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Morning Paul Welcome to the Forum BMW will tell you that the only cure is a new module coded by them. Registering modules to the car is not the sole territory of BMW Dealers and is not complicated to do if you have the Diagnostic software. It is important for the footwell module FRM (FCM) and the binnacle IKE as the vehicle stores mileage in 2 places if they differ then a tamper dot will appear next to the distance covered in the binnacle. If the tamper dot doesn't bother you then most of the functions will work with second hand unit if you don't have the software or don't know anyone who has. Refitting a repaired module obviously avoids this issue plus will normally give you a warranty. However second hand units can be used and re-registered to your car, no warranty clearly but with the right software registering to your car is often faster than the time taken fitting it. Registering all modules ensures they all work in unison without conflict. They will all work without just some will have reduced functions and of course in the case of the IKE and FRM control vehicle history. It also allows you to upgrade if you wish Dave

Hi Guy Wow a manual E53 they were like the proverbial Rocking Horse poo !! Have a look at www.realoem.com it tells me that the same manual box was used in the E60/61 and E83 models but I guess you will still need some head scratching making sure it will fit Good luck with the hunt Dave

Morning Which box ? GM or ZF ? Where are you in the country ? I would use Google to find an Auto box specialist near you then check if they have BMW experience

Morning Steve Welcome to the Forum Great choice of car Xdrive will be needed if this is summer !!! Enjoy your Beemer Dave

Hi Will I recall reading some time ago about a guy upgrading speedo etc to blue LED, if I recall it involved quite a bit of careful soldering mentioned. Not aware of any specialists out there I take it you have made a google search? Good Luck Dave

Hi Antonio Your hand book should give some information, though like oil there must be some leeway for top up/refill while "on the road" it can't always be done at a dealer. Unless BMW have a reset some where that tells the system the tank has been refilled ?? As said I have no Adblue experience so thinking out loud here Dave

Morning Mitch Welcome to the Forum First has your car got "power fold mirrors" ?? Use one of the BMW Vin Decoders to check the build sheet. Or ask your Dealer If you have Powerfold Mirrors normally there is a Fold button in the car (mine is on the drivers window master control) Then it may be possible to enable Fold on Lock. You will either need the diagnostic program or pay the dealer/garage to do it. Hope this helps Dave

Morning Michael BMW decided that you didn't need a dip stick so you check the oil through the display screen. You still need to check it weekly that is just good practice. Your Handbook should give the information, don't just top up with out checking levels as to much oil is as bad as not enough. Your car will give warnings but when things are getting critical., Dave

Morning Lee Welcome to the Forum Congratulations on the new car ENjOY The only remap I have experience of is a BMW specialist in Hayes/Uxbridge West London my brother inlaw has used them on 3 of his 5 series cars. BW Chiptune Google them may be worth talking to Dave

Hi Antonio I ont have any experience of Adblue systems so stupid question is the adblue tank empty? Dave

Hi Carl Welcome to the Forum Not come across this before !! More information on the noise, a recording perhaps ? Dave

Welcome Kay Enjoy your new Beemer Dave

Hi Mischa Yowzers lucky so and so If you check www.realoem.com look in the classic section you will find the 2002 model, look up the part you need and order it from BMW you may be surprised that they still cater for the older models and offer discounts to. As for transport if you or a friend have a car with a tow ball what about hiring a trailer, that is of course if you can't get it running and road legal. Good Luck Dave

Morning Eri Welcome to the forum Turbo Charge pressure sensor/sensor I would check carefully all hoses and seals on the pressure side of the inlet system. I would also use Google to get information on checking all sensors before spending hard earned on replacement Dave

Hi Martin As you get the vibration at engine speed and road speed I would rule out (not completely) Tyres Wheels and Brakes my first thought would be the rotating parts in the engine bay. Check very carefully all pulleys belts and tensioners, water pump alternator pay attention the the crank pulley they have a bonded rubber vibration damper built in which have been known to deteriorate. Any imbalance in wheels tyres brakes or the drive train would show itself at set road speed not at increased engine speed Hope this helps Dave

As I have said it sadly is in the hands of the Dealer to interpret the Warranty rules or in perhaps make a Goodwill gesture ? The Toyota Dealer my son uses carried out 2 forced regeneration cycles 1 under Warranty the other a goodwill gesture, my own BMW dealer had my car back for a Recall (Drivers Airbag) I had ordered a new Auxiliary water pump when I collected the car they had fitted the Aux Water Pump as a "Goodwill gesture". I use a BMW Specialist for annual service/MOT everything else I do myself so a pleasant surprise. Dave

Hi James When you say a trip of 4 miles is that round trip ? If it is round trips they do seem short, I walk around 8 to 10 miles a day with my dogs. However it isn't what I think is reasonable, it is about chemistry. The particulate filter is just that a filter. All filters will clog if not either cleaned or changed on a regular basis. The particulate filter needs to reach an optimum temperature before it achieves a chemical reaction and self cleans/regenerates. If your 18400 miles has been made up from many journeys where the engine doesn't reach full operating temperature (not just 4 mile ones) for long enough for the regeneration cycle to start then the filter will clog. That is exactly the issue my son was having with his Toyota even though on some journeys his heater was working the Particulate filter just wasn't getting hot enough. He has got into the habit of going for a half hour drive 2 or 3 times a month and no more issues. All Dealers are different due to the staff and their interpretation of the situation in front of them. I have to say as your car is so new still that they have been harsh, another Dealer may have reacted differently who knows? Dave

Morning Eric Try pulling the FSR plugs (Final Stage Resistor) or Hedgehog as it is some times called. See if that cures the drain Dave

Hi Billy There are small exploded drawings on realoem that may help? Quarry Motors have always been very helpful and competitive on price, just make sure you are getting the correct part (part numbers from realoem) having 1 Xenon and 1 Halogen headlamp won't help (yes I do know someone who did that and couldn't understand why the loom wouldn't fit) !! Good Luck Dave

Morning Martin 17 years in Alfa's good with spanners then 🤣 When you say Modifications do you mean "body" or "mechanical" with "accessories" they tend to be personal for some it's heated seats others iplayer or android for the CIC system For body and mechanical there are 2 sources the "after market" body kits suspension, engine bit's Google searches are a starting point. There are also BMW specialist recyclers/breakers who may be a source of parts. Take a look at www.realoem.com for part numbers of the "M" series body kit parts. A good BMW specific diagnostic reader will help there are lots of functions that can be enabled through the diagnostic programs "see you home lights" "DRL" etc plus enabling other accessories if and when fitted. Of course you can also use it when servicing or repairing faults. Good Luck enjoy your Beemer Dave

Morning Billy Sounds like your car has suffered "clumsy oaf" syndrome at some point in the past. Is it the mounting on the headlamp unit that is broken or the (for want of a better description) tongue's on the indicator that are busted ? If it cant be repaired then replacement is required. Have a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model, then look at the headlamp section for the part numbers for either the indicator unit or the headlamp complete. Once you have them/it then search all the usual suspects BMW specialist breakers Ebay etc or if your pockets are deep BMW. Good luck Dave

Morning James Particulate filters first appeared on diesel engines and many short "school run" type journeys by owners caused the same issue. One of my sons is a tree surgeon he rarely travels far from home and his Toyota pickup was the first time I saw this issue. The advice from the Toyota dealer was the same give it a goo blast once a week, it works The particulate filter needs to reach full operating temperature to be able to work effectively short journeys don't allow that. BMW are not alone as just about every car made now has a particulate filter regardless of cost. As your journeys are so short what about electric if your changing car Dave

Hi John Welcome to the Forum As I understand it is just the screen which has the Android built in the rest of the BMW Radio/CIC stays in the car connected through an ISO connector. So I would check www.realoem.com to find the your model and check which version of radio/CIC is fitted (it will tell you which years) You may find that the unit you have was also used in 2012 and earlier if your lucky ! If you are unlucky then the search goes on Good Luck Dave

First words fail me (more to the point not allowed here) with the pointless things these scum do. You say the car was recovered ? was it driveable ? From your description "all the system is not working" I take it you mean the screen and driver information system. The components for the CIC are mainly in the front of the car , maybe TV module or Amp in the boot. The advice I would give is (1) get Farady bags for all your keys (2) get a Crook lock old tech but very effective Dave

Hi Cameron If it says "turned" are they machine finish with a lacquer to protect them maybe. Have you talked to a wheel refinisher? Dave