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  1. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hello, I have F20 LCI 116d Sport and the steering wheel frequently looses electrical power to the buttons. I can see the lights in the buttons go off and I get a Speed Limiter error message in the iDrive. It seems to be more frequent in cold days and less so during the summer. I've also found...
  2. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi all I have a 2004 530i and I seem to have broken it with absolutely no idea how. Yesterday my key fob was working fine with no signs that the battery was low. I hard wired a dash cam into the fuse board in the boot and fit a reversing camera. In the process, my key no longer talks to...
  3. BMW 7 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 7 Series
    Hey good people! I have been having some issues with some of the electrical components of my e38 and I would love some insight from anyone here. For a while i have been living with the ABS/DSC light coming on every now and then, especially when it's hot out. I assumed this was related to a bad...
  4. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi All, I recently replaced my alternator on my E61 BMW 5 series because it intermitently delivered voltage spikes which caused a range of fault codes in the vehicle electrical system, (power management, cruise control, instrument cluster, etc.) and the replacement solved all of these issues...
  5. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hey folks, I had a bit of a fright end of last week in my 2003 330ci - I replaced the FSR (Final stage resistor) back in August with a cheap-ish one from amazon - this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07TPLB3WS Anyway changed it back in August and then got a few months out of it before...
  6. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Saw this on Facebook, thought it is worth archiving here for people who may have issues in the future. Thanks Andy! "Hey guys. Right, this is more of a info post for anyone that is experiencing the same issue or may come across down the line. Recently I've had a gremlin which to be honest...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all, Hoping some BM genius can help me out, long story short due to covid I parked my car up a while 1-2yrs, I drove it every so often to make sure it didn’t seize up completely. I recently got it back on the road but I’ve noticed some electrical gremlins; pronav screen doesn’t come on...
  8. Technical Guides for the E90, E91, E92, E93, F30.
    Hi all, Hoping some BM genius can help me out, long story short due to covid I parked my car up a while 1-2yrs, I drove it every so often to make sure it didn’t seize up completely. I recently got it back on the road but I’ve noticed some electrical gremlins; pronav screen doesn’t come on...
  9. Car Audio, ICE, Car Alarms, Mobile Phones, I-Drive
    Hi there, I'm trying to instal a band expander in my 2010 BMW 320i E91. I was hoping someone could help me out and let me know which cable is the aerial. There's no label and I can't find anything online. Thanks.
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi All - bit of a novice on the forums so bear with me. Car: 2006 3 Series 318CI (convertible E46) I seem to have a parasitic battery drain, I don't drive the car too often so I put it down to low usage, but the other day I discovered a new button, hidden inside the driver side glovebox! When...
  11. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Requesting some assistance/guidance following from an Angel Eye installation on my e46 facelift coupe (2004). I bought some angel eyes and followed an online guide to wire them up which i have done (making sure they turn on before putting them in headlight unit), but what I have found is that...
  12. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi guys, I have a weird problem. My speakers cut off when i'm running i low RPM's.. Then I have to turn off the radio and wait a few minutes, then turn it on again, and then the speakers work fine. If I'm cruising about in the city they cut off after maybe 30-90 seconds, but on highway they...
  13. Auto Electrical Forum
    I’ve got an electrical issue that I’m coming to my wits end. Happened last year and still not got it resolved. E36 3.0 M3. Track prepared but still road legal. Problem is this When sidelights and headlights are off the indicators work fine but the nearside (UK) sidelight flashes with the left...
  14. Auto Electrical Forum
    hello, i have bmw 120D, 2007,177bhp. Turbo kick is after 2200 rpm.Electrical problem is error P0243-solenoid valve'A' turbo wastegate. i already replace all solenoid valve,on all valve 12+ volts, and - is signal from ECU, i can not test ECU unfortunately .I've been in few garage in Stafford...
  15. General BMW Discussions
    Hi guys, I have an issue with my E60 530D bmw, it currently has a high drain on the battery. How would I go about finding out what is causing the issue?
  16. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi all, I had an old battery finally give out on me last month on my 530i. Then not even a month later the alternator gave out on me on the motorway 160 miles from home! After a new battery and new Bosch alternator, I now have another odd issue happening during driving. After a few minutes...
  17. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi Everyone, Here looking a bit of advice. I'm wanting to install an electrical appliance into my 2016 BMW 420d in such a way that it turns on when all the other cars electrical components turn on. I undestand I can use the power from the cigarette lighter but I want to conseal the wiring in...
  18. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hello All, new here wonder if any one would be able to help me out on this issue i currently have. I have a 10 plate 1 series When driving along i loose no performance at all but i do loose all electrical applications completely how ever when i pull over turn the car off and restart it...
  19. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi guys, Swapped out my standard, manual light grey seats for half leather sports seats in my E81 2008. Apart from the airbag warning lights which I hadn't anticipated on (I disconnected the battery and waited 6 hours...) it all went hunky dory. The seats have the electric bolster...
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