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by Bluewhaleeee
Wed Apr 09, 2025 12:41 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: INTERIOR HEATER EXCLUSIVELY EMITTING HOT AIR FROM VENTS
Replies: 5
Views: 13708

Re: INTERIOR HEATER EXCLUSIVELY EMITTING HOT AIR FROM VENTS

It may be attributed to many factors.


A malfunctioning temperature sensor in the cabin.

Defective duovalve

Defective control unit.

It is advisable to locate an individual possessing an OBD II code reader to ascertain whether any pertinent fault codes are present.
by Bluewhaleeee
Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: What purchases are necessary for Android Auto?
Replies: 7
Views: 71329

Re: What purchases are necessary for Android Auto?

Certain establishments provide coding devices that connect to your OBD port. These are often unreliable, and if the vehicle receives a software update for the audio system, you will likely lose the capability. It is likely advisable to reach out to MB Tech. They should inform me of the other choices...
by Bluewhaleeee
Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:04 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: What purchases are necessary for Android Auto?
Replies: 7
Views: 71329

Re: What purchases are necessary for Android Auto?

MB Tech in Warrington may also be able to assist, depending on your location. My Mercedes-Benz dealer informed me that CarPlay could not be integrated into my W213 equipped with Audio 20. I spoke with MB Tech, and they coordinated with MB in Germany to include the function into my VIN card. Subseque...
by Bluewhaleeee
Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:19 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: N46 exhibiting oil leakage on the exhaust at the rear of the engine
Replies: 6
Views: 46945

Re: N46 exhibiting oil leakage on the exhaust at the rear of the engine

No, that was a problem before to my modification as well. The rationale for altering the cover was my belief that it was the most probable source of leakage.
by Bluewhaleeee
Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:18 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: N46 exhibiting oil leakage on the exhaust at the rear of the engine
Replies: 6
Views: 46945

Re: N46 exhibiting oil leakage on the exhaust at the rear of the engine

I apologise if I misunderstood; English is my second language. However, I changed the gasket when changing my valve cover, and it is entirely dry around the valve cover.
by Bluewhaleeee
Thu Feb 06, 2025 1:17 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: N46 exhibiting oil leakage on the exhaust at the rear of the engine
Replies: 6
Views: 46945

N46 exhibiting oil leakage on the exhaust at the rear of the engine

Greetings, everyone. I have been observing but cannot discover any pertinent information, therefore I hope this may assist. I own a 2005 BMW E46 equipped with a four-cylinder N46 engine. There seems to be an oil leak in the rear of my engine on the left side, near the exhaust pipe, resulting in oil ...
by Bluewhaleeee
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Water Infiltration in the Trunk of My W211 E-Class!
Replies: 9
Views: 29095

Re: Water Infiltration in the Trunk of My W211 E-Class!

Indeed, the rubber contracts and fails to create a secure seal. Frequently, leaks occur under the seal bead at the lower section where it curves; this happens when it is tugged by an external force or when it is extracted while pursuing a leak, resulting in an exacerbated issue. The new seal will in...
by Bluewhaleeee
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:43 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Water Infiltration in the Trunk of My W211 E-Class!
Replies: 9
Views: 29095

Re: Water Infiltration in the Trunk of My W211 E-Class!

I had similar issue with my W211 sedan as well.
I removed the rear lights and applied black RTV sealer to the deteriorating foam seals prior to their reinstallation.
I further modified the drainage canals.
by Bluewhaleeee
Tue Jan 07, 2025 1:48 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Replacement of 12V battery
Replies: 9
Views: 18086

Re: Replacement of 12V battery

In my opinion, a five-year warranty has more significance than the capacity.You will never incur the expense for another one.
by Bluewhaleeee
Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: DISPLAY INACTIVE
Replies: 9
Views: 11228

Re: DISPLAY INACTIVE

My vehicle is an e:HEV Advance, manufactured on June 23.