Jerking in a hybrid BMW with automatic transmission - how to fix it?
I feel a jerking in a hybrid BMW with automatic transmission. The car currently has 233,000 km mileage....
Discharged battery in MINI Cooper - how to fix it?
My problem is a discharged battery in a Mini Cooper S. I bought the car used in 2017, from a BMW dealership. I do not know its service history. Less than 2 years after purchase, I have a problem with the battery.
BMW engine mounding with DPF cut out and worn out injectors - how to fix it?
I have a problem that is recurring. During the DPF firing procedure, you can hear a loud engine noise, this is the sound of knocking combustion, so stated the mechanic to whom I presented it. The sound intensifies in the rev range of about 2000-2500.This occurs during load, when adding gas. On the o
DPF "knock firing" sounds in BMW - how to fix it?
I have a problem that is recurring. During the DPF firing procedure, you can hear a loud engine noise, this is the sound of knocking combustion, so stated the mechanic to whom I presented it. The sound intensifies in the rev range of about 2000-2500.This occurs during load, when adding gas. On the o
Jerks during braking and acceleration in BMW - how to fix it?
The problem is that when I get to an intersection and almost come to a stop, the car jerks when shifting to slow speed. I have never had such symptoms. In addition, during hard acceleration I have the impression that it also jerks. When I connected the diagnostic computer, it popped up the error "25
BMW seat replacement - how to do it and how to code it?
My car is equipped with standard heated seats, without memory. However, I would like to replace them with something more comfortable and new. I have seen on the Internet that the replacement itself is not a problem, but I have my doubts. I don't like the look of the F30/F34 seats. If I take the G20/
The problem of misfiring ignitions on the BMW 6 - how to fix it?
On a cold engine, the ignition drops out on the first, second, third and fourth cylinders. When the car is warmed up, it works properly. My suspicion of the cause of the problem falls on the eccentric shaft from the Valvetronic. I know that they like to jam. How can this hypothesis be confirmed? Cou
Hybrid charging problems after flooding and inverter replacement in BMW - how to fix it?
Please advise. I bought a BMW 5 from a friend in Poland - the car originally from England. I took it to my local garage for repair. The car is not running. It turned out that the inverter was flooded with water, so we put on a used one. We also installed another battery after reconditioning. Now the
High oil consumption and "check engine" light in BMW - what does it mean and how to fix it?
My car uses a lot of oil - about one liter per 500 km. Moreover, it doesn't smoke, accelerates well, but sometimes the revs ripple. I feel that the engine chokes at higher gas dosage. However, I have not noticed any leaks. The car was bought 3 weeks ago. I would also add that the "check engine" ligh
Is it possible to electronically increase the power of a BMW? Modifications and their impact on the operation of the car
I would like to ask BM Cars as professionals. Is it true that the 116 hp version of the BMW F31 can be electronically upgraded to 150 hp? I have a two-liter engine, but only 116 hp and would like to have more power. If so, how much does it cost?
How to read the service history of a BMW car?
As a German manufacturer, BMW AG is very meticulous about archiving all repairs. As a result, all cars manufactured and repaired after 2003 have a central service database. At BM Cars, we have access to this information, we know how to use it to professionally repair cars and how to share extracts w
Unlocking the automatic transmission in BMW - how to do it?
When a BMW with an automatic transmission is damaged, it must not be towed. Unlocking the transmission allows you to move the vehicle briefly for further service. Read how to properly unlock a BMW and what to do if unlocking is impossible.