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Dakta

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    Kristian
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    E83 X3
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    2007

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  1. Hey, I'm using one of those K+DCAN cables, I've actually had it years but never used it - after a bit of a faff I got it installed (I think) and it couldn't connect/find the device so I checked the obd.ini file, married the comports up and it appears now to attempt to connect but get a connection error in german whatever I try. regarding the airbag, progress has been made - I couldn't do any proper diagnostic work as I didn't trust my multimeter not to trigger the airbag so I found an E83 been broken and bought the clockspring from that for £12. Fitted it and managed to clear the code with a Launch diagnostic - and it has worked 😮
  2. Next step is to actually identify the fault, as the fault code descriptions are shocking (MRS Driver, stage 1 with no additional details) we are firmly pushed into 'replace parts until problem goes away' zone. I.e we don't know if the airbag itself has a fault, or the module has a fault which makes it think the airbag has a fault - so first ill clean the terminals, try that and if that doesn't work then new airbag time. people say they've had some faults with the slip ring however i've logged that with my launch diagnostic (can't get INPA to connect to the vehicle) and it reads the steering angle okay
  3. Thanks for the reply ... Finally got it - if you slide a screwdriver etc into the hole you can easily go past the spring, reach the limit and think you're hitting a screw, the key for me was actually inserting a screwdriver in slightly and feeling about for it - i.e you can go past it and go too deep if that makes sense, once you do find it you can compress it slightly to check (if it feels solid, you're pressing against something else!) Quite easy. when you know what you're looking for, otherwise - bloomin painful!
  4. Thanks for that! Noted on the tyres 😄 - the engine is fab (bit of a diesel tuner here so intend to have a bit of a play with it). I needed something practical but wanted something quite robust, nearly went for the 2.0 but had the feeling I'd probably end up giving it a hard life given the vehicle size compared to the engine, so I think 3.0 it had to be! The transmission is the bit that concerns me, I've tried to do a bit of homework - is there any way to identify the exact box I have as I've read some are sealed? Diagnostics will be interesting, i've noticed I can only get basic measurement values with my existing tooling (which is normally quite good, though I can at least read codes) I might have a look in the longer term to see if there's anytihng we can do about that (i've a bit of hobbyist experience with writing diag software - the problem is with security access though a lot of modern ecu's surprisingly give a lot of info freely) Additionally got a few electrical gremlins so i'll be lurking... 🙂
  5. Morning all, I've a bit of work to do to my X3 to keep it tip top, one problem I've had is the airbag light has come on. The code I'm getting is '01 MRS Driver, stage 1', and based off internet searching is pretty much indeterminate and most posts I've found across the internet involved people replacing random srs-related parts until the code cleared. My first step is to check connectors, I have cleaned the underseat connectors and now wish to check the terminals on the steering wheel airbag unit as the code has not cleared, however for the life in me I cannot fathom how this is done. I've trawled the internet on the subject until I'm sick - I cannot find anything comprehensive to illustrate how it is removed. There are countless videos showing to put a screwdriver through 2 slots on the underside of the steering wheel but they do not exist (just had the argument with a mechanic who insists they are there - they are not). All I have are the two holes pictured in the attachments but these don't seem to do anything, with battery removed tried insidering a screwdriver and feeling for any kind of retainer/clip and just goes solid, but I can't see if there's a torxue screw or anything instead so totally blind. anyone done this?
  6. Just an introduction of the quick type, now own a old but rather solid 2007 x3 3.0D (thought we'd enjoy the displacement whilst it lasts before we're forced into using milk floats and golf buggies). Love it but have a few minor issues so have signed up to browse and seek a few tips. It's quite powerful and practical, nearly went Tiguan but had a 323i from like 2000 and it lasted forever, unfortunately bodywork let it down and there was practically just the engine, transmission wheels and drivers seat left when we finally let her go, hope this goes the same way. regards!
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