thx for the vid lloyd! Just finished changing my air filter on a 2006 120i e87 n46 using your vid. Just for those who also have the same/similar car as mine, that 'plug' mentioned at 00:52 is attached at the top of the air filter box for my car... i just left it on and pulled out the air filter box with the cable still attached (trying not to pull on/put any load on the plug and wire) popped my airfilter box open and replaced the air filter.
I fixed it .it turns out I just needed a service after I did tye oil change the engine warning light went , I feel kinda dumb about that but thanks for showing me how to do it all, you saved me around 400 pound ??!!!
Thanks a heap for the response. I ended up using MAF cleaner and after reinstallation and one drive cycle, the CEL dissapeared. Later diagnostic seemed to indicate excess air volume going through, so perhaps (1) there was a slight contamination of the MAF, or (2) something wasn't quite sitting tight in the air filter housing. Either way, all's good and I no longer have strange drops in RPM at idle.
its common for brake sensors to be the cause of a squealing noise without the warning light coming on. the sensor will wear away until two contacts become exposed and short on the disk. the car reads this and will give an estimate on how long it thinks the brake will last based on your driving, but right now the head of your sensor probably hasnt worn down far enough yet. dont replace the sensor, its doing its job. its really a two fold warning system- squealing followed by warning light.
the plugs BMW uses are NGK R5. They have a gap of approx 1.4mm, which I have never changed. When you say ruler i hope you mean thickness guage. What is the gap now? It's common for newer engines to have larger spark plug gaps to aid in igniting a more stratified charge
yes, the common term for misfire (which can be caused by defective coils) is 'running rough'. i dont see any misfire codes in the ones you have provided though, and i wouldve expected to see them if it were a coil issue. forget k-can, lvds and most ring faults as they are not involved at all with engine operation. check your fan operation, just because thats important for cooling, and i cant tell what 'monitoring message is related to... that may be a misfire fault
sounds like ignition coils, which is a common problem but i cant tell exactly from your colourful description. see this video on how to check your coils- ruclips.net/video/JLDo7Jk78ac/видео.html&feature=plcp you'll also need to know how to remove your microfilter housing, the link is in this video right after i take out the microfilter
yea mate, if youre referring to removing the microfilter housing click on the comment at 8:50 and it'll take you to my video on that. story is i actually ran out of battery at that point, and seeing as it needs removing so often for different things i figured i'd make a specific one just for that and link to it to save time on each video.
Question: I just changed the microfilter to my BMW 330i 3rd series. The computer was indicating that the microfilter needed to be change. I changed it the other day, and the computer didnt clear up on its own. As a right now, the computer still indicating that the car needs a new microfilter. It reads "Maintenance over due." I check the controllers and every things reads fine; oil, tire pressure, etc.. all is fine, but the microfilter. Thanks for your videos, they are great.
check your owners manual to see what kind of light it is, it could just be a service due light and i have videos for resetting those. if not you may need a fault code read out to get some more detailed info
you right sir first and second gear lock or somthing missed idle but third gear go smooth. and for the start in the morning. i got problem of engine turn off i need to start maybe 3 times and idlle a little bit then engine rpm comes normal. smell bit petrol for the first time engine start in the morning.?
ok, thats an engine fault warning light. it could be on for a number of reasons. was it on before you serviced you car? if the light is cause by lack of oil change its going to be bad, but i dont think thats it- more likely to be a loose coil not properly pushed down or plugged in OR the spark plugs are wrong or not torqued down properly.(especially if the engine if spluttering, coughing etc before turning off). you dont have to tighten them down heaps, the spec is on the boxes of the new ones
My friend. .your the man..I followed you're video to step by step and I made it with no f..ups feeling proud right about now but I still have the engine warning light in yellow what can I do ??
Continue: It is a 2006 BMW 3rd Series. Like I said, the program that reads whats wrong with the car, reads all fine but the microfilter. Which I already changed, i dont know to clear that up from the car.
well for starters its a v8, so the plugs are going to be in a different position and more difficult to get to, but other than that you should be right mate. let me know how you go
its often worthwhile spending $20 in an attempt to avoid paying $300 or more, but honestly there werent many issues with 1 series mafs and they run a 'hot film' maf instead of a 'hot wire' maf, so i cant say for sure- let me know how you go
Ohh: I´m using NGK Iridium. Shall I change the electrode gap with a ruller? The factory (ngk) standard seems to be enlarged to a otto engine (!!!). Tkz a lot
Great videos! I've recently had a CEL. I was told this related to an "Air Flow System" error. MAF sensor was tested & was deemed fine. Lights reset by mechanic, but returned a day later. Next read was exactly the same & the advice was that the MAF would need replacement. Symptoms include slightly rougher idle, and idle revs dipping momentarily below 500 rpm [otherwise fine under WOT]. MAF seems easy to extract: any point in using MAF cleaner to see if that works? E87 130i 2005 (83k kms)
Hi i have recently had the ignition coils on my bmw 320i e90 replaced but still have a black soot residue left on rear bumper around exhaust pipe after i drive, but no excesive smoke am i right in thinking it is a fuel/air problem if so hows this rectified if not any other ideas most welcome thanks lee.
I am planning on replacing the spark plugs on my '08 E60 550i 71K Miles. The video you've prepared is very thorough and quite helpful, so thank you for that. However, as my vehicle is a different model are there any significant differences that I should be aware of as I prepare to do this work?
FIRST OF ALL THANK FOR YOUR REPLY. that means if the coil has a problem the engine sound will not smooth? i also did a diagnostic.by x431 master machine. i got some other problem code. A177 FAN NOT FUNCTIONING E18F MOST RING SET POINT ACTUAL CONFIGURATION DOES NOT MATCH E18C MONITORING MESSAGE A468 EXTERNAL OPEN CIRCUIT LVDS DATA LINE E5C4 K-CAN LINE FAULT WAITING YOUR REPLY SIR thanks in advance! sporty drive company
the light is yellow and looks like a half empty tank ? i didnt change the oil could it be that my engine needs a top up or on oil change i can get the car started but it cuts out after 45 secounds and when i gass it lacks the powe???
hi there thanks for all the videos. it does saves me lot of money from taking my car to a garage. recently I bought an e90 318i 2007, with the rocker cover leaking. i have done the rocker cover gasket however after i fixed it, the half shade yellow engine light came upon the dash. the car is running on a limit power between 3000 n 4000 rpm. when i hook up a scanner i got the following codes of 2A69,2A70,2A71 which relates to vvt motor if i am right. so open the rocker cover second time to put in a second hand vvt motor and still ends up with the same code. and also there is oil leak from the oil cap. i am really about to give up and thinking to take it to a garage and thought to ask u before i do that and also is there is any relay related to vvt motor???
Quick question for you Lloyd, my brakes started squeaking recently. But my brake sensors haven't reported anything... (no lights coming up on my dash or when I run a check). I had my brakes replaced 1 and a half years ago... mostly inner city driving. Before i attempt to pop off my tyres to take a look just wondering what should i be looking for? And should i try to replace my brake sensors if my brakes are worn and the sensor isn't reporting it??
hi mate, planning on doing a compression test on my girlfriends E87 120i this weekend as I've noticed it's smoking a bit. Where would I find a fuel pump fuse/relay to disconnect to do this? after doing a bit of research I've read the cvv is common to fail and can cause symptoms such as vacuum at the oil fill cap and white smoke do you know if that's the case with this particular model? and the best way to confirm the valve has failed? cheers James.
Hi. How important is that small loose rubber/plastic thing underneath the air filter box? I forgot to check that last time i changed the filter. In case it's gone, is it easy to get a new and what is it called?
that little rubber mount isn't a big deal, but you may hear a slight rattle or put slightly more stress on the intake pipes than they have been designed for, the worst thing arising would be a split in the pipes after the fliter possibly allowing unmetered unfiltered air into the engine. if youre worried about it just give he nearest bmw dealership a call, give the parts manager the last 7 digits of your vin number and describe it to them. shouldnt be any more than $20 new.
this is part of the CBS service light system. follow this video of mine to reset the light, except instead of resetting the oil light cycle through to the microfilter and reset that- ruclips.net/video/wKss3hv7IVk/видео.html
thx for the vid lloyd! Just finished changing my air filter on a 2006 120i e87 n46 using your vid.
Just for those who also have the same/similar car as mine, that 'plug' mentioned at 00:52 is attached at the top of the air filter box for my car... i just left it on and pulled out the air filter box with the cable still attached (trying not to pull on/put any load on the plug and wire) popped my airfilter box open and replaced the air filter.
I fixed it .it turns out I just needed a service after I did tye oil change the engine warning light went , I feel kinda dumb about that but thanks for showing me how to do it all, you saved me around 400 pound ??!!!
Thx. Excellent video. Very helpful. Our bimmer is happy again!
Thanks a heap for the response. I ended up using MAF cleaner and after reinstallation and one drive cycle, the CEL dissapeared. Later diagnostic seemed to indicate excess air volume going through, so perhaps (1) there was a slight contamination of the MAF, or (2) something wasn't quite sitting tight in the air filter housing. Either way, all's good and I no longer have strange drops in RPM at idle.
its common for brake sensors to be the cause of a squealing noise without the warning light coming on. the sensor will wear away until two contacts become exposed and short on the disk. the car reads this and will give an estimate on how long it thinks the brake will last based on your driving, but right now the head of your sensor probably hasnt worn down far enough yet. dont replace the sensor, its doing its job. its really a two fold warning system- squealing followed by warning light.
the plugs BMW uses are NGK R5. They have a gap of approx 1.4mm, which I have never changed. When you say ruler i hope you mean thickness guage. What is the gap now? It's common for newer engines to have larger spark plug gaps to aid in igniting a more stratified charge
Hi! Thanks! Yes, I mean metal "thickness guage" (english is not my native lang.).
Alright thanks. Your videos are really helpful. They save me some money..Thanks a lot again
yes, the common term for misfire (which can be caused by defective coils) is 'running rough'. i dont see any misfire codes in the ones you have provided though, and i wouldve expected to see them if it were a coil issue. forget k-can, lvds and most ring faults as they are not involved at all with engine operation. check your fan operation, just because thats important for cooling, and i cant tell what 'monitoring message is related to... that may be a misfire fault
Thank you. It´s hard to find technical stuff for n46 engine. I bought the bentley book, but it ignores n46.
sounds like ignition coils, which is a common problem but i cant tell exactly from your colourful description. see this video on how to check your coils- ruclips.net/video/JLDo7Jk78ac/видео.html&feature=plcp you'll also need to know how to remove your microfilter housing, the link is in this video right after i take out the microfilter
Awesome movie!
Thank you for sharing. :)
also thanks for the positive feedback.
yea mate, if youre referring to removing the microfilter housing click on the comment at 8:50 and it'll take you to my video on that. story is i actually ran out of battery at that point, and seeing as it needs removing so often for different things i figured i'd make a specific one just for that and link to it to save time on each video.
Video started off great then big parts if the process cut out towards the spark plug replacement section.
Question: I just changed the microfilter to my BMW 330i 3rd series. The computer was indicating that the microfilter needed to be change. I changed it the other day, and the computer didnt clear up on its own. As a right now, the computer still indicating that the car needs a new microfilter. It reads "Maintenance over due." I check the controllers and every things reads fine; oil, tire pressure, etc.. all is fine, but the microfilter.
Thanks for your videos, they are great.
happy days mate, just watch out for those intake air leaks and drive safe.
check your owners manual to see what kind of light it is, it could just be a service due light and i have videos for resetting those. if not you may need a fault code read out to get some more detailed info
you right sir first and second gear lock or somthing missed idle but third gear go smooth.
and for the start in the morning.
i got problem of engine turn off i need to start maybe 3 times and idlle a little bit then engine rpm comes normal. smell bit petrol for the first time engine start in the morning.?
ok, thats an engine fault warning light. it could be on for a number of reasons. was it on before you serviced you car? if the light is cause by lack of oil change its going to be bad, but i dont think thats it- more likely to be a loose coil not properly pushed down or plugged in OR the spark plugs are wrong or not torqued down properly.(especially if the engine if spluttering, coughing etc before turning off). you dont have to tighten them down heaps, the spec is on the boxes of the new ones
My friend. .your the man..I followed you're video to step by step and I made it with no f..ups feeling proud right about now but I still have the engine warning light in yellow what can I do ??
Great video. Helped a lot. Thanks mate.
Thank you, very helpful video
Continue: It is a 2006 BMW 3rd Series. Like I said, the program that reads whats wrong with the car, reads all fine but the microfilter. Which I already changed, i dont know to clear that up from the car.
well for starters its a v8, so the plugs are going to be in a different position and more difficult to get to, but other than that you should be right mate. let me know how you go
its often worthwhile spending $20 in an attempt to avoid paying $300 or more, but honestly there werent many issues with 1 series mafs and they run a 'hot film' maf instead of a 'hot wire' maf, so i cant say for sure- let me know how you go
100 times more work than my Skyline
Ohh: I´m using NGK Iridium. Shall I change the electrode gap with a ruller? The factory (ngk) standard seems to be enlarged to a otto engine (!!!).
Tkz a lot
Great videos! I've recently had a CEL. I was told this related to an "Air Flow System" error. MAF sensor was tested & was deemed fine. Lights reset by mechanic, but returned a day later. Next read was exactly the same & the advice was that the MAF would need replacement. Symptoms include slightly rougher idle, and idle revs dipping momentarily below 500 rpm [otherwise fine under WOT]. MAF seems easy to extract: any point in using MAF cleaner to see if that works? E87 130i 2005 (83k kms)
Hi i have recently had the ignition coils on my bmw 320i e90 replaced but still have a black soot residue left on rear bumper around exhaust pipe after i drive, but no excesive smoke am i right in thinking it is a fuel/air problem if so hows this rectified if not any other ideas most welcome thanks lee.
I am planning on replacing the spark plugs on my '08 E60 550i 71K Miles. The video you've prepared is very thorough and quite helpful, so thank you for that. However, as my vehicle is a different model are there any significant differences that I should be aware of as I prepare to do this work?
FIRST OF ALL THANK FOR YOUR REPLY. that means if the coil has a problem the engine sound will not smooth?
i also did a diagnostic.by x431 master machine. i got some other problem code.
A177 FAN NOT FUNCTIONING
E18F MOST RING SET POINT ACTUAL CONFIGURATION DOES NOT MATCH
E18C MONITORING MESSAGE
A468 EXTERNAL OPEN CIRCUIT LVDS DATA LINE
E5C4 K-CAN LINE FAULT
WAITING YOUR REPLY SIR
thanks in advance!
sporty drive company
the light is yellow and looks like a half empty tank ? i didnt change the oil could it be that my engine needs a top up or on oil change i can get the car started but it cuts out after 45 secounds and when i gass it lacks the powe???
hi there
thanks for all the videos. it does saves me lot of money from taking my car to a garage. recently I bought an e90 318i 2007,
with the rocker cover leaking. i have done the rocker cover gasket however after i fixed it, the half shade yellow engine light came upon the dash. the car is running on a limit power between 3000 n 4000 rpm. when i hook up a scanner i got the following codes of 2A69,2A70,2A71 which relates to vvt motor if i am right. so open the rocker cover second time to put in a second hand vvt motor and still ends up with the same code. and also there is oil leak from the oil cap. i am really about to give up and thinking to take it to a garage and thought to ask u before i do that and also is there is any relay related to vvt motor???
Quick question for you Lloyd, my brakes started squeaking recently. But my brake sensors haven't reported anything... (no lights coming up on my dash or when I run a check).
I had my brakes replaced 1 and a half years ago... mostly inner city driving. Before i attempt to pop off my tyres to take a look just wondering what should i be looking for? And should i try to replace my brake sensors if my brakes are worn and the sensor isn't reporting it??
Hey! I need to change my spark plugs, but i faced a problem. How do I take the oil cap off with out braking it?
what happen to the link showing the different spark plugs burns to look for?
your first post says when you get to 3rd gear the engine goes smooth again is that right?
Thanks for this video what number plug for this BMW 116i E87
hi mate, planning on doing a compression test on my girlfriends E87 120i this weekend as I've noticed it's smoking a bit. Where would I find a fuel pump fuse/relay to disconnect to do this? after doing a bit of research I've read the cvv is common to fail and can cause symptoms such as vacuum at the oil fill cap and white smoke do you know if that's the case with this particular model? and the best way to confirm the valve has failed? cheers James.
righto mate. ill expect your check in the mail soon ;p
How many pieces i need to change spark plugs on bm bmw e81 118i ty
What is this wool thing around the filter? I have it too, what if i remove it? (looks like power loss ^^)
Hi. How important is that small loose rubber/plastic thing underneath the air filter box? I forgot to check that last time i changed the filter. In case it's gone, is it easy to get a new and what is it called?
that little rubber mount isn't a big deal, but you may hear a slight rattle or put slightly more stress on the intake pipes than they have been designed for, the worst thing arising would be a split in the pipes after the fliter possibly allowing unmetered unfiltered air into the engine. if youre worried about it just give he nearest bmw dealership a call, give the parts manager the last 7 digits of your vin number and describe it to them. shouldnt be any more than $20 new.
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Ok, thanks alot for your reply :)
just sent a pic of the light
this is part of the CBS service light system. follow this video of mine to reset the light, except instead of resetting the oil light cycle through to the microfilter and reset that- ruclips.net/video/wKss3hv7IVk/видео.html
these are big issues mate, sounds like you need a lot of work done... afraid i cant advise you over the net- take it to a good mechanic asap
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