Matt865

Greetings, everyone. Can the crankshaft woodruff key be extracted without having to remove the crank sprocket? The key was broken when attempting to install an aftermarket pulley. Thank you.

I have replaced the master cylinder, and the situation remains same, my friend. As I have previously said, while I am driving, it functions perfectly.

The pedal is experiencing bottoming out, where it reaches the green zone when stationary and then gradually diminishes to zero. This issue was identified by the MOT tester.

Their functionality is flawless, but they fail to meet the requirements for a MOT certification.

I have previously encountered similar issue, my friend. However, my vehicle did not pass its MOT due to this problem. Consequently, I am uncertain about the appropriate course of action, since the issue persists when I am driving.

Yes, the task has also been completed. I performed a bench bleeding procedure on the cylinder, installed it, and then eliminated air from the pipes leading to the ABS unit. I thoroughly examined and bled all the nipples in the right sequence, ensuring that there was no air present in any of the fluid lines. Despite these efforts, the issue remains unchanged. When I am driving the vehicle, the brakes function flawlessly. However, when I come to a halt and press the brake pedal, it remains up for a brief moment before gradually descending.

Apologies, I intended to say "falling away".

Yes, the bench bleeding process was performed.

Thank you for your brilliant input, buddy. I will examine it again tomorrow, specifically focusing on the whole vacuum system. Additionally, I have already tested the vehicle on the brake tester at the garage, and it seems that just the rear brakes are experiencing fading. Do you have any other information that might provide insight into a potential solution?

Do you own any schematics illustrating the configuration of the vacuum pipes? Thank you.

Thank you, friend. I will verify that.

Hello everyone, I am experiencing a significant issue with the braking system in my estate. While driving, the brakes appear to function properly. However, when the vehicle is stationary and I apply pressure to the brake pedal, it gradually loses effectiveness. I have already had a new master cylinder installed and the system has been thoroughly flushed and replenished with fresh fluid. Despite these measures, the problem persists. The ABS unit does not indicate any faults. I am curious if there is anything I may have overlooked or if anyone has any suggestions regarding the potential cause of this issue.

I find myself perplexed by this situation. I am unable to comprehend the reasons for your perception of this matter as problematic. Is this due to your awareness of the European Union's plan to gradually discontinue the use of E5 fuel, while maybe overlooking the fact that this phase-out is specifically targeted at the 95 octane level? E5 98 Octane fuel is widely available across Germany, a nation known for its affluent population who often demonstrate their prosperity via their choice of vehicles. Could you please provide more context or specify what aspect of Switzerland you would like to discuss? Naturally, their exorbitantly priced automobiles are fueled with E5 98. Even within the context of France, a country often associated with a culture of indulgence and opulence, the use of E5 98 fuel is widespread, despite France being an early adopter in transitioning from E5 95 to E10 95 fuel. Could you please provide information or context about Belgium? The potential concerns associated with driving through the area are likely to be minimal, since the duration of travel is expected to be brief. What is the distance you will be covering while driving? Is it possible to fill the tank five or six times?

Please wait for a few months until you become accustomed to the performance of the vehicle. At that point, you may find yourself desiring a remap. I hope that the manufacturer has addressed the increasingly common issue of bottom end failures, particularly the crankshaft's big end bearing failure. Although there are not many instances of this problem occurring in cars that utilise the N57 engine from the F series, I have come across eight failures on a Facebook forum I am a member of. Additionally, a garage I frequent, where the technicians have previous experience working for BMW, informed me that they have encountered several cases of bottom end failures. I understand that your car is new and covered by warranty, but if you plan on keeping it for more than three years, I recommend conducting oil services no later than every 10,000 miles, preferably every 6,000 miles. I wish you the best of luck with your car.Powerful engines and high levels of torque.

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Based on the fleet list provided, it is evident that there have been previous instances of W203 Coupes in your possession. What was your opinion on them? Incidentally, I am uncertain whether I have before encountered an EVO iteration.

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One would have expected that you would have seen it while activating the compressor for testing purposes. The location may be found within the vicinity. It may be inferred that the suspension has previously shown efficacy.

This was a comforting experience as I undertook the task of cleaning the lower fogs and then reinstalling them after repairing the irreparable holes they had.

I would like to provide a brief update about the redirection of power to the fog lights inside the headlamp unit. In order to accomplish this task, it was necessary to replace the fog lamp terminals in the plug-in connectors. This replacement included attaching a longer length of wire to provide a secure and reliable connection, since the old wire was insufficient in length. The preexisting bulbs remained installed, resulting in the acquisition of functional fog lights.

Indeed, the affirmative response to the initial inquiry is that the original fog lights become superfluous due to the act of severing the wire at position 2, as indicated in the accompanying circuit diagram, of the plug-in connector. Subsequently, the wire is extended downwards towards the fog/spot lamps located in the spoiler. Furthermore, an additional ground wire is incorporated and affixed to the ground point situated on the inner wing. The current state of my fog lights is very unsatisfactory, as they have been somewhat damaged. Consequently, I am contemplating the option of connecting them to the fog lights included into the main headlight assembly. However, I am open to any potential concerns or issues that others may identify with this course of action. Additionally, I have included many attachments.

Greetings, fellow individuals. I acknowledge that my response comes many years after the first discussion, but I have just encountered this post when doing an online search for alternative fog lights. If you are still interested, I can provide a solution to your query.

Very helpful, thanks!