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Hi all, just looking at replacing the rear tail light cluster seals. Not leaking just a bit of housekeeping as I read they can go off and would prefer to act in advance. Been looking at tips etc to do this and can find very little. Tried to remove one cluster, seems I could only see a single bolt point, which doesn't sound right but that is all I can see as it seems there is more than one anchor point. Any pointers gratefully received.? Regards all and happy new year to you.

OK, eventually got to the bottom of this. No blocks just a faulty pump to the screen wash points. All changed and works fine now. Car running great right now and spending time under cover during the UK wet winter. Another challenge to tackle in separate post

To support this I have had the battery checked and all seems good with the battery. Only other thing I have seen before on other vehicles is battery discharge via the alternator but that seems to be an in use issue not a cold start one. Ill get the next service to identify the starter and see if it is a Magnetti as reported by Greydog. That should square the circle on this matter.

HI all, had another incident this morning. Warning came up on dash stating excess discharge. Clicking sound on starter for sure. Looks like the draw on the battery is the starter as reported and is around cold start and cranking amps

Greydog, is there anything on BMWs you have'nt experienced. Really great advice on the flushing through and restock of trans fluid. Also the use of the additive Dr Tranny. Got good experience on use of additives as I used the liqui moly additive to help with the valve stem oil seal issue I had. Great success. Will advise on what I find. Paul

Always a first time, had the transmission warning light come on and car went into limp home mode, luckily I was nearby. Any thoughts on this. Auto trans Fluid changed at 64K miles now done 90K so not thinking it is the fluid. Hopefully some insights would be great. Just about to put OBD reader on also.

HI gents, great feedback as always. I have removed the battery terminals, cleaned and reattached them and have not had anything since, so far. I will get the starter checked though especially if it is a Magneti one.

HI all, 2006 650i convertible. Seems to have an intermittent issue with starting. The battery appears to be ok as car clock is staying on time and not falling out but when I have tried to start the car the engine would not crank over, implying insufficient amps. However, the engine then did crank over and start up the next morning. Very strange. Has anyone experienced this and identified the source of the problem. It could be something simple e.g. I need to give battery terminals a good clean, they are tight on, or there is something else awry Any thoughts/advice gratefully received. Paul

Thanks Dave, may have to pay for that service but at least I know where to go look. Thanks for taking the time. Paul

Hi all , done some further investigation. So, no water flow to the washer heads so I have a blockage elsewhere, not the heads. Washers to headlights are working when headlights are on so there must either be a blocked pump or filter somewhere in the main line or the washer main pump needs replacing. I am assuming that the headlights and windscreen washers operate of separate pumps. I guess I should also check the fuses as well. Always possible one of them has blown.

HI all, it seems the washers on my 650i are blocked on both the hood mounted washer nozzles. Headlight washers seem ok. Any advice on actions needed to clean these out and what I can do to try and prevent this happening again. Regards Paul

Hi all, did some reading into the taillight cluster gaskets perishing and allowing water. My E64 is getting older now so thought I would replace them. Has anyone got any links for instruction on how to get the taillight clusters off to do this job. I have a small compartment cover on each side in the boot but cannot see how I can loosen anything that would allow the cluster to come off. Any advice gratefully received as always.

Hi all, just thought I woudl share something. I was seeing the black vinyl on the e64 rear deck cover turning grey in the sun. Picked up on a great link on You Tube link to Tim, quite an ingenious approach in using Teak Oil to rejuvinate the colour. Just did mine actually with Danish oil, a teak oil variant, and it comes up brilliantly. I have no idea were Tim got the tip from but it works. tube to

Thanks very much. Ill give the colour a go and report back

Hi all, just looking at sprucing up the colour of the black leather in the E64. No rips or tears and have cleaned and nourished it annually but think the colour now needs a lift. Any recommendations on what to use for the colour?

Hi dave, appreciate that advice on the real oem database. Very helpful indeed. Paul

Hi all, looks like I have a seal failure as moisture looks like it is in the side panel light on one side of the E64. Where would I find the bulb spec for this light? Are they readily available. The actual bulb holder may also need to be replaced but cannot find any new, only used. Any pointes on buying new ones as I am suspecting the seal will go on used ones and I then have the same problem. Any advice gratefully received. Paul

OK gents, well the spring action came back. I gave it a good Wd40 spray some months back but it has taken to late March to see the spring action has returned. Thanks again for taking the time to answer.

Hi Dave, yes WD40 was the first thing I tried. Seems like the spring may have failed, so not sure I can actually repair it. It still operates the automatic opener just does'nt return to flush after doing so.

Hey that is a great tip on the rear light cluster seals. How old was your vehicle? Seems like a bit of good practice to follow that.

Hi all, just checking I am not missing anything on this. The BMW badge boot opener on my E64 seems to have lost the spring back action. It still opens the boot but then does'nt return to the flat on release, instead staying depressed. Is this a new part or is there a repair possible. 2006 E64.

Hi , just an update on this valve stem oil seal matter. The 650 i went through a further oil change in July 2021 and then an MOT in Late October. Again, I used the same additive as before from Liqui Moly. Absolutely no smoke at all in the MOT and it passed with flying colours. I am quite impressed by this additive as it seems to do exactly what it says on the tin.

Had a good look around at all lights and function and nothing obvious. Ill go through all the led lights and check them all to see if even one LED has gone. could be as simple as that.

Hi all, anyone know the part number to replace the heated washer jets on my E64 - 2006.

Hi Anyone had an issue with my 2006 E64, I am getting light failure alert, parking light but on inspection there is no failure. On plugging reader in, it is saying a 'supplemental light failure' and that is it. All lights appear to be on and working including parking lights, if anything daytime angel eyes appear a bit down on power. Maybe that is a clue. Appreciate any insights/experience. Paul