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Hi all, will introduce myself proper when I get the car back from the Mrs and take some photos etc. We recently picked up a white 2013 116i Sport, and am already keen on tuning it. This is a second family car, used as a run-a-bout but not a daily. Would like to take it to my mechanic for health check prior to tuning. But my question, after a quick search, has anyone done any DIY tuning with the affordable gear I've seen online from AliExpress? Is it a case of buying a programmer, removing ECU, downloading a file and writing it into the system? Is it worth $1000+ to get it done professionally versus trying to do something for 2-300? Thanks
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118d F20 JPN has No iDrive after software update by BMW
Only118d posted a topic in Electrical system
I have recently acquired a “Japanese” import BMW 118d (F20 2016) which has now lost its iDrive readout. And I am new to BMWs and Bimmersport and cars build this century…. So I am looking for help to fix this and posting as a warning to others, assuming you don’t already know all about this……. After taking the 118d to Continental Cars BMW in Wairau in Auckland for two (2) recalls as checked and reported on the BMW NZ recall website. >> The EGR Cooler fix (I know the why’s and wherefores for this). >> And a software update. (and I am not sure what this would do and CC-BMW couldn’t tell me, although I now know it ruins the iDrive). CC-BMW made me sign a waiver regards the software update so I really should of said no…… but you assume the best I guess. On collecting the car I was informed the head unit / radio and GPS /navigation no longer works. On checking the car there is no iDrive display/information at all and the screen only says “no signal” in red letters in the middle of the screen. On raising this with CC-BMW they have advised taking the car to “OBDTech NZ” in Penrose who are “likely” to restore the iDrive system. On doing a bit of research on the WWW it appears this is a common issue on Japanese import BMWs that have the radio and navigation updated locally for NZ. Apparently other BMW dealers recommends not doing any software updates on similar cars for this reason. On checking with “Auto Gravity” (who are local Japanese import vehicle conversion specialists) they informed me this is common on the imported 1 series (and others?) when the software is upgraded by BMW after the NZ Radio/GPS updates. Apparently the pre 2014 models just lose the maps. Post 2014 lose everything. Hopefully I have quoted this correctly. I have tried rebooting the iDrive system multiple times (holding mode and on/off button for 30s) which does seem to reboot the system but it still comes up with “no signal” on the screen. I am guessing the iDrive system needs the head unit “reflashed” using a dealer level tool (or some other witchcraft)……….. quoting a guy from the UK on the www. So can anyone please help with getting my iDrive back? The radio and navigation is a low priority as I will probably just use my phone for google maps and music etc. So are any of these possible or could work: 1. Is there anyone in Bimmersport World who can help with this in Auckland (or the North Island)? 2. Can anyone recommend either OBDTech or Auto Gravity to help (or anywhere else)? 3. Are there other ways to access the iDrive system, remotely? I can’t get “My BMW” to work as the car is from Japan also. 4. Any other clever tricks that might help? Thanks in advance and sorry if this has all been posted and answered previously. -
Hello everyone, I am after the service information for my 118d/F20 as the owner’s manual (found on the www) doesn’t list out everything. Also when I search the www I get different answers depending where I look. So I was hoping someone had experience with any of these sources of information or could recommend something else. 1. The Haynes Manual. I have used these before and they are usually reasonably good. It appears there is now a manual for F20 available but it is not a hard book but an online system called “Haynes autofix” which has videos and other stuff. Has anyone tried these new online Haynes manuals? 2. Workshop manual . Has anyone downloaded one of these? An actual BMW one or other? 3. Or should I just be using the wisdom of you all on Bimmersport.co.nz. At this stage I am just after the basics: Engine oil (5w-30 LL04)? Trans fluid (ZF only?) Coolant (Green ethyl-glycol)? Diff oil (75w-90) Brake fluid (I bought the BMW DOT4 LV).
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Got myself a little present. She's kind of little. 2012 m135i, 55000km, full Alcantara interior etc. This thing sure is fun! Very tidy overall. Loving it so far. Will post some better photos later. Got 4yrs mechanical warranty on it
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I have finally found the last car that I will have for a while. I have been searching all kinds of models to decide what to go for from E92 335i , E82 135i, E46 M3, E92 M3, M235i and also a renault megane RS265 but I have finally settled on what I think is the best car for me at this point which is the F20 M135i with N55 and 8 Speed ZF auto. Coming from a long list of previous BMW's as most of you know, it had to be a substantially newish car for it to be worth while upgrading. When I saw this come up for sale I jumped on it instantly, test drove and paid and collected within an hour of listing. Anyway, it ticks every single box on my requirements list - newness, powerful, practical, mod-able, and of course still BMW. (I still have my E46 which I absolutely love and would love to keep but I just dont see myself driving it as much now I have this thing which works great as a daily and a weekend car) I was lucky to find one with a sunroof which was my biggest requirement and this also came with a M performance exhaust already fitted which makes a great sound. Anyway, if you come long to the coffee meet no doubt you will see it but here are a couple of quick photos!
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