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...In 1995 BMW introduced the EWS2 system for passive immobilisation of the engine management systems. This was the first time they installed transponders into the ignition key with a rolling type encryption code. The main function was that each time the key was cycled, the code in the tr...

...  Today we will describe a failure that affects the X6 35 xdrive aut. E71 (30 6D 5) model of the BMW brand, specifically a failure related to the engine.   AFFECTED VEHICLE BMW X6 35 xdrive aut. E71 (30 6D 5) SYMPTOM The engine does not start. FAILURE...

...DPF systems seem to be gathering pace in the problem list. The Zafira B Z19DT is one such call we deal with regularly. On investigation of the fault codes the DPF pressure sensor seems to be at fault, but the rubber pipes located near the DPF may have melted through. And codes for gl...

...We recently investigated 'overheated solenoid' on Vauxhall Antara 2.2 CDTi and Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi. Our research showed that there is a common fault with the wiring loom for the battery feed going to the starter motor. Due to a poorly insulated B+ wire, the cable will overheat and c...

...Engine restart times can be critical to the driver's peace-of-mind. Stop/start systems control this and the technology continues to advance. Denso have recently developed a new starter motor which has been equipped with a Tandem Solenoid (TS). This new system is designed to reduce start...

...    Question: We service a 2009 1.6 HDi Citroen Berlingo III and recently replaced the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor as the cause of engine starting difficulties and hesitation on acceleration. The vehicle was OK for a while, but has now returned to the workshop with the...

...Question: We are having trouble diagnosing the source of a fuel odour in the passenger compartment of a 2011 2,0 BMW X3. We can smell the fuel odour in the passenger compartment and have visually checked all of the fuel pipe connections which are tight and not leaking fuel. Can you help?...

...Question: We have a 2011 BMW X1 in for service and the customer has complained of a whistling noise from the door mirror area when driving at a constant speed between 40-50 mph (60-80 kph). We have heard the noise on road test but we are having difficulty finding the source of the whistlin...

...Spark Plug specialist NGK has issued advice on plug replacement on BMW N43 and N53 engines, which were fitted with ZKBR7A-HTU NGK spark plugs as original equipment. The engines feature on the BMW 1 series and under the bonnet of a 3, 5 or 6 model. The spark plug is a semi-surface type,...

...Vehicles Currently Identified as Affected 2004-2005 BMW E60/E61 530d Parts Currently Affected AEK2319 Problem Intermittent battery warning light; intermittent operation of wipers when set to constant Cause Failure of alternator regulator leading to overcharging. ECU attemp...



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