I had 2 AMG E 55 estates both had transmission issues and both suffered from rust all in their first 3 years phenomenal cars even with the issues followed with a CLS 63 estate 4 years and not a single glitch or hitch. I never had any wheel/tyre problems but they were on 20" (Big in those days) mind ...

Similar story which I guess is not uncommon at first it was just radio in the car, then in the late 70's along came the 8 track then that was replaced by a Cassette player. Late 80's I had a Ford Scorpio the Dealer offered a Grafic Equaliser or a CD Player as I had never seen a CD at that time I ...

Last evening I spoke with my neighbour who has iCarsoft
It will indeed activate the ABS Pump we plugged it in and tried it on his 330i and my X5 E70
It is iCarsoft V2 for BMW so specific, hope this is of some use

It certainly will Leslie
Don't believe me Google will tell you more, there are several videos on how to load and use it for diagnostics and coding
Do remember this program is for early BMW models up to around 2005/6 I have used it on 3 E53's I have owned (2 x4.4 and 1 4.6is) I use INPA/ISTA on my E70

Hi You are correct BMW 1.4.0 is specific. The more expensive Foxwell and Autel systems are multi vehicle capable but I have never owned those systems or tried them (I have Mercedes Star and Volvo diagnostics on my old laptop as well) My neighbour has an iCarsoft scanner which works really well but I ...

Morning I have BMW 1.4.0 on an old Win 7 Laptop I also have BMW INPA/ISTA on the same lap top either give me full Dealer level access, Today there are several others that will allow service functions like ABS activation iCarsoft, Carly, Foxwell, Autel to name a few. I have used iCarsoft and it is ...

Idon't know if you are aware but realoem if you doubleclick the part number it will show a list of alternatives and other models the part was used on. If there are any that is
Hope this helps

Saves the Dealer time they just scan and bill as you drive past

If one bush or ball joint is going the rest won't be far behind :D with the E53 I a brought a Kit to replace upper control arms Rose Joint and drop links from memory it was about £180 The E70 is just about identical and I will be doing the E70 later this year Things I learnt from the E53 are some of ...

Oh dear not good news
I hope it isn't the worst case

The record books will show his 1st win
But from what i read he was 6 seconds behind and not catching up team orders handed it to him, he came 1st but in my book didn't win
To much money/politics/and shenanigans in F1 these days which is why I don't watch it any more

I have come across the issue of keeping the helicoil tap square and central while repairing a cross threaded sump plug I used a piece of 3/4 flat 2" wide by 6" long at one end I drilled and tapped it using the helicoil taps, then place the plate against the sump and use a small jack to hold it there ...

Oil changed every 5k ? I would question that statement as in it's first 3 years of life (BMW Warranty period) it more than likely was under BMW's own extended service regime. I have seen/owned cars with a Full BMW History 4 years old that had annual BMW inspections but only had 1 oil change. While I ...

You either need hands the size of a double jointed 10year old who has the grip of a Gorilla or you have to take out the front wheel arch liner That is what I resorted to, that way at least you keep your skin. The job is still an absolute Faff what wizard ever thought this was a good idea BMW ? E53 4 ...

Even though I could watch F1 I rarely do anymore, highlights is about it these days. To much greed by Liberty and Sky GM Andretti want to join and Liberty wont let them (??) they have built a huge factory at Silverstone and are already developing power trains so why not allow new blood ...