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Happy Christmas Firat Welcome to the Forum First thoughts a Starter or Alternator issue, here are my thoughts Battery Voltage at rest should be at least 12.5v (lower shows a drain or battery issue) with the engine running 14.6+v (lower would indicate slow or low charge from the Alternator) The fact the car isn't going to sleep (gear indicator still lit) There was an issue with Magneti Marelli starter around your vintage which caused huge Amp draw at start and eventually killed batteries (1) Fully Charge the battery at the charge points under the bonnet as said should read 12.5+v (2) Needs investigation could be a Can Bus issue (3) Check amperage at start with a clamp Ammeter I saw one that pulled 700+amps Last but not least get a full Diagnostic scan done using a BMW capable programme best is BMW ISTA/INPA then Foxwell, Autologic iCarsoft or similar. My reasoning here is I can't believe there are not hidden faults particularly as there is a possible can bus issue We know what you want for Christmas 😅 Have a good one Dave

Hi 90 k is not a lot of miles when was it last serviced ? Are there any leaks anywhere? So the vapour does it smell ? Sweet smell (could be anti freeze/coolant) has it needed topping up? Oil smell is obvious Next check and test and change if required the Oil Temp sensor I believe it's on the Filter body on your model. See if that stabilises the Gauge Dave

Morning Nathan Welcome to the Forum and Seasons Greetings Sounds like a stuck lifter Dave

Morning Andrei Welcome tot the Forum and Seasons Greetings If oil temp/pressure is fluctuating and from the video I would guess there is a top end wear problem Valve guide seals or more. What mileage has the car covered what is it's service history Jenksey on here used a Valve stem seal additive with some success but if things are split or really worn it would struggle to be effective. Good Luck Dave

Hi Martin Welcome to the Forum and Seasons Greetings A very difficult problem to diagnose with such limited information but here goes. As you say the consumption/vacuum gauge drops when it occurs my guess would be more Engine than Transmission. I would start at the front of the engine and check belts, pulley's and tensioners. Look for any fraying or side wear on belts. I would also carry out a Diagnostic check as I do have my own copy of BMW ISTA/INPA no injector faults logged and make sure all hoses and vacuum lines are in good condition, check fuel pressure etc Good Luck Dave

Morning Michael Welcome to the Forum and Seasons Greetings If you have the warning light have you (a) changed the Battery in the Fob ? (b) Tried a different Fob (you should have 2) They are the obvious first thoughts/action If that doesn't work then a proper Diagnostic scan is needed with a BMW capable programme Dave

Morning Mike Fuse box should be near side of the engine bay against the bulkhead so easy to get at with a couple of main loom penetrations into the Cabin. Never liked hacking into cables with splices etc 😁 Dave

Morning Shaun Welcome to the Forum We love Christmas puzzles 😁 but a few more clues may help us the code poo87 just tells us you have a fuel pressure issue ?? What engine is it ? When did it have its last service (not just an oil change) ? Possible causes could be, (1) Faulty Fuel pump or Fuel pump relay (2) Clogged/Blocked Fuel Filter (3) Faulty fuel pressure sensor (4) Faulty fuel pressure regulator (5) Leaking or damaged fuel lines (6) Air/vacuum leaks on the inlet side Those are just the simple ones that spring to mind, the code you have is a Generic code a Diagnostic scan with a BMW capable scanner may give more information. Always remember any code should be treated as a symptom not always the answer Hope this helps Have a Great Christmas Dave

Hi James You could try companies such as ECU Testing or Cartronix another alternative may be get the Part number and search Dismantlers like Quarry Motors Before replacing it though some Talc puffed along and around the boot seals then a wash may give clues to where it is getting in, but more important check the boot floor seal/drain is not blocked. If you have a sun roof make sure the drains are clear Good Luck Dave

Morning Mike Not looked at a 2 series but with a friend of our son we took a piggyback feed with it's own fuse from the fuse box Take a look at your fuse box look for something like seat adjustment, don't know what you want to power but we used a 10 amp as the feed Good Luck Dave

Hi Rob Have you looked at the 3 series I am sure they can't be that different, if there is nothing there then it's the after market suppliers !! Dave

Hi Stephen All fuses checked ? As you have had a recall best talk to them when your there Dealers normally run a Diagnostic check during a recall and advise of any updates needed Good Luck getting it working hopefully with minimum cost 😁 Dave

Morning Jordan Welcome to the Forum The code your seeing is in my experience normally tied to 3 suspects (1) Battery, make sure the battery is fully charged and in good health. Engine off test the voltage at the charging points under the bonnet anything below 12.5v would indicate a problem. Engine running test again you should see 14.5+v (alternator good) (2) Steering angle sensor, these don't often fail but not impossible, driving forwards turning lock to lock normally resets and clears it. (3) Transfer case fault, Again normally robust but the poor old Gearbox and Transfer case are often ignored (even by Dealers) and not serviced. So check for any signs of leaks changing the Transfer case fluid is straight forward just make sure it is correct for your car (tip always make sure you can undo the Fill plug before draining, seen two where folks drained and then couldn't refill). Also when stopping listen for clicking noises under the drivers seat in some cases the nylon activation gear can wear/strip and may need replacing (plenty of "how too's" on the net So I would start with simple stuff, Battery first then clear the codes and check again you may need the help of someone with a Diagnostic program to clear faults i the memory. If the Battery is the culprit then just changing it should clear the faults and lock to lock reset the steering angle sensor. Fingers crossed its a cheap easy fix Dave

Morning Mathew I guess we know what you would like for Christmas 😅 I would contact the Kit makers to either speak with them or get some Idea of what is involved. If your taking off Door Cards etc to connect the lighting I would do the speakers (so you don't end up with that wish I had done that feeling) You will need access to a Diagnostic program that has programming capability so that it is registered on your iDrive then if you have Carplay I would think it should work from your phone Good Luck Dave

Morning Stephen Welcome to the Forum Not sure what your asking here ? I was not aware your model had the function try using a BMW Vin decoder to get the original build sheet for your car that may help Dave

Morning Mathew Only if your car is Left Hand Drive 😅 Dave

Morning Ian Welcome to the Forum Bit early but I will get my thinking hat on ( I am a retired Engineer born with a need to know how and why things work) , sadly it seems you have a Tech working on your car not a Mechanic. The difference is a Tech will believe the Codes shown and change parts as indicated, a good Mechanic will see codes as a symptom and look for the cause. Code 24CF00 is related to the MAF the question is what triggered it ? Was it an air leak have all the Air and Vac lines been checked ? You say the swirl flaps have been removed? when the Inlet manifold was replaced were the gaskets renewed? You also say the EGR was replaced under Recall was it the EGR or the EGR Cooler ? The next 2 Codes are related to exhaust pressure 28EC00 is the pressure sensor upstream of the Turbo 2AB600 is exhaust back pressure. Both sensors can be tested if they are OK then I would look for a blockage in the exhaust/EGR recirculation system (EGR hoses can get clogged with soot) Just because your running at motorway speed doesn't mean a Regen cycle has been triggered. The exhaust has to reach certain temperatures for a regen cycle to occur it can be triggered by software. If you have a Regen cycle the re will be a noticeable amount of smoke and you will notice the fan running more Sorry if this raises more questions than answers, but from your description the Garage you are using seem to be plugging in Diagnostics and changing parts not testing and checking for the cause. This is why I DIY my own repairs unless it's something that needs heavy Garage equipment Dave

Hi James I have talked to a friend in BMW who tells me the Ambient Lighting package did not become available until 2018 for 3 series models so the probability is yours does not have it. It can be retrofitted and coded to your car, but I have no idea how much work that would entail Good Luck Dave

Hi Glenn I tend to use Quarry Motors they are very knowledgeable and helpful (also been around for years) try Googling BMW Breakers that may work If not put the part number into an Ebay Search see if that brings results Good Hunting Dave

Hi Ian A good Auto Electrician would I suspect have Diagnostic software or search the Register of BMW Specialists there should be a few close to you and they will have all the Tech, I bet a few phone calls will get what you need Dave

Hi Glen The best option would be an Internet search for a replacement seat one of our sons has a friend who has a 1 series early this year he brought a Complete interior Black Leather seats front and rear + trim and Door cards for £250 delivered. I would start with Realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model, then get the part number you need. Then contact the Register of BMW Dismantlers to see if they can help then Ebay With luck it will be a straight seat swap at worst you will have to strip the seat to get to the motor you need. Good Luck Dave

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Morning Ian The SOS system connects through the Telematics to the BMW Servers, causes can be as you say Battery but can also be a Software issue or glitch a Hardware issue (SOS button or sensor faults) If it is important to you then a Diagnostic will tell more if not you need someone with access to Bimmerlink Carly or BMW ISTA/INPA who will be able to code it out Dave

Morning David Welcome to the Forum Low profile tyres will always transmit more Vibration/Noise however, have the wheel bearings been checked? Has the rear axle and drive shafts been checked and last has the propshaft been checked ? Your description of a Drone/Rumble is what points me in that direction Dave

Morning Dave Welcome to the Forum The system in your car is made up from 3 main parts (1) the Display Screen (2) The Rotary control on the Centre Console (3) The CiC unit (behind the dash) these are linked normally through the FRM (Footwell Module) A Diagnostic scan will show where the issue is As the Display is working logic points towards the other two. You will need the help of someone who has a BMW capable Diagnostic package to (a) confirm which one (b) make sure any replacement is coded to the car and works correctly If the Rotary Controller is OK and the issue is with the CiC you have a few options (1) New CiC £££££££ (2) Source a replacement used CiC (make sure the part numbers are the same) also be aware that it may need coding to your car (3) Last option is change the screen for one of the Android/Carplay options that are available they do work well Good luck Dave