...poses. On BMW vehicles, a simple module constructed from 1 diode and 2 resistors will perform this very well, allowing accurate diagnosis without the need for replacing the seat mat. Not forgetting some manufacturers are fitting explosive disconnection to main battery leads, which requi...
...This BMW came to the workshop with a rather unusual emissions failure. It had failed the NCT test on emissions test, with a very high level on the Lambda reading. The first step taken was to scan the engine management system for fault codes, but no codes were stored. The data fo...
...agnostics BMW X5, VW Golf Mk4 and a Fiat Punto Marea Nothing is as good as good information eXponentia’s Steve Carter recounts troubleshooting faults on three very different cars with one common key to a successful repair; the availability of vehicle specific information. Bo...
...on a 2009 BMW 1 Series equipped with Start/Stop and a manual gearbox. The car had a gearshift neutral sensor fault code and the Start/Stop function was not shutting down the engine when the car was stationary, as it should have. The first thought was that the fault code was due to the fact...
...Ford and BMW . The following procedure is for changing rear brake pads and discs: Carry out a braking system health check with regards to fluid level and condition, leaks, and check the operation of the parking and foot brakes. Note: It is advisable to connect a battery support uni...
...axle(e.g. BMW ). This information are needed for the speed indication, cruise control and torque convert er slip control. Function The Vehicle speed sensor records a changing magnetic field produced by a rotating multipole disc. The magnetic field open and close a reed contac...
...BMW E38 model year: 09/1998 – 10/1999 E39 model year: 10/1998 – 10/1999 Xenon light not working With these vehicles it can occur that one or both xenon headlamps cannot be switched on although the light switch is in the “dipped beam” position and the ignition has been switche...
...BMW 5-series (E39) All models before 1 Nov. 2002 Insufficient power If this fault is complained about, then the cause may be defective ignition coils. Various error codes are stored and the engine control lamp lights. Backfiring may also be complained about. In that case, the ignition...
...BMW 7 Series (E38), 5 Series (E39) with engines M51, M52, M60, M62 Buzzing noise from the engine compartment, battery discharged If there are complaints about the above-mentioned faults, the cause could be a faulty relay. The "sticking" relay of the ABS recirculating pump allows the pu...
...Mini BMW Mini Cooper Model year: 11/2003 - 01/2004 Engine code: W10 B16A All models without navigation system Instrument panel with sporadic malfunctioning. If a complaint is made regarding the above-mentioned fault in one of these vehicles, the possible cause is bad contact on the 1...