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Morning Vinman Welcome to the Forum I have never been a fan of Apple products personally but you can get Carplay I have never done this but as far as I understand you can add Carplay by (a) Getting a BMW Dealer to activate it through their software ( No idea of cost ) (b) A local BMW Specialist may well have the software to do it worth a search (again there will be a cost) (c) I have read that certain models you can upgrade using a USB Dongle (check Ebay) If it were mine I would find a Local BMW Specialist who can help there is a Register of BMW Specialists an internet search should find one close by Hope this helps Dave

Hi Morgan I manged the last one without removing the Actuator it's a fiddle but doable as you are aware the cable just clips on. Maybe worth checking online to see if any how to Videos are available I guess we know what your doing this weekend 🤣 Dave

Morning Morgan Attached is a Diagram from www.realoem.com the part number you need is 51217317560 No 8 on the drawing, if you aren't aware put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model The last I brought was around £20 the advice I would give is don't buy a second user recycled one to save money Hope this is helpful Dave

Hi Morgan Welcome to the Forum You say you have replaced the Latch cable ? There are two one between the outer door handle and one for the inner door handle I have seen 2 instances of the cable that goes between the Outer door handle and the actuator sticking if the actuator lever it is attached to cant fully return to it's stop the Actuator won't release. I tried removing the cable and lubricating it and the result was short term success (lasted a few days and stuck again) The only solution was a new cable in both instances. I found it first time as the door card was off and I put my hand behind the actuator and pushed the inside lever down, "click" Hey Presto internal handle worked door open. Close door open door using outer handle then close door neither handle worked again Hope this helps Dave

Hi John Welcome to the Forum As far as I recall the sensor is on the engine cover over the front of the Inlet Camshaft Here is an excerpt from the Engine repair manual 9.2.2. Camshaft sensor The N47TU camshaft sensor operates according to the Hall principle as with all BMW engines. The camshaft sensor is installed on the cylinder head cover above the intake camshaft. A camshaft sensor trigger wheel is mounted on the intake camshaft for this purpose. The Digital Diesel Electronics uses the camshaft sensor to detect whether the 1st cylinder is in the compression phase or the exhaust phase. This assignment cannot be made from the crankshaft position. Assignment is necessary so that fuel injection can be regulated accordingly. The DDE supplies the sensor with 5V and ground. The sensor supplies a digital signal via the signal line to the DDE. A special pattern allows emergency operation if the crankshaft sensor fails. The resolution of the camshaft sensor signal is, however, too inaccurate to replace the crankshaft sensor during normal operation. Hope this helps Dave

Morning Dave Welcome to the Forum As with the OP it would be a bit of a gamble to see if the fit, the only way would be "trial and error" by offering them up to see how the mountings line up. May be contact some of the BMW specialist dismantlers to see if that would keep cost down Dave

Morning Paul Fuel Filter (if not already covered) is my only thought then a general check around Dave

Hi Garyboy If I am right your engine is B48D 4 Cylinder type I have never used them but I have read good things about Celtic Tuning. They have been around for a good few years have you contacted them and talked through what you need ? Link https://www.celtictuning.co.uk Good Luck Dave

Morning I believe 19" were an alternate which should allow a deeper sidewall Good Luck Dave

Morning Andrew First check for any air leaks between the Air Filter and the inlet manifold in case some thing has been disturbed (hose or Vac line) Check realoem for sensor locations Good luck Dave

Morning Carl I have never worked on one of the 3 cylinder engines but logically I would expect the Temp Sensor to be close to the Thermostat either on it's own housing or the water pump, some BMW models actually had 2 sensors one on the Thermostat housing the other on the lower Radiator hose If you get stuck I will fire up ISTA and see if there is any help in Workshop Information (WIS) Good luck Dave

Hi Jock Welcome to the Forum When were the Diffs and Transfer box serviced ? Dave

Hi Steve Welcome to the Forum Not good what size wheels are you running and is the cracking spokes or rim ? Your not alone with pot holed roads Sunny Sussex isn't any better Maybe as suggested a set of 19" wheels with deeper sidewall tyres may give a bit of cushioning Dave

Morning Gary Welcome to the Forum You have an X3 Msport but which one ? What engine and year ? Dave

Hi Kumar Welcome to the Forum I am assuming you mean the Lamp (Bulb) first you need to establish if your Lighting is Halogen bulbs, HID/Xenon or LED all were available for your model year. Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up your Model then search Lights I know from experience that some models need wheel arch liners removing to access lamp changes which would mean a hefty labour charge from a Dealer (most in my area are £200+ an hour) then the cost of the actual lamp Osram or Philips HID D1 lamps can be brought for around £60 (I would expect a Dealer to double that) so cost of a lamp change at a dealer I guess at £300 to £500 + If they are LED I have never changed one but would guess at similar prices It isn't difficult just fiddly so I would look for online videos as guidance and DIY or try your local friendly Independent Garage Hope this Helps Dave