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Good afternoon, I am new to the forum after purchasing my 2015 BMW 520d touring last week. Loving the car so far however I noticed that it has a gutted DPF. I contacted BMW to see if the EGR cooler recall had been done and they advised it’s never been in for the recall. I have booked the car in next month for this recall. My concern, my car has a gutted DPF (only noticed yesterday) and I wondered if getting the EGR cooler recall done would cause me running issues ? Last thing I want to do is create issues. Has anyone else put their BMW for this recall with a gutted DPF and did you have any issues afterwards.

OK will look to adopt that advice. Oil filter does get changed out annually but will look to the air filter also. Good idea on hoovering the pollen filters though.

Thanks for your input. I checked the the DC Voltage with a meter on either side of the fuses (152 and 182) on top ,so I know the fuses are good I also checked the relay 'on the bench' and it's functioning too. Maybe the car needs a reset with a BMW Diagnostics kit as there is still an icon on the dashboard which will not clear?

Hi Les Welcome to the Forum As this is a UK based site we may not have to many members near you A Diagnostc Scan may help to tell you more, or maybe an Automotive Electrician can advise You could check all the earth points BMW love mutiple earth points and earth switching Good Luck Dave

Morning Robert Welcome to the Forum The GO5 X6 as far as I am aware are all 6 cylinder Diesel or Petrol plus the Petrol V8 as far as I am aware the engine choices are The xDrive40i M Sport has a 3.0-litre, in-line six turbo-petrol engine with a maximum outputs of 280kW and 540Nm. The xDriveM60i has a 4.4-litre, eight-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with maximum outputs of 390kW and 750Nm. The xDrive30d has a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with maximum outputs of 219kW and 650Nm. The M Competition model has 4.4-litre, V8 turbo-petrol engine with maximum outputs of 460kW and 540Nm. If it is a traffic light racer you want then the V8 is hard to beat but obviously operating costs are higher than a 6 cylinder petrol or diesel Fuel,Tyres, Insurance and servicing I have 2 X5's a 4.6is V8 around 18mpg average but glorious noise and acceleration (High days and Holidays car now) and a daily driver 3.0d around 28 mpg around town high 30's on a run Hope this helps Dave

Morning Todd Welcome to the Forum First simple thing is actually change the fuses on my 4.6is the 30a compressor fuse was blown changed it for a (Halfords) 30a no go ? checked everything several times could find no fault swapped it with another 30a fuse everything worked still haven't figured out why? If the simple doesn't work then it is continuity testing on the 12v feed to find out why a look at a wiring diagram would help if you have access to one Good Luck Dave

i am looking to buy a 2024 x6 , is the 8 cylinder worth the extra money

Hi , Living in Lawrence Otago and need some help. I have some condensation forming in Lefthand headlight. I open the top circular seal and it eventually appears dry. But! Now giving me fault codes on dash display. Like the auto adjust not working and other intermittent faults. Is there anyone nearby that can assist with diagnostic or suggest a 'tame' service centre close to me? I have ordered a control module but thinking about it I would hate to insert the unit when there may be other issues causing the problem and as a consequence stuff up the new module.

Hi My rear suspension failed last week and I diagnosed the problem to the a 'sticky' main solenoid ( not the two way block) I replaced the solenoid and checked it and the compressor before re- fitting to the car. Guess what/ The compressor doesn't work as there is s no 12v to the compressor The fuses (152 and 182) are fine and the relay works when tested 'on the bench'? Any ideas guys?

Afternoon Frankolinno Welcome to the Forum I would start at the Boot/Trunk look above the number plate for a Key hole, you should have a key blade as part of the Fob Find the Key hole open the Boot/Trunk and you have access to the Battery. If charging the battery remove it from the car to charge it. There should also be an emergency key hole on the underside of the drivers door Good Luck Dave

Hi my Battery is flat, my fob does not work. Removed caps at the side of the door handles, no emergency keyholes/locks present. I do have the fob keys, but no lock to put them in. BMW 420d 2014 Any ideas how to get in the car? Any help appreciated Thank you

Morning Alexander Welcome to the Forum Paul used Liquid Moly additive I beleive, do remember that if the seals are hardening through age this will work if the seals have gone it can't do much Dave

Morning Ben Welcome to the Forum Never actually seen this but from what I read it is normally the Halo LED's failing and needing replacement Dave

Morning Mike Welcome to the Forum Sadly we do live in times where extra protection is needed The good old Stop Lock is an excellent visual deterent. Whether the investment in a ghost immobiliser as well is worth the money no one can say untill it is needed. Personally the Stop Lock would be my choice (I use one when we are away from home) Dave

Morning Frank Welcome to the Forum Are you thinking of after market or BMW ? Also raises the question why ? If BMW then as long as it has the same functions and air bag connections I would think you could find one from other models. Try a search on www.realoem.com to see if there are any cross refference parts Dave

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Hi all recently bought a 2015 x4 3.0d m sport with adaptive headlights the angel eyes aren't working on drivers side have had fault code read and is 805e3a daytime driving lights current lower than target value anyone have any ideas? Many thanks

I am just about to purchase my first X3 and I am looking into ghost immobilisers. However in the mean time will be using a steering lock i have a stop lock pro that i use for my 3 serise would anyone recommend a disk lock instead or would mine be ok? Also what are people's thoughts on the ghost immobiliser? Thanks

Morning John You do know your German car is built in South Carolina 😅 If nothing is loose in the Boot then I would still be looking for Loose Heat Shields or worn Suspension parts (Drop Link or Anti Roll Bar Bushes) Dave

It's just driving on regular roads. The rattling noise comes from the trunk area. When I get on the freeway and drive 60 or 70 mph, the sound goes away. Will probably have to take into dealership to see what's going on. Very strange and annoying sound for a well built german car.

Hi John Welcome to the Forum What are the roads like before you get on the Freeway? Could be a loose Heat shield, or suspension bush gone Dave

Hi Harry Welcome to the Forum Try looking at www.fusecheck.com/bmw/bmw-x1-f48-2016-2022-fuse-diagram That should give you what you need Dave

Our BMW 5 has recently started making rattling sound when driving. I can’t figure out what is causing this issue but it’s annoying. funny thing is that the rattling sound stops when you get on the freeway and drive between 60 to 70 mph. Any ideas?

Good morning. Do you know the location for the battery ?