Sounds like a success then. When factory fitted, BMW don’t connect all the pins on the 13-pin version (now standard in their cars). They leave the 12V for fridges etc unmade. More than a few have been caught out by it. BMW’s reasoning was no one other than the Brits use all the connections! As it’s ...

Acrobat Reader (AR) is a software tool/app made by Adobe to read Portable Document Format (pdf) files. Adobe created the pdf standard a couple of decades ago. I use it on iOS and there will be an Android version as well. It should be free. There are free PC and Mac versions too. If the files are in ...

Is it or has it ever been fitted with non-approved tyres (with a ⭐️ on the sidewalls)? Any odd grinding or groaning noises from the transmission? BMW xDrive cars are very sensitive to tyres where a ‘staggered’ set are fitted. This usually shows up with low speed vibration, especially with a full ste...

There are……but this might help?
The special tool seems to be some sort of plastic trim removal tool.

There certainly were on your local auctions site…..haven’t looked recently.

But it’s a very ‘special’ wire brush. You can’t go using a ‘normal’ wire brush on the ultimate driving machine now can you!

/cynic mode off

Only the wheel centring ring itself is supposed to have any lubrication. The official instructions are that the mating surfaces should be cleaned to ensure no dirt, grease or debris lies between the surfaces. BMW even have a special tool to ensure this is done - they would wouldn’t they!

It’s possible, but the ‘usual’ issue is with the plugs or controller themselves. Wiring can be checked with a meter as well. If it shows any signs of damage then be suspicious. Previous reports have been around plugs being replaced only for the controller to fail once they’ve been changed, but you’v...

If the plugs do show an error after clearing then it needs further investigation. With an Ohmmeter check each plug is showing between 0.2 and 5 Ohms. If less than 0.2 = short circuit. If no resistance reading (infinity) = open circuit. In both cases the plug is faulty.

Barney wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:45 pm I believe it's a German build ??

Apart from the X1 & X2, they’re all built in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

I’m the sane. Mine changes depending upon what I can get. Currently Directline for the X6 and Aviva on the M50.

In the UK? You can’t. Those nice people at BMW have only made a tracking facility in the US because they have to. Your Dealer should be able to give you a Production Number as soon as the order is accepted (sounds like it has been). With that you can call BMW UK Customer Services and they will tell ...

A much better transmission too most likely. The OEM one would have fainted when shown those tyres…..it would be a rusty-tufty manual box too.

Looking the codes up on line - this one’s not bad - https://bmwfault.codes/ Code 00A8AA - low headlight beam fault. Could be an issue with adaptive headlight if fitted? Code 009CBA - LIN Bus disturbed - possible wiring issue, usually affect door card buttons for mirrors etc. Code 00A8AD - side marke...

It was worth a check.

Try looking up the code on line and going through the suggestions there.

A ‘leak-off’ test will prove/disprove an injector (it might be a different one!).