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I did read that there is a hidden menu you access by pushing and holding the left hand reset button by the speedo try Google there are normally how too's that pop up. Waiting for steam to show is a bit iffy !!

Ha Ha I think we are not that far away in age !!

Yeah but I have an X5 !! may be it will have to put up with the car wash LOL

Hi Michael You won't find a Haynes manual as far as I know? A couple of sites that may help you are www.realoem.com this is a BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will bring up your model. Then you can look at the categories it will make sure your getting the correct parts for your car, it also has simple exploded drawings that help to show where bits fit. www.newtis.info is a BMW technical information site (same as used by Dealers) plenty of good information on how to remove/repair stuff just remember in BMW speak repair means replace. You can also look at www.pelicanparts.com it is an American site so doesn't deal with Diesels but apart from the steering on the wrong side pretty much everything else is where it should be, they have great how too's with pictures so as close to Haynes as you can get. Hope these help you Dave

Welcome Andrew Oooh Shiny, looks terrific want to come round and polish mine?? Dave

Welcome Kev Go for the 7 series, daughters never get any cheaper!! When they are tiny babies everyone thinks the first word they say is Mummy, it's not it's Money!! You have had school maybe the horse (done that) driving lessons and the first car, then Uni and then you will have, Dad can you help with the deposit; and you will because we love them to bits even more than our Beemer's Hmmm what am I saying !! Dave

Morning Michael Welcome to the forum, the BMW 3.0d engines are generally as tough as old boots particularly when well maintained. The Police tend to be scrupulous with their mechanical maintenance the wear and tear normally shows inside, worn front seats holes in the dash etc worn carpets. Make a list of jobs everything, then separate them into has to be done now, and do at your leisure. There is plenty of help here if or when you need it. One of our sons workmates brought an ex-police Range Rover and over a period of time found interior bits through specialist breakers and Ebay he still has it, it looks great and has never let him down (not many with rangies can say that) Dave

Morning Thanks Eric I understood what Clarence meant, what is needed is more information. His post gives nothing but the engine type and that the car is 4 years old? Nothing on how long has it been happening? How long has he owned the car? Dieseling in petrol cars is normally caused by timing issues and/or something hot and glowing in the cylinder/cylinders to keep it firing without ignition. Has it covered as many miles as the Starship Enterprise and has carbon buildup which glows hot? is there some cylinder head damage or valve damage (more likely culprit if low miles). Modern petrol engines run lean so a check of the fuel system needs to be carried out to ensure it isn't over fueling, normally this would smell this around the car and in the exhaust. Is it overheating. The poster says it has been back to the Dealer many times, when he says Dealer is it just a car sales place selling all marques where he brought it or a BMW Dealer? If it is a BMW Dealer I would be finding a different one for a proper diagnosis. So back to my original post more information Clarence for us to get our collective heads around your problem. Dave

If he made the sale from his premises and gave you a receipt then that is his tough luck I bet he didn't advertise it as a "private sale" also who did you pay? Good luck with the case Dave

Hi I believe you should be OBD II but supported in the car by BMW's Ibus system check Newtis to be sure but I believe from memory you can read from either OBD socket I use the under dash socket on mine. Depending on the Code Reader you have you may not be able to see all the control units but fingers crossed From your pictures it looks like she has suffered a few "Bodges" through the years and a little "tin worm" I am sure she will be back to health soon.

Welcome Leandre Well your "BMW" life has started with an adventure, you also have enough knowledge and know how to bring the beasty back to full health. At the age of your 5 series your box could be either GM or ZF the GM boxes are not so good, BMW like many other manufacturers decided to tell their customers the box is "sealed for life" as engineers we know that is rubbish but it means the poor old gearbox often dies from abuse not use. A code reader is essential with BMW's as so many of the control modules are interlinked of leading to mis-diagnosis of issues. For us with older models (the X5 and 5 series are cousins) I would recommend either INPA or BMW 1.4.0 as diagnostic tools, I use BMW 1.4.0 loaded on an old laptop which I use just for that purpose. It reads individual modules showing any faults (even intermitent faults) if you investigate the fault it will give a description in plain English as an example my PDC is intermittent a common issue without the reader I could be changing parts to try and fix it the reader showed "rear centre right sensor". So once a month I read all codes and reset, many are I have discovered due to poor earth connections to be expected on a 16 year old car. Cost of BMW 1.4.0 is about £15 A couple of websites for information www.realoem.com this is a BMW parts web site just put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box and it will bring up your model it will let you see all parts and part numbers so you know you are getting the right part. It also has small exploded drawings to help. I also use www.newtis.info this is a technical sight as used by BMW dealers which gives "how too" information, torque settings etc. Look forward to some Pics and how you get on Good Luck Dave

Hi Alistair and Welcome So what does Adrenalin smell like and what colour is it?? Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it willbring up your model. It is a BMW parts website you should be able to see whats missing (if any thing) and also what fixings you may need once you have the part numbers give your Dealer a call or check on google for price and availability.

Morning Brian Have a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin Number in the search box and it will bring up your model. Then look in Vehicle Trim (from memory) you will see small exploded drawings with numbered parts look up the part number that will ensure you get the right part for your car. I changed the drivers door seal on my X5 cost was £45 from memory.

Whoop Whoop Top Man Dan Happy Easter then Dave

Sorry Clarence your problem is unclear more information needed Dave

The remote oil filter housings are a source of leaks if the o ring seal is used more than once so not uncommon. Same with the Valve cover gaskets, the tensioner if it's quiet and smooth running I would change at my leisure not theirs. FYI BMW oil filters are supplied by Mann in Europe (probably the same in the US) Suspension bushes are Lemforder or Meyle the list is endless as BMW make the body, and all components are brought in. The problems with magneti starter motors, BMW knew they were an issue yet following their logic they would happily (and did in my case) replace a known issue with a known issue as it was a "genuine" BMW part, the second time it failed I replaced it with a Bosch unit and BMW have never noticed or commented, yet they did notice that I had replaced the subframe mounting bushes with Polybushes (probably because they are yellow) the service manager tried to tell me that they should change them as "non BMW "parts they could cause damage to the suspension??? Seriously Eric if thats all they found you have a well sorted car thanks to all the stuff you have done yourself Yahoo Enjoy Dave

Hi James Keep his details there are bound to be others here looking for something Dave

Hi Dan The websites would be a real help if they sent a bloke round to do it !! LOL Dave

Morning Dan and Welcome Sounds as though you are confident with spanners a shame you need to use your skills straight away. Sorry I cant help with the tools as I have only run the V8 engines Hope you find what you need Dave Couple of websites that I use if your not aware of them, www.realoem.com (BMW Parts site just put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box) www.newtis.info (BMW technical information site site as used by Dealers) An American site but still with great information www.pelicanparts.com.

Morning James There are some specialist BMW breakers try googling BMW Recyclers Uk there is also Ebay those would be my first stop. Good Luck with the search Dave

Welcome to the Forum Mark Great looking car, and 700nm torque against the 500nm in the E39 yep should feel mighty quick, particularly mid range ENJOY Dave

Morning Gary (well it is here) Welcome to the Forum To be sure have a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin number in the search box, it will bring up your model. The site is a BMW parts site its used by Dealers and Factors to make sure they get the right parts. It also has small exploded drawings which are useful to see where stuff fits and how. Also have a look at www.newtis.info this is a BMW technical site that is used by Dealers for service and repair information. I also use www.pelicanparts.com for "how too's" a great site with loads of information and photo's. Great choice of car Dave

Hi Phil Folding metal roof. My X5 doesn't even have a sun roof so I am the poor relation !! Seriously have a look at first www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will give part numbers for if you have to buy spares. Then I would look at www.newtis.info for repair information, this is the same technical information used by BMW Dealers. I would also check www.pelicanparts.com its an American site but has some great how too's with pictures that may help. I hope this helps Dave

Welcome to the Forum Damien Dave

Thats a real shame, that through some one fitting ill matched tyres whether the last owner or not, I think a car dealer or some one in the trade should know the potential for damage from mismatched tyres. It isnt just BMW Xdrives it is just about all 4 wheel drives. Having 4 tyres with good tread might make it legal to sell but not good for the customer. I have a set of Vredstien Wintrac Extreme 255x45x18 wheels and tyres that I use as a winter set, they have little wear due to the deep the snow in Sussex!! I know they are close rolling radius and wear if your not far from Sussex you are welcome to borrow them to see if it makes a difference? Dave