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by davejacobs
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:48 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others
Replies: 9
Views: 97

Re: Comparison between Cinch Servicing with Kwikfit, among others

Could you please tell me where you are located? Members of the Sandown gang, MB Guildford, were here.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:25 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Thank you. Now it's time for the follow-up. Since I vacuumed the system, I thought bleeding it wouldn't be necessary. I replaced every single part of the cooling system, so maybe that's true for a simple drain and refill. Pump, radiator, hoses, thermo, heater hoses, gearbox oil cooler and everything ...
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:24 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Indeed, it does, and I acted upon that idea. However, this might be readily disregarded.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:22 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Re: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Apologies, I mistakenly believed that 09/4.4 would be visible to all.
by davejacobs
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:21 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises
Replies: 7
Views: 147

Updating the cooling system - the temperature persistently rises

Hello everyone! I have just finished setting up a brand new cooling system. I turned it off at 212 degrees after a few test drives since it wouldn't stop heating up. My first thought is that the thermostat is malfunctioning, but how likely is that? In my experience, Reins are often quite sturdy, so ...
by davejacobs
Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:41 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport 
Replies: 5
Views: 105

Re: Problem with the camera sensor on my 2015 LCI BMW 320D Sport 

Three years ago, I purchased a vehicle with the knowledge that it had issues; unfortunately, I can no longer recall the specific code for that concern.
The installation of a new sensor in the past had failed to resolve that specific issue.
To make a long story short, the individual responsible for ...
by davejacobs
Tue Feb 24, 2026 10:45 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The door lock is making a noise.
Replies: 7
Views: 131

Re: The door lock is making a noise.

9 beeps indicate that the SW's rear seat alert has not been cancelled; opening or closing the rear door likewise silences the alarm. Indeed, you have the option to disable this, but it is exclusive to dealers 👍.
by davejacobs
Tue Feb 24, 2026 10:43 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The door lock is making a noise.
Replies: 7
Views: 131

Re: The door lock is making a noise.

""The system interprets your action as having unlocked the car through the back door, which is why it made that assumption.""

🤔🤏Every day is a school day


Now that I understand why it occasionally beeps, I can stop using the F.F.s, so thank you for the illumination.
by davejacobs
Tue Feb 24, 2026 10:29 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Does coding replacement components assist?
Replies: 7
Views: 136

Re: Does coding replacement components assist?

Is anything new to report? To fix my W447 model year 2017 (v205d), I need a new steering rack. I have located a suitable replacement, but I am currently attempting to determine the necessary coding requirements before arranging for the garage to install it. Do you have any advice?

It is appreciated.