Recent content by johnsi02

Thank you for the replies. As usual, it’s complicated! I may have to revisit my ‘keep the factory look’ stance…..

Hi, My 2011 3.0 s-drive has the BMW Professional head unit. But it doesn’t appear to have the Bluetooth option to connect a phone. The steering wheel controls include a phone button. Accessing the menu on the radio just offers ‘Comp’, ‘Config’ and ‘BMW’. No Bluetooth. I’m guessing that the...

Hi, Went to the 3.0 Sdrive to head off to work this morning. Dead as a Dodo. Yellow ramp service light and yellow brake warning lights on dash. Nothing from the starter motor when the button was pushed. Great ...... Got out Protool and it threw up about three thousand codes including multiple...

Another key refurb recommendation. Used this firm on EBay and received a brilliant service. Completely revived a very dead key! Toothbrush charger does work too if the battery isn’t too far gone. I’ve done it a few times. Search eBay for the key firm using these details): Repair service for...

Thanks so much. Been away for a couple of days but look for codes with the Creator tool later and check the loose plug possibility. Really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Ian.

Hello, Another tale of roof woe. Looking for a steer to track down my problem. The roof appears to initially operate normally: windows drop, roof does its 'Tranformers' thing. Until ..... it's time for the boot lid to close over the stowed roof. It stays resolutely where it is. I can then hit...

Hello. Do you still have this for sale? I’d be interested. IJ

Hi. Bad luck. I’m still in the recovery phase from my roof/boot issues. My counsellor says to stop stop talking about it, so I won’t go on! Dealer software and some OBD readers can fire a signal to open the boot …… supposedly bypassing any other issues. That is probably your best bet. It’s...

Hi, So .... salmon relays replaced. The solenoids swapped around. Fault still there .... 'Valve 3', A69C error message.Anyone have any bright ideas?! Ian

Hi ... from a dealer in Kilmarnock. I'm very happy with it.

Thanks for the replies. A company online can supply the solenoid that activates the valves. Although the three (on my pump, at least. There's an extra one on later pumps) are marked with different production numbers, the actual units are all identical. I'll try swapping them around to see if...

Hi, I tested the roof this morning and was rewarded with the red warning symbol and a bong. No roof action at all. The OBD reader throws up a fault: 'A69C Valve 3 for retractable hardtop'. Had a look at the pump. It's dry, looks ok and there's no obvious wiring/connector issue. The salmon...

This is what’s great about the forum. Loads of sound advice (pardon the pun) given for free. Thanks all. I’ve seen the Android unit but I’ll confess that I’m a bit worried about shelling out a decent chunk of cash on a Chinese unit from Ali Express. Does anyone know a reliable UK supplier? And...

Hmmmmm …… looks like the group view is that a trip to the wheel refurb facility is required I was trying to convince myself that they look cool. But I’m not at all sure either. Might try ti see if they grow on me for a while. Thanks for all the replies. Ian

Hi, Not quite a newbie ..... I'be been around these parts for a while. But I've gone all grown up and swapped my old four pot E85 for a lovely E89 30i sDrive. I had great fun with the old car but I saw this E89 and I just thought it was a cracker. It's a 2011 in red with Ivory White interior...