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White smoke after a period idling could be blocked EGR system however with the codes your getting I would get the timing chain checked in case it has stretched. If you are not capable a good BMW Specialist or Dealer are your best bet (Dealer will be expensive and if they diagnose chain stretch try to sell you a complete engine)

Thanks for closing the Post Colin At least you now know you have adjustable suspension that works Dave

Check out other models with the 35i engine for fix's and information. Look at the EGR system I remember reading somewhere that a collapsed hose can cause leaks that look as though it comes from the bell housing. Dave

Hi Graeme Welcome Have look at www.realoem.com you will be able to see which part numbers are common over the 3 year period. Obviously looking at the major parts engine gearbox suspension components. When you click on a part number it will show which other models it was used on as well so widening the base for spares (you will need them as you break stuff) Dave

My opinion Castrol are selling oil, if you ask them why they quote more than the manufacturer they will tell you its for "topping up" When the Dealer was servicing the X5 I always had a pint of oil left in the Boot the car never used or lost any so it would be there at next service they always left it regardless always saying it's for topping up?? Three guesses who was paying for it?? Once the Warranty was out I use a BMW specialist who uses the correct amount (no top up bottle) he is an ex BMW master tech so knows what he is doing (I hope) I also do interim changes at home as I have never trusted extended service schedules.

Morning Angel Welcome to the Forum I would put pressure on the seller to fix the issue or get a good chunk of money off. The BMW 6 cylinder engine is normally as tough as old boots and with good servicing capable of inter galactic mileages. Tyres are important oddly worn or mismatched tyres can/will cause transfer box damage, BMW use a ^ rating system on the tyre sidewall (as do Merc and several other 4x4 manufacturers) to ensure front and rear rolling radius is within acceptable tolerances. In the UK on the 6 cylinder diesels BMW used a pressed steel exhaust manifold which was prone to cracking letting exhaust fumes into the cabin a cast manifold was the answer. Crazy but the cast manifold is readily available and cheaper than the pressed one?? Have a look at www.pelicanparts.com it is a US site with excellent "how too's" with pictures, you can also use www.newtis.info if you are a DIY man it is the same Technical information that BMW Dealers use also look at www.realoem.com a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model. Hope the deal comes together for you Dave

Morning Andy Sadly there were a number of issues with the 2.0d engines if you haven't already Google the issue. Fitting a replacement engine should not cause problems with Warranty in the future as warranty companies are concerned about the soundness of the car and mechanical history so a reconditioned engine just demonstrates care of the car.

Look at the wiring diagrams in newtis Read the information on fitting/retro-fitting items and registering them with the bus controller.Then look at realoem to get the correct part numbers for the part you need. You are clever enough to have retro fitted TV so just use the information available to make sure it is correct and units are compatible and whether it needs coding with ZCS

Welcome James You are correct that is where BMW sat their DSP (digital sound processor) Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number in the search box it will call up the parts list for your model so you should be able to find the part numbers you need to look for. I am not sure but I do recall some one on another site built his own sub and mounted it there, there is also a company Cartronix that repair and upgrade the BM54 units. You can also check out www.newtis.info for information on retrofit and wiring diagrams, both sites are BMW and used by Dealers. Good luck Dave

As I advised look at realoem and newtis if you do you will see that the CD Changer is NOT wired through the Video controller. TV Nav and DVD if fitted are wired to the Video module. Also if the car was not originally configured for a DVD you may need some additional loom sections and the bus controller will need to have the DVD changer registered

Welcome John ?? The heading says steering pump but no information, so 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. Also look at www.newtis.info it is a BMW Technical Information site same as the Dealers use Hope you find what you need Dave

If your car was originally configured for a CD unit it may not have a video module fitted which is needed to convert the signal from the DVD unit. If the guy you brought from's car was configured with a video module then the DVD will work. My brother in-law ordered his with CD and DVD with rear entertainment as I said his CD changer is in the boot and the DVD in the glove box. I would go back to www.realoem.com as I advised to see if a video module was specified for your car. Also check out www.newtis.info for wiring diagrams that may help plus any retrofit information.

Morning Bogdan Welcome to the Forum Are you sure you have the right changer? My brother In-laws 5 series touring has CD changer in the boot and the DVD changer is in the glove box ?? Look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of you Vin Number into the search box it will bring up your model the check out the Audi section. Dave

Certainly early for wheel bearings, Tyres? Or could be drive belts and tensioners or water pump? Best guess's on the info supplied Hope you find the culprit Dave

Sale of Goods Act young man, point out to them that they sold you a service which is not practical and as the "expert" they must have known that? Dave

Thats good news Part numbers for the Basic unit Supersedes: 12141429861 (09/01/1996 — 08/05/2015), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141429895 (06/01/1996 — 01/28/1997), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141432401 (02/26/1996 — 09/19/1996), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141429472 (11/01/1995 — 07/09/1996), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141429373 (07/24/1995 — 03/25/1997), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141427704 (04/27/1995 — 12/09/1997), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141427703 (04/27/1995 — 10/25/1996), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744711 (01/01/1995 — 05/17/1995), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744598 (01/01/1995 — 05/12/1995), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744897 (09/01/1994 — 12/16/1994), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744160 (09/01/1994 — 05/02/1995) Part 12141429999 was found on the following vehicles: 3' E36   (11/1992 — 08/2000) 5' E39   (02/1995 — 06/2003) 7' E38   (03/1995 — 07/2001) Z3 E36   (07/1996 — 10/2000) Part numbers for the Programmable No.DescriptionSupp.Qty From Up To Part NumberPriceNotes iThis part number is not available for orders, and is only used to determine the part number of a programmed control unit. This is required to complete the exchange procedure in ISTA(P).For vehicles with Special motor S961A=Yes01Exch. control unit DME programmedMS41.0101/199912141430434For vehicles with National version Belgium L811A=Yes01Exch. control unit DME programmedMS41.0109/199812141437537For vehicles with Catalytic converter =Yes01Exch. control unit DME programmedMS41.0101/199912141437535 Often after market air filters are Oiled the oils gets onto the the hot film MAF sensor so cleaning may work, fingers crossed Dave

OK, to be sure what the issue is an avoid throwing money at it changing parts I would get hold of a copy of a BMW diagnostic or ask if a member near you can run a scan for you. My preference would always be having my own but that's me, bit OCD with stuff like this. I brought mine from Ebay cost about a tenner and simple to use, there are others INPA, ISTA etc but 1.4.0 has served me well so far. I am in West Sussex if it helps Dave

Are you using a BMW specific code reader INPA, BMW 1.4.0, Autologic, Carly for BMW? or a generic code reader. I use BMW 1.4.0 and it will allow scanning of all individual control units The attached is a screen shot from BMW 1.4.0 the left column identifies the control unit there are 3 pages so depending on model and spec all are covered. I a fault or faults are logged they are held in the memory of that unit until they are cleared after repair. Intermittent faults often show as "Fault not Present" Dave

There is a Register of BMW Specialists you should find someone there Google the BMW Specialist Register Dave

If it is like mine it will illuminate around 500 miles before and remain lit until the mileage is counted down. Have you talked to another Dealer it sounds odd that they are insisting the exact mileage is covered after all the service will be the same a 100 miles early as later? Dave

Morning Gwyn Welcome to the Forum Not an uncommon problem with CD changers there will be a partly retracted CD causing the jam. If you go to your dealer they will suck their teeth tell you they have never seen this before and sell you a new CD changer. If you remove the CD changer and take off the top cover you will see the stuck CD(it had slipped out of its sliding guide). I used a plastic knitting needle to help it back into position then removed the cassette and lubed everything with sewing machine oil, two years or so on and no re-occurrence. Dave

Hi David The BMW DME will retain all codes until they are cleared, my code reader shows it as "fault not present" with an orange block next to it this shows a a fault registered that isn't currently there. A red block is a fault present, both are followed by a description of the offending item (Thermal Oil Level Sensor) is my current intermittent one Dave

Morning Stu It may be in the loom or it could be the PDC controller. Try unplugging the unit use some contact cleaner and reconnect. The PDC controller is buried in the boot so susceptible to any damp or spills. Dave

Morning Ronan Welcome to the Forum I think it is at the back of the bottom pulley (crankshaft pulley) to be sure have a look at www.newtis.info this is a technical information site same information the Dealers use. You should find some help there. Dave

Morning StJohn Welcome to the Forum The service indicator blocks stay on for a period of miles so if the orange block illuminates you will have a distance/time period to book it in. On another tack I personally have never agreed with the "extended service periods" that all manufacturers boast these days I still change my oils every 5k and car is serviced to its plan (service lights) by BMW Specialist. My old car isn't smart enough to know I have changed the oil and filter. All the manufacturers these days offer service plans and obviously they give away little or nothing, somewhere it has been paid for so don't feel sorry for them squeeze as much as you can. Dave