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Oh fishooks It may be quicker and simpler to fit one of the Android headunit conversions there are many available now and they are really good (got one in my E70) cost around £300 and you could either keep the old headunit so if you sell it goes with the car or sell it and recoup some cost. Dave

Hi Mike Just use Google or Ebay there are several conversions available that really are plug and play I have fitted 2 to 5 series cars like yours and a couple into X5 E70's Just the screen is changed it takes a couple of hours with tea and biscuit breaks 😁 Your car has the CCC I-drive system so should be around £300 but you will get Bluetooth, a Sat Nav that's easier to upgrade plus a heap of other Apps that (if your like me) you will never use. Plus it will retain all the CCC functions and let you switch between them. I wouldn't hesitate Dave

Morning Stuart I thought all BMW's with system 7 had it ? Just found this video take a look Bing Videos Good Luck Dave

Morning Stuart Life isn't that kind I am afraid, as far as I am aware the injectors need to be removed (label them as they are coded to that position in the engine) normally twisting them back and forwards while gently pulling up does the trick. Check youtube for video help. From memory the Cam cover gasket set comes with new injector seals as well. From your pictures everything looks clean so either you have done a good job of cleaning as you go, or the engine is in pretty good nick. Dave

Hi Stuart Welcome to the Forum I believe if your phone is Android 10 or better it should be straight forward for you to activate Android Auto There are some good how to Videos on you tube. With my Motorola G22 I needed to set it up initially with a wired connection through the Aux port, once set up it just connects via bluetooth No additional bits needed Dave

Morning Stuart There are seals on the injectors that really do get hard with age penetrating fluid works over time. Lots of twisting with the right spanner generally works. Injectors and Glow plugs are one of those lobs that you either think "what's the fuss" or "I wish I hadn't started this" Patience is the key, question why are you taking them out ? Do you have a fuelling problem ? Dave

Morning Gaynor Welcome to the Forum First check the Brake Discs are seated correctly and not warped. Assuming the Brake Discs are OK and Callipers are not sticking then the front suspension Brake reaction arm(Tension strut) is the likely culprit Depending on driving style the large bushes tend to last about 80k to maybe 100k in my experience. Symptoms tend to start as a judder when slowing from speed Good Luck Dave

Morning Jonathan Welcome to the Forum First place I would look is in the I drive to make sure all the settings are as they were, check the settings carefully. Also double check the fuses I had a problem with a blown fuse for the air suspension on my E53 X5 I changed the fuse still no go I cleaned the contacts and tried again nothing. Went to the BMW Dealer brought a fuse set plugged it in and hey presto all working again. To this day I dont know why all the other fuses were good and I have used them else where? Mystery The next will be a diagnostic scan which should throw some light on what the issue is Rave

Morning Steve Welcome to the Forum Very pretty ENJOY Dave

Morning Stuart Welcome to the Forum Just ENJOY your BEEMER Dave

Hi Nkanyiso Welcome to the Forum There is a Register of Independent BMW Specialist check the lists you should find help there I would start with basics check all vacuum lines and the inlet for any air leaks, then the Vanos solenoids. Then check carefully the loom that feeds the coil packs for any signs of rubbing and chaffing. Repeat with the loom for the injectors, a misfire can be fuel or spark related If that is beyond you then check out the specialists register Good Luck Dave

Hi Joe Take a look at www.realoem.com if memory serves there is a deflection pulley and a tension pulley. The deflection pulley I think is plastic so could well be your culprit Try a squirt of WD40 on the centre of each pulley (do it 1 at a time) if it stops the noise you know which it is Dave

Morning Joe When was the car last serviced ? Did they change drive belts ? At higher mileages I would change change Belts and Tensioners, plus while your in there with no belt in the way check the alternator water pump and aircon pump pulleys Certainly sounds like a pulley Good Luck Dave

Known d*ck Bennets for years since WSR were in Addlestone, looks as though you had a great day always take the pleasure before any possible pain 🤣🤣 Good Luck Dave

High Stev Welcome to the Forum No one can diagnose a problem without investigating it, It could be anything from water ingress to a faulty unit I am afraid the only way is check and test all connections Dave

All I can offer Andy is really search the Market. Loyalty is gone and I have to do it each year as they hike the premium. I have the advantage of Age on my side and live in a Low Crime area I insure 3 cars 2 X5's and a Subaru Outback wit a 400+hp engine upgrade the Subaru is the cheapest to insure ?? Good Hunting Dave

Welcome to the Forum Rick Dave

Good Morning Renine You can fit Non Run flat tyres to run flat rims just make sure they are the best you can afford as the tyre is what stops starts and steers you. If your car is an AWD X1 change all 4 tyres together to avoid risk of Drive train or Transfer Case damage. A good tyre centre will advise, but take care, many will suck their teeth and tell you only BMW approved tyres are safe which is of course untrue. Where BMW (and other manufacturers) Fit staggered wheels (wider rear) matching front and rear tyre rolling radius is vital to avoid damage to the drive train. BMW (and others) brokered deals with tyre manufacturers to ensure staggered tyre sets were guaranteed within a tolerance to protect the transmission. Many other tyre producers realised and of course produce tyres that are suitable. If your car is S drive it will be Front wheel drive and not affected by the complication of staggered tyres, if your car is Xdrive (AWD) and the wheels are same size front and rear the risk is greatly reduced particularly where all 4 tyres are changed together. Both my X5 cars have staggered wheel sets I have no spare wheels just an electric tyre pump and a can of tyre sealant. I am happy to say that even with the state of our roads in the last 10 years I haven't suffered a puncture (stupid thing to boast) As for an actual spare check the auction sites and there is a list of BMW specialist dismantlers that may help Good luck Dave

Morning Dezron Welcome to the Forum Two questions first (1) how many miles has the car covered ? (2) Has the transmission ever been serviced ? As a starting point your Transmission is, or should be a ZF GA6HP19Z which should be serviced at 80k to 100k km dependant on climate/use. The light indicates a fault, the transmission is in limp mode, which could be caused by anything from a failed solenoid, low fluid levels (any sign of leaks) or just plain dirty fluid and clogged filter. Find a ZF transmission specialist they will be able to run a diagnostic on the box and tell you what it is. Everyone services the engine religiously but the gearbox is all to often ignored, yet it can cost easily as much as an engine to fix, some times more !! Good Luck Dave

morning Steve I thought I had answered this but can't any see it anywhere !! Must be getting old 😅 If the issue is surfacing on turning I would check the engine bay very carefully for chaffed wires in the engine looms to the Coil Packs and Injectors. Also check the engine mounts and earth straps Good Luck Dave

Moring Geoff Welcome Back Car sounds really tasty ENJOY when you get it Dave

Hi Mark I think the fact that one of his customers has decided not to as it isn't Lane Assist and it bothered them tells you it probably would throw a code. Having said that I guess you could turn off Lane Assist or code it out My feeling is anything fitted should work if not it could have an effect on any Sale/Trade In price Just my thoughts Dave

Morning Chris I use the one from Halfords a tip I was given years ago was Lemon Juice I have used it a couple of times on really heavily rusted items, if left for a day it really breaks down the heavy rust then back to the penetrating fluid. In really extreme cases a bit of heat helps. Dave

Hi Chris As your doing the suspension as well get a big can of Penetrating fluid and soak the mounting nuts a few times Take a look at www.pelicanparts.com choose BMW then DIY Articles it is an American sight but apart from the steering being on the wrong side the cars are the same. Their DIY How To's are great with pictures and tip's I am sure you will find it useful. Dave

Hi Steve If it looses power when turning right (unless you live where they have those multi go where you want insane roundabouts) I would look in the engine bay, the loom to the Coil Packs also the Loom to the injectors Also check the engine mounts and earth straps. My guess would be something is chaffed or loose and causing the misfire when turning. Try rocking the engine to the left when stationary, try to replicate it. Not heard of an ABS fault causing a misfire yet 😂 Also check the vacuum lines and all air hoses for cracks and leaks Good Luck Dave