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Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-25-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By TechFreak
Yep ...it should do ...:thumbup:

Yep ...it should do ...:thumbup:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-25-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By TechFreak
Remember to re-initialise the window after you've...

Remember to re-initialise the window after you've changed the window regulator.....the instructions are in the DIY section.....:thumbup:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 09-12-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,241
Posted By TechFreak
Its on UK National news just now.........:( ...

Its on UK National news just now.........:(

Blank key is £6300 to buy online and works on any series of BMW !

All cars after 2011 are not affected !

BMW offering free upgrade to security...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 09-12-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 992
Posted By TechFreak
*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19562487
Forum: E82 / E88 1 Series (2008 - 2013) 09-12-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,317
Posted By TechFreak
*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19562487
Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 09-12-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By TechFreak
*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19562487
Forum: General BMW 09-12-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By TechFreak
*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19562487
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 09-12-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,241
Posted By TechFreak
*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

*** ALL BMW OWNERS *** Look at this ! - Car Key compromised for THEFT of car !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19562487
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-31-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,341
Posted By TechFreak
Thanks for the info. Can i ask a favour...

Thanks for the info.

Can i ask a favour ?........Is there any way you can contact them and ask the make & model they used ?

All supplier's i've contacted said the Cat won't fit.

If i can...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-30-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,341
Posted By TechFreak
Hi Seven11......one of my Cat's is rattling...

Hi Seven11......one of my Cat's is rattling really badly at low speed........BMW want a huge amount of money to change it ....:(.....Do you know what make & model of Cat was used on your car ?
...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-01-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By TechFreak
Just to clarify ...there are NO fuses for ANY of...

Just to clarify ...there are NO fuses for ANY of the lights in the car ....everything is controlled from the 'Lights Module'.....:thumbup:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-01-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By TechFreak
For info this sensor is also used for regulating...

For info this sensor is also used for regulating the Air Con inside the car....:thumbup:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-24-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,413
Posted By TechFreak
Are you def sure it's inside the car .....check...

Are you def sure it's inside the car .....check this thread out here :

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536799&highlight=rattle
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-06-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By TechFreak
AC Schnitzer ....what else.....:thumbup: ...

AC Schnitzer ....what else.....:thumbup:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2982&pictureid=12270
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 03-06-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 847
Posted By TechFreak
I'd go for the chrome ....here's what mine look...

I'd go for the chrome ....here's what mine look like :

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2982&pictureid=12270
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-21-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 798
Posted By TechFreak
Definately a coolant leak ...your engine bay...

Definately a coolant leak ...your engine bay should be bone dry.

Look around the expansion coolant tank and see if there's signs of water coolant....the tanks have been known to split in the past...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-21-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By TechFreak
:D...Thanks ! ...the original owner must have...

:D...Thanks ! ...the original owner must have been minted as its genuine AC Schnitzer......here's the bottom of it :

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=2889&pictureid=12067

...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-21-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By TechFreak
You dont have to remove the bumper to replace the...

You dont have to remove the bumper to replace the angel eyes on pre-facelift models...2002-2005 ...just undo the headlights and pull them forward.....you'll need small hands though its a little...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-21-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By TechFreak
Yep ... with key in Ignition...... Turn...

Yep ...

with key in Ignition......
Turn Ignition On.....don't start the car.....
Turn ON PDC via the button next to steering wheel........
Get out of car......press your ear against each sensor...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-21-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By TechFreak
Is it definately coming from the front somewhere ?

Is it definately coming from the front somewhere ?
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-20-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By TechFreak
Just for info i replaced the knacked sensor and...

Just for info i replaced the knacked sensor and the PDC System sprang back into life..:thumbup:...so it appears that if one sensor fails completely it kills the rest of the system....:rolleyes:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-12-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By TechFreak
Next you cut 2 little notches in the side of the...

Next you cut 2 little notches in the side of the bulb holder so the circuit board fits in properly and you should end up with this :...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-12-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By TechFreak
Licence Plate LED's (02-05) T10 bulb type - DIY

I wanted to replace my T10 bulbs in my (02) to LED for the rear licence plate but wasn't happy with the types of LED's that were available for making it as bright as possible.

They either only...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-12-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By TechFreak
For info the sensor is potted inside and is not...

For info the sensor is potted inside and is not worth repairing imo ...below you can see the little broken wires in the sensor :...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-12-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By TechFreak
Now pull all the way along till you get access to...

Now pull all the way along till you get access to the PDC Sensor that you want out :
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6839&pictureid=25549

Push down on the sensor Connector...
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