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Hi guys here's the latest. I drove to Glasgow and back today. Around 40 miles of dual carriageway each way and kept the revs between 2500 and 3000 approx. I kept it in fourth gear as much as possible. I also kept an eye on the temp which hovered between 68 and 74 degrees each way. My son in law put his Carly on it while I was there and cleared the EGM light and the DPF fault. the DPF returned on the way home but not the EGM. When I purchased this car 7 years ago it had the DPF light on and it turned out the problem was solved by replacing a faulty thermostat which was preventing the engine regenerating due to low running temperature. I think it warrants investigation as it cured the problem then. Any other thoughts? thanks Paneuro.

Thanks guys, I'm going to give it the beans a bit tomorrow and see how that goes. I'm trying to get into the secret menu just to get an idea if it does a regeneration while I'm driving it hard. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks Paneuro.

Hi, I have a warning on my dash that the DPF unit needs attention. I assume this means it requires regeneration. Any pointers on best type of additive fluid to use for this and what is the most successful procedure, Thanks Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I don't like the sound of that. Firstly I don't know the first thing about checking fuel rail pressure, and the injectors have never been checked while I have had it. I got it at 89000 miles and its now at around 144,000. I can get the car to go as quick as I want without a miss as long as I don't want any severe acceleration. I would also be nervous about removing injectors as I have heard many horror stories about them breaking. The vacuum lines were renewed last year. It would appear the fuel sensor would be the only thing would want to try myself before i have to surrender it to a Bmw expert. thanks Paneuro.

Hi, i have an E61 2008 530 d m sport and when I give it the beans it starts misfiring unless I back the foot of. If I drive it normally it settles down. I have noticed it behaves like this when I come off a roundabout i particular. any ideas guys. thanks Paneuro.

I have a 2008 530D E61 and have a metallic rattle whenever the engine starts, it only does it once when the engine starts. I have had my son start and stop the car several times and it sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine. I have recently replaced the serpentine belt as it failed and ended up in shreds and I had to cut it off. I'm wondering if it could be something to do with the idler pulley. Has anybody had a problem like this before. thanks Paneuro.

hi Dave, I had a look there and if its there I couldn't find it, the only other place it seems to suggest is to do with the BC button on the indicator lever but I have tried that as well and no joy, it may be that there is some sort of procedure which has to be followed in the right order but until now I am at a loss. cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I thought you would dive into that one. I have found a reference to it in the book and it would appear its connected via the computer on the I drive but so far I have not been able to give it the kiss off life. i can follow the instructions so far and then nothing. I will keep trying and if your interested the first reference is on page 85 of my handbook . thanks Paneuro.

I have recently had a new clutch fitted and notice that it has stopped displaying on the dash which gear I'm in, or should I say when I should be changing up or down the gearbox. It doesn't bother me greatly but it was working prior to having the new clutch fitted. I have searched the handbook but so far I can't find any reference to this. Can anybody throw any light on this? regards Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I had a problem today when I lost power steering and my battery light came on. I assumed the belt had gone but the car was still mobile. I'm looking for advice on what belt to replace it with, Gates or BMW ? cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, not had a great January so far health wise including a week in hospital but back on the mend hopefully now. I'm trying to catch up on a few repairs due to the heavy storms sot got anything done about Ista/inpa but will keep you posted when i get moving. cheers Paneuro

Thanks Dave, I will have to find somebody to download and install it for me as its a bit beyond my capabilities. I will keep ypu posted on the progress. Happy new year Paneuro.

Hi Dave, are there any of these programs you mentioned free? I noticed Foxwell scanners for sale and there did not seem to be any need for a laptop to run them, they seem to be all in one. The reason I ask is I bought the original Carly tool a few years ago when they said all you pay is a one of fee and that was it, all further updates were free and no yearly subscription. They guaranteed this, then they brought out a new model with a yearly subscription and the one I had wouldn't work. I argued that was not the agreement but all they did was send me the new tool and ask for around £90.00 per year. I don't mind paying a one of fee but I get annoyed when they don't stand by there word. sorry for the rant. Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I will get the alignment checked at the tyre shop that supplied the new rear tyres. He has all the Hunter alignment ramp and tools and he said he would check it FOC for me. Can you tell me what IOS program I need to get as I would like to instruct my son in law to put it on a spare laptop he has . thanks Paneuro

Hi Dave, through its MOT and all lights fixed. couple of advisories like lower rear arm bushes showing a little rubber bush degradation but not resulting in excessive movement. All in all not a bad result. I will have a look at the bushes and if its not the end of the world replace them as the nearside tyre was showing wear on the inside when I replaced them last week. cheers Paneuro.