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Welcome James You are correct that is where BMW sat their DSP (digital sound processor) Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number in the search box it will call up the parts list for your model so you should be able to find the part numbers you need to look for. I am not sure but I do recall some one on another site built his own sub and mounted it there, there is also a company Cartronix that repair and upgrade the BM54 units. You can also check out www.newtis.info for information on retrofit and wiring diagrams, both sites are BMW and used by Dealers. Good luck Dave

As I advised look at realoem and newtis if you do you will see that the CD Changer is NOT wired through the Video controller. TV Nav and DVD if fitted are wired to the Video module. Also if the car was not originally configured for a DVD you may need some additional loom sections and the bus controller will need to have the DVD changer registered

Welcome John ?? The heading says steering pump but no information, so have a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model. Also look at www.newtis.info it is a BMW Technical Information site same as the Dealers use Hope you find what you need Dave

If your car was originally configured for a CD unit it may not have a video module fitted which is needed to convert the signal from the DVD unit. If the guy you brought from's car was configured with a video module then the DVD will work. My brother in-law ordered his with CD and DVD with rear entertainment as I said his CD changer is in the boot and the DVD in the glove box. I would go back to www.realoem.com as I advised to see if a video module was specified for your car. Also check out www.newtis.info for wiring diagrams that may help plus any retrofit information.

Morning Bogdan Welcome to the Forum Are you sure you have the right changer? My brother In-laws 5 series touring has CD changer in the boot and the DVD changer is in the glove box ?? Look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of you Vin Number into the search box it will bring up your model the check out the Audi section. Dave

Certainly early for wheel bearings, Tyres? Or could be drive belts and tensioners or water pump? Best guess's on the info supplied Hope you find the culprit Dave

Sale of Goods Act young man, point out to them that they sold you a service which is not practical and as the "expert" they must have known that? Dave

Thats good news Part numbers for the Basic unit Supersedes: 12141429861 (09/01/1996 — 08/05/2015), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141429895 (06/01/1996 — 01/28/1997), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141432401 (02/26/1996 — 09/19/1996), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141429472 (11/01/1995 — 07/09/1996), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141429373 (07/24/1995 — 03/25/1997), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141427704 (04/27/1995 — 12/09/1997), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141427703 (04/27/1995 — 10/25/1996), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744711 (01/01/1995 — 05/17/1995), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744598 (01/01/1995 — 05/12/1995), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744897 (09/01/1994 — 12/16/1994), Exchangeable retrospectively 12141744160 (09/01/1994 — 05/02/1995) Part 12141429999 was found on the following vehicles: 3' E36   (11/1992 — 08/2000) 5' E39   (02/1995 — 06/2003) 7' E38   (03/1995 — 07/2001) Z3 E36   (07/1996 — 10/2000) Part numbers for the Programmable No.DescriptionSupp.Qty From Up To Part NumberPriceNotes iThis part number is not available for orders, and is only used to determine the part number of a programmed control unit. This is required to complete the exchange procedure in ISTA(P).For vehicles with Special motor S961A=Yes01Exch. control unit DME programmedMS41.0101/199912141430434For vehicles with National version Belgium L811A=Yes01Exch. control unit DME programmedMS41.0109/199812141437537For vehicles with Catalytic converter =Yes01Exch. control unit DME programmedMS41.0101/199912141437535 Often after market air filters are Oiled the oils gets onto the the hot film MAF sensor so cleaning may work, fingers crossed Dave

OK, to be sure what the issue is an avoid throwing money at it changing parts I would get hold of a copy of a BMW diagnostic or ask if a member near you can run a scan for you. My preference would always be having my own but that's me, bit OCD with stuff like this. I brought mine from Ebay cost about a tenner and simple to use, there are others INPA, ISTA etc but 1.4.0 has served me well so far. I am in West Sussex if it helps Dave

Are you using a BMW specific code reader INPA, BMW 1.4.0, Autologic, Carly for BMW? or a generic code reader. I use BMW 1.4.0 and it will allow scanning of all individual control units The attached is a screen shot from BMW 1.4.0 the left column identifies the control unit there are 3 pages so depending on model and spec all are covered. I a fault or faults are logged they are held in the memory of that unit until they are cleared after repair. Intermittent faults often show as "Fault not Present" Dave

There is a Register of BMW Specialists you should find someone there Google the BMW Specialist Register Dave

If it is like mine it will illuminate around 500 miles before and remain lit until the mileage is counted down. Have you talked to another Dealer it sounds odd that they are insisting the exact mileage is covered after all the service will be the same a 100 miles early as later? Dave

Morning Gwyn Welcome to the Forum Not an uncommon problem with CD changers there will be a partly retracted CD causing the jam. If you go to your dealer they will suck their teeth tell you they have never seen this before and sell you a new CD changer. If you remove the CD changer and take off the top cover you will see the stuck CD(it had slipped out of its sliding guide). I used a plastic knitting needle to help it back into position then removed the cassette and lubed everything with sewing machine oil, two years or so on and no re-occurrence. Dave

Hi David The BMW DME will retain all codes until they are cleared, my code reader shows it as "fault not present" with an orange block next to it this shows a a fault registered that isn't currently there. A red block is a fault present, both are followed by a description of the offending item (Thermal Oil Level Sensor) is my current intermittent one Dave

Morning Stu It may be in the loom or it could be the PDC controller. Try unplugging the unit use some contact cleaner and reconnect. The PDC controller is buried in the boot so susceptible to any damp or spills. Dave

Morning Ronan Welcome to the Forum I think it is at the back of the bottom pulley (crankshaft pulley) to be sure have a look at www.newtis.info this is a technical information site same information the Dealers use. You should find some help there. Dave

Morning StJohn Welcome to the Forum The service indicator blocks stay on for a period of miles so if the orange block illuminates you will have a distance/time period to book it in. On another tack I personally have never agreed with the "extended service periods" that all manufacturers boast these days I still change my oils every 5k and car is serviced to its plan (service lights) by BMW Specialist. My old car isn't smart enough to know I have changed the oil and filter. All the manufacturers these days offer service plans and obviously they give away little or nothing, somewhere it has been paid for so don't feel sorry for them squeeze as much as you can. Dave

Morning Stu Welcome to the forum The BMW parking sensor system fitted to cars of our vintage is flaky to say the least, yours is showing the classic signs of 1 or more sensors being dead. You can turn on the ignition select reverse then put your ear near each sensor you should hear a clicking, no click = sensor not working. If you also have front sensors don't ignore them 1 sensor out means no system. Which code reader are you using? I use BMW 1.4.0 and I can read and test individual sensors I have a sensor that hates rain, car washes, jet washes and cold weather?? Warm dry weather all OK when I read the codes for the PDC unit it shows "rear centre left" I have changed the sensor no difference so I believe my fault is in the loom some where which with the current weather can wait as I have a reverse camera. Also I have a factory tow bar fitted when I plug in the horse trailer it turns off the rear sensors and the fronts work fine. When buying your sensors make sure you get the right ones check the part number on www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box and it will bring up your model. Here is information on mine for what it is worth Part Number 66206989069 Supersedes: 66216938739 (04/01/2004 — 11/23/2005), Exchangeable retrospectively 66216911838 (09/01/2001 — 03/05/2004), nonexchangeable retrospectively 66216902182 (11/01/1998 — ), Exchangeable retrospectively 66218375533 (03/01/1998 — 01/28/1999), nonexchangeable retrospectively 66218352137 (04/01/1994 — ) Part 66206989069 was found on the following vehicles: 5' E39   (04/1995 — 07/2003) 5' E60   (12/2001 — 06/2007) 5' E60 LCI   (04/2006 — 12/2009) 5' E61   (10/2002 — 02/2007) 5' E61 LCI   (04/2006 — 05/2010) X3 E83   (01/2003 — 07/2006) X3 E83 LCI   (03/2006 — 08/2010) X5 E53   (10/1998 — 09/2006) Hope this helps Dave

Morning Colin Welcome to the Forum Not sure if air suspension was available on your car check on www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box, your model and options will come up You can also check BMW Vin Decoder same process put the last seven digits of your vin in the search box and it will bring up your build sheet. My guess would be either broken spring or springs, or most likely some one has fitted a lowering kit or worse cut down what was there. Dave

Not a BMW but we did clean my sons Toyota, straight forward job. We couldnt believe the amount of soot in the EGR and the inlet tract we had a henry hgover running all the time to suck out any loose stuff while we cleaned. Still when he floored it once on the dual carriage way he said it look like a special effect from a Harry Potter movie behind him as everything was enveloped in a huge black cloud, the up side by the time anyone emerged he was long gone. The black cloud only happened once and performance was back to normal so success

Take a look at www.newtis.info its a BMW technical information site same as dealers use. You should be able to find what you need on there.

My brother inlaw runs a 530d touring he commutes into Europe so racks up the miles, his car is remapped to just over 300hp and 600+nm it is ultra reliable and still returns 40+ mpg in daily use. When he wants it though it is demon quick, for his use its perfect great at Autobahn high speed cruising plenty of space comfortable and quiet but happy in town. Me I always go for the big engine then look at tuning to make it a bit different. It never seemed right to me that my business partner and I had the same car when he didn't have a clue what he was driving and worse didn't care so mine were always a bit special, still are. Dave

Morning Raz Have a look ay www.newtis.info you should be able to find the pairing process there. Dave

Morning Danny I would try one of the specialist BMW breakers, I have used Quarry Motors before with success Google BMW Breakers there are quite a few Use www.realoem.com to make sure you have the right part numbers put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up your model. Good Luck Dave

Morning Adam The oil has to be somewhere if it isnt leaking onto the floor then re-check the turbo if seal are gone on the inlet side oil will be in the inter cooler and inlet tracts if it is on the MAF it will explain the fault code. You can clean the MAF but the leak needs fixing first. If the turbo is leaking on the exhaust side you will surely smell it and see it being burnt but it can clog the cat and coat the O2 sensors. Oil inside the engine will also be burnt checking the plugs is a could shout but remember the car will smoke and you will smell oil being burnt. Oil inside the engine will get there either through the Inlet tract (turbo issue) or engine wear, valves, rings etc. A litre of oil is a serious amount to lose good luck with the search for the source Dave