paneuro

I need to remove the centre consul on my 2008 530D E61. I have trawled u tube for information on how to remove it and have got answers to most of my questions . I have managed to overcome most of the fastenings but the part i am stuck with is how to undo the end in front of the gear lever. I have managed to undo the two 7 mil screws at the front but cannot pull the consul back towards the gear lever. Do I have to remove the vertical panel where the ashtray is? is there fastenings behind this panel? I would have thought the 7 mil screws on each side would have been enough to hold it at the front. I hope I don't have to start pulling the front of the dash off to get at hidden screws. answers please. thanks Paneuro

I have been looking on u tube but there are so many configurations its impossible to get any concrete idea what to go for. thanks Paneuro

Hi Dave, I think I am just going to grasp the nettle and put the oil for the standard diff in and fingers crossed it will be ok? at my age I am not the proverbial flying scotsman, if I see 70 mph I must be going downhill with my eyes closed.  cheers Paneuro.

8 minutes ago, paneuro said:

Hi Dave, I would probably have to get it on a ramp and start pulling the plastic undertray of which I may have to do. It certainly has a 6 speed manual gearbox and after looking at the original order sheet it states M sport package but that's as much info as I can find for the moment. If I new how to put up a picture of the order spec sheet I could do that but short of that I'm stuck.

thanks Paneuro.

 

Hi Dave, I would probably have to get it on a ramp and start pulling the plastic undertray of.  It certainly has a 6 speed manual gearbox and after looking at the original order sheet it states M sport package but that's as much info as I can find for the moment. If I new how to put up a picture of the order spec sheet I could do that but short of that I'm stuck.

thanks Paneuro.

Hi Greydog, I obtained the original build sheet prior to buying the car and all I can see regarding the Drivetrain is the word HECK and the Transmission the word MECH. I assume the MECH means manual but the word HECK I have no idea on.  I cannot see anything about limited slip differential on there. The reason I ask the question is there are different type of oils for LSD and non LSD.

thanks Paneuro.

Hi, I have an E61 M-sport with a manual gearbox and would like to change the oil in the G/box and Diff. The car was manufactured on 16/09/2008 and as I am led to believe is an LCI model (not quite sure) but does anybody know if this car has a limited slip diff? thanks  Paneuro  p.s. vin no is WBAPX72030CT99157.

Hi, reflectors look ok, I did not know there were LED bulbs available? any idea the cost of these. Thanks Paneuro.

I have a 2008 530 D E61 and find the headlights very poor. Does anyone have any tips to improve them as I have started to avoid driving in the dark. thanks Paneuro.

Hi, I am finding it difficult to obtain these oils at a sensible price.  BMW are quoting around £120. 00 for 4 litres of oil and that just sticks in my throat. Anybody out there got any better sources?

Thanks Paneuro

Hi Dave, I think I am stuck!  No idea what CCC or M means but all I can find is an AUX plug in the centre arm rest. thanks Andy.

I have a question about how to play Music from my iphone to my car?  I would like to do this via bluetooth but I only have an AUX plug in my 2008 E61. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks Paneuro.

Hi Dave, that's a good question.  I will have a look at mine first. I have a pair of ramps I can either reverse on to and have a quick look. thanks Paneuro.

Hi Dave, thanks for that info. I note from the OEM and also the parts guy at BMW that there is no trace of a drain/fill plug on any of the illustrations. Thanks Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I see what you mean about price. The thick end of £120 .00 just for the oil. I was also at the diff on OEM and don't see any fill plug listed. I asked the parts guy who gave me the price for the oil but he couldn't find anything listed for a fill pug either. Have you any ideas? cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, thanks for that info. I will have a look and see what I can find at a reasonable price. thanks again Paneuro.

hi Greydog, where would I find out what the right oil is as BMW say its lifetime oil and never needs changed? cheers Paneuro.

I have a 2008 530d E61 manual 6speed and would like to change the oil in both the gearbox and diff, any tips ? Paneuro

Hi Dave, I fitted the new oxygen sensor this morning but unfortunately no cigar. Going to sit at the fire and watch the snooker. Cheers Andy.

Hi Dave, I have spoke to a friend and he has sent me the scanner programs and says he will talk me through how to install them. I have got the oxygen sensor out and am awaiting the new one, should be here by the weekend so I will keep you posted how it goes. regards Andy.

Hi Dave, thanks for the advice. I have already ordered a new oxygen sensor on EBAY  (£40 quid) so will keep fingers crossed. I could have got a used one (£12)) but I feel its a bit of an unknown quantity. I feel I have to be getting close to solving the problem before long. I am also looking into getting somebody to put one of these in depth scanner programmes into my old laptop. cheers Andy

Hi Dave, the fuel filter as far as I know was fitted at year ago , that is to say I gave the garage a new BMW filter to fit while the car was in for its mot 1 year ago and I have no reason to doubt that they fitted it. I will go ahead and fit an oxygen sensor later in the week. What's your thought's on the 2 temp sensor's on each side of the oxygen sensor? regards Andy.

Thanks Dave, looks like there's nothing greatly untoward there then? The car runs perfectly its just this b----y light.  I can get a guy to come and code the EML light out but I feel its like giving in!!  The only other option is find somebody who has the right in depth scanner who can narrow the problem down to a specific sensor. I have fitted 4 different sensors without success so far. I could continue onto the exhaust side and renew the 2 temp and 1 oxygen sensor but they would cost me around £130 squids with no guarantee. Not sure 😕 Andy

Hi Dave, hope you can unravel this.

Air mass per cylinder 516.73

ambient pressure 1004.31 mbar

Boost pressure actual value 1033.85

Coolant temperature 81.24

Duty cycle boost plate 94.52%

Duty cycle of exhaust gas recirculation 86.65%

Engine speed689.56 1/min

Injection quantity 5.91 mg/Hub

Pedal value generator 0.00%

Rail Pressure Is  267.82bar

This is all the info as it appears on the screen. 

thanks Andy.

Hi Dave, well after fitting the new solenoid and putting it all back together the dreaded EML is still there.  Looks like I'll have to go to the exhaust side now!! regards Andy.  P.S.  I took a screen shot of what Carly is telling me but don't know how to post it on here. I don't understand any of the figures given other than the engine temperature but you might.