Help in Fife

[gtsl]

Looking for a little bit of help

I have a 330d F31 recently a message came up saying chassis error, drive moderately. at first I thought this was because a brake fluid service was required. I have since had this service carried out by the dealer. The warning message is still displaying.

The car is standard the only thing changed is to non run flat tires? could this be the issue?

Is anybody available to check the error code or is there anyway for me to check it in the car itself?

I'm located in Dunfermline if anyone is local before re booking at the dealer for diagnostic.

[E-bmw]

I will answer your paragraphs/questions in order.

Did the dealer reset any fault codes? If not & if it is caused by that (unlikely) then it will still be there, the ecu does not know the fluid is good unless any codes are reset. (I reiterate that it is unlikely this would cause a code for the same reason)

Run flat tyres will not cause an error code.

If you want a code reader go on the bay that is e & get a carsoft 910 (I think) for about £30.

[gtsl]

Thanks for the reply.

Have seen those readers for around £100. If i was keeping the car or the replacement car used the same type of reader i could justify the cost. From what I've found 2001 E46 330d and F31 2014 330d readers are different.

Was hoping someone local might help, awkward trying to arrange time to get it into the dealers.

[rayyan171]

If it's an xDrive car then the RFT's may be creating some issues with your car. Otherwise, it should be something else, and the dealer is probably the best bet, with the car being reasonably new. Are there any unusual noises?

[gtsl]

Car is perfect. No unusual noises fairly low mileage. Hardly gets used, that's part of the reason for selling up.
Might have to be the dealer to solve the problem.

[mon the fish]

Download the Torque (or similar) app onto your phone, and get hold of a bluetooth OBD reader (ELM 327 or similar) for under £10 off ebay.

This will allow you to read your code, and to then google what the code means - e.g P0103 or whatever. You can also reset the code this way (but it will probably reappear unless you cure the symptom)

[gtsl]

I will look into that. Can the app be used with older vehicles also? e.g e46 330d?

Car is booked into dealer now to solve the issue. would rather cure the problem than hide it. not fair on next owner.

[mon the fish]

The app can be used on any car with an OBDII port - which is pretty much any car built this century.

We've got 2 BMWs and 2 Minis in the fleet and I use it across all of them - also handy for real-time info, like coolant temp, boost pressure etc