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Morning Ian Welcome to the Forum Soot is the enemy of all Diesel engines and clogged EGR systems and blocked DPF's are the common symptoms effecting modern diesel engines. My driving pattern is similar to yours. Getting the exhaust temperature up to trigger Regeneration is the key so a good half hour run on a dual carriageway or Motorway keeping engine revs up by using manual on the box has worked for me (so far) I do it about once a month Making sure everything is serviced and all Glowplugs operate as they should (BMW use the Glow Plugs to help achieve Regen Temps) and a bottle of DPF cleaner in a tank of diesel a couple of times a year have worked so far 😁 (tempting fate now) Good luck Dave

Morning Richard Just shows what the effect of Dealer hourly rates does to service costs, my local BMW Dealer hourly rates are north of £200 p/hr. Everything on your list is within the scope of a logical home mechanic. I use Mann oil and fuel filters (OEM) and the best quality Castrol oil and do the full service every year Micro filter every 2 years Brake fluid just changed 1/2 liter £9, I have a Vacuum Brake bleeding kit so simple to do and my diagnostics activate the ABS to complete, the job takes a about 30 mins. The onlt jobs which need some special tools are the Brake fluid change to activate the ABS and serviceing theTransfer Case resetting the adaptions Well done matey Dave

Hi Joe Welcome to the Forum I am not certain but as it is part of the cars Safety Interlock system I don't think it can be coded out Never seen the problem but from what I have read while it is a bit of a Faff it is a DIY proposition without needing to buy parts as the spring (clock spring type) can be unwound to get it working again Also from what I read BMW will want to replace the complete shift unit at around £1k minimum that alone makes it worth a go Dave

I dont think chrome grills wuld add much My X5 E70 is Star Silver Black Wheels and Black Grills which I think is a good combination whilde my X5 E53 4.6is is Estoril Blue Siver Wheels and Chrome Grills which suits the colour combination Sunday jet wash for mine and my wifes Subaru they spend a lot of their time in the mud during the shooting season some times a shovel would be quicker than the jet wash 🤣

Morning Colin Welcome to the Forum From what I understand the Gateway Module that handles communication throughout the car has a full memory of old faults. They need clearing before things can settle down. Can you or who ever got you the codes not clear the Fault Memory. Or you could try disconnecting battery and leave it disconnected for at least 20-30mins (disconnect Neg first) Dealers often do this to clear faults. For me though the process using a good BMW capable Diagnostic is make sure the battery is fully charged read all faults clear the faults and fault memory. Rescan to see what if anything returns, that is the only way you will know what if anything is wrong. Hope this Helps Dave

Hi Kevin You won't have much problem understanding it then with your background In the 80's I had a 24v Scorpio my first with heated front and rear screens followed by an RS 500 then a Cosworth Saphire sadly suffered the fate of a hell of a lot at the time and was pinched out of a secure Hotel car park. Insurance costs killed another one for me, crazy that the Lease Company came up with a Lotus Carlton as a replacement and it was cheaper to insure !! If you ever need it www.realoem.com is a dedicated BMW online parts list good up to 2019 when they decided to restrict it to subsription only trying to make it Dealer access only. But it will be fine for your model just put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model. Then you know what your buying will fit Enjoy Dave

Morning Kevin Welcome to the Forum The 3.0d is a fabulous engine and remember the occasional thrash (Italian Tune Up) is good for keeping the DPF clean 😅 Lovely looking motor ENJOY Dave

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Hi John What a proverbial PITA Dave

Did it take long to clean the ice cream off everything afterwards 🤣🤣 When mine were small they were out playing football or climbing trees 😅 Now they are allways using my tools and not cleaning them or putting them back !! (our youngest was 40 this year 😅) Ice cream doesn't cut it anymore now it's Beer 🤣 Guess nothing changes Dave

Morning If you reached that far to take the picture you were just beside the internal door release lever (metal lever with a hook end) just put a long screwdriver or pry bar down between the door card and door push the lever down to it's limit then give it a good wack the door will open Dave

Morning Craig Welcome to the Forum A real bargain if all the rest is good The best diagnostic program for your car is INPA/ISTA it will give BMW Dealer level access to all control units it also has WIS (workshop information) TIS (technical information) I have seen it for sale at around £100 There are several others that are BMW capable Foxwell, iCarsoft, Autologic and a few others no doubt If the car was standing and battery got low that alone triggers multiple faults on Beemers. Try fully charging the battery (only use the charging points under the bonnet or remove the battery for chaging) If the battery is on it's way out fit a new one. Disconnecting the battery for 20/30 mins often resets Fault codes (Dealer trick) though some will remain in the memory (requires Diagnostics to clear) Good Luck with your Bargain buy ENJOY these are good tough cars Dave

Morning Stu She has it in for you 🤣 The job is really simple takes longer to uncover the throttle body than actually change it. 4 bolts hold it in place unplug it and don't drop the seal when you take it off. As an aside have you checked the Vac lines that connect to it's mount. If I remember take the covers off take the big elbow that goes to the Maff off 4 M6 bolts (I think) hold the Throttle body to the inlet manifold there is a seal between the manifold and the throttle body dont do my trick and drop it 🤣 Check realoem that may help Enjoy your Saturday Dave

Hi Alan Welcome to the Forum Changing the grills is a DIY proposition just take your time. Check online for any how to video's that may help I would mask the area around the grills to help prent any scratches but if your unsure then a body shop is the way to go Good Luck Enjoy your Beemer Dave

Morning John Welcome to the Forum Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model then search the relevant section you should get small exploded drawings that will help along with all part numbers.if you double click the part number you will get a list of alternates and models it was used on Is the Rad you have a pattern part or OEM ? I have known pattern parts not fit without a lot of fiddling Your BMW Dealer sounds a proper git and not helpful at all. I would email BMW UK Customer services and complain with realoem you won't need them again anyway Attached are a couple of examples of the drawings you will find cant be more accurate as engine size and type will change parts Hope this gets you sorted Dave free-last-will-testament-form DJM.docx

Hi Vic Welcome to the Forum If I recall it may be that the battery has died seen a few of them depending on the system and model. You should find the battery under a cover as part of the TCU in the boot left side behindthe trim. There are from memory 2 types of battery so either check with your BMW Dealer or check www.realoem.com yourself. That will save messing around with coding or paying someone to do it Dave

Morning William Welcome to the Forum First let us be clear which model we are talking about, my guess is 30.d with Msport trim is that correct ? Next how was the diagnosis arrived at did the garage give you a print of the Diagnostic Scan showing faults and fault codes? What lights and warnings were on the dash and iDrive. What is the cars service history when was it last serviced? when if ever was the gearbox and drive train serviced ? Last if you are not capable of a DIY fix then as Luke says you need at least a good Independent Garage or a BMW Specialist who will have the knowledge to properly diagnose and fix it. There is a Register of BMW Specialists so you should with Googles help find one near by Dave

Morning Not sure but the only place I can think there would be a worm drive is inside the Acctuator !! At a guess someone has been there before and broken away the plastic cover. How did you get the picture ? is the door open or have you got the door card off ? Seeing that you really do need a new acctuator That worm drive turns a nylon wheel that operates the door lock how you will turn it now? I haven't a clue but that part should not be exposed. Dave

Morning Cindy Sorry cant open your Video Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your Model the look in the Body and Trim sections for what you need. The site is an online BMW parts list as used by dealers when you have the part number double click it and it will show a list of alternates and other models it was used on As already said from your description the actuator has failed (no inner or outer handles working) I have seen several over the years. There are 2 ways I know of to get the door card off (1) with the door shut the drivers seat needs to be removed or tipped on it's side and then yo can lever off the door card as the door is closed you will break some of the plastic clips so have spares ready. This will expose the door inner skin and the lever that attaches to the inner door handle operating cable. This is the lever that needs a wack to open the door. Method (2) lower the window prise the door trim away along the top edge and back edge (lock edge) you should be able to get enough space to see the lever with the cable attached on the inside of the door, put a long screw driver or pry bar on it push it down and give it a good wack. Life will be so much easier with the door open. Door card off peel back the membrane carefully undo the screws holding the actuator pop out the door button un-hook the inner cable and remove the actuator . The actuator is the Black part in the photo you can see the small lever and part 1 in the diagram Dave

BMW brought Range Rover to understand 4x4's and the market. Then the X5 started the BMW SUV's off late 90's 4.4 V8 and 3.0d they had M cars in M3 M5 flavour but never the X series though they produced the 4.6is to grab the fastest SUV title from Porsche in 2002 (still got mine). They also built 5, X5 Leman 6.0 V12 powered they were test bed cars never released, love to find one of those An X5M didn't appear until 2009/10 the early cars were always pretty raucus particularly mid range and above and with centre box removal and an X pipe replacement (started in the USA) loud As the X4 didn't appear till 2014 it seems thhe designers have gone stealth concious and quiet the current X3 4.0iM is a quiet cars May be one of the other Forums will come up with a Video but I have not heard of or seen one Good Luck with the search Enjoy that X4M Dave

Hi David Welcome to the Forum Very tasty looking car as the power plant is basically the same as the M4 what about exploring an exhaust swap ? I would think Centre box back would be pretty much the same. just how that could effect warranty I am not sure if all parts are OEM Just thinking out loud Dave

The spigot is the raised ring on the wheel hub that locates the wheel. It should match the big centre hole in the middle of the wheel, If the one in the wheel is smaller it wont fit if it's larger thewheel wont centre correctly and will probaly wobble Good Luck Buddy

Hi Ian Welcome to the Forum Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box (one car at a time) then check the wheels section. Check the wheel szes for both cars and the wheel Offset so you know they clear Brake Calipers The only other thing is check the spigot ring measure ment on both wheels Hope this Helps Dave

Hi Mark Welcome to the Forum Try www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your vin into the search box it will call up your model, then search the lights section. When you have the part number located double click it and it should call up a list of alternates and models that used them Good Luck Dave

Morning Cindy It isnt hard to see it is a little silver lever with a hook end that sticks through the inner door membrane almost in a straight line down from the teltale button on the top of the door card. A drawing a pic attached hope the help Your aiming at the little hook shaped lever in the picture Dave