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Hi Graham The X5 has small slots in the rubber door seal Not sure about the X3 though? Taking the door card off is the only way to be sure where the water is coming from. Door card off go around the edge of the membrane with a talc puffer then hose the out side water will leave tell tale runs in the talc. It doesn't take much of a gap to let water in. Is it both rear footwells or just one? I did read about a damaged rear washer hose allowing water down the B pillar into the rear footwell but only one side. Dave

Hi Don Welcome to the Forum Enjoy your GT Dave

Morning Stu Are you sure about the Vin number in the picture above does it match the Vin plate ?? I ask because I just tried it in realoem and it brings up a 1981/94 E30 Touring ?? My 4.4 had a DME failure (pin corroded and broken off) and couldn't be repaired I had to get a replacement DME EWS Door Lock and Key from Quarry Motors all came from an identical car to mine fitting was straight forward, though a Faff Dave

Morning Graham Problem 1. First check where the leak is coming in, if you have a Sun Roof check the seals and drains. Check the door and window seals are all good and not worn/damaged. Last remove the door cards on the rear doors and check the membranes if they are torn/damaged either repair or if possible replace them. Check the inside of the doors (use a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the membrane adhesive) check the drains in the door bottom. A talc puffer used around the seals and bottom of the door can help identify where its coming in. Problem 2. Thermostats are cheap I would change them as a matter of course. Most likely suspect engine stat check realoem for the correct part number. While your in there check the water pump and all hoses and change if required. Dave

Hi Stu Talked with my local BMW Specialist (he comes to me for Dog Training) he said try this Close the doors. Put your Master Key in the door. turn it to the 1st position right, then 2nd position right, then 3rd position left. this will reset the starter immobilization sequence which is part of the anti theft system monitored by the EWS system. then put the key in the ignition and fire it up! Dave

Jay Leno the American chat show host and Car Nut famously said " what would a wife prefer a husband who smells of transmission fluid or booze and cheap perfume" Glad you had successful outcome Dave

Stu might sound daft but with the battery fully charged, turn the key to position (2) with out starting, let all the lights extinguish then start. I was told it helps all the modules to wake up and the Key to sync when I had the 4.4 Dave

Hi Stu Cant get the Vid Silly thing have you tried moving the selector from park to neutral just in case it is the inhibitor switch? Pic1 above shows Odometer reading and Vin the Vin just doesn't look right, is it? If not it may need correcting though I have never seen one alter before. Your last picture very difficult to see Dave

Hi John Welcome to the Forum For me it would be a simple choice, repair it but then I love tinkering. A Bonnet and wing in the right colour if your lucky should cost about £150 to £200 a pair of headlamps Xenon with Halo's about the same plus a weekends labour. Then service check over and MOT and it could fetch any where between £2500 and £4000 depending on the buyer Rather than just a general Breaker talk to the specialist BMW Dismantlers they may offer more Dave

Wow way to go Kenny, well worth a call. Spoke to my youngest son he tells me these guys are well known in the "modding" circles and have a really good reputation. His friend still runs their suspension kit on a 1 series no issues after 6 years hard use (or abuse). Dave

Hi Josh Welcome to the Forum Heard of them never seen them on a car though One of our sons friends has a 1 series he fitted a JOM Blueline kit from Euro Car Parts. I know because they used my garage and tools did all 4 corners all very straight forward and he was/is very happy with it still. He brought the kit as it was very competitive in price (cheapest) Dave

😂 don't let him off, the wife was really nice to me for ages when she "broke" mine 😁 There are some great "How Too's" with pictures on the www.pelicanparts.com website it is an American site so steering wheel on the wrong side but all the bits that matter are where they are on our cars. There is also www.realoem.com if you aren't using it already, a BMW Parts List put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model. Then search the sections for what you need, it will ensure if buying stuff (second hand or new) you get the right part, there are also useful exploded drawings so you can see where stuff fits. Dave

Morning Jon Welcome to the Forum Not an unknown problem the internal mechanism can get rusted by water ingress and stick, (don't tell your colleague) It does mean removing the inner door card which is possible with the door closed. It is easier with the passenger seat unbolted and tipped back (if you unplug the seat connections make sure the battery is disconnected first) Once the door card is out of the way use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive holding the inner membrane and peel it back if you tear it make sure you tape it when it goes back. Awkward to see but inside the door you will see the mechanism with the Bowden cable attached get some lube in there WD40 or similar and with a long screwdriver or bent piece of metal work the mechanism it should operate and you can open the door making life easier. Keep operating the lock and lubricating until its working as it should then I smothered mine in spray grease to protect against water ingress rusting it again (tip don't close the door till your happy all is working as it should guess how I know that!!) Its a fiddly job not hard to do with basic tools the door air bag can be moved and supported with a bit of bent coat hanger without disconnection, if you disconnect the airbag with the battery connected you will trigger the SRS warning lamp needing the diagnostic program to reset it. Dave

Morning Gary Welcome to the Forum First is your car E90/1/2/3 or F30 ? 2011 was a change over year. My first thought would be either the temperature sensor or the thermostat. Your fan will receive signal from two sources the air con system and the cars engine cooling system a diagnostic check would identify the part Driving the car when it is overheating can cause damage which is much more expensive to fix. Dave

Hi Mike Welcome to the Forum Before you part with any hard earned cash first check if LED or OLED Rear Lamps were an option for your model. If they were then things will be easier, but at a minimum I think you would need the Inner and Outer Light units, wiring harness adapters plus yes they will need coding I suspect to get them working correctly. Someone with INPA/ISTA or similar should be able to do it for you (A BMW Specialist or good Independent) or perhaps a member on here near to you. There are a number of Specialist BMW dismantlers I would Google and find one as a source of parts but only if they were an option, if they weren't then things could get complicated. Dave

Errrr that doesn't look right Kenny I have seen many rising rate springs but that looks like two separate springs ?? Plus the rising rate springs I have seen are normally fitted tight coils down over the threaded adjustment. If my old brain hasn't seized up Pro Sport Suspension are down in the West Country Salisbury they were mainly lowering kits initially (sons with lowered cars early 2000's) Google them and send them a picture and see if they can help Lordy you are learning your way around that car the painful way Dave

Hi Graham Do you have a heat gun ? If you do clean a piece of trim then try with the gun on low heat (don't want to melt stuff) warm the trim and rub with a clean cloth you will be surprised at the crud that comes away. The heat gun brings the oils in the plastic out I find it works really well. Dave

Morning Graham I have a Vax Carpet cleaner that we use indoors and in the cars (with 5 dogs I need it) my wife says car cleaning is "boys" work so lucky me I get two to do though we do have leather seats. I use a rubber dog grooming mitt against the grain on the carpets really great for loosening stubborn hair and dirt then hoover, then use the Vax if there are any stubborn bits I use a solution of carpet cleaner and a nail brush then Vax again. One of our sons has a Peugeot with cloth seats and the same process has worked well for him, though the back seat we had to take out to get at it properly. Dave

A pleasure hope it helped Dave

Just took a second look Dermot your foot rest and pedal covers are after market are those covers aftermarket too ?? Dave

Hi Graham Welcome to the Forum Looking Good ENJOY Dave

hi Welcome to the Forum The debate over manual or Automatic will like the Mousetrap Run and Run and Run In everyday use you can bomble around in D and just let the car do the work, if the red-mist descends you have a choice of Sport or manual with paddle shifts (depanding on spec) In standard spec the 335d pushes 286hp and over 500nm of torque enough to more than embarrass some serious motors. Been a 1 foot driver convert since the 80's My Brother Inlaw runs a 535d Touring he always has them ECU tuned and de-badged 350+hp 800+Nm I was with him in Belgium travelling at the 120k speed limit a guy in a Carrera 4 shot up behind flashing his lights Bro floored the 5 and it left the Porker for dead. We pulled into services for coffee and fuel near Antwerp the Porker arrived parked and we sat with our coffee watching the guy from the Porsche walking around the 5 touring wondering what the hell it was. Yeah you will enjoy a modern Auto Dave

hi Dermot It is called an EDGE PROTECTOR/TRIM FOR ENTRY If you are not aware take a look at www.realoem.com it is an online BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then look in the trim section. You will be able to get the part number for the bit your looking for Dave

Hi Joe The batteries listed will all be compatible with your charging system and just need registering. The AGM type battery is not exclusive to "Stop Start" cars I have one in my X5. If you are going to have to register the battery anyway it should make no difference. Often people fit an over rated battery thinking it will last longer not realising that the cars charging system will never fully charge it, which can shorten it's life. A battery that has the same rating as yours should be fine maybe a member on here with the software that lives near you could help code it in Dave

Hi AJ Welcome to the Forum There is a site www.howmanyleft.co.uk it tells me that my X5 4.6is at peak 846 were registered 1st qtr of this year 247 left on the road. Have a look Dave