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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:08 pm
- Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
- Topic: 2011 X1 towbar wiring problem.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 227
2011 X1 towbar wiring problem.
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 ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:07 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: TIS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 82
TIS
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 ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:02 pm
- Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
- Topic: Vibration at very low speeds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 37
Vibration at very low speeds
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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: TIS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 85
TIS
There are……but this might help?
The special tool seems to be some sort of plastic trim removal tool.
The special tool seems to be some sort of plastic trim removal tool.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:12 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: TIS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 82
TIS
There certainly were on your local auctions site…..haven’t looked recently.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:14 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: Wheel Hub Corrosion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 123
Wheel Hub Corrosion
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
/cynic mode off
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:41 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: Wheel Hub Corrosion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 123
Wheel Hub Corrosion
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!
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:25 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Not Starting X5 3.0 DIESEL 06
- Replies: 11
- Views: 280
Not Starting X5 3.0 DIESEL 06
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...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Not Starting X5 3.0 DIESEL 06
- Replies: 11
- Views: 280
Not Starting X5 3.0 DIESEL 06
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.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:13 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (G05 4th-gen, 2018+)
- Topic: M60i experiences
- Replies: 12
- Views: 706
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (G05 4th-gen, 2018+)
- Topic: Tracker options new X5 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 467
Tracker options new X5 ?
I’m the sane. Mine changes depending upon what I can get. Currently Directline for the X6 and Aviva on the M50.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (G05 4th-gen, 2018+)
- Topic: M60i experiences
- Replies: 12
- Views: 706
M60i experiences
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 ...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:08 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 385
I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
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.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:09 pm
- Forum: General X1 Forum (E84 - 1st gen : 2009+)
- Topic: FRM Fault Codes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 337
FRM Fault Codes
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...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:42 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Not Starting X5 3.0 DIESEL 06
- Replies: 11
- Views: 280
Not Starting X5 3.0 DIESEL 06
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!).
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!).