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Morning David Make sure the tyres are correct for the car ? Are they all the same make and rolling radius if one is out your Transfer Case fix might need repeating Dave

Hi David Your car should have the ZF 8 speed box as Stu says is there any evidence that the box has serviced ZF recommend every 60k miles and they often get foregotten. Other things to check First Tyres are they all the correct size and are wear patterns the same. Odd tyres across axels or front to rear can wreak havoc mainly with the Transfer case though. Second find a good open area and on full lock reverse slowly if it is a Transfer case issue you will feel/hear a jerking through the steering. If all is smooth yout Transfer case should be OK My local BMW Specialist charges £650 for a GB service plus around £80 if a software update is needed. I save around £260 by doing it myself (ZF Fluid and Filters) Dave

Hi Sherry Is it fixed ? Dave

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Morning Andrew Is it fixed 😄 Dave

Morning Stu The system is fairly simple sensors on each bumper a loom to conect them and the control unit tucked down by the battery. If the trailer is plugged in the rear sensors should be disabled if that is all working OK I would remove the control unit and check the plugs and pins where it is often gets moisture problems. I have changed a few over the years for friends and family last one was from Global parts and was £25 if I recall Dave

Hi Stu Oerr that sounds bonkers are you sure you dont have one that is a little masked doesnt take much, the rear sensor on mine wassitting back about 1mm if that Dave

Hi Hary My X5's Both run 20" wheels both are on Non Runflat tyres as that way I get a wider choice Simple advice tyres afre the only thing between you and a ditch so always buy the best you can afford Dave

Morning Aleem Welcome to the Forum I have seen this code before if my old brain is working right it is the glass heating element it's connections or wiring (2 white wires if I recall). So I am afraid you need to start by removing the mirror and checking all connections I have seen one that needed a new mirror and one that had a broken wire at the door to body point Good Luck Dave

Karl If you have a seized level sensor arm either change it or lubricate it as it really could be your issue. Fix faults first other wise trying to reset Fault Codes is a waste of time as they will just return. As I understand it each Headlamp has 3 modules (1) a main Headlamp module (2) a Headlamp Control Module (3) a Cornering Module make sure the plugs are clean unplug them a spray with Contact Cleaner and reconnect making sure they are seated correctly Then try disconnecting the battery to clear faults Dave

Hi Karl As the lights are working and from your description correctly it could be a plug or pin that's a little gungy or possibly a software glitch There is a register of BMW Specialists check it for ones near you I would check them out and get a proper diagnostic scan done as warnings are often a symptom not the cause. The Battery disconnect is actually something that Dealers do to clear faults so may work. Dave

Hi Vic If you cant find the Part number on the Telematic unit in your car check www.realoem.com if you haven't used it before put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model or up to 2019 it will then search the sections for what you need. Your looking for the Part Number (your car or earlier when you have the part number double click it annd you should get a list of alternates and other models it was used on. Some of the BMW specialist Dismantlers like Quarry Motors would be a good starting point Good Luck Dave

As BMW themselves produced a 116i 2.0ltr version parts shouldn't be to hard to track down use realoem get a list and see if finacially it's viable There is always the old syaing by Carol Shelby when a guy asked him how fast a Shelby Cobra was, His answer, "speed costs money son how fast can you afford to go" Remember back in the 70's Brabham Racing were using BMW 1.5 ltr engines in their F1 cars two turbos (1 big and 1 very big) 900/1000hp in race trim 1200hp for qualifying. The engines were standard blocks selected customers ran them on the road to get heat cycles into the blocks. Customer engines were swapped and the blocks went to Brabham.

Morning Harry Welcome to the Forum Not sure what your asking here ? Does your car have front and rear cameras fitted ? If so are the OEM ? If they are then the rear camera should function as a reverse camera (as far as I am aware). In settings you should be able to select views. If you have front and rear cameras and they are not OEM that would explain things. Reverse Cameras where an option I take it you have parking sensors. If your car was ordered with just PDC then you should have a Graphic and tone warning. To upgrade to cameras will need an ECU to handle the video signal Dave

Morning Vic Try taking the battery out and cleaning the contacts in the Telematic unit with a good electrical contact cleaner first. While your in there get the part number from the Telmatic unit and check online for second user ones also worth contacting some of the repair specialists out there if they can be checked and repaired Good Luck Dave

Morning Karl Welcome to the Forum First try the simple things make sure nothing is obscuring the camera on the back of the rearview mirror and it's lens is clean, next disconnect the battery for at least 20mins that should reset everything. If your still getting the fault a Diagnostic Scan is the way forward you need someone with a BMW capable system Main Dealer is obvious but will be the dearest so check BMW Specialists near you and good Independent Garages. The diagnostic should identify where the fault is the next trick is fixing it. Good Luck Dave

Morning Karl Never used Ali Express but from what I read (some time ago) most sellers are from China so what protection you have if a product is faulty I have no idea, same applies to quality. If things are really cheap there is normally a reason. When I swapped mine I did cut open the unit (Dremel Job) and found the small PCB board to be water damaged and stained no idea or indication how water got in. As a precaution I put a smear of clear silicon sealer around both mine (replacement and existing) where the coloured plastic is bonded to the plastic housing then fitted new water seals when putting them back. If you can find away to repair it could be an opportunity finding the PCB and the LED's will be the trick Dave ,

Morning Karl Before Android Auto would work I had to connect by a wired connection through the Aux port after that it connects wirelessly. I have to say I have never tried Spotify or music streaming, either CD or iPod on the Aux connection for me OLD BLOKE 😁 Dave

Morning Kris You need to do some tests to check it could be any or all of those Could be a clogged EGR system (smoke after tickover for a while) Valve stem seals smoke on over run, Piston rings a compression test needed Dave

Morning Karl Welcome to the Forum I am not aware of one, not without actually opening the sealed unit and testing to see if it is a LED failure or something on the PCB Have you talked to guys like Cartronics or ECU testing as there are so many cars now with LED lights someone must be repairing them surely ? The alternative (did it with my E70) is a recycled one got mine from Quarry Motors not cheap but below 1/3rd of the price of new Dave

Morning Kris There are several other diagnostic programs Autel, iCarsoft, Foxwell but they are just that diagnostics one of our sons friends has a 1 series which he has turned into a trackday special Roll Cage uprated Suspension 335i engine SMG gearbox with Manual conversion uprated rear Diff and Diff carrier/sub frame. He built it over 21/2 years as parts came up. To drive it is insane Dave

Hi Andrew Your a year older than me 😅 it does take longer to get up once you get down there doesn't it 😂 If they are using LUK as a Kit I would say £1000 is a fair price and should be a good fix Good Luck Dave

Hi Kris Welcome to the Forum You can use www.realoem.com iif you are not aware. Just put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will call up your model. Then search the sections for what you want/need. That way you will get the correct part numbers and know stuff will fit, once you locate a part number double click it and you should get a list of any alternates and other models it was used on With that information Google for best prices or try the Specialist BMW Dismantlers (I have used Quarry Motors) there are several in the UK If you get around to developing a Track/Race car then a good diagnostic programme will help ENJOY Dave Is the V a Swede or German 😂

Morning Lou I have never come across this before and dont recall any other posts outlining this type of issue. If your Dealer has tried to fix the problem by fitting a new insert and it has made no difference my thought would be that the Bumper is out of tolerance. May be a discussion with BMW UK Customer services would bring some support for both you and your Dealer, unless the Dealer has already gone that route ? Good Luck Dave

As an after thought just checked my rear sensor it had been dislodged and set back so was seeing th bumper edge as a hazard, Dohhh So check they are all sitting right Dave