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Hi Henry I have just seen this, have you tried www.realoem.com It is a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box that will call up your model. Then search if there is a part you should find it there. Agree with you seems nuts to not have a part?? Dave

Hi Bharath Welcome to the Forum I don't have the function but have seen others with it (brother inlaws 535d touring) though he tends to pop the lid using his key fob most of the time. I take it you have done the normal fuse checks? If there are no issues it could be the sensor a code read seems sensible to isolate the issue. Dave

Hi Louise Seems like your getting the run around the attached is from www.realoem.com a BMW online parts list the prices are in $ as it is a US site the drawing may help you understand the parts that can be changed. It seems the first garage are claiming that someone else had tampered with the lights? So 1st question "Did you buy the car from them?" in which case the sale of goods act will help you as you have a right to expect the goods to be of merchantable quality (clearly not if the lights don't work) Their estimate of a "Week or So" seems to open ended for me how are you supposed to get around? Document everything is my best advice. Your headlamps have a ballast and 2 control units which can be changed but you will need the correct Bi xenon Ballast and control units (realoem is the tool to make sure you do) 645 Headlamp.pdf

Hi Danno The M should have around 400+ hp so should be pretty lively!! If you want to talk to someone about a re-map try BW Chip tune in Uxbridge my brother in law has used them several times they are BMW specialists so should understand what can and can't be done ENJOY Dave

Morning Neil Take a look at realoem.com that should help Dave

Morning Richard As I understand BMW introduced "Smart Charging" in around 2005/6 (could be earlier in some markets) this seems to coincide with Stop/Start systems and the introduction of AGM batteries. The smart charging system is only supposed to charge the battery when it needs it. As I understand if the battery is either wrong type or not registered everything works but the battery will become over charged which can cause system damage and or kill the new battery pretty quick. On my brother inlaws E61 I used INPA/ISTA just tell the car it has a new battery size/type and click OK, we followed a good old Youtube how to. I am not aware of there being another way (onboard system), that doesn't mean there isn't though as I haven't checked. BMW say it is to help reduce emissions and extend component life!! The old cynic in me says they want to keep hold of your wallet for longer, thankfully my X5 predates most of this stuff. Dave

Morning Jim On his 5 series there are 2 looms left and right that run up past the hinge point to connectors behind the headlining we gently prised down the rear of the headliner (put a small block of wood in to hold it down) Unplugged the right side used a couple of pins as probes to check continuity found 3 suspect cables and repaired them. My brother inlaw later found out that BMW do repair sections so not an unknown issue. His car was the E61 LCI but I wouldn't think the E46 is that different Good Luck Dave

Come on Jim a job anyone with double jointed fingers like a Troll that can hold like mole grips can do. Most of the loom damage I have seen tends to be just behind the hinge point under the roof trim. The first time I repaired one I just re-soldered the broken wires the repair lasted about a month?? The next attempt I cut out around 2" and soldered in new cable protected by heat shrink, this one was still good 2 years later when the brother inlaw sold the car. Dave

Hi Jim Have you lost the wiper and wash or just the wiper? After the stuff you have changed it would point to the loom not an unknown issue. Dave

Hi Paul Scary thought but have you tried BMW they do have discounts particularly on classics Dave

Don't you start with "I was born in 1962" Richard 😁 you can add the 1600e to your own list of "i wish I could have kept that cars" Dave

Afternoon Jim The 3 drawings are from realoem the centre one shows the seat frame and bowden cable that connects the lock to the release. Is it both seats or just 1 ? left or right both are in the drawings. Have you tried pressing against the seat while releasing in case someone has jammed something in there maybe to stop a rattle (seen that before) Dave

Hi Scott Trevor is spot on They will I believe be controlled through the LCM (Light Control Module) and probably a simple check box to activate You need someone with PA Soft 1.4.0 or INPA/ISTA, BMW Dealers don't like us playing with our cars so may not be very helpful. However a BMW Specialist may well be more helpful or best solution a member near you who has the diagnostics who can have a look in exchange for beer tokens Good Luck Dave

Just a weekends work Trevor 🤣And who knows if lockdown lifts you may be allowed to drive her 😂 Dave

Hi John My Brother Inlaw has run 5 series touring for a number of years the current is a 535d on the same size as you once the runflats were finished he went to Bridgestone I think he is on his 2nd set on this car. He has a business in Holland so normally travels a lot (Covid allowing) and says the Bridgestone are quieter and wear well. No issues reported just remember that the sensors attached to the valve stem can be damaged by clumsy fitters. Hope this helps Dave

Hi Richard Try talking to BW Chip Tune in Hayes/Uxbridge the Brother inlaws 5 Touring's have been done there always on a Rolling road plus they may know of a hose supplier Dave

Hi Samantha You show the back of your unit is there a part number on it??? If not have you tried www.realoem.com it is a BMW online parts list, put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box. It will call up your model, then look in the lamps section for the correct part number. Once you have that you should be able to get the correct unit. Dave

Morning Louise Who told you you needed new headlamps? Your BMW Dealer perhaps? Most Dealers for all makes of car don't fix things they change them for new, a sad reflection on the times we live in I am afraid. Dave

Morning Louise Welcome to the Forum There is an online parts list for all BMW cars www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number into the search box it will bring up your model, the open the headlight section you will have the part number you need. There are several BMW specialist recyclers out there Google will help plus Ebay What is the issue with your lights ? are they cloudy? if they are the lenses can be polished. Your lights should be Bi Xenon so plenty of light so is it an issue with any of the control units (so you may not need complete lights) Dave

Morning Eric Plus you will have AWD How old is the battery? is it correct for the car? would be my starting point if the battery tests OK does the car go to sleep? If it does then I would use a multi meter to measure the drain then pull fuses one at a time until I found the culprit. Once identified decision on whether to replace or repair can be made Good luck with the new car Dave

Wouldn't have an iPhone as a gift, so whether its a scam or not I am out !! Personal opinion Yes it is a scam, the object will be to gather information on you and your life style so they can bombard you with more rubbish than you are getting now. Old engineer love the internet just don't trust it,, it can bite Dave

Morning Jeremy Welcome to the Forum My experience with the X5 is tyres make the difference, my X5 on 20" summer wheels and tyre and sport suspension is quite harsh at times particularly if the road surface isn't good. On it's 18" winter tyres it is very different Our friends 2014 X3 is very comfortable it is an SE on 19" wheels (but remember I am used to an X5) Good luck with the purchase Dave

Morning William You will need Diagnostic programs like BMW 1.4.0 or INPA/ISTA don't know about Carley for BMW and iCarsoft as I haven't used them. Registration is straight forward Dave

Hi Where are you measuring the voltage? Your car has around 25 control modules all of which communicate with each other over the Bus system so with out diagnostics very hard to tell. though you could pull fuses until you find the culprit. But not necessarily the cause When the new battery was fitted was it fitted correctly? is it the correct battery and type for the car? was it correctly registered to the chassis ? If the battery is not correct, does your car gave stop/start, then it quite possibly is dead, if it isnt registered to the chassis it wont charge correctly. Dave

Morning William Welcome to the Forum First how old is your battery ? What is it's condition ? If your getting a "whirring noise" you need to see what it is that's running Cooling Fan ? Recirculation Fan ? Emissions Fan ? Fuel Pump ? Is the key in the ignition (it shouldn't be) If you have a system that is damaged and running try pulling the fuse obviously what ever it is it needs repair/replacement If Battery voltage is bellow 12 volts at rest "engine off" it is probably dead and needs replacing, when charging you should be connecting the charge at the charge points under the bonnet. A fully charged battery should be 12.8volts engine off, around 14.5+ volts engine running. Dave