...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...
...pplies to BMW - 1 series - E81, E82, E87, E88. 3 series – E90, E91, E92, E93. 5 series – E60, E61 Engine: N40 – B16A, N42 – B18A,B20A, N43 –B16A, B16AA, B20A, N45 – B16A, B16AC, B20A, N46 –B18A. Cause The oil filter may have become twisted or broken-up inside the oil...
...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...
...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...
...BMW E36 Automatic stability control (ASC) warning light comes on If there are complaints about the above-mentioned fault, this could be caused by several factors: - The front throttle valve is jammed - The cable pull from the setting motor to the throttle valve is set badly - Faulty...
...BMW 5 Series (E39), 7-series (E38) Model years 09.1998 to 09.2000 All models with Bosch ASC 5.7 or DSC 5.7 and Servotronic Failure of power steering If the customer complains about the above problem, this could be caused by the controller for the ABS/anti- skid system (ASC) and the...