Want to get my car in order for summer . Below are some issues that I am not sure how to solve. Any advice much appreciated . 03 plate 3L
My tyre pressure red light exclaimation light has come on again, dealer reset it a few weeks ago and said it’s just tire pressure .. why does it do this and what is the permanent fix ?
I have powered wing mirrors - the button works & they fold in & out as they should - but the button for adjusting the mirror glass doesn’t work they don’t move at all.... what could this be? Also I read the heated mirrors are on all the time but mine are stone cold ... could it be I don’t have heated mirrors even though they are electric powered ? Is it easy to fit heated mirrors as a retro fit .
My left window doesn’t go down via the passenger door, but does work fine using the drivers buttons / what does this sound like the problem is ?
My left door handle is stiff and hard to open from the outside ... what should I apply to loosen it up ?
My horn doesn’t work - previous owner snapped a bit of the wiring look when changing wheels - I have a new loom but how do I take the wheel/or cover off to replace this part ?
My brake pad sensor light is on - previous owner assured that brake pads are fine - just he snapped a sensor when changing the wheels over . How do I know which wheel it is that is causing the light to come on ? I have a new sensor to fit, just not sure how to do it .
My seat occupancy light is on - again this is because it has had E46 M seats put in it - I’m told to play with the yellow block under the seat to make sure it’s right but so far the light is still on... any ideas ?
My ashtray is stuck wide open - it’s as if the spring is broke or something — how easy is it to get this part out and try repair ?
My handbrake isn’t very good... I notice it rolls back quite a lot on a hill & I need to leave in gear ... does it just need tightening ?
My headlights are foggy - what’s the best thing to sort this out ? Will a headlight kit now do anything ? I have 6000k hid xenons fitted .
I’m a newbie - does it need servicing every year or just wait for the bmw light to come on? I say this because I only do about 2-3000 miles a year . What’s the difference between inspection 1 & 2 and how do I know which one I need this time round ?
My drivers fog light is smashed - is it east replace them myself ?
It has E46 M electric sports seats fitted - I want heated seats .... I know the 03 has the loom to add heated seats and I can buy a new panel facia for the dash - but will it now not require a loom kit for a E46 seat? What’s the best way for me to retro fit ? I don’t want to get new seats .
Any help much appreciated
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Bit of technical advice to fix some niggles.
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Bit of technical advice to fix some niggles.
I got tired reading that. It’s all fixable. Most of it simple. A bit of programming for the window issues, headlights need sealed properly, seats might be a bit of a bugger. Better changing the seats.
Hopefully someone more knowledgable than myself will come in and help you out a bit more than my limited knowledge can.
Oh, and welcome to the forum. Pictures of your motor are mandatory.
Hopefully someone more knowledgable than myself will come in and help you out a bit more than my limited knowledge can.
Oh, and welcome to the forum. Pictures of your motor are mandatory.
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Thank you . Sorry for long winded post lol . Here is my car
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Great thank you Raymond ... I will try these today myself . Much appreciated
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You are most welcome. When I did my rear handbrake I removed the disc , calipers and the drum so I could actually see what was going on with the adjustment mechanism.