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Morning Steve Welcome to the Forum Just one thing to say really ENJOY Dave

Morning Dave A friend of our son has a 1 series (140k) and last Nov/Dec had slow start problems (lots of cranking) I put the scanner on it (INPA/ISTA) and got no codes at all we checked the loom and he decided to change everything anyway. New controller and 4 glow plugs and back to normal starts first turn?? Still learning about diesels my whole life has been spent with petrol, like Clarkson said "Fuel of the Devil" 🤣 Dave

Hi Dave Welcome to the Forum Beru were(still are) OEM suppliers don't dismiss the glow plugs really soak them in penetrating fluid if they are stiff take care breaking one is a Beeeech of a job sometimes. Also check the loom as it isn't unheard of for these to chafe Bit surprised they have been working with the way the weather has been Good luck with the fix Dave

Hi Stefan ZF USA are located here ZF North America Headquarters 12001 Tech Center Drive Livonia, Michigan 48150 United States of America Phone: +1 734 855 2600 Fax: +1 734 855 2997 ZF Locations ZF in USA & Canada Quarry Motors, Waleswood Road Sheffield South Yorkshire UK Tel: 0044 1142755916 Have you talked to Pelican Parts they are US based? I don't know if you are aware of www.realoem.com a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model check the Gearbox Part number double click the part number it will show any alternates. It may be worth checking the early 2003/2004 4.8is in case they were using the same box. Hope this is some help Dave

Morning Stefan Not easy as BMW only registered just over 800 sales in the UK and I know as I keep an eye on "How many left" there are around 200 left on the road. I would try a ZF Agent or specialist they will probably help, the Head Office used to be at Crick just off the M1 You could also try the BMW specialist dismantlers like Quarry Motors they have helped me in the past Dave

Morning Philip I have seen a PCB board from a car imported from Japan that had warped and cracked due to heat. on a cool day everything operating as normal Hot day parked in the sun and no Instruments showing in the cluster, no warning lights speedo rev counter nothing. Apparently it foxed a couple of specialists before it was found. Possibly something similar in your diversity antenna? Dave

Morning Stefan Welcome to the Forum My 4.6is has Dakota Leather in black and I have to say I haven't come across that combination before Maybe an Internet search for Coach trimmers ? They may be the only way to find something that retains the OEM look Have you checked with a Vin de-coder to see what was on the original build sheet just in case someone has swapped out the seats? Dave

Morning Philip That's a weird one after all Singapore isn't exactly known for its cool climate !! It may well be worth checking the diversity antenna there were some well documented issues with 5 series back in the early 2000's but the issue there was water ingress. Worth checking though, the instrument cluster change I wouldn't think would have and effect on the door locking system BMW store mileage covered in two places so if you have a tamper dot beside the recorded miles it wasn't registered correctly to your chassis. If there is no tamper dot it was done properly Dave

Morning Dave First has someone fitted a Rear cluster from an LCI model as an upgrade ? If they have the wiring is completely different. So check part numbers, if you are not aware www.realoem.com it is an online BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your vin into the search box it will call up your model . Then check the relevant section if you double click the part number it will call up any alternates. If you have LCI LED rear clusters fitted it was a popular upgrade so there are a number of aftermarket plug converter kits I also believe (trusting they old grey stuff now) BMW have a converter kit, you may also need the lights coding to the chassis Good Luck Dave

Good Morning David Welcome to the Forum ENJOY Dave

Morning Travon Welcome to the Forum Seen both your posts, you say you have changed the blower motor? Is that the cabin blower motor and is it working? If it is OK if it isn't check the climate control or FSR. You say it takes freon was that R134a incorrect gas can destroy the seals? Did you change it yourself? If there is a leak you are wasting your money, a garage with the correct equipment (isn't that expensive) the car is connected to a specialist machine that first sucks out all old refrigerant and pulls a vacuum. If the system holds a vacuum then the machine knows there are no leaks and will then fill with the correct gas and lubricant quantities for your car (690/710g) If there is a leak or a fault they will help find it or the cause of poor performance Dave

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Morning Shirley Welcome to the Forum If they are ducking the issue put it in writing Email and Post copy to BMW UK customer services and demand they reinstate the Digital Speedo as their "upgrade" has "down graded" your car after all they must have a copy of the original software. Tell them if they can't/won't do it you will have to take legal advice. Don't let BMW of the hook as it was their upgrade that began the problem Good Luck Dave

Morning Joseph Can't view your screen shots for some reason but it seems clear to me you need help from someone with more mechanical knowledge Fault codes are not always the cause often a symptom, awhile a reader may let you clear the faults it can't fix them That takes a little detective work or a few years knowledge or both Dave

Morning The original post was about measuring Manifold depression/vacuum Nothing at all to do with the climate control or AC system ??

Hi Gary Realoem shows prices in US$ and are just an indicator talk to your BMW Dealer give them the part number and ask for a price you may be pleasantly surprised. Or find an Industrial Fastener specialist realoem gives the bolt specs so ask them the same question When I rebuilt the rear suspension on my E53 I fitted new eccentric adjustment bolts and my BMW dealer was cheaper than Ebay Dave

Hi Jonathan Welcome to the Forum There is a Register of BMW Specialists most are ex BMW Tech's so have the right Skill's and Knowledge base. Normally their hourly rates are half or less than BMW Main Dealer costs Google the Register and look for one near to you there are probably several Dave

Morning Paul Your problem may not be AC related but climate control related First get the heater water valves checked if they are sticking then that could well be the issue I have changed water valves on an E53 and E71 for this problem. Hose clamps on the hoses unplug the valve disconnect the hoses stick a towel underneath to catch the spill. Fit the new valve re-connect and top up the header tank. If it were me I would also book an AirCon service systems loose a small percentage each year KwikFit have some deals on at the moment and as it is carried out by an automated machine that Vacs out the system holds the Vacuum as a leak check and refills with the correct type and quantities of lubricant and refrigerant. And to answer your original question anything around or below 30psi on the low pressure side after about 15 to 20 mins running will give poor cooling it should around 45 to 50psi Dave

Morning Gavin Welcome to the Forum If I recall somewhere in the I-drive settings for the phone you can enable A2DP I did read there was a good tutorial on Youtube Enjoy your new Beemer Dave

Last week a member here asked where the fuses were for the washer pump. I checked in BMW TIS and found a Workshop symbol against the washer symbol ?? Nuts It seems BMW engineers are not the only ones first found this super Idea on my wife's Subaru, Dave

Hi Euge Welcome to the Forum Which model 530i or 530d ? Most of the threads I have read refer to the F10 M5 at around 1.5 ltrs per 1000km, so what are you using? How old is the car how many miles ? Dave

Morning Paul I am not sure where the Washer reservoir is on your model but from memory it is tucked away behind the bumper or under the wing. Either way you have to take a wheel liner out to reach it. Your problem I believe is a build up of a jelly like sludge in the pump filter. The filter is on the end of the pump and easy to clean by washing it out, the down side is if the washer tank is full you need something to catch it in. BMW recommend their own Washer fluid the only difference is it has a anti-fungicide in it. There are several on the market just read the back of the bottle (I use Prestone from my local Auto Factors. Dave

To check for manifold leaks I use a piece of frayed cotton which I pull around all joints if there is a leak it will get sucked towards the leak. Pay attention to the manifold to head fitting area. as for coils Bosch should be OK though I believe Delphi were OEM fitment If you haven't already check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model. BMW moved from the N43 engine to the N46N I am not sure if it makes a difference to the coil packs or not, worth checking Dave

Morning David Sadly today that is all Dealers not just BMW "no code no problem" Years ago had the similar problem with a Volvo T5. I had been in Poland on business, light came on coming back just after crossing into Germany. Volvo dealer could find no fault suggested a faulty O2 sensor, in frustration I changed the fuel filter and ran it with a fuel additive for a couple of tanks. Fault gone and never returned ? I believe it was poor fuel picked up in Poland. You have also had some pretty extreme temperatures in Spain so could be one of the thermostats having a hissy fit ? Interesting to know if it clears with lower temps perhaps? Dave

Morning Joseph The simple fact that you have already had the fault move when swapping replacing parts should tell you something? Assuming that (a) the coil packs are New and at least OEM quality and correct for the car (b) The spark plugs are new and correct for the car (even a new part can fail) When you were changing those parts you must have disturbed the loom I would check each connection for continuity while getting an assistant to twist/move the loom Have you checked the inlet manifold for leaks? Dave