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Hi Dave, Yes I think you may well be right there. I've found the cable, and it appears to do nothing......some info suggestion it might need some force, hence the red tool (which of course I don't have either), but I've given it everything and nothing happens, so I suspect that may have been used in the past too. If I can get it back home, then I'm comfortable doing pads/discs etc.....If she needs some TLC to get her healthy for another 50K that would be good, but I can't afford to spend 1000s on her.

Hi Colin and Welcome What are you needing to learn about ? Happy to help if we can Dave

Hi Ty Welcome to the Forum Try Googling the Register of BMW Specialists they are normally ex BMW guys so will have knowledge and the right kit. There should be one local to you Good Luck Dave

Hi Left side of the boot rear cubby there is a manual release for the Parking Brake, if you haven't found it. I have seen one where the shoes were badly worn and it allows the Parking Brake mechanism to over wind and jam (the screech) then a chunk of shoe material had detached, I released the PB then reversed the car which freed the brake. New shoes and a reset of the PB all good. It sounds like yours may have had a poor maintenance back ground Dave

Hi guys. I'm trying to find a reliable mechanic in Devon (ideally Torquay) to replace the engine in my x5. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

OK, I have a bit of an update..... I managed to get hold of a replacement front diff from Silverlake.....came next day, and looks fairly healthy, 6 month warranty. However, the very next day, as I was getting kids in the car for breakfast club, there was an almighty screech from the rear left as I shut the door. Get in the car, "Parking Brake Failed" error message, and the wheel is firmly locked..... Spoke to the garage I was going to take it to for the diff replacement, who are busy for over a week, stating it's a fairly common but expensive fault. I've attempted to free the wheel up, using all the methods that Google/Chat have suggested, to the point where I simply cannot get the brake disc off, and I didn't want to cause further problems where the car is. So, I am investigating recovery, but where should I go? A ) Recover to garage and wait until they can look at both problems B ) Recover to home, see if I can get the disc off or get a mobile mechanic to assist C ) Recover to home, see who can look at it soonist, and then re-recover to there Any other ideas and/or suggestions appreciated, Many thanks in advance

Morning Chas dee Welcome to the Forum Either BMW or any with an anti fungal additive (I use Prestone) Enjoy your Beemer Dave

Yes, mostly local trips of 10-15 miles but the car has actually done a 100 mile motorway trip recently.

Thanks Dave I will pass on your advice to the garage. Fingers crossed 🤞 I'm really hoping it is the battery. I will update you on Tuesday ☺️

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Hi Christine BMW's are well known for being sensitive to Battery voltage I have seen quite a few with either a parasitic discharge or discharged battery. The discharged battery will still start the car but diverts all energy to the start triggering all sorts of spurious warnings. For your information if the battery is charged on the car it should only be charged from the charge points under the bonnet. At the battery your car has an IBS lead (Intelligent Battery System) which lets the cars system know if it is charging or not. I have seen a few BMW's that have batteries changed and the lead has not been reconnected Transmissions are pretty robust but just like the Engine do need servicing Hope you get it sorted Dave

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Thank you for replying Dave. I have watched a few YouTube clips and Googled everything I can. The battery is something that came up a few times. I spoke to the garage about this and it is going in on Tuesday so they can check the battery before I start spending stupid money. I will let you know how I get on ☺️

Morning Christine Welcome to the Forum I would be concerned about your garage as the only time I have seen that code was on an X5 with an incorrectly fitted battery (IBS not connected)? First I would point out that I am not a garage just an old engineer with an insatiable need to know 😅 I also have a fully up to-date BMW Diagnostic program and have worked on my own X5's since 2002. Google the register of BMW Specialists you should find one close by I would start with the battery, get the Voltage checked at the Charging points under the bonnet. Engine off it should show 12.5v minimum with the engine running 14.5v min. Also check the battery connections in the boot make sure the IBS (small lead) is connected Hope this helps Dave

Morning Chris Welcome to the Forum Used to hear this a lot when catalyser's were bedding in but haven't heard it for a while. Are most of your journeys short duration ? Maybe a couple of longer runs will get the Cat up to temperature and clear it Dave

Hi, I'm new to the site and my 2011 X5 40d E70 is my first BMW (possible my last). The transmission light comes on. I've had it in the garage and the fault code is 4E9B. The garage have advised that the car needs to go to a gearbox specialist. Any advice would be greatly appreciated ☺️

Thanks. Pollen filter was changed in a service 3 months ago.

Hi. If it’s not bad.. check the pollen filter or air con. If it’s bad, check the cat.

Hi guys Looking for some advice please. We have a 2019 118i (front drive) with 16k on the clock. All servicing is up to date. We’re getting a very slight egg like smell through the air vents when the engine is hot. It happens after we’ve slowed down or stopped, eg at lights and are then pulling off. It clears quickly and is fine when driving at normal speed. We had a transmission oil service recently and thought it may be that some old oil had spilt but that’s been checked and all is fine. We’ve also had a visual inspection of the exhaust and were told it looks like new but they couldn’t see the cat as it’s covered by the manifold. But surely a cat shouldn’t fail at 6 years / 16000 miles? Has anyone experienced anything similar? The smell is minor and the dealer can’t pick it up, but it’s definitely there, both my wife and I can smell it (and it’s not us!!). Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks all.

New tensioner has been fitted, the noise has now stopped! Thanks for coming back to me.

Hi Alex Welcome to the Forum 804415 ....Radio remote control.... Permanent (replaced the battery in the remote, deleted code but it came back) Have you tried another key or do you just have the 1 ? Try using a good contact cleaner on the Battery contacts 80442A .....Light operating unit .... Intermittent Sounds like the Rotary control switch unplug it and contact cleaner again plug and switch 48069E ..... Wheel calibration....permanent The next 6 codes are all related either the TPMS control is having a hissy fit or one or more of the wheel sensors have an issue 4806F4....rear right .... Intermittent 48077C...front left.... permanent 48077D....front right.... permanent 48077E.....rear left .... permanent 48077F....rear right... permanent 13820A...radiator blind blocked..... permanent Have you checked for any physicall blockage ? Check Fuses and Relay 13820B.....radiator blind blocked.... permanent Hope this helps Dave

hi Endrit Welcome to the Forum Some leaks can be a pain to find. I start by first cleaning thoroughly then run the engine and start at the top Cam Cover check for signs of a leak working down to the drip point Are you sure of the engine our friends car same year as yours is B47 Dave

Welcome to the forum Pilot. Feel free to ask any questions, we are all a friendly bunch.