Greydog

Hi Geoff

Welcome to the Forum

I would think that buying in Canada is like the UK History, History, History then making sure everything works as it should

Hope this helps

Dave

Morning Rory

I had to ask someone what this was, the guy I talked to is a Porsche/Merc Specialist he had only seen 2 in use, described it as a toy to help you track keys. He also said as they are bluetooth after about 30ft they are useless, he hadn't heard of interference or battery draining.

So I guess it is a case of "you make your choice and pay your money" If it works let us know, if it causes headaches warn us 😅

Dave

Morning Oliver

Welcome to the Forum

Taking your points in order

1. Simple answer NO the gas struts assist and hold the tailgate open but were never designed to open it. A powered tailgate is a different beast altogether, not sure if you can retrofit a powered tailgate if all the loom is there it should be possible but someone with software will need to enable it.

2. Pan roofs were/are well known for their problems, there are repair kits available but if you are not into DIY it may be best to talk to a specialist check the register of BMW Specialists they are normally about half Dealer costs

3. I take it you have checked all bulbs and there is no sign of corrosion were the bulbs mount. I would check the loom where it passes from the tailgate into the body near the hinges it isn't unknown for wires to crack and break after years of opening and closing the tailgate. A fairly straight forward repair depending on your soldering skills. you will need to remove trim to carry out repairs

Hope this helps

Dave

Hi Stuart

Welcome to the Forum

If you aren't aware take a look at www.realoem.com it is a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then look in the Trim section

You should find small exploded drawings that will give you an idea of how things fit together. My guess would be either something like a broken clip or something loose.

Good Luck

Dave

Morning Jon

The main reason I moved away from run flats with the X5 E70 was tyre choice, with my E53 X5 I had plenty of practice. I learned that the recommended Star marked tyres were (a) not necessarily easy to get (often on back order) (b) They were also very premium priced (as you know)

I started using Bridgestone and Hankook and found that they were as well matched in a staggered set as the Star marked tyres so no transmission damage. I brought the E70 to cut the miles going onto the other X5 and quickly moved it onto Hankook non run flats a set of 4 285x40x20 Front and 315x35x20 rear was just under £800. 

In my breakdown kit I have as said a small compressor a can of tyre weld (or similar) and a tyre plug set. I have used it a couple of times a friend of my wife has a Volvo V60 on run flats she ran over a screw one of the plugs fixed it and stayed fixed until she needed tyres. My son inlaw suffered pot hole damage to his 330e when visiting us, a can of Tyre weld got him from Sussex back to the West Midlands where they live. When he went to the tyre shop they said "shouldn't use that stuff mate we cant repair tyres that have it in" well with 2 splits in the inner side wall it was a new tyre anyway but at least he could drive 190 miles and not be stuck overnight waiting for somewhere to open.

If there is a puddle I slow right down or go around if I can because in sunny Sussex it will be a Pot Hole 

I would go with a repair/limp kit like mine and fingers crossed the roads on the continent are in better nick than ours

As an aside our son inlaw started a claim against the county council it took ages to get a resolution they wanted to know how many miles the tyre had covered ? then how old was it then said as it was a used item they couldn't offer full value !!!! An invitation to appear on Rogue Traders finally got through

Dave

Morning Kiernan

Welcome to the Forum

Something in the clutch is wearing or loose and will need investigation would be my guess

Gearbox out job to repair 

Dave

Hi Jon

Welcome to the Forum

First is your car fitted with a Square wheel set (same size rims front and rear) or a Staggered wheel set (Wider rear wheels than the front) 

I suspect your car will have a staggered set probably 8j Front and 9.5j rear, so fitting a space saver wheel/tyre will mean there will be a different rolling radius on one wheel which can cause damage to the Transfer case and or diffs quite quickly if driven on for any distance (probably why your Dealer was vague) Even if your car has a square set up if the rolling radius of one tyre is different damage can occur. It isn't just BMW who suffer from this many 4x4 cars have the same issue.

First you would need to check the Off Set to make sure the 19" wheel clears your Brake callipers and fits in the boot along with a Jack and wheel brace. Then if you are sure it is only a real emergency measure and not a solution that will allow a distance to be covered and aware of the risks why not. I have 2 x X5;s both run 20" staggered wheels and early in their lives I changed run flats for standard tyres (as generally they are easier to source and wider choice, care still needs to be taken that front and rear Rolling Radius are closely matched) and I keep a small compressor and Tyre goo in the car in case (BMW actually supply these as well). I have used it twice and happy to say not on my car but to help out others.

Hope this helps not confuses

Dave

So Stuart what progress ?

What did you choose and fit ?

Dave

Any Progress William ???

Dave

Hi Kor

Welcome to the Forum

As your under an extended Warranty fingers crossed it will be plain sailing and fixed

Keep us up to date

Dave

Morning Damion

I would say yes to the software update (but a Dealer will charge £££) this should be in iDrive try My Vehicle, Vehicle Settings, Doors/Key, then scroll down to mirrors and check Fold Mirrors when Locked

If that doesn't work you need help from someone with a BMW capable diagnostic package (ISTA/INPA) to check if it is in a hidden menu. Be aware BMW are making it harder and harder  to tinker with the cars mainly after 2019 year so you should be OK

Dave

Morning Rob

His was in the car when he brought it and is OEM (car is BMW 330e 2019) apparently works well with his iPhone but not with our daughters Android phone. You could talk to your Dealer but make sure your wallet is in a protected spot 😁 as I have know idea of cost ££££. If BMW are fitting them then there will be Retro fit kits out there from the Far east so worth looking at the Auction sites but I have no knowledge of quality other than the screen in the X5 failed and I replaced it with a complete Android unit from Ebay at less than a 1/3rd of the BMW quote. Truly plug and play allows switching between the OEM CiC and Android gives better GPS and many other programs and has been totally reliable for the last 3 years (that's killed it )

Me I don't spend long enough in the car for my phone to need charging these days 😅 While the X5 has Android Auto and Carplay I have to say like a lot of gadgets they are rarely used. Bluetooth is the only thing I see as an essential

Good Luck with the search for a solution

Dave

Hi Richard

Welcome to the Forum

Sounds like BMW have decided you shouldn't go near any dirt or mud in your 220i Touring 🤣

That leaves little choice really. have you thought of checking Mud Flaps from either the 1 series or 3 series cars it may be they can be modified to fit ? If not it means the after market accessories have you Googled to see what if anything comes up

Good Luck with the search

Dave

Hi Stuart

Welcome to the Forum

Mtec with Mintex Pads always good value as are Apec, then there is Brembo discs and pads

It depends if your only doing the Front or the whole car there are often some good deals to be had. Don't ignore your Dealer they often can be competitive and don't think the Auction sights are always the cheapest check the Factors as well.

Use www.realoem.com to get part numbers and then use Google to find the best deal

Good Luck

Dave

Morning Rob

Welcome to the Forum

Our son inlaw has an Induction charger in his 3 series it looks very "OEM" and seems to work well. It sits below the radio centre console where the ashtray would be

I don't know if it was in the car when he got it or if he had it fitted ? I will ask him and let you know

Dave

A loss of oil isn't good depends how long the engine was driven with low oil? 

Good Luck with the replacement

Dave

Morning William 

Welcome to the Forum

That number sounds like a BMW Dealer quote ? Who diagnosed the fault ? What engine ?

Remember BMW don't make Turbo Chargers they buy them in. If you haven't already talk to a Turbo specialist, well more than one so you get a good comparison on cost/warranty etc.

Engine damage will occur if the turbine on the inlet disintegrates sending debris into the engine iif your lucky it will be the exhaust turbine thats gone

Dave 

Morning John

Welcome to the Forum

I believe you should be able to change that in the iDrive menu. Unless you have an import from Japan then it could get more complicated

Dave

Hi Paul

Last set for the X5 were from Euro Car Parts by QH Disc's and Pads around £100 if my wallet remembers correctly

Dave

Morning Darren

I brought mine a few years ago (2009 if I recall) through Ebay. Make the checks mine was from a UK seller with good feed back who also offered back up. Before that I used BMW 1.4.0 (still have it on the same laptop) 

Where ever you buy just make the normal sensible checks to make sure you will have support if needed

Dave

Morning Darren

The obvious one is BMW ISTA/INPA not the cheapest but by far the most comprehensive and gives Dealer level access. Require a little patience to master but well worth it (my opinion) 

Then there are systems by Autologic, iCarsoft, Bimmerlink and Foxwell, all work well but are not as comprehensive as ISTA/INPA (mine has WIS and TIS). There are also a few systems which are Subscription led such as Carly

Personally if I have tools I want to own them not rent them so I prefer to buy the complete package (on an old laptop that lives in my garage I have Diagnostics programs for Volvo, Merc, VW, and BMW. Plus an Autologic scanner and a BMW iCarsoft scanner  (I am a born tinkerer and a boy needs toys)

One diagnostic session at a Dealer will probably cost close to £200 plus any remedial work they can recommend?? So owning your own which will allow adaptions, registration and reprogramming work to be carried out will save £££ in the long run.

Good Luck

Dave

Morning Darren

Transfer case oils changes will need the adaption rest and any fault codes recorded cleared. More registration than coding any good BMW capable diagnostic scanner should be capable

Dave

I would guess £500 + + from a Dealer so not exactly dear if yours isn't working 😁

Check www.reaoem.com either search by Vin number then through the sections or by the Part number you have. If you aren't aware double click the part number and you should get a list of alternates.

Then check the normal Auction sites but don't forget there is a healthy BMW Specialist dismantler network they may help

Dave

I would start with the Antenna get the Part Number from the one in the car or www.realoem.com and find a replacement 

Changing it will take around Half an Hour reprograming your Keys about 5 to 10 mins 

Or if your a real Tinkerer you could take the Antenna out open it up and see if you can fix it

Dave

Morning Chris

Welcome to the Forum

How frustrating, but if I remember back in the 70's British Leyland would have happily delivered the car warts and all 🤣 (I had a couple)

Good luck keep nagging the Dealer 

Dave