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Hi Dave, I had a problem today when I lost power steering and my battery light came on. I assumed the belt had gone but the car was still mobile. I'm looking for advice on what belt to replace it with, Gates or BMW ? cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, not had a great January so far health wise including a week in hospital but back on the mend hopefully now. I'm trying to catch up on a few repairs due to the heavy storms sot got anything done about Ista/inpa but will keep you posted when i get moving. cheers Paneuro

Thanks Dave, I will have to find somebody to download and install it for me as its a bit beyond my capabilities. I will keep ypu posted on the progress. Happy new year Paneuro.

Hi Dave, are there any of these programs you mentioned free? I noticed Foxwell scanners for sale and there did not seem to be any need for a laptop to run them, they seem to be all in one. The reason I ask is I bought the original Carly tool a few years ago when they said all you pay is a one of fee and that was it, all further updates were free and no yearly subscription. They guaranteed this, then they brought out a new model with a yearly subscription and the one I had wouldn't work. I argued that was not the agreement but all they did was send me the new tool and ask for around £90.00 per year. I don't mind paying a one of fee but I get annoyed when they don't stand by there word. sorry for the rant. Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I will get the alignment checked at the tyre shop that supplied the new rear tyres. He has all the Hunter alignment ramp and tools and he said he would check it FOC for me. Can you tell me what IOS program I need to get as I would like to instruct my son in law to put it on a spare laptop he has . thanks Paneuro

Hi Dave, through its MOT and all lights fixed. couple of advisories like lower rear arm bushes showing a little rubber bush degradation but not resulting in excessive movement. All in all not a bad result. I will have a look at the bushes and if its not the end of the world replace them as the nearside tyre was showing wear on the inside when I replaced them last week. cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I have now discovered that these brake pad warnings on the I drive screen are not only governed by the wear sensors but the service intervals i.e. time so as far as I know I can't just do a reset myself. I may have to go to the dealer. Anyway its going for an MOT so he might be able to do it for me. cheers Paneuro.

Thanks Dave, I'll keep you posted Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I do have a BMW specialist local to me but the last time I phoned the girl asked me if the car had ever been in to them before and when I said no she said they would have no interest in looking at it. I think I would rather stick a box of paper hankies against the I drive screen. The only problem I have is its due an MOT just after Christmas. I will just have to keep putting out feelers and see if anyone can do it. By the way I'm in grey Burns country. cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I tried disconnecting the negative lead but no cigar. I have been trying to reset the brake pad light but have now discovered it has to be done by BMW as its on the I drive. I phoned the local bmw service department and the guy said they could do it for me. There might be a charge for it which is an eye watering £185.00 for the first hour or it might be less. Think I'll just blank of the I drive screen. Paneuro.

Hi Dave, I fitted one of the sensors on the rear but it has made no effect as the light is still there, I will fit the other sensor tomorrow and see how it goes then. You mention the disconnect the battery, is there any pattern to this ? is it both leads or just the negative lead? cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, its now Friday the 8th and I got the car back on Wednesday. They said the dual mass flywheel was fine so they did not fit a new one. The clutch is 50% lighter than it was so I am having to learn to drive it again. My wife might even have a go at it as the clutch was far to heavy for her before (don't know if that's a good thing or not). Anyway my wallet is £586.00 lighter than it was but at least its done now. My next problem is finding out how to reset the brake pad lights on the dash. When it came on I took the wheels of thinking I needed new pads as I had fitted them in 2017 when I got the car but there was at least 5/16" on the front and about 1/4" on the back. I pulled the sensors out and the looked fine, none of the 2 were showing any wear so I put it down to faulty sensors. I ordered a new pair and while waiting for them cut the originals and soldered them together. I have tried to find a tutorial to put the lights out without success so I need a bit of help there. I've looked on u tube but can't find one for my model. cheers Paneuro.

Hi Dave, the guy said they only use LUK or SACHS so we will see how it goes. Its not going in until Oct 6th so I will use it until then. I will let you know how it turns out. thanks Paneuro.

Hi Dave, number 1, I have no ramp , 2, I am 82 years old so not DIY. The company as far as I can learn are very reputable and say they only use LUK or SACHS . I normally do my own repairs but in this instance I think I will go ahead and have them do it. regards Paneuro.

I checked again yesterday and was told they didn't know if it had a dual mass flywheel but if it had, it would be £1000 , if I didn't wand the dual mass flywheel they will not give any warranty on the clutch plate or flywheel.