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  1. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Can anyone recommend a West/South Yorks based sat-nav update provider for my 2010 635d who can update maps at a reasonable cost?
  2. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    hi there all,its been a while since i was last on here but i am desperate for some advice,car was recently serviced(bmw 330d e93 lci)after travelling for about an hour i checked all the menu to make sure all was ok ,upon checking oil on idrive it said too much oil,i returned it to the garage...
  3. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    So, long story short, bought a swirl flap blanking kit of ebay and have gone to fit them. Got the manifold off today and found there are neither flaps or anywhere for them to be blanked off. Can someone confirm if I'm being an idiot missing something? Or is this a different manifold off...
  4. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all, complete newbie here. Recently bought a 2014(64) 316i and am looking to get a diagnostic cable for it, Have been looking on amazon and at some cables withs titles such as K DCAN FT232RL FT232RQ and am confused beyond belief. Could anyone explain what K DCAN FT232RL FT232RQ are and also...
  5. BMW 4 Series - Tech Talk F32,F33,F36,F82,F83
    I recently purchased a 440i this year. It’s a May 2017(17 plate) Saphire Black LCI with the MPPSK Msport plus etc. On the cars description it says LCI (official bmw system) the tail lights are definitely LCI, the interior is LCI - the date of registration should mean LCI - but I’m pretty damn...
  6. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Good morning, I have had one of my halo ring bulbs go (the nice yellow version!) and I am a little confused about these angel eye bulb upgrades? Everything I see about them mentions them being fitted to Xenon lights, where as my 320d E91 LCi (2011) has halogen lights and angel eye rings...
  7. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi need help BMW z3 1998 -1.9 convertible manual running beautifully but left for about 10 days - struggling to start - Recovery man says maybe immobilizer problem but I am getting fuel and the engine is turning over but no spark at plugs - have tried changing coil -still no spark - battery...
  8. Car Audio, ICE, Car Alarms, Mobile Phones, I-Drive
    Sorry for what might be a stupid post but my idrive shows media mn-003-003-001 and phone TM-003-003-001 but looking on the bmw update site and putting in my vin it suggests and update for the Bluetooth which is something like 2.555.63. Am I right I’m thinking that what I already have is newer?
  9. The I Section- I-drive, I-pods and I-phones
    I'm not doing well at sussing out CD on my BMW. It's a 2013 520d which I've just bought as an AUC. Having sent off my V5 I've now got the car added to my account, so I can at least see it when I browse the store on my PC. I can see all the individual packages but they're all greyed out as "Not...
  10. Tyres and Alloy Wheels Forum
    Have a set of 4 18" MV2s (all 8j) to put on my 2005 320D E91 and I'm totally bewildered by the choice/combos of tyres... Currently it has 17" 158s with 225 45 17 runflats front and rear - happy with the ride and handling as is. Would these tyres be ok on the MV2s? Rear - 235 40 18 Front -...
  11. Car Audio, ICE, Car Alarms, Mobile Phones, I-Drive
    Hi all, So recently purchased a 520d E61 2009. In the adverted it was stated that the CIC unit had been retrofitted to the car, and this gave access to apps etc... There is a USB in the glovebox, which I understand is used to update the nav or to transfer music to the built in hard drive. I...
  12. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    e91 330d 2009, Sorry, really confused about iDrive updates I apologise in advance, as I am a great believer in searching, and have done just that for 2 days now, but still am unsure of what is what, so to outline....... I have just bought a e91 330d M Sport registered 4th April 2009...
  13. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hi beemer family, I have a quick question. hoping you guys can answer to clear up my confusion. I own the E87 120d 2006 reg Manual. I would like to have it serviced but im slightly confised when it comes to the power steering fluid. Not sure what my car requires and how much of it is required...
  14. General BMW Discussions
    Ive got a 2007 320d and everyone is talking about e90s or 34s and I have no idea which mine is how do I find out?
  15. Tyres and Alloy Wheels Forum
    I have 18" 193 wheels with standard sized tyres on my car (225F/255R). I am thinking of getting some new alloys and have just got my head round offset but may also keep them if I can get them to fill the arches a bit more - without dropping the car. I was going to fit spacers (15mm?) all round...
  16. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hello everyone. Right, I have an 5 series 520d 2007 LCI model.Now according to REALOEM my DPF is the square box in the middle of the exhaust system, but my local garage says that is not it..im so confused.. I was about to remove it to be cleaned but now I am doubting myself.. Is there anyone...
  17. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Confused with how a starter motor works (gear ON flywheel) Hello guys. Its my first time installing a starter motor and tomorrow i will be fitting a new one into my 730d. Question is, how does the starter motor gear which pops out and spins, place itself onto the flywheel? i mean it needs to...
  18. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    A while since I have been on here, but the old girl is still going strong. I have an Anti Trap error coming up on one of my rear doors. The window does not move. I have removed the door card, removed and run the motor. All fine. With the motor removed the window would move freely by hand...
  19. Tyres and Alloy Wheels Forum
    I bought a second set of wheels (as a set) for winter tyres, these are BMW 245/50/17...all the same. The car came with 19 inch wheels, 275/35 and 245/40. It's a 650i, 2007. I have been told the winter 17s are actual winter wheels as supplied at the time by BMW. BMW told me this. Why are the...
  20. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello all, i've been searching and reading on the forum for the last couple of weeks since i got a 2004 330xd with 360,000km's on the clock!!, i've pretty much repainted the whole thing and am about to install a new half leather interior, next i will move iónto the motor but it is a tad...
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