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by Martin_Smith76
Wed Mar 04, 2026 10:35 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: I checked the door seal, but it appears to be the speaker, not the carpet on the back of the driver's side.
Replies: 4
Views: 47

Re: I checked the door seal, but it appears to be the speaker, not the carpet on the back of the driver's side.

Maybe installing a shield around the speaker would have been too expensive for BMW, but it does make you wonder why water is able to get into the door via the window unimpeded.
by Martin_Smith76
Wed Mar 04, 2026 10:34 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: I checked the door seal, but it appears to be the speaker, not the carpet on the back of the driver's side.
Replies: 4
Views: 47

I checked the door seal, but it appears to be the speaker, not the carpet on the back of the driver's side.

F31 from 2014 Okay, so I removed the door card in the mistaken belief that the damp carpet was the door seal barrier; however, I later discovered that water had been trickling around the speaker and the barrier. Instead of buying a new speaker, is there another solution because I can't seem to locat...
by Martin_Smith76
Thu Feb 19, 2026 10:39 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: P300e RR Evoque PHEV 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 265

Re: P300e RR Evoque PHEV 2023

As far as I can tell, the only method to accomplish this is to go through each journey's details on the InControl website. You can get the necessary breakdown for each journey. The aforementioned approach was new to me. I will review it.
by Martin_Smith76
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:41 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Front doors
Replies: 6
Views: 408

Re: Front doors

Consider experimenting with the "Enable when P" option.
by Martin_Smith76
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:41 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Front doors
Replies: 6
Views: 408

Re: Front doors

That is your sole option if you do not intend to turn off the vehicle. If this continues to happen whenever you turn off the engine, you may want to check the infotainment system for an Auto open feature that allows you to lock and open the door automatically. You may learn about all of your choices...
by Martin_Smith76
Tue Feb 10, 2026 10:36 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: G395 Air Conditioning Pressure/Temperature Sensor (00256)
Replies: 8
Views: 599

Re: G395 Air Conditioning Pressure/Temperature Sensor (00256)

It seems like the OP recently acquired a multi-branch facility, also known as a 'fast fit' facility, to perform AC recharges more efficiently. According to the law, they are required to draw a hoover and wait (or use their fully automated AC machine to do so) before refilling the system with AC refr...
by Martin_Smith76
Mon Feb 09, 2026 11:38 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Potential benefit from a malfunctioning engine
Replies: 3
Views: 396

Re: Potential benefit from a malfunctioning engine

Even though the stage one tune had nothing to do with the valve failure, BMW yet refused to undertake any goodwill inspections after recovering the vehicle two years ago when the pvc valve failed.