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Morning Norman Welcome to the Forum That is a first, I don't think I have ever heard of "Bike Carrier Prepared" before !! All the bike carriers I have seen mount on the Tow Bar and use the tow bar electrics. Most Tow bar fitting companies will have a dedicated wiring kit that makes it pretty much plug and play I know both Witter and Westfalia do check their websites and agents. Hope this helps Dave Westfalia are BMW OEM suppliers

Afternoon Martin Welcome to the Forum Oh dear you fell into that one "Yeah you can get them on Ebay just a few Quid easy fix" well ask yourself if it was why hadn't he done it? Fingers crossed it doesn't prove to be more complicated or costly, normally the Drivers door window switch module is the Master if it has failed then the passenger widow won't work either. Logic says as they operate on the Fob then they are OK. The FCM (Footwell Control Module) controls many functions. A diagnostic scan by someone with a BMW capable system will tell more. Good Luck Dave

Morning Dave If the unit is repaired it should not need programming the only time it needs programming is if the stored mileage/chassis details are different to those stored in the Binnacle or IKE. If you swap the unit everything will work all you will have is the little tamper dot by the mileage covered. Never had one of these repaired but Companies like BBA Reman or ECU Testing may help Disappointed for you with your BMW specialist so if he fitted a New Part he has to program it to the car is he saying he can't do that?? The process is the same, when the replacement unit is fitted it it will show the details Chassis Number Mileage of the donor car a New Unit will be blank if left blank the tamper dot will show. So first note the mileage covered by your car, delete the donor cars Chassis/Mileage and enter yours or if New just enter your information. Dave

Morning Mike You will find it in the trim section just scroll down till you see it As for the fixings Plastic Clips tend to be specific so BMW or Ebay for then but trim screws etc I get the size then call BMW parts a Local Fasteners Company and again Ebay for the best price/availability after all BMW don't make them just buy them in. On some of the suspension Bolts BMW use a specific thread pitch so finding them can be a faff Dave

Morning David I have changed a couple of these it actually takes longer to swap the units than reprogram them so your BMW man should be able to do it for you Dave

Morning Michael Take a look at www.realoem.com it is a BMW online parts list either search the sections manually or put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model. Look in the body section I would think it will give you a list of all the fixings and where they go Dave

Morning Mark Welcome to the Forum I have read several reports over the years where owners have fitted After Market wheels and suffered cracks and splits. That is across several models and 20+ years the fact they are the same size and fit doesn't mean they are suitable for purpose. In your case the wheels may be lighter construction than the OEM wheels, OK for track use but everyday driving pot holes speed bumps etc on low profile tyres is to much for them. I don't know if BBA or Alpina did wheels for the 6 series (not a two door man no where for the dogs) they won't be cheap though. Dave As an after thought have you checked www.realoem.com to see what wheels/styles where available for your car

Morning David Welcome to the Forum I fear that the jump starting at the Battery may have caused damage to at least 1 of the control units or relays. Check carefully in the boot at the battery connections I have seen a situation where the small lead lead at the live connection became damaged/dislodged by putting jump leads on. The symptoms described seem the same as a failed or failing Footwell Control Module (FCM) a failing FCM can also prevent the car going to sleep causing battery drain. The only way to be sure is with a diagnostic scan. BMW will tell you they are the ONLY ones who can change it !!! This is because if it is changed the replacement needs programming to the car BMW store mileage/chassis details in 2 places if they don't match you will get a tamper dot next to the mileage on the dash. How ever anyone with INPA/ISTA or now several other BMW capable systems can also do it. It needs the replacement FCM having it's original Mileage/Chassis details reset with those from the car it is being installed in. Dave

Morning Malcolm Looking at Realoem you have 360mm discs already the M135i uses the same size discs? Unless your 118i does not have Msport brakes? There are big brake kits out there but check carefully that your wheels will clear the calliper's before fitting them Good Luck Dave

Morning Malcolm Welcome to the Forum I am not sure but if you already have M-sport brakes they are the same size check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your VIN into the search box it will call up your model then check the brake section for sizes and part numbers, then repeat for the M135i Dave

Morning Ian Welcome to the Forum Petrol or Diesel ? 3.0i 3.0iX, 4.0i 4.0iX or th big boy M50ix ? 3.0dX or the other big boy M50dX? At 21400 miles it would probably be a sensor issue but a scan by someone with a BMW diagnostic scanner would confirm that, or someone capable of testing the sensor with a multi heater Hope this helps Dave

Morning Paul Wow that's a bit of a mess, the fact it went so quickly my thoughts are Oil Cooler pipe split, Remote Oil Filter feed/return pipe off or loose, Sump plug lost ? Good luck hope it is a relatively simple fix and that there is no other damage Dave

Morning Richard The Gearbox has very little braking effect in normal driving there are hill descent settings which give some braking and even change down a gear but from memory (dangerous) that only kicks in at speeds below 30mph Or are you talking about the emergency braking system fitted to some models with cameras? Dave

Morning Louis Welcome to the Forum Very Tasty Enjoy your Beemer Dave

That's good news Wayne if it's OK that means you may have an opportunity to get the original repaired with no pressure. Fingers crossed for you Dave

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Just an afterthought have you tried Pelican Parts they are a USA based specialist they may help

Hi Andrew See reply above

Morning Andrew Front of the Intake manifold have a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then search the Engine section you should find it. Also worth google search often plenty of videos showing where it is Dave

Morning Jay Welcome to the Forum Are you thinking of changing to LED or is it the style? I would start with www.realoem.com it's a BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it should bring up your model. Then search the lighting section for part numbers see if they are compatible Good Hunting Dave

Hi Wayne Just had a look at www.realoem and several E24 models had the electric seat Module but they show as Bosch part numbers 01 Vertical seat adjuster electr.left 1 09/1983 52101917249 $329.18 01 Vertical seat adjuster electr.right 1 09/1983 52101917250 $329.18 03 Actuator vertical seat adjuster front BOSCH 2 09/1983 52101371904 $131.19 ENDED 04 Actuator horizontal adjustement BOSCH 2 09/1983 52101371906 $202.84 04 Actuator horizontal adjustement 2 09/1983 52101375452 $81.47 ENDED 05 Actuator vertical seat adjuster rear BOSCH 2 09/1983 52101371905 $131.1 Maybe worth checking with Bosch USA Dave

Fingers crossed Jimmie there is always a way just need a bit bigger shovel to do the digging😅

Morning Vic Try contacting BMW Specialist dismantlers like Quarry Motors in Sheffield they may help by taking measurements and pictures?? Dave

Morning Matthew Welcome to the Forum If you can reach the broken/split part try a joining piece first Halfords or Motor Factors though if the pipe has hardened and is brittle it may well need a new pipe. Check www.realoem.com find your part and there should be an indicative price in US $ (US site) Dave

Morning Steve Welcome to the Forum Your Hand Book should give sizes I thought that for certain parts of Europe Winter Tyres were a Legal requirement ? My X5 E53 4.6is I have a set of Wintrac Extreme 255x50x18 which clear the Discs (340mm) my X5 E70 runs Pirelli Scorpions on 19" rims With all X drive cars make sure the tyres are the correct sizes front and rear or transfer box issues can occur quickly ENJOY the Hols Dave