Car Problems!!

[bogball88]

Witn more modern cars-how do you get a pipe/syphon in through the diesel/petrol anti theft mechanism? Seems to only allow a garage forecourt pump in

[johnnycool]

Any of you men here owned a mid 10s BWM 420/430D? And is it actually true cars are cheaper in England?

I have a 2017 420d xdrive, the 5 door one (grand coupe). I haven't had any issues so far apart from the constant call backs because of the EGR problems. They finally replaced the whole unit just before Christmas though. I like it, handles really well and it's nice to drive.
I have a mate who has the 3 door 430d which is 2014 and he had a massive issue with it last year, 2 grand problem. Can't remember the actual problem though and it was high mileage. He stills loves it though.

Are the EGR problems related to the type of driving ie town driving v motorway driving? I know town driving is not ideal for diesel engines.

My Mrs has a 2019 118d and EML starting coming on just as 12 month warranty ran out (classic woman completely ignored it and just drove on anyway). She only commutes about 12-14 miles each day and presuming the previous female owner was doing the same as the mileage wasn't high when she bought it.

Maybe get it mapped and the EGR bypassed?

With me working from home a lot more now I've started getting bother from the EGR due to short runs to and from schools etc and no long commutes so time to get it mapped out, hopefully soon.

Thing goes like an absolute pig every once in a while with the engine management light on and off all the time.

[WeeDonns]

Do you not need a trade account to buy off there?

No

[north_antrim_hound]

Any of you men here owned a mid 10s BWM 420/430D? And is it actually true cars are cheaper in England?

I have a 2017 420d xdrive, the 5 door one (grand coupe). I haven't had any issues so far apart from the constant call backs because of the EGR problems. They finally replaced the whole unit just before Christmas though. I like it, handles really well and it's nice to drive.
I have a mate who has the 3 door 430d which is 2014 and he had a massive issue with it last year, 2 grand problem. Can't remember the actual problem though and it was high mileage. He stills loves it though.

Are the EGR problems related to the type of driving ie town driving v motorway driving? I know town driving is not ideal for diesel engines.

My Mrs has a 2019 118d and EML starting coming on just as 12 month warranty ran out (classic woman completely ignored it and just drove on anyway). She only commutes about 12-14 miles each day and presuming the previous female owner was doing the same as the mileage wasn't high when she bought it.

Maybe get it mapped and the EGR bypassed?

With me working from home a lot more now I've started getting bother from the EGR due to short runs to and from schools etc and no long commutes so time to get it mapped out, hopefully soon.

Thing goes like an absolute pig every once in a while with the engine management light on and off all the time.

Get a EGR delete done and if your planning on keeping the vehicle a DPF delete as well. Autotune will remove the filter material from the DPF and fit blanking plate to EGR and map your PCM accordingly. City driving for modern diesels just isn't practical. The DPf and EGR circuit never gets up to the required temps for burning off particulates which is 600 degrees plus.

[trailer]

Any of you men here owned a mid 10s BWM 420/430D? And is it actually true cars are cheaper in England?

I have a 2017 420d xdrive, the 5 door one (grand coupe). I haven't had any issues so far apart from the constant call backs because of the EGR problems. They finally replaced the whole unit just before Christmas though. I like it, handles really well and it's nice to drive.
I have a mate who has the 3 door 430d which is 2014 and he had a massive issue with it last year, 2 grand problem. Can't remember the actual problem though and it was high mileage. He stills loves it though.

Are the EGR problems related to the type of driving ie town driving v motorway driving? I know town driving is not ideal for diesel engines.

My Mrs has a 2019 118d and EML starting coming on just as 12 month warranty ran out (classic woman completely ignored it and just drove on anyway). She only commutes about 12-14 miles each day and presuming the previous female owner was doing the same as the mileage wasn't high when she bought it.

Maybe get it mapped and the EGR bypassed?

With me working from home a lot more now I've started getting bother from the EGR due to short runs to and from schools etc and no long commutes so time to get it mapped out, hopefully soon.

Thing goes like an absolute pig every once in a while with the engine management light on and off all the time.

Get a EGR delete done and if your planning on keeping the vehicle a DPF delete as well. Autotune will remove the filter material from the DPF and fit blanking plate to EGR and map your PCM accordingly. City driving for modern diesels just isn't practical. The DPf and EGR circuit never gets up to the required temps for burning off particulates which is 600 degrees plus.

Sounds like and awful lot of work. Autotune, DPF delete. I rather pay a bit extra and have something under warranty and reliable.

[AustinPowers]

Any of you men here owned a mid 10s BWM 420/430D? And is it actually true cars are cheaper in England?

I have a 2017 420d xdrive, the 5 door one (grand coupe). I haven't had any issues so far apart from the constant call backs because of the EGR problems. They finally replaced the whole unit just before Christmas though. I like it, handles really well and it's nice to drive.
I have a mate who has the 3 door 430d which is 2014 and he had a massive issue with it last year, 2 grand problem. Can't remember the actual problem though and it was high mileage. He stills loves it though.

Are the EGR problems related to the type of driving ie town driving v motorway driving? I know town driving is not ideal for diesel engines.

My Mrs has a 2019 118d and EML starting coming on just as 12 month warranty ran out (classic woman completely ignored it and just drove on anyway). She only commutes about 12-14 miles each day and presuming the previous female owner was doing the same as the mileage wasn't high when she bought it.

Maybe get it mapped and the EGR bypassed?

With me working from home a lot more now I've started getting bother from the EGR due to short runs to and from schools etc and no long commutes so time to get it mapped out, hopefully soon.

Thing goes like an absolute pig every once in a while with the engine management light on and off all the time.

Get a EGR delete done and if your planning on keeping the vehicle a DPF delete as well. Autotune will remove the filter material from the DPF and fit blanking plate to EGR and map your PCM accordingly. City driving for modern diesels just isn't practical. The DPf and EGR circuit never gets up to the required temps for burning off particulates which is 600 degrees plus.

Can you elaborate  on what these involve? Does  this need done at a    dealership or  just a local mechanic?

My Commute is  short , so since I've got mine  , I've taken the car for a  good motorway drive every 3-4 weeks to Blow out  any dirt from the DPF filter.

So far ,  i haven't had any  bother.  But want to be prepared  in case  I do get any signs of trouble

[clonian]

Any of you men here owned a mid 10s BWM 420/430D? And is it actually true cars are cheaper in England?

I have a 2017 420d xdrive, the 5 door one (grand coupe). I haven't had any issues so far apart from the constant call backs because of the EGR problems. They finally replaced the whole unit just before Christmas though. I like it, handles really well and it's nice to drive.
I have a mate who has the 3 door 430d which is 2014 and he had a massive issue with it last year, 2 grand problem. Can't remember the actual problem though and it was high mileage. He stills loves it though.

Are the EGR problems related to the type of driving ie town driving v motorway driving? I know town driving is not ideal for diesel engines.

My Mrs has a 2019 118d and EML starting coming on just as 12 month warranty ran out (classic woman completely ignored it and just drove on anyway). She only commutes about 12-14 miles each day and presuming the previous female owner was doing the same as the mileage wasn't high when she bought it.

Maybe get it mapped and the EGR bypassed?

With me working from home a lot more now I've started getting bother from the EGR due to short runs to and from schools etc and no long commutes so time to get it mapped out, hopefully soon.

Thing goes like an absolute pig every once in a while with the engine management light on and off all the time.

Did you think of changing for a petrol JC? I don't mean 'go and change it' just curious are people starting to head away from diesels.
I do a few longer trips than the wife so I kept the diesel but we went for a petrol for her. That's the first petrol either of us have owned since my 1st car in 2001.

[tbrick18]

Do you not need a trade account to buy off there?

No

It asks for business docs as part of the registration process?
Genuinely interested, if I can create an account I would but I'm not a trader or a business owner.

[north_antrim_hound]

Any of you men here owned a mid 10s BWM 420/430D? And is it actually true cars are cheaper in England?

I have a 2017 420d xdrive, the 5 door one (grand coupe). I haven't had any issues so far apart from the constant call backs because of the EGR problems. They finally replaced the whole unit just before Christmas though. I like it, handles really well and it's nice to drive.
I have a mate who has the 3 door 430d which is 2014 and he had a massive issue with it last year, 2 grand problem. Can't remember the actual problem though and it was high mileage. He stills loves it though.

Are the EGR problems related to the type of driving ie town driving v motorway driving? I know town driving is not ideal for diesel engines.

My Mrs has a 2019 118d and EML starting coming on just as 12 month warranty ran out (classic woman completely ignored it and just drove on anyway). She only commutes about 12-14 miles each day and presuming the previous female owner was doing the same as the mileage wasn't high when she bought it.

Maybe get it mapped and the EGR bypassed?

With me working from home a lot more now I've started getting bother from the EGR due to short runs to and from schools etc and no long commutes so time to get it mapped out, hopefully soon.

Thing goes like an absolute pig every once in a while with the engine management light on and off all the time.

Get a EGR delete done and if your planning on keeping the vehicle a DPF delete as well. Autotune will remove the filter material from the DPF and fit blanking plate to EGR and map your PCM accordingly. City driving for modern diesels just isn't practical. The DPf and EGR circuit never gets up to the required temps for burning off particulates which is 600 degrees plus.

Can you elaborate  on what these involve? Does  this need done at a    dealership or  just a local mechanic?

My Commute is  short , so since I've got mine  , I've taken the car for a  good motorway drive every 3-4 weeks to Blow out  any dirt from the DPF filter.

So far ,  i haven't had any  bother.  But want to be prepared  in case  I do get any signs of trouble

Dealership won't do as it contravenes euro 6 emissions laws but as someone once told me they are literally trying to make an engine eat it's own shi..e.
If you motorway driving twice a week the DPF is getting to temp where it can do its job.
There are specialist businesses out there that will do deletes. With the proper mapping capability to disable the EGR and DPF functions, result is no blockage and turbos etc getting an easier life. I mentioned one company in Ballymena I've used with good results. It's a preference thing, do you want some trouble free motoring or a car that complies with current EU emission laws. These are never checked at M.O.T or anywhere else and companies like VW have been caught in the past with trick PCMs doing it anyway. I could bore you with details like the DPF is left with the cat converter part intact to keep turbo back pressure consistent buts it's irrelevant. A DPF replacement can range from 600 to a grand, a DPF delete is usually less than 400 and does for life. I'm not recommending anything but for me it's a option I always went for. The same goes for EGR delete.

[seafoid]

We had a petrol car that was a bit old and a hoor for huge bills at the garage. We changed to an electric car  We got a good deal on the loan at a low interest rate. The garage costs are far lower because there are far fewer mechanical parts in an electric vehicle.

[general_lee]

DPF deletes aren't legal though are they? Are they detectable at MOT?

[sensethetone]

DPF deletes aren't legal though are they? Are they detectable at MOT?

If the MOT brings emissions test back in for diesel engines all the deleted software has to be reinstalled with whatever parts/filters needed replaced initially.

the person doing the deleting will say they'll never know who actually done the remapping. 

[93-DY-SAM]

DPF deletes aren't legal though are they? Are they detectable at MOT?

If the MOT brings emissions test back in for diesel engines all the deleted software has to be reinstalled with whatever parts/filters needed replaced initially.

the person doing the deleting will say they'll never know who actually done the remapping. 

Exactly this. But will they say ignorance is no excuse and it's your car so you need to sort it. Hard to see how they can prove the current owner "tampered" with the car without just pinning all the responsibility on the current owner regardless.

[north_antrim_hound]

DPF deletes aren't legal though are they? Are they detectable at MOT?

If the MOT brings emissions test back in for diesel engines all the deleted software has to be reinstalled with whatever parts/filters needed replaced initially.

the person doing the deleting will say they'll never know who actually done the remapping. 

If the MOT did an emission check it's for smoke density and NoX
A badly serviced car with no delete will be harder to get through than a low mileage or well serviced DPF free car with good compression and injectors. DPF deletes has been about since 2009 and every year the motor trade hears about emission test and it's never happened. But if you inclined to be careful of such things best to keep your car as it is and clog up the internals if your commuting round town all week.

[snoopdog]

Quick question. I have runflats. I got the warning that my tyre pressure was low. So I checked them all. Located the puncture and inflated it back to recommended level. I've driven only a few trips very short distances. Is it fixable? I know most say runflats can't be fixed?