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Maintenance, diagnostics and car care: practical articles written by people who work on BMW and MINI every day.
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A noise from the all-wheel-drive system had been blamed on the wrong part: only a full check of the vehicle found the real fault, in the rear differential.
Read the article Noisy rear differential: why a correct diagnosis matters
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After replacing the front radar, adaptive cruise control (ACC) can stay disabled if the module is not correctly reprogrammed and calibrated.
Read the article Front ACC radar not working: how we reprogrammed it
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A used part is not always enough to fix a steering rack fault: without the correct reprogramming, the car can be left with warning lights and unusual behaviour.
Read the article BMW 6 Series GT: steering rack problems after a used replacement part
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A metallic noise on start-up or a ticking from the engine does not always mean the chain needs replacing, but it must be checked straight away. Here are the symptoms to recognise and how we proceed.
Read the article BMW N47 timing chain noise: symptoms and checks to makeDiagnostics1 min read
Jerking at low speed, vibrations or 4x4 warning lights on a BMW with all-wheel drive do not always come from the transfer case. Here is what to check before deciding on the work.
Read the article BMW xDrive jerking during manoeuvres: possible causes
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Yellow, red or flashing: every warning light means something different. Here is how to behave when the engine light comes on in your BMW.
Read the article Engine warning light on in your BMW: what to do and what not to do