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Spot on Glyn The lock engages then the second action pulls the lock into the fully closed position. I your case there are several other sensors that look for the "closed" signal so things can't operate properly I guess you tried good old WD40 😂 Dave

Here is my two pence worth 🤣 The sensors are easy enough to check with a multi meter and as they are not throwing codes the issue may be elsewhere. Check the thermostat and temperature switch as your temp gauge is measuring sometimes over hot it could be fuel evaporation. A check with an infra-red thermometer should tell you what is going on when up to temp and the issue is there. If it is above 90 c that could well be your issue. There is a temperature switch at the bottom of the Rad plus the thermostat in the housing. On my E53 4.6is I fitted a lower value thermostat 80 c to keep things cool. Have you also checked if the Pusher electric fan is operating, on start up the fan should self-test by spinning up. Dave

Hi Darryl Have you carried out any work around the Gearshift area? Is the car Auto or Manual? Obviously very difficult to diagnose without seeing/feeling the issue and knowing what else has been done. Dave

Our neighbour's car was "new build to order" ordered in Feb or March from recollection wide screen system and all bells and whistles. Good luck with the purchase hope you get something you like Dave

Morning Darryl Check the part numbers, use www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then look in the relevant section. All the OEM part numbers are there double click the part number and it will show a list of alternates and any other models they were fitted to. Check against the part number you fitted. I have never changed single injectors just sets and only diesel, but I have read that around your model year BMW upgraded the injectors which should only be fitted in sets not mixed. Also check the coding was it recognised? I fitted a replacement inner rear light to a friend's E70. The car still reported bulb failure it took 3 attempts before the car believed we had fixed the fault. Good Luck Dave

Morning Brian Welcome to the Forum First port of call www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box. It will bring up your model the browse the section you need (Front or Rear Axle) this will give you a small, exploded drawing of the suspension with part numbers for all OEM parts. then search the Aftermarket suppliers for equivalent or alternate parts Good Luck Dave

Morning Glyn If it isn't adjustment of the "Trunk" lid or something in the way, then the lock needs inspection or changing. Dave

Morning Eric Welcome to the Forum A neighbours wife has just taken delivery of a £ series touring in Mediterranean Blue Metalic are you sure the Dealer isn't trying to sell you what they have ? I believe the colour pallet should include Alpine White Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic Vermont Bronze Metallic Sunset Orange Metallic Mediterranean Blue Metallic Mineral Gray Metallic Mineral White Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Jet Black Black Sapphire Metallic Dave

First check your daughter's phone in Bluetooth - connected devices - then see if music streaming is on (with my phone it has both Headset and Music setting) both need to be enabled for the phone to send music. Her car has a combox so A2DP should be available, try looking at the settings for Bluetooth to see if there is a check box that needs ticking. If not in Bluetooth look at Aux settings or possibly Music. As I suggest an internet search for a Video should help or just work through the settings BMW are not logical in the way things are linked. My old E53 4.6is needs a wired solution with an Aux lead in the glove box my E70 has an upgraded Android head unit so just works through Bluetooth. My brother inlaws 540 xDrive Touring had no problem with his iPhone or his wife's Samsung Dave

Hi Gary Check in the settings if A2DP is enabled if I recall correctly there were a few discussions like this and there should be some good "how too" Video's on YouTube Dave

Hi Darryl Welcome to the Forum BMW did change injectors so if you have a mix of Old Style and new it will cause issues also when fitting a single injector, it needs coding/adapting to the car if that wasn't done it could be massively over fuelling on that cylinder hence the white smoke. If you come across a fussy MOT Inspector EGR and DPF delete will be a very expensive failure. Dave

Morning Arun Welcome to the Forum I would start with a careful check of the work you have done, there should be absolutely NO leaks around the injectors or plugs so clearly your injector is either not seated correctly or the O ring seal is damaged. The spark plugs on the N43 are at an odd angle and require a special articulated tool to insert/remove them correctly. If the plugs have been cross threaded, you have a real problem. Oil in the bores could be due to hardened valve stem seals you can get a oil additive which may help but remember it helps not fixes the issue. You don't say how many miles the car has covered or whether the timing chain has been serviced? Dave

Morning Gary You may need the help of someone with ISTA or similar to change the settings through one of the control modules. Has she changed key or has a new key been added? The driver's door unlock is an anti-hijack device BMW reasoning that if you have passengers two presses isn't too hard to do. It should be possible to re-program the key/keys I would try that first Dave

Maybe not all your fault then with that much broken away I would say it has probably been cracked for some time. You could possibly get an engineering shop to repair it by machining the area then welding in an Aluminium block then drilling and tapping it, I would measure cost against that of either a new or replacement sump. I think my first route would be to contact the BMW specialist dismantlers like Quarry motors (Google will help) I would also talk to BMW UK they have a Classic Section you may be surprised at the prices. I helped a guy with a 2002 a few years back they were very helpful and cost very sensible. A quick look at www.realoem.com shows the part number as 11131748755 and the same part was used on the Z3 M Good Luck Dave

No problem Rod I hope you can get it resolved and no emission faults for the NCT My X5 3.0d goes in on Thursday for it's MOT The X5 4.6is passed in March All Good Fun Dave

Answered above Stephen Dave

Hi Atto Welcome to the Forum Try swapping the acoustic engine covers car to car to see if it makes a difference ? Dave

Hi Stephen You are not the first and I doubt very much the last to suffer this. Clumsy boy 😁 So a question first, have you stripped the plug? Or the thread in the sump? If the plug is stripped cleaning the threads in the sump and a new plug should do it. If it is the sump, then a Helicoil Insert is the answer to do the job correctly you should drop the sump to ensure no swarf is left inside. BMW themselves do an insert repair kit so there is a possibility in that direction but obviously with more £ attached You should find several Videos on the net showing how to do it. Basically run the helicoil drill through use the Helicoil tap and then insert the the helicoil insert liberally coated with thread loc I have also seen a repair using a slightly over size replacement sump plug which works well your original sump plug is M12 1.5 search the net for an M12 1.75 self-threading plug or ask your local motor factors which should only be a few £s and with care will solve your problem without removing the sump Fingers crossed for you Dave

Morning I would think issues at the fuel tank would normally manifest themselves with erratic running or poor starting, that is how I have experienced fuel tank pressure issues in the past, oh for the days when you just swapped the fuel cap!! Talked to my friend in the US who tells me your exhaust is a single pipe system to the rear box which has twin tail pipes. The exhaust flap was fitted to the right-hand side to reduce noise during the warmup period and from your description is working OK. The turbo and DPF retain a lot of heat after shutting down, so condensation is the probable cause. He has seen leaks at the turbo cooling system that gave white vapour, but the cooling system also needed topping up Hope this helps not hinders Dave

Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then search the fuel tank section. It will have small, exploded drawings which should help understand where stuff fits and how. I will take a look on my garage laptop INPA/ISTA BMW Diagnostics has both TIS (technical information system) and WIS (workshop information system) built in so there may be something there. Just spoken with a friend I have in the USA and it seems BMW did in fact put an extended 10year/120k warranty on this part but it was not a recall apparently just support if a customer had an issue. It may be worth talking to BMW UK customer services if you haven't already to see if you can get some help there Dave

Hi Gabriel Yes, the door panel as you call it can be removed with a torx screwdriver and a trim removal tool Behind it is a clear plastic waterproof membrane stuck to the door with a mastic type adhesive. If someone has been in there for some reason, they may have torn the membrane (seen that a few times) or not put it back correctly. If you're DIYing to check, use your wife's hairdryer to soften the mastic before pulling at it. If the membrane is torn, you could try a repair with something like gaffer tape. Dave

Morning Gabriel Welcome to the Forum The obvious is have you had passengers in and out of the back ? If not the are the windows closed right up ? If they are then check the door seals and make sure the membrane behind the door cards are in place and not torn or badly fitted. Dave

Morning Rod Welcome to the Forum Never had one of these to look at or play with so this is just me thinking out loud 1. White smoke, experience tells me it is either water vapour caused by condensation in the exhaust or as suggested possibly an engine breather fault. The key would be smell if it is breather related it will have a strong smell also breather issues normally manifest themselves after the engine has been ticking over for a while. Water vapour will have very little smell and clear quickly as the exhaust warms up. 2. You say a mechanic wants to investigate/correct a fuel tank pressure sensor fault? Logic tells me that a fuel delivery issue would cause either over fuelling (a strong smell of unburnt fuel) or very poor erratic running along with erratic performance/MPG. Have you had the issue investigated by a BMW Dealer or BMW Specialist? If this sensor issue is cleared, does it return straight away? On most models the fuel tank pressure sensor is faily easy to access test and change if needed. BMW like many other manufacturers tend to aknowledge even possible Warranty issues faster in the USA due to the different legal system, while here in Europe as you have discovered things are very different. Dave

Morning Robin Who needs Navigation when you have a car like yours 😁 An Aussie once told your never lost until your below a 1/4 of a tank of gas 🤣 BMW (and a few other German marques) for years never believed in 7-digit post codes? Having said that my E53 (original Nav system) might not believe in 7 digit post codes but it does ask House name or number. My E70 is upgraded to an Android system so I have a choice of Google Maps, Waze or Igo all very quick to program. My experience of BMW (Volvo and Mercedes for that matter) OEM systems is the input seems laborious compared to many aftermarket systems available Enjoy that Beemer Dave

Sorry Steven I have been having enough problems with the DVLA just getting the V5 back on a recent purchase ?? I gave up trying online and used a local Post Office to Tax and chase the V5 for me? Apparently if I haven't received the V5 in 4 to 6 weeks I can apply for a new one but then I have the pleasure of paying £25 for the privilege Not any help but Good Luck Dave