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  1. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    Does anyone know the torque spec for both drain and fill plug of engine oil (B47 engine) engine oil filter plug transmission plug (Aisin 6speed) - 2 layers for drain plug if you also have a reference, please share. Thank you, JS
  2. 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.
  3. BMW 4 Series - Tech Talk F32,F33,F36,F82,F83
    Having big issues with my 2014 BMW 420D Convertible and my local dealers, Ocean Falmouth. My rear drivers side window wouldn't go down. Before calling the dealer I quickly googled and was horrified to see video after video of similar 4 series convertibles ..... all with gallons of water...
  4. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Hi folks, I've not been on in a very long time.......650i was doing fine until recently It looks like i could have a throttle pedal/body/electronic wiring fault. I read it's most likely to be the plug that goes into the body Has anyone had any dealing with this before? Can only seem to...
  5. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    Hi, I've checked out the forum for information on my problem, but didn't find anything about my issue. Right, one morning i went to start my E53 and it took about a minute( it usually starts in the first few seconds), the next morning it would no start, so I called green flag, they got there at...
  6. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi, I used the Carly app to check a car I've bough recently and I get. 004A6E Glow plug cylinder 1, control 004A5E Glow plug cylinder 2, control 004D03 - 0041BA Exhaust back pressure sensor Since after speaking with a friend, he mentioned that the control unit isn't used in warm weather...
  7. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    so i'm about to start a little project to change the valve stem seals on the N42. i'm putting together a list to get all the other gaskets replaced along the way. saw this little plug (#7) 11128648649 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=AY79-PHL-10-2001-E46-BMW-318i&diagId=11_3177 and...
  8. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hello all, My 2007 E90 320d is now at around 150k KM's, and never did the diff oil change. So, I changed that. Afterwards, I noticed a very small leak around the drain plug. So, I bought a new plug (plug + O-ring combo) from eBay. The new plug, not sure if OEM or not, came with a new green...
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi! Does anyone know a part number of a lacking blind plug? It’s a rear inner wheel arch.
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I've attached an image and marked the spot where the wire plugs in. https://i.imgur.com/u6j0Swj.jpg I had to remove one of the headlights and put back in and one of the wire just won't plug in (I am 100% sure that I'm trying to plug it in in the same spot as it was before I removed the...
  11. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hello all would very much appreciate if anyone can tell me the correct torque for the spark plugs and which are the best plugs to go for. ? Have got conflicting advise of 23 and 30 Nm Thanks
  12. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hey, So im starting to become an expert in removing the intake manifold.... 2 month ago Carly said 6 plugs were broken (4212,4222,4232,4242,4252 and 4262) Looked around on this forum and found the answer quite quickly, ordered new plugs + module and changed. ONE start later and carly said 3...
  13. General BMW Discussions
    Hi everyone been sorting my e46 since I got it in December. Swirl flap and egr+ cooler delete, new thermostat and vortex breather. Car is now running better and mpg has gone up. I have read the codes and I have the glow plug control unit and 5 glow plug errors, I've got to take the manifold back...
  14. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi, E60 520d M47n I was getting permanent faults on plugs 2&4 and intermittent fault on no.1 I replaced all 4 plugs(beru) but now have a hard fault on no.1. Lumpy cold starts again. Since no.1 is accessible without removing manifold I was able to check resistance and it is in spec with another...
  15. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    OK first of all I apologize if my terminology is not 100% accurate as I am not a mechanic. So I was driving my 2009 323i on the 401 highway in Toronto on the way home Friday night, felt a vibration and then the engine light came on. I pulled off the first exit at which point the car definitely...
  16. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi All My 14 320i GT Xdrive msport F34 is 5 years old in March has done 50k and due a service soon , I was wondering when the spark plugs needs changing and does this have a timing belt or a chain if anybody knows please
  17. General BMW Discussions
    Installed new plugs, 5 of the 6 plugs went in fine. Number 3 cylinder however doesn’t tighten up as normal, once i get the ratchet on it to nip it up the spark plug feels like it simply hits a dead end or a ‘wall’ and there is no feeling of crushing of the collar or any flex in rotation /...
  18. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Spark plug change on the M43 1.8 engine on the E36. Had a look on the internet and couldn't find any guides for this particular engine - relatively simple task, however if you don't know you don't know! Tools required: Socket handle with extension Long 16mm socket (preferably with rubber...
  19. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi all. Getting this fault with ista Preheating control unit, output stage, cylinder 2, faulty Is this likely to be a glow plug or control unit ? Engine is an N57. Thanks
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