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New seat adjuster in and a new alternator fitted…. 2 hours of Saturday unavailable for shopping…. Great stuff! Productive day… now I can get in the car and charging is happening! Although the car is reading 11.0 when running… took it for a blat and it got up to 14.1 so I’ll give it a good charge today and hopefully it keeps the battery charged. @Greydog thank you for your knowledge as always.

Cheers Dave, it appeared to have frayed on the outside. I have ordered a new tensioner and will fit. I think it might be something to do with the pulley sticking. In hindsight I should have done the lot at the time I replaced the belt. I think I was too miffed that the garage didn’t notice it on a major service! thanks for your help

Morning James Welcome to the Forum If you are not aware check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then search the sections (not sure if it will be in Trim or Electrical) for the correct Part Number. When you have it search the Internet for the best supply Good Luck Dave

Morning Dan Welcome to the Forum That doesn't look right, was the belt that came off fraying on the inside or outside (very disappointing the garage didn't pick it up) is it catching somewhere I wonder? If changing drive belts I change tensioners and water pump while I am in there. Never don it on a 116d though Dave

Hi. Try quarry motors in Sheffield. Hopefully they have some or a good lead for them

Hi, my headlight has gone on my ‘07 1 Series - loads of moisture in the light, seal has gone. Took it to local BMW specialist who said I need parts 63 11 7 181 295 and 63 11 7 181 296 (as I thought best to get both replaced due to age) as they are the adaptive/halo style. Ebay and internet search shows they are difficult to get hold of, and approx £1k each if new. Does anyone know where to get these parts in the UK at a sensible price, or if lower cost headlight units can be used - I’m not bothered re the adaptive function, just want working headlights that don’t cost more than the car value! Any advice or guidance would be much appreciated.

Hi all, I have just had a major service on my 1 series 116d (2021). The day after I checked under the car as a cat went under it. Whilst looking my ancillary belt seems to have started to shred. I have changed the belt and ever since there has been a clicking noise. The tensioner is also going ten to the dozen. I’m not sure if it was there before or not! Has anyone seen/heard this? Thanks in advance. IMG_6285.mov

Morning Luke Welcome to the Forum Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then search the sections for what you need. It will give you small exploded drawings and part numbers, double click the part numbers and it will show any alternatives and other models it was used on Good Luck Dave

Morning James Welcome to the Forum Check the FuseCheck.com website you should find graphics and descriptions to answer your question Dave

Evening guys, so today I had a coolant low light pop up. Went to Halfords put 4 litres in went to drive home light came on again opened bonnet some smoke etc noticed this pipe has perished away but I can’t for the life of me find the name of the part to change it anyone give me an incline it’s right behind the header tank on the 330e f30 that’s in the middle

Afternoon all, Just collected the X3 from the local (and brilliant) independent - the wing mirror switch over and lens transplant completed - all good and I ended up with a bill for an hour's work which am completely satisfied with. Have just bought another wing mirror for the right side so that will be switched also and will have the plastic cowling both sides re-sprayed to match. Superb job again by AP lads in Colchester.

Morning Gary Welcome to the Forum Looks very pretty and it seems your not afraid to raid the piggy bank looking after it ENJOY Tyres you can fit Non-runflat tyres to runflat rims but not the other way round, it will allow a greater choice of tyre. As your car is Xdrive you need to ensure tyres are correct sizes or you will be raiding the piggy bank for transmission repairs. Not sure about the last part of your post are you selling parts or looking to buy another E46 ? Dave

Morning Gerry You can use direct mail through the site Dave

Thought I’d introduce myself. Bought my x6 4 months ago, and had to immediately change the timing chain. also had to change the tyres for Pirelli p zero runflats. I’d read that you couldn’t put normal tyres on, so contacted bmw uk who sent me to main dealer. Checked with them, and apparently you can put normal tyres on , so will swap to Michelin ps4 and get a compressor and the liquid for them. Changed the oil filter gasket last week, and am now saving up to have the rod bearings, suspension, brakes and bushes done. I bought the car with 2 previous owner, 152k with 10 services done, and other than the issues described, it does 29 or so to the gallon. Here’s a pic. I bought this, as had an e46 325ci, that I had spent 7k on parts for, and had it on a driveway that was private land. It was sorned, but dvla fined me £750 and gave me 7 days to tax it, as they said the land was public. Tried desperately to find a home for it, but couldn’t so had to scrap it😢 I still have the parts, and will have to sell them if I can’t find another car cheap.

Hello Dave Thanks again for your responses. You sound like a really great owner and knowledgeable of the technical stuff. Is there anyway I could contact you for a bit of a natter, maybe by phone? Does this website allow direct comms between members? Thanks hopefully Gerry

Superstar as always!

Sorry Stu Just back in and had a rummage the seat adjuster must have been binned last clear out If your seat has memory the part number52108240108 item 4 in the drawing it was used in the E series car plus the Z4 so the Bay should have one Dave

Hi Neil Welcome to the Forum I am not sure you have a Starter Relay on the Mini but I don't own one so could be wrong have you checked all fuses Engine bay and Passenger footwell there is a website Fusecheck.com if you aren't aware that should give all the information you need plus the location in the car Good Luck Dave

Hi Zed Welcome to the Forum Head and Heart never buy with your heart Head says History History History, as for your video not sure what your looking for so difficult to give an opinion sorry. Service history and receipts for any additional work carried out along with general condition interior wear and Tyres, How clean is the oil all things I look at Hope this helps not hinders Dave

I am looking for the fuse controlling the window and mirrors in 520 series 2020

Thanks Dave.

Thanks sir. I just need to know which part to buy…. I won’t steal your seat! Lol

Morning Stu I did have a seat control unit if my old brain is working I will have a dig in the garage when I get back from the shoot today Dave

Morning Paul Oh Oh sounds as though the condensation/water has got into the electrics. It may be possible to dismantle the unit and change the controls, I would check realoem to see if parts are swappable Dave