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Welcome to the Forum Kieron Wow great find Get yourself a copy of BMW 1.4.0 or INPA/ISTA (BMW Diagnostic Software) if you are a DIY mechanic it will allow Dealer level access. If you aren't a DIY fan then there is a register of BMW Specialists so you should find one near you. ENJOY Dave

Hi Sean Welcome to the Forum Make sure it is coming with either the correct Dongle or OBD lead iCarsoft is good but there are limitations I believe. Foxwell is another that are BMW compatible and very useful. I have an old laptop running BMW 1.4.0 plus INPA/ISTA full BMW diagnostic suite BMW 1.4.0 is great for all BMW's up to 2006/7 ISTA/INPA will work on all BMW up to current models both give Dealer level access and with the added advantage that INPA has TIS (Technical Information System) included I have seen laptops for sale preloaded with ISTA/INPA for £150 on Ebay which is a little less than 1 diagnostic session at a dealer Good luck Dave

Morning GB Welcome to the Forum That's daft !! Sorry can't help with a work around but I will start the old grey matter working on it You would think that the Climatization function would include it somewhere?? Dave

Morning Russell Welcome to the Forum Very tasty car I believe the message "Emergency call system not available" is part of the "connected drive package" in the event of an accident it automatically calls emergency services. Connected Drive is a "service" your car is fitted with a sim card that is internet enabled new BMW's have a 3 year subscription. It is now nagging you to renew ? My Brother Inlaw has seen the massage on all his 5 series (he is on his 4th) the cost of a 12 month subscription varies between £60 and £260 ish depending on services paid for. If you don't want it you can turn it off, apart from the Emergency Call all other apps are either personal or for BMW's benefit so if you haven't been aware of it up till now obviously you won't miss it. As for your friendly BMW Dealer words fail me !! they know immediately what that message is and how to either tell you how to turn it off or do it for you as courtesy. Why would it need Diagnostics at a cost to you ???? Google turning off connected drive Enjoy your Beemer Dave

Morning Lawrence Google or Ebay should help Dave

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Morning Ryan Welcome to the Forum ENJOY your new Beemer Dave

Morning Jim I was considering a Resler unit on my 4.4 as I had changed the Head unit for a Dynavin unit after multiple component failures with the early BMW kit (2001) I was still researching the Resler (2004) when a big tree got blown over and the X5 got squashed. I replaced it with the 4.6is which amazingly is still OEM with just the addition of a Rear Camera. BMW PDC as they age are at best temperamental at worse rubbish, mine hate a jet or car wash and go on strike until they are fully dried out then I can reset the stored fault and they work fine. That basically means summer when I tend to wash the car by hand they work but as the weather worsens and the car has more mud (I go off road shooting) on it every time I wash it they throw a wobbler, the camera is fine and a great help. Most of the problems are water related I have found unplugging the sensor and using a contact cleaner brings them back to life. I have only suffered two actual sensor failures On your model yes unfortunately if you have a problem with the front corners it is bumper off to fix it, centre two are a fiddle but can be got too with it in place. All the rear sensors can be got at from underneath the bumper. IIRC the Resler was fitted in place of the CD player in the rear cubby. It allowed access through the Ibus for OBC information and PDC operation. I have read of front and rear camera integration also being possible Dave

Hi Sam Welcome to the Forum Remember that no matter who the manufacturer or what the model a Forum normally is about issues and fixes, sadly there isn't a way of measuring the actual number of incidence against the number of cars sold. There are many who believe it is the "Longlife" service schedules introduced by many manufacturers that are at the bottom of the most failures. An engine with say 20k service periods misses a service ? The oil in a modern engine doesn't just lubricate it helps control engine temperature. With extended service periods the oil absorbs carbon deposits which then get left in places they shouldn't causing wear often accelerated. I am one of the many who subscribe to oil and filter changes every 5k or at least annually. So Service History and evidence of regular oil and filter changes is the key to any engines life span. So buy carefully with a good documented history and then look after your investment (even VW/Audi have extended service plans) Dave

Errrrrrr Congratulations on all fronts 😂 Now go and lay down in a dark room 🤣 Dave

Morning Andrew You could buy something like the Foxwell handheld scanner cost would be about the same as a full diagnostic session at your friendly BMW Dealer. Or check Ebay for someone selling a ISTA/INPA set on a computer they do come up. That way with either you just have to plug it into the car and turn it on. Dave

Hi Stewart I believe there are take off points at the back (bulkhead) end of the manifold that have plugs fitted Dave

Morning Paul Welcome to the Forum I have seen/read lots of comments about run flat tyres on several Forums but can't remember any about Pirelli specifically, particularly about them delaminating and coming apart 😲 For it to happen once is bad, and I guess we all question ourselves a little "did I check tyre pressure?" "did I run over something?" but twice ?? Was it the same wheel/ corner of the car ? Good luck with the pursuit of Pirelli Dave

Sorry Andrew Thought it might help Dave

Morning Nick Welcome to the Forum Not very impressed with your BMW Dealer? Even not present codes are stored so they should have a clue, I would guess they just reset the codes and didn't actually investigate further. Check the register of BMW Specialists there will be one near you who may be more pro-active. Dave

Morning Andrew When I first got my 4.4 X5 (2001) I didn't have the Diagnostic Software I do now but my "engineers need to know" still drives me so I paid for a Diagnostic session at the Dealer (only once ££££ dearer than the software) They did the scan and gave me a printout, of course suggesting the additional work that they thought needed doing (the car was 3 years old) I also use a BMW specialist who carried out a scan and provided a Print out which was a little more informative than the Dealer. So your garage is definitely lacking if you paid for a diagnostic and didn't supply a print out. If I recall your model has an O2 sensor Controller between the sensor and the DDE. The 6 wires you should have 2 white (these are normally O2 sensor Heater) the remaining 4 will give varying voltage depending on temperature range. Normally it is the heater circuit that fails this allows the engine to run rich which soots up the sensor, allows more soot into the EGR system etc etc So the Heater circuit measure resistance there are several Video's showing what to look for in Value. The other pairs produce a Voltage signal dependent on exhaust temperature (always use low 2v dc never put power back into the sensor or it will be scrap. As it heats up the differential between Ambient air temp and the Exhaust temp yours is two stage wide band I believe. Hope these files help Dave BMW Advanced Diesel Service.pdf

Morning Andrew Have you tried Google for the method's on how to test your sensors? It is what I do every time just to be sure I measure resistance on sensors across a range to see if the resistance cages on the loom side continuity if you can get to both ends if not ignition on and measure Voltage at the connector then check it against the parameters for that sensor (Google) My point about the EML is not to have someone "put it" rather Proper Diagnostics will help find the cause. An inoperative EML is an MOT fail if you are not aware As for EGR delete the big issue is not so much with your insurers but with the car meeting emission's and smoke levels for MOT. There are many "Diesel Tuners" out there who advocate EGR delete and then DPF delete as the way forward, how ever if you have a diligent MOT Tester you could have a Fail on the car until they are reinstated. Bet the tuner won't pay fot that? I have always owned petrol cars I have some experience of BMW straight six Diesel engines as my Brother Inlaw has owned 4 (current 535d) all have run to well over 200k before trading in for new with BMW. All his cars have been serviced by BMW with oil and filter changes on my drive every 5k when we do an oil change I run a diagnostic check and we have found very few issues even at high miles. Yes on the early cars we cleaned and changed EGR valves I removed swirl flaps on the early cars as well All his cars are ECU tuned (early cars over 300bhp) current car is close to 400bhp all still have DPF and EGR in place The main point is good Diagnostics will save you time but always remember the diagnostic give often a symptom you still need to test and check to find the cause. Dave

Morning Andrew If you are hearing a hissing I would check the intercooler and all pipework as this where pressurised air is. It shouldn't retain pressure so the manifold pressure sensor needs checking. Diesels don't have a throttle valve as such engine speed is controlled by the amount of fuel entering the engine. My understanding is when you shut off the throttle valve closes for a few seconds reducing air flow the reopens relieving any pressure. The suction from the vacuum pump is controlled by the pressure regulator which in turn receives signals from the EGR coolant thermostat the engine thermostat the MAP sensor MAT sensor and MAF. Information from those sensors is processed by the DDE and a signal tell's the pressure regulator to open the EGR to divert a small amount of exhaust gas to enter the inlet reducing NOx output to the exhaust and help charge cooling. If your still chasing an EML either invest in a good BMW diagnostic program of your own and a Mukti Meter then you can accurately diagnose and check sensors for correct function before spending your hard earned cash. always check sensor looms for continuity as well as plugs and connectors. Many sensors have been changed only to find it is either a wiring issue or plug pin issue. If you don't want to do that get a garage either BMW or a BMW Specialist to run the diagnostic check it will cost but probably less than constantly throwing money at it Dave

My Brother Inlaw runs a 535d Touring (his 4th) all have been ECU tuned. The current car was around 300bhp when new, now 400bhp and 500+Nm A 530I Tuned would be 300/350bhp Torque would be around 350/400 Nm while top speed may be the same mid range acceleration would be down. Mid range 30mph up it is a super car killer, Brakes are M5 the rest of the car is as he ordered it new it still returns 40 odd MPG when traffic keeps his foot off the gas. All his his cars have run to high miles with only a couple of EGR issues on the early cars no DPF issues at all. He has it serviced by BMW to maintain history but we change oil and filters every 5k (this I believe helps DPF life) he also runs fuel additives once a month. So while I am a petrol driving old bloke who has never owned a diesel in his life my children do and I as an engineer can see the benefits Dave

Morning Joha Welcome to the Forum There are a few out there that can do it now iCarsoft is one I am aware of but ISTA/INPA is BMW Dealer level diagnostic software it also contains TIS (technical repair information) I have 2 BMW programs on an old laptop in my garage BMW 1.4.0 (great with iBus system cars) and ISTA/INPA for use with Kbus and above (your car) both allow Dealer Level access and diagnostic. Hope that is helpful Dave

Morning Gary Check the BMW Specialist dismantlers like Quarry Motors they may help at a sensible cost plus there is always BMW but not cheap, don't forget mounting clips/screws Take a look at www.realoem.com it's a BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then look in Bodywork it should list everything you need. Good Luck Dave

Morning Jack If your going the tuning route it makes your choice a little more complicated, do you look at a car that is already modified (thrashed no one does that to drive like Miss Daisy's Chauffeur) Or do you buy an un-modified car and carry out the work your self? A simple ECU tune can get both petrol and diesel around 200bhp but the diesel will be way out front with torque 400+ Nm easily achieved. Plus torque is what gets you down the road particularly mid range and still be economical. (says the old boy in a Tuned V8 🤣) If I were spending my money I would take the second option and know all mods were done right and to my taste/spec. Don't forget brakes and suspension going faster means often needing to stop quicker to and going where you point it is a big plus. Good hunting Dave

Hi Jack Welcome to the Forum The diesel may give a few more MPG but there would be little to choose in performance so really it is down to the car with the spec and accessories that you want. Good luck with the hunt Dave

Morning Jay Welcome to the Forum Your issue could be several things I am afraid First the simple things try putting it in N to see if it starts that would point to the Inhibitor on the gear selector.It could be the ignition switch (not as hard to change as some think) It could be an intermittent fuel pump or power relay. A diagnostic session would help Hope this is helps more than hinders Dave

Morning Andrew It is impossible for anyone to diagnose the issue without seeing it !! All I or anyone else can do is ask questions !. I have to assume (dangerous) that your Vacuum Pump is OK ? 2. Have you changed ALL the vacuum lines from the pump, the main line and sub lines to the EGR via it's controller to the Inlet manifold and its controller? 3. Have you checked the EGR cooling and Thermostat. At what engine revs/temperature does the EGR begin to operate (ie: Vacuum actuator open) Get the car diagnosed by someone with a BMW specific program if you can't do it yourself or you will be throwing money and time at the car. Why do suspect the Vacuum feed to the EGR ? Your earlier Post seemed to indicate you have an EML light on which could be the O2 sensor (what miles has it covered) have you checked the O2 sensor ? Dave