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Morning Russ Welcome to the Forum I am not sure what you mean by discontinued? As far as I am aware all CCC parts are still available (though unless you have deep pockets avoid BMW main dealers) The parts are also readily available from the many specialist dismantlers and let's not forget the repairers out there who repair and even improve CCC and CIC units. There are also several Android upgrades for the screen that contain good connectivity. Many can link to the OBD either through the CCC or via a bluetooth dongle. So, it really depends on which component of your OEM CCC that has stopped working. It could be the onboard monitor, the Controller or the Combined CCC/CD (there were a lot of failures with these early units this may be the unit you have been told isn't available) the CCC/CD/Nav are available as separate units. With my E53 4.6is I have kept everything OEM even the Digital TV just for originality. My E70 the screen is an updated Android unit which gives far greater functionality and a choice of Nav programs (Google map, Waze or IGO) and all controlled through the rotary controller. Dave

Hi Richard Welcome to the Forum As you have a CHECK ENGINE light flashing you have a problem that needs attention NOW if you are not capable of diagnosing it yourself you need a Garage or Mechanic The vibration could be a misfire, or a loose pulley or tensioner turning on the AC increases the load on the engine so will not help. Dave

Morning Peter Welcome to the Forum The original system is in sections and fitted with clamps so if you have the parts and spanners just change back? Dave

Morning Glyn You don't have to download www,realoem.com you use it online? Just google it, enter the site and use it if you want to print information just right click and save it as a PDF. Stay clear of all the "Adds" and other rubbish that Google let in though. Good Luck Dave

Morning Brendan Welcome to the Forum Very pretty love the colour (Blue is Faster) Dave

Morning Glyn 240f (115c) seems very hot what is the gauge reading? I believe the car should run at around 90c (200f or lower) High engine temperature will also have an effect on other components such as Gearbox particularly if its auto I would start by checking the cooling system, Rad vanes all clear and water flowing well. No hoses kinked or pinched, Water pump in good order Thermostat working correctly (I change mine to a lower 80c rating) Check the temperature senders there are 2 one on the Thermostat housing and one at the lower hose outlet (check realoem) Check the electric cooling fan is working correctly. I use an Infrared thermometer to check temps at the Thermostat housing I also check the transmission oil sump and engine oil sump, If you have an Automatic transmission fluid is better around 80c which is why I fit lower temp thermostats to help protect the box (my theory anyway) Dave

It may be a BMW and even though they (like many other Manufactures) try to convince us that "Only they can fix it" under neath it is just a car, complicated in places but just a car. If you are not aware take a look at www.realoem.com it's a BMW Online Parts List, just put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up your Model. Then search the sections for what you need. There are small, exploded Drawings that will help see where stuff fits and the part numbers double click a part number, and it will show any other models the part was used on plus and alternative part numbers. I hope the "chemical spray spanner" does the trick Dave

Morning Jes Welcome to the Forum ENJOY Dave

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