Recent content by AndyS

So, my car is fixed. It was the RDC module at fault and apparently their diagnostic system pointed to the module being next to the fuse panel but turned out to be behind the rear bumper as suggested by B21. Apparently, very difficult to reach without removing the bumper even on a ramp let alone...

A quick update..... Not knowing what on the car might not be working properly, I haven't been driving it and could do with it back on the road. I contacted a dealership in the hope they might be kind enough to tell me where the RDC module was so I could disconnect it and safely drive the car to...

Most of the issues I'm seeing are intermittent, the only constant being the TPMS error which is what makes me think it could be the RDC module. Sadly I couldn't find it in the location suggested by B21 so still no idea where they've hidden it. Unfortunately I don't have access to ISTA either so...

Thank you for your help. Looks promising. I'll check tomorrow and report back.

Hi all, I recently have had TPMS failure messages randomly flag up on the iDrive and then disappear with no intervention on my part. When I had new rear tyres fitted a few months back, I was advised the valve stems were showing their age and I assumed the error could be connected so was planning...

Thanks again for your reply. So the part number I need to be looking for is 51 16 9 320 281 and as long as it's that, I'll be good to go. You've been a massive help.

Thank you so much for your reply and the effort you've gone to in locating suitable parts. I know you said not to worry about the fact it's listed as from a 1 series but I'm more concerned about the difference in age. The car the mirror is from is a 2007 1 series. Did they keep the same part all...

Hello all. Couple of questions about the auto dim/dip mirrors if I may. The two wing mirrors dim down perfectly but nothing happens on the internal rear view mirror. I'm assuming fuses must be ok as the sensors for all three mirrors are in the internal mirror housing I believe and the fact the...

Thanks R.E92 Will have to have a look at ProTool. Always been a little put off by the apparent complexity of ISTA! The electric handbrake motors are automatically retracted by putting it into maintenance mode or manually retracted by removing the actuators (as I did) and winding them in...

Hi. Recently my car flagged that the rear brake pads were getting close to needing changing. A quote from BMW of £230 and I'm thinking, it's a simple job, I'll do it myself. I ordered the parts and then read several posts about needing to put the e-brake into maintenance mode to be able to do...

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the OP's car is Velencia Orange rather than red

Thanks all for your help. Much appreciated.

Am I correct in assuming this is still with the 35 profile so 235/35/19? Am I right that the width drop to 245 decreases the sidewall (and therefore, rolling circumference) change compared to the 255/35/19 change so the difference from standard is reduced? Thank you for your replies. Just...

Morning all. I know there has been masses of discussion on 326 tyre sizes before, most of which I've read but I'm still left unsure of what to do. I admit I only have a very basic understanding of wheel/tyre sizes so I'm guessing that's the biggest reason for my confusion. What I have understood...

Are you stationary when trying this by any chance? Sorry.... just read the post above! :headbang: