Error “inactive suspension adjustment” in BMW – how to fix?

A drooping suspension and a message about inactive suspension adjustment suggest serious problems with the air springs in the BMW. Continuing to drive with such a defect can be very dangerous. Find out which cars are affected by this error and how to fix it.

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Defective Takata airbag in BMW – how to check if I am at risk of explosion?

Modern cars have been equipped with airbags (AirBag) as standard since 1973. They are designed to protect the driver and passenger from the effects of a crash or collision. In subsequent years, side airbags, known as curtain airbags, were also introduced, and in premium plasa cars (such as BMW) even airbags for rear passengers.

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Spontaneously fired pyrotechnic clamps in a BMW – is this a common occurrence?

BMW 525i M Sport

BMW driver question

A few days ago, while stopped at traffic lights, the pyrotechnic clamps in my BMW spontaneously fired. In addition, airbag errors appeared.

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Ignition problems in the MINI R56 – how to fix them?

MINI driver question

I have a problem with starting my Mini R56. When the car stands for a longer time in the morning, for example, it doesn’t always want to fire up the first time.

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The lights on the MINI turn on by themselves and drain the battery – how to fix it?

Mini Cooper S 2007

MINI driver’s question

I have a problem with the battery and lights. At a standstill after locking the car from the remote control after some time the lights come on by themselves, the light indicator is at position 0. After a few days of standstill I had a discharged battery. What is the cause of such a malfunction?

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Soft brake pedal in MINI – what is the reason and how to fix it?

MINI driver question

Please give me information regarding the bleeding of the brake system in the MINI R56. In the car were replaced pads and discs front and rear, brake fluid to new and bled. The whole thing was done by one of the workshops. Currently, the brake pedal descends to the floor and there is no perceptible resistance – the car brakes, but previously the pedal did not descend, but wandered about 1/3 of the way, after which it became harder and harder and gave the feeling of confident braking.

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Can the tires on a BMW be repaired or should they be replaced?

Sicherheitsreifen_BMK

Tires are the foundation of safety. They must be taken care of, pressure levels checked and replaced regularly. In emergency situations, it is their characteristics that will determine the braking distance and traction. BMW pays great attention to the quality of the tires on its cars, which is why you will find puncture-resistant tires – so-called run-flats – on most vehicles.

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