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Hi Kenny Yes you can use Carly though it is a subscription service (don't know the costs) The thinking was a scan would tell you more not turn off warnings. It was more to identify specific units causing the problems. The light types were (IIRC) Xenon dip beam Halogen Mains, then latter models Bi Xenon the Lamp Units can be set LHD or RHD on the unit on the Bi Xenon LCM/FCM unit is where it was switched at manufacture (dont quote me on this it may be my old head dreaming) To get back to standard what type of Light System did the Decoder list S522A or S524A that will tell us if they were Bi Xenon With luck the plank who did this adapted the plug on the lamps and not the loom if that is so then getting hold of replacement lamp units should cure the issues as for the rears it may be that it just needs inline resistors to smooth things out. The trick now is as X5 says is finding the sensible way forward that doesn't bend your wallet out of shape, any chance the seller would help? Dave

Hi George Welcome to the Forum Dave

Hi BMW Newb Welcome to the Forum First a few simple things, have you tried a forced reboot ? Press the CD and DVD Eject Buttons along with the Volume Button hold all 3 down for 5 secs the system should reboot The next is have the fuses all been checked ? Remove the CIC fuse for at least 15 secs this sometimes kick starts the system again If those don't work you could google BMW CIC repairers normally repairs are a fraction of the cost of replacement plus as the unit is already registered to your chassis you wont have the hassle of finding some one who can register a replacement to your chassis Good Luck hope it's the simple stuff Dave

Hi Bactongas Welcome to the Forum Are you looking for a complete mirror assembly ?? Or just the mirror cap ? And are your mirrors fold in or fixed ? I would check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model, then look in the trim section for the part numbers you need as then when you buy you know it will fit. Then search Ebay or other sites for the best price for what you want, as for colour you can take off and paint the mirror caps on your surviving mirror and the drivers door replacement. Or get them painted if you don't fancy trying yourself. Dave

Morning Kenny I don't understand folks who spend good money to do an "upgrade" that makes it worse??? Use BMW Vin Decoder put your Vin number into the search box it will call up your cars build sheet. BMW use codes for equipment probably something like S522A (that would indicate Xenon I honestly thought all E60/61 and F15 builds came with Bi-Xenon not halogen. I have read a lot over the years of people trying to make the halo's brighter, not read anything about changing headlamps for aftermarket?? I have seen some bodges where headlamp units have been fitted that come from newer models (sorted a couple of Range Rovers for friends of our sons) It will be interesting to know what your car came with against what is there now. Do you have a BMW specific code reader? That would give us more information, a copy of INPA/ISTA or BMW 1.4.0 or i carsoft would cost about the same as a single diagnostic session at a Dealer. Plus going forward it will help a lot with knowing whats going on with your car. Dave

Hi Kenny Sounds a bit of a nightmare First stop if you are not already aware should be www.realoem.com it is an online BMW parts list. Put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up your model. Check the lighting section and find the part numbers for your car, if you double click the part number it will bring up a list of alternate models/types if they were available. I think it would only be E60/61 or may the LCI model which came in at the end of 2005 It is possible that someone has tried to upgrade to LED which if they don't have a diode in line will throw the lamp failure warnings. Just had a quick look at the listing for E60 which should come with Bi-Xenon lights as standard (you wont get much better) or Bi-Xenon Adaptive Part numbers are Bi-Xenon left 63127160195 right 63127160196 or Adaptive Bi-Xenon left 63127160151 right 63127160152 Looking at Realoem it seems some headlamp assemblies while from E60/61 models are not a direct exchange so the part numbers on your fitted units would help solve the issue if you can take some pics it may help Hope this helps Dave

Morning Ahsan Tyre types are chosen for many reasons, Cost, Looks, Grip, How long they last? For many just because "that was what it came with" Tyre profile has 2 effects (1) lower profile (side wall) tyres are stiffer offering less sideways movement so give better handling. Down side the ride can be harder, crashing over every imperfection on the road due to less compliance. (2) A higher profile sidewall tyre will be more compliant and help with ride comfort. Tyre ratings for economy run from A the highest to G the worst. I did read a report a couple of years ago that the difference between the best and worst was about 7.5% so if you get say 30mpg on an A rated tyre you will get around 28mpg with a G rated tyre. That is the theory but as said before the condition of Brakes, Suspension and the pressure in the tyres all have an effect. The same report also noted that 70% of cars sampled had at least 1 underinflated tyre which will undo any A rated choice. So your choice is fine, will look right and will give a good compromise between ride and handling, Tyre pressures should be checked regularly (I do mine weekly while checking oil and water) if you keep the tyre pressures correct you should give yourself the best chance of achieving good mpg and the best tyre life. To many car drivers today rely solely on the car to "tell them" if the oil is low, coolant is low, or tyres under inflated. Dave

Hi Ahsan If that is what you want that choice it will work fine As for consumption that depends on several things (1) the rolling résistance of the rubber compound the tyre is made from (2) Tyre pressures (3) Mechanical condition of the Suspension and brakes When choosing tyres you will see a consumption/fuel rating so look for the one with the best figure Dave

Hi Ashan Welcome to the Forum First a question, are the rims you have brought BMW or Aftermarket ? You also dont say what size 17" !8" 19" 20" all were available for your car. 8j front fitment should have an offset of 33ET stamped on the inside of the rim, 81/2j should be 33ET 9j would be 44ET Tyres lets assume 19" rims 8j front 81/2j rear with the correct offset Front would be 245/40R19 94Y Rear 274/35 R19 98Y The offset is important to ensure the rim is centred on the hub to maintain the geometry Hope that helps Dave

Morning Kenny There is a Register of BMW Specialists you should find some helpful names there who are more local to you Dave

Hi Mark Welcome to the Forum It may have been left in Delivery mode to protect the engine during the run in period talk to your dealer they should make sure everything is spot on for you. Good Luck lucky boy (Hide your licence) Dave

Hi Phil Welcome to the Forum Engine idle with everything up to temp should be about 600 to 650 rpm You will need a diagnostic program to adjust the idle but first I would check all the vacuum lines are in good condition. Also check for any air leaks in the inlet side, also check the PCV system is good and not clogged (no smoke when its been idling for awhile) Dave

Hi John First you have 2 throttle bodies if one is malfunctioning that could be a cause though a scan should show it up. I have also read of a failed O2 sensor causing a similar effect I take it all vacuum lines and sensors have been checked ? All the above should show on a fault scan. What did the dealer think the issue was that was so serious that a new engine was the solution (apart from loads of profit) Dave

Hi John If the drip is at the transfer case are you sure it's Engine oil ? There is an Electrical Connector to the gearbox that often is the source of leaks (another "O" ring) Unplug the Plug the connector is a twist lock affair with the "O" on it Hope that's it Dave

Now you can enjoy your Beemer 😃 Dave

Don't know where you are Kenny but my brother inlaw has used BWchiptune Hayes/Uxbridge area google will get you contact details. They are BMW specialists and have their own Rolling Road so their figures aren't guess work. He travels from Essex he has now had 4 5 series upgraded by them and not had any issues his cars are serviced by his BMW Dealer Dave

Morning Kenny Welcome to the Forum That looks really tasty the red and yellow grill stripes would go if it was me. My brother inlaw runs a 535d Touring ECU tuned, over 320hp 600nm scares the life out of the odd Porker driver mid range acceleration is amazing. Reminds me of my AMG E55's Just one word really ENJOY Dave

Just to confuse Michelin, Continental and Bridgestone are all on the BMW list. For what its worth I have a friend who has a 2003 E46 M3 Coupe his car runs 19" Rims fronts are 225/40 rears are 255/35 currently he has Yokohama Advan fitted we just got back from Golf so I have had a look. He is happy with them wet and dry (though if it is wet he is out by accident) says he got a good deal early last year with Black Circles

Hi William I don't know where your looking but don't discount the BMW Dealer AUC cars you will get good extended Warranty cover thrown in and if you squeeze hard enough may be for 2 or 3 years 🤣 Metallic Red !! Estoril Blue is the fastest colour everyone knows that 🤣

Hi William Not an issue with using a square set up with the car being 4x4 fatter rear tyres are more for show than go. Range Rover use a square set up and quite a few X5 owners have used Fronts all round and a few fat Rears all round. My summer wheels are 275/40 R 20 W (F); 315/35 R 20 W (R) my Winter wheel/tyres are 255/55 R18 all round. So sourcing either 2 fronts or 2 rears of the same style shouldn't be that difficult and makes tyre purchase simpler. The main point to remember is what ever the tyre/wheel set up front and rear rolling radius needs to be the same to avoid transmission wind up. You near to finding your next motor yet? Dave

Hi Ben Welcome to the Forum There were some well documented timing chain issues with the N47 engines at 2018 the car your looking at should be on the B47 which I believe came in either 221hp single turbo version or 228hp twin turbo. I haven't read any real nasties about the B47 engines so as long as it is well serviced and documented you should be good. My personal feeling is a lot of issues for many manufacturers have begun to occur with extended service intervals (I still change oil and filters at 5k intervals) Both Manual and Auto boxes are tough but both should have fluid and filter changes at regular intervals look for evidence in the history. Check the inside edges of rear tyres if there is wear then it point to rear suspension bushes needing replacement not a horrendous job and well within the scope of a competent home mechanic. But a good negotiation point when talking price. Everything inside should work, make sure it does don't accept any "aircon just needs a re-gas" or "you can get a replacement on Ebay for £10" excuses if it were that simple why hasn't it been done? If you still like the car it's also more ammunition for reducing the price. My brother inlaw runs BMW 5 series Touring he loves them he is on his 4th now, his have all been the 3.0d engine but the general car is the same he travels extensively in Europe and all have been run to around 250k current one is around 150k Good Luck with the Hunt Dave

Hi John The passenger seat occupancy sensor is a quite common trigger for airbag light, plus X5's had a recall for the drivers airbag? Worth a check for recall on yours if you haven't already had one, I didn't get a notification but read about it online checked with BMW who said yes mine was outstanding. As for your Key operating just the drivers door, just tried my X5 same thing drivers door only but locks all doors. I wonder if there is something in the activation settings which can be changed ? IKE settings if I recall, haven't checked mine for some time maybe have a look later Hope the Diversity antenna fixes your issue Dave

Morning John It may save time and money to get a scan done to confirm the source of the issue, it could be the steering lock, the EWS, the antenna or an issue with the FCM not allowing communication. However if it is the antenna my brother inlaw had issues with 2 of his 530d Touring's, the diversity antenna was mounted in the rear spoiler and suffered from water ingress on both. His BMW dealer fitted new antenna's under warranty, twice, on the first car but the problem returned, the BMW specialist I use took the antenna out opened it, cleaned it and the PCB board found a dry joint re-soldered it put it back together sealed the unit and remounted it. Permanently fixed, he had seen so many he even knew which solder points were suspect !! When the same thing happened on his next car we fixed it in my garage on a Sunday morning there are quite a few video's on the Net about the same issue. Dave

Morning Ron I have never fitted a Sirius unit but have changed quite a few other modules on Beemers. You will need someone with a good BMW compatible software package (or buy it yourself usually a package will be about the same as 1 diagnostic session), something like INPA/ISTA, BMW 1.4.0 not sure about i-carsoft or Foxwell as I haven't tried them. I know they can read the fault codes just not sure about their ability to code/re-code modules. As it is a used Unit it will probably be registered to the original chassis so will need that removed and yours inserted. Most BMW Dealers will tell you "Can't be done" you need a new unit and "Only they can code it" which of course is rubbish Good Luck Dave

Hi Aden Welcome to the Forum Check www.realoem.com it is a BMW online parts list as used by Dealers put the last 7 Digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your Model then search the sections for what you need. When you find it double click the part number and you will get a list of models it was used on and alternatives Good Luck Dave