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  1. When looking at BMW 1.4.0 any Greyed out modules mean no communication so need investigation The ABS module can be removed and often repaired I have used ECU Testing in Nottingham a few times they are normally fast turnaround as well worth talking to them. Dave
  2. Morning Kevin Welcome to the Forum Not seen this on a petrol model yet seen quite a few diesel though, as your car is only 4 years old unless it has covered more miles than the star ship Enterprise a blocked DPF/Cat is unlikely. A diagnostic session should find the culprit quickly, my guess would be a sensor gone wrong. If you don't have your own diagnostics a good garage with a BMW capable system can do it. Or if you have an extended Warranty with BMW use them The Differential Pressure sensor sits on top of the DPF/Cat so should be fairly easy to reach Hope this helps Dave
  3. Tyres are an emotive subject as they are all to often chosen by price yet they are the only thing between us and the road. Steering, braking and comfort in all weathers a lot more than a round black thing. What is on the car now are you happy with them ? You are going to notice the extra power so get your wallet ready for extra visits to the pumps 🤣 Enjoy Dave
  4. Morning Chris Good plan, check www.realoem.com for part numbers that will fit your model They aren't wired together (or shouldn't be) but they will be linked through the Footwell Control Module (FCM) or may be the Junction Box Module (realoem again) Dave
  5. Hi Eddy Welcome back to the Forum Very pretty ENJOY Dave
  6. Morning Rory Welcome to the Forum My X5 4.6is had the same issue in 2003 (my door is Hormann and rolling code) I eventually talked to a neighbour who works for BMW (not a dealership) he told me BMW actuators can't handle rolling codes I would have to change the actual door motor ??? Needless to say I kept a Fob in the car and still do with my current E70 Dave
  7. Hope it's back with you quickly and you get to drive it again soon Dave
  8. Just one thing it would look a lot smarter if it was parked away from the skips 😂
  9. Hi George Welcome to the Forum This is a new one Try Googling The Register of BMW Specialists there should be one close by that can help Dave
  10. Hi Both Welcome to the Forum Drive it and Enjoy it 😁 Dave
  11. Morning George Welcome to the Forum If you have the original can it be repaired ? In the UK Companies like Cartronix and ECU Testing might be able to help or maybe the Salvage guys like Quarry Motors I did read about someone buying from Turner Motorsport in the USA worth a contact to see if they can help Good Luck Dave
  12. As the CD sounds like it is trying to do some thing try Disconnecting it, like wise the stop start button. Do it one at a time to see if one effects the other If your charging the battery don't do it at the battery unless the battery is disconnected, use the charge/jump points under the Bonnet/Hood
  13. Errr obviously to change the Sub Frame all components attached to it need unbolting the engine needs supporting engine mounts undone any other components attached to the Sub Frame will need Support from above. Take a look at www.realoem.com the exploded drawings are small but very useful to understand what goes where Dave
  14. Morning John Welcome to the Forum What makes you so sure it is EGR related ? If it is in fact EGR related the Complete EGR system needs cleaning and checking or replacing to ensure that it is working as it should. The DPF and its sensors also needs checking If the Garage just diagnosed the fault and reset the code it hasn't fixed the issue Dave
  15. Morning Richard Depends where the job is carried out if you can get access to a ramp then not to bad, if you are doing it on the drive then doable but the Faff factor increases Good Luck Dave
  16. Morning If a fuse is blown there is no power flowing so it follows that the unit controlled by that fuse should be dead not drawing power. As your stop start switch is power on a couple of thoughts has the switch been changed? there are a number of interlocks connected to the stop/start switch. There is a Brake switch and a Gear sector switch either of these could be at fault or the loom between So while your checking Good Hunting
  17. Personally I would ask the Turbo specialist if they can rebuild the turbo (which they will normally give a warranty) if they can't rebuild it then buy a Turbo it will very likely come with a warrantee of it's own. My own X5 E70 was brought at a silly low spares or repair price due to Turbo issues I fitted a Rebuilt Turbo (cost £460 with fitting kit) along with a New actuator that lot was purchased with a 2 year Warranty, 4 years and 30k later still going strong So as BMW are unprepared to give you any support why give them your money?? I would move the car to an Independent Garage also get the original Turbo back (why Northampton ?) If you talked to someone like GAP Turbo Chargers in Bristol I am sure they will collect your car fix it for a sensible cost and you will have a Warranted repair that will be supported. That would be my course of action for what it is worth Dave
  18. Sounds like calliper rebuild time
  19. Silver that explains everything 😄 Check the Prop shaft centre bearing plus driveshafts At 95k the box is overdue for a service so worth doing, but I would start with checking the bearings and mountings Dave
  20. Morning Fawad Welcome to the Forum Oh dear bit of a Saga First your questions 1. BMW do not make Turbos they buy them in, as a Company BMW do not repair anything they simply change New part for Old at the Clients expense hence the ££££ cost. As BMW found no sign of leaks to the loom I would challenge the Warranty Company as it is not an Injector fault 2. Garrett are one of the oldest turbo manufacturers ( around since the early 50's) they have been around longer than BMW have been fitting turbos to their cars? So a Garrett Turbo is at least as good (possibly better) as OEM quality depending on it's source. As your Warranty is not in place I would get a good independent to change the turbo or at least its actuator BMW have washed their hands anyway Good Luck Dave
  21. Hi Steve Service time !! Check MAF, Air Filter, Fuel Filter Fuel pressure Good Luck Dave
  22. I believe they clip in check www.realoem.com to be sure Dave
  23. Morning Christopher Can't quite see from the picture if the car has a sun roof, often a blocked sun roof drain lets water inside the car and water and electricity are not a good mix Try to find a replacement at a sensible cost (one of the Auction sites maybe) Also try and find a wiring diagram for your car so yo can trace the connections in case it is another part of the system. Enjoy your Beverages we all need thinking juice 😂
  24. As the fault is showing against the VTG I would start there 4 bolts and a plug and then check the nylon gears. If the tyres you are running are good, previous sets may not have been.so it's possible damage caused then you are suffering with now Dave
  25. Morning Abbie Welcome to the Forum It could be a steering joint or the electric steering rack it's self a good competent Mechanic should be able to diagnose the problem A BMW Dealer will just change parts at your cost £££ my advice would be a good local garage to save your cash. There are several companies who refurbish/repair electric steering racks if it is that. that is the problem. Good Luck Dave
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