Dear community, ISTA displays the mileage and a field "Existent" next to every fault code read. What are these exactly? Does "Existent = yes" means that the error is still there, while "Existent = no" means that this fault occurred some time in the past, but it isn't present any more? Are...

My car is a BMW 320D F30 ED from 2012 with N47. I have some issues with using Bluetooth and USB. There is also impossible to set clock in iDrive even though the car instrument panel have correct time. Also I have a SOS call system failure error, which is a bit annoying. In attempt to diagnose...

Hey guys. So my car (a 2002 e46 msport 320i) has been running abit funky lately. First it stalled about a month ago while reversing out my driveway. Now it's not picking up speed/takes awhile to pick up speed, idling roughly, very jumpy? While reversing etc. Has been throwing out these fault...

Hey guys. New here. Just had a random code pop up on the 535d. The car is a 2014 535dx. I have it tuned and emissions deleted. Im getting a P0278 code. Any ideas or advice? Everything I have looked up states a cylinder 6 injector fault. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Hey guys long time forum user usually able to find the info I need without having to create a post. However this time I'm not quite sure where to start. 05 325i m54 manual trans No mods 130k on odo CEL EML DSC BRAKE Lights are illuminated on the dash Started her up after sitting for the...

i recently received error messages on my i drive and car started running bad (feels like its missing when accelerating but no blinking engine light) and goes into limp mode. i did a code check and this is what shows up #1 DTC E11480 / #2 DTC B7F665. Does anyone know hat these fault codes mean or...

Hi guys, I have a 98 328i. I'm getting a cylinder 2 misfire(P3020). I have replaces the coils, spark plugs, maf. I've cleaned the throttle body and the ICV and also checked for any vacuum leaks which there are none. The voltage to the coil rail is 12.2v. I've found that my engine runs too rich...

Hi I'm new to Bimmerfest. I just purchased a 2004 530i with transmission faults. Goes into limp mode after warm up period. I purchased a Interface K+DCAN USB interface cable but my vehicle will not communicate with the software that came with it. Does anyone know how to get the proper software...

Hi, Im new to the forums and i was wondering if anyone has had this problem or knows how to solve it, i have a 2006 E90 and i bought and installed aftermarket headlamp assemblies and ever since it has been tripping headlight failure code, and i was wondering if anyone knows how to make the...

I had 2A2D, 2A7A and 3100 a few weeks ago so I replaced two vanos solenoids and LPFP sensor last Sunday and reset all the parameters. I also have MHD stage 1 tune. I just checked the codes using MHD flasher and I got 2AAF and 2D5A. I did some search and 2AAF seems to be a shadow code, but what...

I have a 2009 BMW E93, and about a month ago, the "Engine Malfunction, Reduced Power" warning message popped up when I was driving. I replaced vacuum hoses, spark plugs, coil pack and cleaned vanos and also performed MHD stage 1 flash. I was very happy with the flash and the warning message was...

Hi I was trying to tap into my fuse box. So I was pulling fuses in and out. But now I have fault code saying: "Passenger Restraint System". Did I plug one of the fuses back into the wrong slot? Can someone help me?

Hello guys! Please help me to fix the following error codes. I am newbie and I don't know what parts to check.. - 00278E - Differential-pressure sensor, intake manifold - 00000B - LWS: Sensor/vehicle allocation incorrect or not available - 005E43 - ABS-DSC: Steering-angle sensor, internal -...

I am getting the below fault codes anyone know how to fix these. The car was previously involved in a front end accident this is now fixed. Car is a BMW F30 320D. Below is an extract of this Diesel (N47 - DDE 7.01 - MT/AT) 249300 - Rail pressure monitoring at engine start: the low rail...

URGENT HELP NEEDED !!!! I have a BMW 320i 2.0L Petrol, with N46T Engine E90 chassis, 2008 model, as I am aware that this model was not introduced in the states, but I have a question and I tried to search the whole internet but couldn't find a single thing on it, Recently I scanned my BMW OBD...

Hello, I've recently bought a BMW 316i E90 2006. When i bought it the car had been standing for about half a year, this resoulted in some warning lights in the dashboard. I get the Yellow breaklight and the tractioncontrol light. I've tried to read the fault codes with multiple OBD scanners but...

I recently ran a diagnostic check on my 2008 335i Sedan (e90) and found the following fault codes and descriptions but cannot find anything to explain these issues further for me to take any DIY action. Maybe you guys will have some knowledge on these? :dunno:

2005 645Ci 102,000 miles -- First time poster - I HAVE LEARNED LOTS FROM YOU GUYS! Thanks! I understand the sensitivity to low voltage that this vehicle has. A couple of months ago, I experienced a 'flood' of assorted warnings while driving the vehicle. Transmission went into limp-home --...

Hello Everyone ! I have a problem with my 03/2005 BMW 745D. The car does not accelerate the way it should. Its like it is blocked somewhere, when I push the gas the car does not go as quick as it normally would but it accelerates slowly. I took the car to the dealer and the said that it was an...

Hi, this is my first post on a forum site, so bare with me. 25th Aug 2015 I purchased a bmw 1 series 116i ES model 2006 year with 90k on the clock, 10 miles away from the garage the car lost the plot, spluttering abs light on, and various other lights. Turns out this was an abs sensor and was...