now want to blank and remap the EGR but I’m not convinced. Anyone got any experience of these faults and what to look into please.TIA Regards Ian

Remote services climtise don’t seem to get hot and the X3. Does not start remotely any ideas

Hi there , in west Berkshire , just outside reading .

Have a 2025 F74 223 x Drive M Sport Gran Coupe. Unfortunately where I live is extremely muddy and the front and rear wings/ underside are getting plastered in bad weather. Anybody found a set of mudflaps dedicated to this car in terms of fitting? BMW have not produced any yet. Not that keen on mudflaps but looking to protect the paintwork. Car is black as was previous BMW so not that noticeable when on.

Welcome James. Enjoy the new motor. We are a knowledgeable and friendly bunch here, so feel free to ask questions and make some friends. Where in the world are you? Stu.

Just purchased an x1 2012 sdrive, seems quite a nice car so far , holds its own on motorway and quite smooth engine . Looking forward to exploring it and asking for help where needed ! cheers James

Hi James I have talked to a friend in BMW who tells me the Ambient Lighting package did not become available until 2018 for 3 series models so the probability is yours does not have it. It can be retrofitted and coded to your car, but I have no idea how much work that would entail Good Luck Dave