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by BMW_Fan2020
Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:21 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Damage to the engine and no throttle response on a 2011 BMW F11 530D
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Re: Damage to the engine and no throttle response on a 2011 BMW F11 530D

Dear everyone, This morning, I rescanned with Carly and the following results were returned. Problems with the Central Gateway 3 The following codes are associated with problems: 801C20, ZGM, CENTRAL FAULT MEMORY FULL, NO CONTROL UNIT FAULT, CD0429, Flexray, Line Fault on Path 5, CD042B, and so on. ...
by BMW_Fan2020
Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:20 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Damage to the engine and no throttle response on a 2011 BMW F11 530D
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Re: Damage to the engine and no throttle response on a 2011 BMW F11 530D

Distinguished individuals, After receiving the necessary parts today, I was able to bleed the cooling system, fill the engine with petrol and install the hood. I used the Carly scanner to scan it, and after deleting 27 codes, it was back to 169. Could someone please tell me where I can find the plug...
by BMW_Fan2020
Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:19 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Damage to the engine and no throttle response on a 2011 BMW F11 530D
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Damage to the engine and no throttle response on a 2011 BMW F11 530D

Salutations everyone, I suffered minor frontal damage with my F11; the airbags didn't go off, but the pedestrian sensor on the bonnet did. After that, the car wouldn't start, respond slowly to the accelerator, and reverse practically never happened. Only the bumper, cooling pack, bonnet, and one hea...
by BMW_Fan2020
Mon Feb 09, 2026 11:38 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Potential benefit from a malfunctioning engine
Replies: 3
Views: 736

Re: Potential benefit from a malfunctioning engine

When it was taken to BMW for warranty maintenance, was the vehicle mapped? will not be helpful.I'm genuinely interested.
by BMW_Fan2020
Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Which tires for the 530D XDrive?
Replies: 9
Views: 867

Re: Which tires for the 530D XDrive?

Any brand suggestions are appreciated; I prefer not to incur significant financial debt. 20-inch wheels
by BMW_Fan2020
Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Which tires for the 530D XDrive?
Replies: 9
Views: 867

Which tires for the 530D XDrive?

Considering replacing run-flat tires with conventional ones, as I drive approximately 20,000 miles annually. What are the opinions on opting for mid-range versus inexpensive replacements? Any brand suggestions are appreciated; I prefer not to incur substantial expenses for four new tires. Fuel effic...
by BMW_Fan2020
Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:30 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: E60 530D (218 BHP) Diesel Cleaner/Fuel Additive
Replies: 9
Views: 35892

Re: E60 530D (218 BHP) Diesel Cleaner/Fuel Additive

My local garage and MOT facility utilises Forte. It is a father-son establishment, and the traditional father was first suspicious about the son's usage of the product; nevertheless, he was persuaded when vehicles that had failed emissions tests subsequently passed after the application of injector ...
by BMW_Fan2020
Thu Jan 08, 2026 4:57 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Minimal oil leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 15335

Re: Minimal oil leaks

He inspected it a few months prior, as this has been a persistent issue, and noted that it emits a heavy breathing sound when the oil cover is removed while the engine is running and warmed up, accompanied by some smoke.
by BMW_Fan2020
Thu Jan 08, 2026 4:20 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Minimal oil leaks
Replies: 7
Views: 15335

Re: Minimal oil leaks

I was informed that replacing the PCV on these later models necessitates changing the complete rocker cover. Is it possible for me to just replace the valve and hose?