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  1. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    I have a 2011 X3 F25 3.0d with 70000 miles on it which has an inlet manifold with multiple small areas which have melted. The manifold has been under boost pressure at the time as the material has been pushed out from the inside of the manifold. The fault manifested itself as a burning smell...
  2. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi My son has just bought a 1991 E36 320i and having removed the intake manifold to get at the starter found that the manifold was melted underneath on the rear 2 intakes and the was a lot of "carbon" around the intakes. Any thoughts on what may have caused this I have included some...
  3. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hello folks, My recently purchased E92 177HP 320d 2008 has a little problem. It initially was in limp mode and showing a code for charge air control deviation, along with a whooshing sound. On inspection I found that sooty oily gunk under the inlet manifold. Removing the manifold revealed...
  4. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    Hi All, I have a E53 X5 3.0i and the fan stopped working on me one day, I had a read through some of the other forums and this issue seemed common so I went ahead and ordered a new FSR. When the new unit arrived I removed lower dash etc but the plug itself was a right PITA to remove, I assured...
  5. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi Everyone, I bought a febreze vent clip on car freshener today. Just a few hours later, I noticed that the liquid leaked and it has melted the paint on the trim which is now coming off.See pictures: I am furious and have complained but in the meantime, does anyone know where I can order...
  6. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Anyone any idea what this tiny pipe is called? Already changing a air intake pipe and pipe connecting to the IDC as there cracked. Would like to change this pipe too but don't know the name of it.
  7. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi all im hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I bought my 2000 323 coupe a few days back now and have just noticed a small black wire that comes from the battery + terminal has been disconected and has melted. From my understanding its something to do with the airbags etc...
  8. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi all, my troublesome E91 has unleashed another one on me. I turned on the heated rear window to clear some ice and the plastice surrounding the inside of the glass began to melt and produced a small plume of very acrid smoke. The melted plastic began to dribble out, as you can see in the...
  9. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    My plastic inlet manifold has an inch-long hold burned through it! I've taken the manifold off to view the damage and it seems the hole is right above the EGR pipe. It seems the EGR gasses have caused the manifold to melt!! I've just read the codes, and it has the following codes: 41BA -...
  10. BMW Garages and Parts Retailers
    My car has coughed now and then and was lacking power, thought it was dirty fuel. Gave the car some good stuff and took him for a blow out on the motorway.. All seemed well ran like a dream until the next day. Coughed again and found myself muting the stereo and Reving to hear anything like...
  11. Auto Electrical Forum
    E31 -1993 840Ci Melted OBD port and fried cables Hi esteemed friends. I have scoured the internet and failed to even come close to what my E31 problem is... so need serious help!! My car has been fine for the last 13 years, not one electrical problem, great!! Nothing non standard, no amps...
  12. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    So, with 2 days off work I have set about doing a few planned jobs on the 530 as well as attempting to sort out why no6 Glowplug lead/cap melted and why my inlet manifold has large hole burnt in it between the No5 and No6 Inlet bores. I am currently awaiting the courier to deliver a new...
  13. General BMW Discussions
    WARNING do NOT put your indicators in the oven!! As above, I now have a rather distorted looking right hand indicator lens! So I appeal to anyone who may have a smoked (late facelift style) one lying around they would like to send me? Preferably not to expensive! Or perhaps better if you have...
  14. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Last week I got a warning on the OBC saying a light was out. It was the nearside angel eyes. I got a new H8 bulb, poped up the access cover and found the connector plastic block to be partially melted on one side. I removed it and saw that one of the wires was loose inside as it had melted...
  15. Auto Electrical Forum
    As per the title, I've been upgrading my origina fuses to new ones as I've had some electrical issues. I opened the fuse box today to check them and the 15 amp fuse for the fuel pump has melted, not blown though but it's clearly running too hot, what could cause this problem? Should I change...
  16. Auto Electrical Forum
    I've just had a slight problem with the car. There was a short on the central locking system and the fuse didn't blow. Long story short, smoke in cabin, warning lights everywhere. I've had an electrician out and took a quick look at it. The wire for the central locking is completely burnt out...
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