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  1. General BMW Discussions
    I have a BMW X6 from 2016, driven 156,000 km. In the campaign, the EGR cooler was replaced in autumn -23. All maintenance done in a branded shop. Last week, when it was freezing, the car cut power and there was a notification that there was a problem with the transmission. The car is towed to...
  2. Car Audio, ICE, Car Alarms, Mobile Phones, I-Drive
    Hi Folks A few weeks ago i went to a meeting and locked the 320D 2017 shadow edition up. On returning to the car and driving home i noticed that the sat nav had stopped talking but the map was up. I tried to phone the wife who could hear me but i couldn't hear her. Same when reversing with the...
  3. Technical Guides for the E90, E91, E92, E93, F30.
    I wasn't sure which forum to post this in so if this belongs elsewhere please let me know. I have an E93 BMW Convertible and the roof won't close. Need help ASAP because the weather has forecasted a thunderstorm. The light on the roof switch is flashing red and I can't manually close the roof...
  4. BMW Garages and Parts Retailers
    Hello, I am an industrial designer working for a company called All Things Considered (atcstudio.co.uk) I have previously reverse engineered broken parts for cars. Most recently a window control module for an Alfa Brera/ 4C / Mito. This part is notorious for breaking and an expensive one to...
  5. General BMW Discussions
    Hi I own an e90 and just had water pump and thermostat changed due to car not circulating water causing car to overheat and leak and was wondering if anyone knows what could be causing the this problem Thank you
  6. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hi all, bought a 1 series 2007 manual with 90k miles on for a very good price with rear parking sensors only. Problem the owner prior had was the parking sensors randomly stopped one day and didn’t know why, he didn’t want to spend money at the dealer so he had just left it working without. I...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    I was driving home yesterday when my bmw 2008 520d n47 cut out and wouldntnt start again. Its cranking ok just not starting and dosnt sound like it wants to. I read the codes with a cheap scanner and got 1 code which was p3263. What can I check first? How do I check fuel pump? Would a code come...
  8. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello everybody, i need some advice about replacing the vacuum pump, I noticed a leak coming from the back of the engine, i have read about the o-ring failing in the vacuum pump so i bought new ones. This morning, i've remove the vacuum pump but the vacuum pump has got a little surprise for...
  9. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I own a 2013 328ix coupe. My passenger seat won't stay in the upright position. It falls forward and locks in that position. When I raise it it will fall all the way down until it is resting on the back seat. The back of the seat is not powered. Just the bottom. I have removed it from the car...
  10. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi everyone, I am a new-bee here. First time I have used this. My problem is, I own a 2013 328ix coupe. My passenger seat won't stay in the upright position. It falls forward and locks in that position. When I raise it it will fall all the way down until it is resting on the back seat. I have...
  11. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi, I own a E61 which gives me problems with the mirrors. The right mirror is dead since a while. No heating, no ambient light, no control of the position. The left mirror is intermittently dead with regards to the control of the position. The heating and LED light works all the time. The...
  12. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi Guys, I got my E36 in November, it came with 3 keys- all original with 2 of them being central locking remotes. My remote central locking hasn't worked since I've had it and I can't figure out why. I have tried initialising both keys (holding the unlock and pressing the lock button 3 times)...
  13. General BMW Discussions
    Is there anybody who can help me diagnose my e92's head issue? Started as light tapping but has now morphed into full blown diesel sounding clatter. Think it could be a broken valve spring or similar as its constant whether the cars cold/hot etc Cars a 325i Any help/advice appreciated Sent...
  14. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    So here's the basic story. Clutch pedal has been vibrating and generally sounding a bit rough for a week or so, garage diagnose as DMF so book it in for a new DMF/clutch. Day before it's due to go in it breaks down. Stalls with a clunk, no power and towed to the garage. They swap the...
  15. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    I had to remove the sump because it was leaking and the new MOT rules are that they only allow a certain amount of oil leak. I did replace the seal/gasket on the oil filter housing which was also leaking. No parts diagram showed there were an additional 3, Torx bolts (~60mm long) that were...
  16. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi folks, I want to be able to fix my parcel shelf but unsure if I can get a replacement part. I have attached a pic of both sides, left side which is broken and right side which is fine for comparison. The broken side stops the shelf from clipping into the car so only the right side is fixed...
  17. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi Guys I'm not having much luck at the moment with the F11 (2013)! As well as the rear suspension air bags or compressor playing up again (after only a few months)... now the rear tailgate boot release has stopped working!! Grrrrr! So if anyone can offer some help (I have searched) on how to...
  18. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi Folks, I registered on here back in 2008 when I purchased my 2004 318Ci N42, which has been ultra reliable and never gave me cause to use the forum. That is, until yesterday... With 100k mikes on the clock, I was 5 minutes into my journey, when the engine cut out at 30mph. I wrestled the...
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi, just discovered my 318i 2005 80000 miles has a blown head gasket and garage also mentioned something about pulleys, either 1 or 2 need replaced. Was hoping for some advice on whether it is best to fix this at a cost of £2100 or if best to cut my losses. Is it likely that these current issues...
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