New Purchase 318ti

[nickc4]

Hi

Hope you guys are well.

Recently bought the car and concerns are

Rear parking sensor. Trying to establish which one. Any cheap diagnostic I can buy? Have OBD2 but don't think it will do this.

Oil Leak-Changed vanos solenoids o rings and no leak now. Oil seems to be coming around the sump area. Took engine cover off and check round the top and CVV area but no sign.

Went for tracking and movement in front wheels. Been told wishbone bushes. Went to independent and said lollipop bushes but these were changed 2016 and less than 6k ago by BMW main dealer. Have also email confirmation. Can it be total arm replacement?

Anyone recommend good specialist/independent north London/herts area?

Ideally want to do a lot of the work myself if possible and not too complex.

[JakeT]

I saw your questions on the other thread. One thing I can say is put the ignition on but don't start the car and engage reverse. Then go to the back of the car and put your ear next to the sensors. The ones that click are working okay, and the ones that are silent are duff.

[nickc4]

Hi

Thanks mate.

Just tried and all 4 are clicking .

So they are all working ?


Any ideas ? On first reverse it bleeps suggesting error

Regards
Nick

[helix402]

You have an N42 engine I think. This was made near Birmingham and will leak from every gasket and seal. At least it won't rust as much as a non Compact.

Edited by helix402 on Wednesday 15th February 17:35

[nickc4]

Thanks ! LOL

[nickc4]

Hi

Worth buying a code reader to check parking sensors?

Seem to be ticking when in reverse. But as soon as you put in reverse, consistent bleep for 3-5 seconds then nothing.

Seen a code reader Creator C110 any good anyone?

Want to get everything working as it should.

Regards
Nick

[helix402]

The C110 is good, can't remember if it can connect to the pdc though.

[nickc4]

Hi

Asked seller on eBay and it does cover PDC.

You think clearing any errors will resolve issue? Considering when vehicle off and place in reverse I can hear ticking on all 4 sensors.


Regards

Nick

[iSore]

nickc4 said:

Hi


Oil Leak-Changed vanos solenoids o rings and no leak now. Oil seems to be coming around the sump area. Took engine cover off and check round the top and CVV area but no sign.

N42 or N46 (same thing) engines piss oil out for fun. Could be the sump gasket but that is a major job that involves dropping the front subframe. Could be the O ring where the dipstick tube fits, or could be the oil filter housing rubber profile gasket. Any N42/46 after 5-6 years needed these doing. I'd remove the under tray and pressure wash the whole engine clean, then see where it's coming from. Bloody horrible things!

[nickc4]

Cheers mate

Issue don't know a specialist I can trust.

Want to get car back running great and not neglecting.

Love cars even if old ! Major OCD