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by Mike88
Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: CODING
Replies: 1
Views: 749

CODING

Has anyone had their vehicle coded to enable the mirrors to fold from the key fob? If so how much did it cost? I know you can buy code readers but I am the type of person who would mess it up. I have a 2019 BMW X2M.
by Mike88
Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bmw diesel auto 2007 x5 gear box problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1598

Re: Bmw diesel auto 2007 x5 gear box problem

I would change the oil before doing anything major. It's surprising how many gearbox issues can be solved by simply changing the oil.
by Mike88
Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Do you love BMWs as much as this guy loves BMWs?
Replies: 6
Views: 1913

Re: Do you love BMWs as much as this guy loves BMWs?

Someone who looks like that is virtually unemployable so you have to wonder how he can afford to own a BMW.
by Mike88
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: MOT failure - 2x split cv boot. Possible Axle damage?
Replies: 12
Views: 2476

Re: MOT failure - 2x split cv boot. Possible Axle damage?

What a great idea. Hadn't heard of split boots before. Certainly worth a try assuming the cv joints are OK.
by Mike88
Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: MOT failure - 2x split cv boot. Possible Axle damage?
Replies: 12
Views: 2476

Re: MOT failure - 2x split cv boot. Possible Axle damage?

The best way to check for a worn CV joint is to drive the car to an empty car park and drive it on full lock both ways. If it's worn you will get loads of clicking. If the joint is OK just change the boot and re grease.
by Mike88
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Puncture Safe
Replies: 10
Views: 2089

Re: Puncture Safe

Don't buy it yourself. Get a local mobile tyre fitter to do it for you. I telephoned Puncturesafe to get the name of a local fitter. They gave me the number and somebody turned up at my home to do the job within an hour. Job cost £50 cash for 4 wheels on a motorhome. That was a few years ago but I'm...
by Mike88
Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Hesitation when applying accelerator
Replies: 4
Views: 1537

Re: Hesitation when applying accelerator

Hi, Thanks for the messages. I have since replaced the tyres fitted a couple of weeks back with OEM P-Zero Run Flats and yes this has actually resolved the issues. No more hesitation/jerking the vehicle driving as it should be. Happy Driving :driving: Thanks for posting this as it could prevent oth...
by Mike88
Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Spare Key Fob X3
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Spare Key Fob X3

J4G wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:33 am Thanks will search for that
Let us know how you get on as the information you obtain could be useful to others.
by Mike88
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Spare Key Fob X3
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Spare Key Fob X3

I would ring around some auto locksmiths. I heard the other day that there are people around who will do the job for around £90.
by Mike88
Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Group buy opportunity
Replies: 10
Views: 1746

Re: Group buy opportunity

A bit tacky for my taste but each to their own.
by Mike88
Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Back in the fold.
Replies: 3
Views: 1314

Re: Back in the fold.

Great colour and nice wheels. I bought a BMW Execs X2 with only 2000 miles on the clock in 6 months so there are low mileage examples out there. Ex BMW cars should be good and it looks like this is a great example.
by Mike88
Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: General X2 Forum (F39 : 2018+)
Topic: Sat Nav and Radio
Replies: 3
Views: 49084

Re: Sat Nav and Radio

Nothing in the handbook sadly. I wonder if this issue is peculiar to the X2.
by Mike88
Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Engine noise
Replies: 22
Views: 4734

Re: Engine noise

Very interesting stuff, X5sport, have to say I have never really given it much thought when it comes to where the fuel comes from, interesting read. Going to order some of the additive from eBay that Alan posted up. The redex seems to be making an improvement, not sure if that’s placebo, but going ...
by Mike88
Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: General X2 Forum (F39 : 2018+)
Topic: Sat Nav and Radio
Replies: 3
Views: 49084

Sat Nav and Radio

I own a 2019 BMW X2 Xdrive M and, unlike previous cars, the radio does not mute automatically while the sat nav is operating . Is this normal or am I missing something?
by Mike88
Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Coolant Loss
Replies: 27
Views: 5424

Re: Coolant Loss

Could be a head gasket problem causing water to leak into the engine. That could be the source of the white smoke as well as the loss of coolant.