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Hi again. After exhaustive tests I can only assume the compressor has had it. According to rave the system pressure is 13 bar or nearly 200psi so I guess I shouldn't be able to put my finger over the compressor outlet pipe and stop the flow... or should I, is the pump a relatively low output...

Hi All, After having to get my autobox reconditioned earlier in the month I was looking forward to a bit of reliability :). Jumped in it this morning and got EAS suspension fail message and the rear of the vehicle sunk onto the bumpstops. Having the RSW eas kicker I am able to reset the faults...

Hi Bemble, I've been looking at your previous posts and you certainly seem to be the gearbox expert here, many thanks for your reply. We have had a few minor problems with the box over the last year but most of those disappeared when I had the oil and filter changed last Christmas. The only...

Hi, Decided to pop down to North Devon with a few mates to go to a Beer festival over the weekend. Rangy flew down the motorway no problem then going over the bridge in Barnstaple Trans Fail Safe prog displayed on panel and it was horrible to drive, over revving and feeling as though the...

Only number 1 injector will come out without removing the inlet manifold. Manifold removal is not difficult just time consuming. However getting the injectors out is a different matter. If there has been some blow through past the bottom sealing washer the injector will be baked in and very...

Hi, I noticed my loom was a bit bodged with a choccy block fitted on No 4 injector wiring, sounds like it's going to be a common fault as the car ages. Do you have the part number for the wiring harness? I assume it is the HSE model you have as you have changed the head unit, did the new unit...

Hi, It's time to replace the brake discs front and rear on the car. The Britpart discs from Island 4x4 seem great value. Has anyone had experience with these items. I have seen a few posts where Britpart has been criticised regarding quality but surely safety critical parts have to be...

Hi everyone. Apologies for yet another post regarding the autobox on the early L322 but after doing a search I cant find this fault previously listed. My problem is first thing in the morning I have no drive. The car will drop into reverse fine and move away but when drive is selected...

If you have been having some overheating issues and the motor wont spin over, it might be worth spinning the plugs out and trying again. It is possible one of the cylinders has filled with water and is hydraulically locked (you can't compress water). The engine will then spin over with the plugs...

Hi, I changed a couple of injectors last year as the motor was running a little rough and had high spillage rates, since then whilst the motor runs fine it does sound a little more tappety than before and I had planned on replacing the hydraulic lifters at some point thinking maybe they were...

You may need to 'set ' the window. Run it down a few inches, then run it up to the top, let go of the button then press it up again and hold it for 3 or 4 seconds. The motor will know where the top of the window is and the overload protection should be reset. Cheers Ian

Pressure relief valve on pipework next to pump. Throw it away and fit push fit elbow fitting pressed into the electrical connector block. The pr valve isn't needed and costs nothing to fix. Ask the garage if you can have the old parts.... useful spares.

Hi, Unable to find the chap I spoke to but have seen this on the web, anybody used them? BMW Pixel Repair - Missing Pixels in Display? We Can Repair it!

Hi, it sounds like the front diff or driveshaft splines have gone. This should have been rectified as part of a recall. Check your vehicle has had the modification and the driveshaft coupling replaced. Cheers Ian

Hi, Removal of the prv is very simple but make sure the ignition is off. On the ends of the chrome fitting you will see a chrome ring. This is known as a collet and is designed to grip the plastic pipe preventing it from pulling out. To remove the pipe, push the head of the collet in, whilst...

Hi Cossiedave, I have the same problem, reverse is fine but when put into drive, nothing happens for a few seconds then it slurrs into life. It only seems to be a problem after the motor has been left overnight. I changed the gearbox oil (vast expense) and whilst the changes are much better the...

Hi, Apologies to all for not reporting back. The EAS reset tool is a great piece of kit. Just plug it in and it resets the eas, then plug it into the PC and you can download the faults found in notebook format and print them off. Mine only plays up when it's parked on very uneven ground but is...

Thanks Bemble, sounds like bad news. Do you know if the box can be repaired or is it a case of complete replacement, there were a few bits in the oil when it was changed. Regarding the question of whether the engine has been chipped I'm afraid I don't know as I purchased the vechicle second...

Hi, After looking online it appears the gearbox on the L322 is not as bulletproof as believed and some owners recommend changing the oil as a preventative measure. I had mine changed last week as my TD6 had hit 80,000 and I was having a few minor gearbox niggles. The old oil was dirty and smelt...

Hi, I have the same 'problem' though the fan sounds like its on its last legs, though after the car has been started and run for a little while the noise stops. Is it a fault? Seems strange a fan needs to run on a cold vehicle... whats it cooling. Cheers Ian