Greydog

Morning Ian I have brought rebuild kits from the well known Auction site, the last one for my 4.6is cost just under £200 and was Mehyle who are OEM suppliers as are Febi. I made my own Rose Joint removal/insertion tool from some scrap Tube scrounged from a local factory and a length of studding. All the other parts are just remove and replace. The only other cost was the eccentric bolts I have learned that due to rust it is easier to cut them off and replace them (tip, mark the position of the eccentric bolt heads before removal so the new one goes back in the same place) Rust is the biggest problem so I soak the bolts and nuts with release fluid (not WD40) for a week before and as I am replacing not reusing if they wont play I use a reciprocating saw and cut them off. Once done I have the alignment checked on a Hunter 4 wheel alignment machine at a local garage. Dave

Hi Joe My 2003 X5 4.6is has 2 keys one is original the spare is a Genuine BMW spare my E70 X5 3.0d 2007 both keys are original and still working. The key batter should be recharged when in the car Definitely check the IBS sensor I learned the hard way if replacing Glow plugs on a BMW change the controller while your in there it saves grief later. If the car is running OK then prioritise the bits to change and the things that don't effect running do as and when Dave

Hi Matt Welcome to the Forum You say on the hub its at max? Is that the onboard screen oil level? If it is you do have a Dip stick always check oil there it may be worth checking there. Dave

Hi Ian Welcome to the Forum My experience is your rear suspension is probably worn there are a lot of rubber bushes and a Rose joint while they may look OK they tend to soften so when you "Drive" your car it allows the rear tyres to squirm changing the geometry and accelerating wear. If your car hasn't had the suspension rebuilt then on a 2006 model I would expect it to need it on age if not mileage. My X5 E53 4.6is (360+hp) on 20" wheels is currently running Hankook tyres 275x40x20 Front 315x35x20 Rear suspension was rebuilt 2 years ago wear is even miles covered 29k they will be replaced later this year. My E70 3.0d runs the same size wheels Tyres are Michelin in the same sizes 12k covered and about half worn. I rebuild the suspension at between 80 and 100k. Hope this helps Dave

Morning David Welcome to the Forum That doesn't make sense to me, my X5 E53 4.6is has sat for 8 months (it only comes out for the summer these days) and yes there was surface rust on the rotors but a short drive cleaned them and no judder or vibration. Check the manufacturing date of your car against the delivery date as if they are claiming rust it may have started before you took delivery? Also how can rust warp a rotor? Over heating due to sticking calliper's or driving like Lewis Hamilton on new brakes (no bedding in) will do it, but on a new car with only 8k ?? Have you contacted BMW UK ? Good Luck with the outcome Dave

Morning Joe Welcome to the Forum The only code I recognise as affecting locking is A6E8 I have seen it on 2 x Z4 BMW's on both occasions a new key fixed it. One of them had had the Key battery changed twice each time the fix lasted around 3 or 4 months. I would clear the lot make sure the battery is fully charged and correctly registered to the chassis then run the car and check what comes back. It looks like you may have several that return Glow Plugs and controller and AUC sensor for sure. Good luck Dave

Hi Lisa Welcome to the Forum BMW as do other Manufacturers take great care over the tyres chosen as OEM supply and Pirelli are amongst the suppliers chosen if there were any inherent faults (1) it would be well reported and (2) BMW and others would drop them like a brick. So providing your tyres are correctly inflated and in good order ie; no slice or chunks out of the side wall particularly the inside where they are not seen (pot hole damage) all low profile tyres not just run flats are susceptible to this sort of damage. Dave

Hi Andrew Welcome to the Forum Enjoy Dave

I have seen that before little blighters climb in where it is warm. Good find,if it isn't repairable use www.realoem.com to get the correct part numbers then Google to find replacements Dave

Morning Kingair Welcome to the Forum A diagnostic read with Inpa/Ista ( or a BMW capable Diagnostic program) would confirm exactly what is happening. If you don't have access I would first check the loom and connections if all are good and you are actually changing a single injector I believe it wili need registering through Inpa/Ista or similar Dave

Morning James Welcome to the Forum Unfortunately we are in the hands of designers who grew up playing video games Personally I am solidly with you it is a distraction drivers don't need plus a single fault in the screen renders the car unusable?? The video gamers want to move us towards driverless cars, dont they realise we already have those they are called trains Dave

Hi Jim Have you looked at www.realoem.com it's a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model. Then search the sections for what you need (Body or Trim section would be my guess) It will give you part numbers so when looking for replacement you know you have the right bit. Plus there are useful Exploded drawings that should help with how stuff fits Dave

Morning Jim Welcome to the Forum Have you checked You tube for how to videos also worth checking www.pelicanparts.com (a USA site) but everything is basically the same and they have great How To's with pictures. Good Luck Dave

Morning Julian Have you talked to Andy Walker Walker Autotech in Wisborough Green excellent guy he may also know a detailer that could help Dave

Morning Ross Welcome to the Forum I assume your car is the 430/440 engine with the exhaust valve in the rear silencer As I understand it the was to reduce noise at idle and low revs but opens on throttle use or sport mode being engaged. I did read some time ago that starting the car engaging Sport mode (flap open) go to the boot and pull fuse F203 flaps should remain open. Warning I have also read this can cause a CEL warning lamp Dave

Afternoon Martin A tough one to help with. When the fault first appeared did you contact the Dealer and note the mileage? Hopefully you did which can strengthen your case with them and BMW what was their suggested action? Also check any other Forums eor any other reports? Good Luck Dave

Morning Aleksei Welcome to the Forum Try You tube for removal Videos they normally have something. To be sure you don't break or damage any of the trim parts get a set of Proper Trim removal tools they are not expensive and will prevent damage to trim and fixings. The CIC fault could be a loose connector or a failing joint on a circuit board only stripping and testing will tell. Once out you can make the decision to repair or replace it. Dave

Morning Adam Sweeeeeeet motor ENJOY For your Carbon mirror caps try your BMW Dealer or check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box, then search for the mirror section to get the Part Number. Then Google for suppliers. Dave

I take lots of pictures of Sensor connectors and pipework connections to help my old brain when putting it back Dave

Hi Adam All straight forward done a couple for friends of our sons there are several good "How To" videos on You Tube Dave

My bet would the starter relay has that been checked/changed, But I have the benefit of a Full Diagnostic suite Dave

Good thinking Stu Lorna try starting in Neutral Dave

Morning Adam If you haven't already I would take off and make sure it is clean and operating as it should. Check the hoses are in good condition not cracked or hard. Fingers crossed Dave

Not with all of them my Erisin Android 10 unit didn't need to use it even though the car has it in the armrest (though as said I don't have DAB) The first 5 series I did an Erisin (Android 6 I think) did need the Aux plug connected to get sound from the Sat Nav and other Apps. So I would say you need to read operating/installation instructions carefully for which ever version you buy. Dave My 4.4 E53 I had a Dynavin unit my E53 4.6is is all OEM.the E70 is Erisin Android 10

As said sometimes the clever people need to take a long look at the results of their design and planning. BMW are not alone in positioning sometimes vital parts in stupid places or just poorly designing them. Then trying to get us to pay for their errors. Audi, Mercedes and a few others have had their moments as well Good Luck Dave