Malfunctioning cruise control in BMW 5 – what is the reason?

BMW driver question

The problem is with the cruise control (regular). While driving (once in a while) a cruise control error appears – cruise control inoperative. The error appears whether the cruise control is currently in use or not. After the cruise control warning appears, any response to trying to turn on the cruise control is missing.

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Leaking water from the BMW exhaust – what does it mean and how to prevent it?

BMW driver question

I have a question. Where are the very large amounts of water in the exhaust system coming from? In my car, it leaks from the muffler after every firing. What is the reason for such a defect?

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Vibration and RPM waviness in BMW – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

I feel a vibration in the cabin at idle and sometimes the revs ripple gently. This lasts literally three seconds and then the revs return to normal. The tremor, however, remains. While driving, there are no problems.

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“Hiccups” in BMW X6 with automatic transmission – how to fix?

BMW X6 E71

BMW driver question

I have a problem with the automatic transmission on a cold engine. The problems occur when driving at low speed with the engine revs around 1200/min.

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A seized engine in a BMW X5 – how to fix it?

BMW driver question

Please let me know about the possibility of repairing the N63B44A engine (engine in the vehicle). The engine is most likely seized at the crankshaft. The injectors are also presumably to be replaced, as they are the most common cause of seizure.

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Engine power drops and black smoke from BMW – how to fix it?

czarny dym diesel

BMW driver question

I have a problem with my BMW. It consists of abnormal firing. I turn the key and the engine starts hard. Then it smokes black. It smokes less when accelerating and at slow speeds. The car has trouble going up a slight hill, as if it has no power. The engine power is 260 hp and it feels power drops.

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The right oil and DPF afterburning in the BMW E91

castrol edge 5w 40

BMW driver question

What oil should I pour into my BMW? I was thinking about Castrol, but I don’t know what parameters it should have. Second question: i have a car with an original DPF. Does any light on the dashboard illuminate or, is it noticeable while driving when the DPF burns up?

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Problems with “comfort modules” in BMW after replacing them – how to solve it?

Sterowniki FRM BMW

BMW driver question

My comfort control module is damaged, if you can call it that. Can the controller from another vehicle in the same series be reprogrammed so that all components work? At the moment, everything that should work does not, and the rest “lives its own life”. If necessary, I will bear the cost of programming. Please help.

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Louder engine operation in BMW right after starting – what is the reason?

BMW E91

BMW driver question

I own a BMW with a 2.0 gasoline engine and 170,000 km driven. Everything is OK, only after igniting the engine for a minute it goes a little louder. I think the sound is coming from the exhaust manifold side.

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Vibration and engine firing in a BMW without a pulley – what are the risks?

BMW driver question

My car is experiencing vibration in the engine and shift lever when idle. As a test, I had the engine ignited without the pulley, but the vibration did not stop. The injectors are fine, the engine cushions too. What could be the cause of the malfunction? Previous mechanics spread their hands.

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