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by wizard-58
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

copy of reply in PM . Hello Rory .my sincere apoligise for not getting back sooner .Not been on for a while due to illness . my problem was solved after cleaning the manifold But I believe the actuall issue was due to an air leak possibly the fact that one of the inlet gaskets was damaged . i will h...
by wizard-58
Thu Sep 01, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

Hi everyone Just to update ..the car has now done a few miles since i did the work includeing 820 mile trip to okehampton in dartmoor .and back no problems at all .in all the problem has cost me about £300 in parts ..and proberbly about 50+ hrs of labour .but christ only knows what that would equate...
by wizard-58
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

:D Ok update have finally cured all problems ..the code p1286 equates to code 41E2 abgasruekfuchrsteller,ansteuerung Exhaust gas recirculation actuator, control..( egr solinoid ) ..going back over all that Ive done in the last couple of months .I now believe I actually cured the original fault at th...
by wizard-58
Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 6647

Tyres

hi sorry was not trying to be difficult i was just explaining what i have on my vehicle as I have come to learn after 6 years with a bmw NO 2 are the same.but i was wondering if after the face lift 2006/7 they changed the software so that the system isnt so sensitive to makes of tyres as long as the...
by wizard-58
Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

below is the fault as per INPA in german and translated to english but where i go from here is floating in the ether because ive not got a clue any more seem to be going round in circles . abgasrueckfucher-regelung,regelabweichung. abgasruckfuhrung bank 1 zugeringer durchssatz erkant exhaust gas rec...
by wizard-58
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

well cured p1286 but now got the 4501 code back :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
by wizard-58
Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

okey another up date ..code p1286 on bmw x3 2.0d e83 = 41E2 exhaust gas recirculation actuator control when useing INPA ..which im guessing is the egr solinoid which i did replace so im going to swap the new one for the old one and see what i get .fingers crossed again .
by wizard-58
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Boost pressure converter
Replies: 6
Views: 5484

Boost pressure converter

Ok im not aware of a vacuum tank .i know the vacuum pump at the front runs across front of engine to and under the inlet manifold ( t offs to swirl flap and aforementioned unit )across back to servo but ive not seen any tank .
by wizard-58
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 6647

Tyres

hello I have read lots of posts on this tyre issue ..and really am confussed i have a square set up on my 2007 2.0d .at present on the rear i have 1x michelin latude sport 4-5 mm tread ..1x auto grip p308 again with 4-5 mm tread .been on car since 2016 when i purchased it ..both of these were on the...
by wizard-58
Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Boost pressure converter
Replies: 6
Views: 5484

Boost pressure converter

Hi not sure if this the correct unit but the Boost pressure converter on my 2007 x3 is mounted behind the steering pump and below the water pipe it controls the vacumm to the egr valve .it can be got to but it is a bit of a pig .it is listed as boost pressure converter control valve so as i say not ...
by wizard-58
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

well no luck here cant get inpa to work ..ive checked all the settings ( comm port 1) all the usual stuff says the lead is connected but nothing maybe a dodgy lead god knows its worked before ..any way Ive got torgue pro as well but that just gives me the 1286 code so no nearer to sussing it out . m...
by wizard-58
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

ok thank you for that Im going to plug in my laptop and see if inpa can give me a better or more acurate code ..i was sort of expecting a code for the swirl flaps ...they were removed before i got the car but the control unit and the vacum pump was left on ..i removed the vacum pump and blocked off ...
by wizard-58
Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

:| well now Im confussed ..started car had orange eml quick code read p1286 ?? cleared then took it for 30 mile drive had a couple of lovely black clouds as pulling away from rounabout ..cleared pretty quick and car is pulling like a train upto 90 no issues .dropped down to 60 ish temp is bank on de...
by wizard-58
Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

:) Ok new gasket set arrived this morning ..I cleaned everything as best as i could .i did notice that on the inlet manifold which is a two piece construction ( top and bottom section) right on the end the seam apeared to be very slightly parted I think this is just the way it was assembled i couldn...
by wizard-58
Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: BMWx3 EGR code p0401
Replies: 32
Views: 20916

BMWx3 EGR code p0401

BREAKING NEWS . have just removed Manifold and egr etc to do thourough clean and chnge all vacumm hoses .before final removal noticed very wet/oily at rear of manifold when removing rear lower (square ) manifold gasket was damaged infact it had fallen out not sure if was even in place before i remov...