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Morning Kris You need to do some tests to check it could be any or all of those Could be a clogged EGR system (smoke after tickover for a while) Valve stem seals smoke on over run, Piston rings a compression test needed Dave

Morning Karl Welcome to the Forum I am not aware of one, not without actually opening the sealed unit and testing to see if it is a LED failure or something on the PCB Have you talked to guys like Cartronics or ECU testing as there are so many cars now with LED lights someone must be repairing them surely ? The alternative (did it with my E70) is a recycled one got mine from Quarry Motors not cheap but below 1/3rd of the price of new Dave

Morning Kris There are several other diagnostic programs Autel, iCarsoft, Foxwell but they are just that diagnostics one of our sons friends has a 1 series which he has turned into a trackday special Roll Cage uprated Suspension 335i engine SMG gearbox with Manual conversion uprated rear Diff and Diff carrier/sub frame. He built it over 21/2 years as parts came up. To drive it is insane Dave

Hi Andrew Your a year older than me 😅 it does take longer to get up once you get down there doesn't it 😂 If they are using LUK as a Kit I would say £1000 is a fair price and should be a good fix Good Luck Dave

Hi Kris Welcome to the Forum You can use www.realoem.com iif you are not aware. Just put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box and it will call up your model. Then search the sections for what you want/need. That way you will get the correct part numbers and know stuff will fit, once you locate a part number double click it and you should get a list of any alternates and other models it was used on With that information Google for best prices or try the Specialist BMW Dismantlers (I have used Quarry Motors) there are several in the UK If you get around to developing a Track/Race car then a good diagnostic programme will help ENJOY Dave Is the V a Swede or German 😂

Morning Lou I have never come across this before and dont recall any other posts outlining this type of issue. If your Dealer has tried to fix the problem by fitting a new insert and it has made no difference my thought would be that the Bumper is out of tolerance. May be a discussion with BMW UK Customer services would bring some support for both you and your Dealer, unless the Dealer has already gone that route ? Good Luck Dave

As an after thought just checked my rear sensor it had been dislodged and set back so was seeing th bumper edge as a hazard, Dohhh So check they are all sitting right Dave

Here you go Stu don't know if this helps or not You can see the Front sensors working the rear sensor is acting up after I jet washed it Dave P1000915.MOV

Hi Andrew A quick look at www.realoem.com shows it has a Dualmass Flywheel Part No.21207533869 Alternates are Part No's 21207527482 and 21207526107 Whoever your talking to they don't inspire confidence !! A Dualmass flywheel I guess would be around the £500 to £700 mark a good quality clutch kit Pressure plate Clutch plate Release bearing and Arm from someone like Sachs would be another £250 I have seen LUK kits for around the £800 mark complete the unanswered question is will you DIY or pay someone to fit it. If DIY is your route the car needs to be high enough to allow the Gearbox to be supported and lowered it is going to be heavy. Always use new flywheel bolts and clutch mount bolts and torque them correctly. Good Luck Dave

Normal 🤣 This is a BMW Forum 🤣 I will make a Video later today Dave

Morning Spencer When you call up Route Criteria what shows on the screen ? Even with Tom Tom (Android App) I upgraded the screen to an Android Unit in my E70 and I get a list and one is Motorways Toll Roads and Ferries which needs selscting and a check box ticking. My E53 X5 is still BMW OEM Professional system but as it's last upgrade disc was 2016 is a tad out of date but from memory I had to select Fastest Route (again a check box) My personnal choice is Android these days the Tom Tom App is quick to load and simple to use so if you can set up Android Auto I would use that. Oh Oh you better get the Manual out again 🤣 Good Luck Dave

Morning Lou Welcome to the Forum Not sure which bit your having problems with but I would be tempted to try a little spot of Super Glue or Body Bonding glue Dave

😂😅😂 That should do it Stu that looks like the scolded cat model

Morning Clive Welcome to the Forum Back to the Dealer me thinks and ask them, as the car is new they should help at least with a tutorial. If it is a software issue they should sort it for you. I would hope? As there was no follow up by Spencer we don't know if his Dealer was any help Dave

Morning Sherry To be sure you need a Diagnostic Scan as the issue could be anything from a failing Starter Motor to a failing Battery, an igition switch problem or Gerabox Inhibitor switch Make sure the battery is fully charged (use the charge points under the bonnet) put the gear selector in N then try. Check all fuses and the Fuel Pump relay The diagnostic scan would confirm what the issue is Good Luck Dave

Morning Luke Last time I was in Rome a Cab or walking was the quickest way around 😂 Beautiful City it depends on what you like the Borghesse Gallery and the Palazzo Madama and the Capitoline Museums for us we couldn't get near the Colosseume it was rammed with darned tourists 😅 who would have thought it Dave

Whoop whoop well done Stu,what colour did they redecorate the kitchen 🤣🤣 My daughter after borrowing the E53 to move a horse said "you don't need all those gadgets Dad there's a thud when your to close" 🤪Love her Dave

Morning Saliqur Welcome to the Forum I don't think the Forum is collating a Complaint it would perhaps be a good idea if someone did gather evidence in the form of posts by those suffering failures from this and other Forums. Then taking that evidence to BMW and maybe the Media to try and get satisfaction in the form of 1st recognition and 2nd support to repair Dave

Morning Peter Welcome to the Forum Enjoy your Z4 and hope we can assist if needed Dave

Morning Richard Well they had to spoil it for you but at least you hadn't commited. Thhe service reset is a really cheeky charge as it doesn't even require plugging in the diagnostics Dave

Morning Mick Welcome to the Forum First why was the MAF changed ? were all hoses and connections checked for leaks ? If the MAFwas confirmed as the culprit was it checked and cleaned ? If still causing faults changing it should be straight forward. If you have diagnostics clear the fault and rescan to make sure it is cleared obviously if the fault remains it is something else in the system. If you don't have diagnostics try disconnecting the Battery for 20/30 mins that should reset everything Good Luck Dave

Morning Nathan Welcome to the Forum First check the battery connections in the Boot in case the fused link has been damaged. The fuel cut off may have been triggered so check the Fuel pump fuses and relay then check the Starter relay. I would also carry out a full diagnostic scan just to be sure even if the car is running. If you don't have a BMW Capable diagnostic scanner you need the help of someone who does Good Luck Dave

Hi Kevin Playing is the best way to learn 😁 So you will soon be our GURU INPA/ISTA takes a lot of play to master (still playing) Dave

Morning Pat If you are keeping the original wheels I believe BMW offered 255x40x17 as an option. You can check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then check the Wheels/Tyres section you should see a list of all wheel/tyre sizes offered OEM Hope this helps Dave

Morning Andrew On the E53's I fitted reverse camera's on all 3 and connected the Video into the TV unit (Conveniently under the floor in the boot) and took power from the reverse lights. I brought a wireless transmission unit one half connected to the camera in the tailgate the other providing the signal to the TV unit. I also added a Camera in the horse trailer so my wife can see how they are travelling same system wireless with a power switch in the glove box Dave