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by 85KillallRU
Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Insufficient Boost/Vacuum Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 330

Re: Insufficient Boost/Vacuum Problems

These are often associated with the lower intercooler pipe, I believe. Have you verified it again? I previously had one that only leaked under pressure, however it sealed well for the smoke test.
by 85KillallRU
Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:09 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2002 E39 M57 530d Saloon Manual
Replies: 11
Views: 15241

Re: 2002 E39 M57 530d Saloon Manual

Simply detach the vacuum hose from the EGR valve and obstruct the hose.
by 85KillallRU
Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2002 E39 M57 530d Saloon Manual
Replies: 11
Views: 15241

Re: 2002 E39 M57 530d Saloon Manual

Attempt to bend and jerk to see if you can reproduce the symptoms. The wiring and pins may seem OK; nonetheless, the spring contacts inside the pins may become loose with time, resulting in intermittent contact issues.
by 85KillallRU
Thu Jul 24, 2025 1:07 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2002 E39 M57 530d Saloon Manual
Replies: 11
Views: 15241

Re: 2002 E39 M57 530d Saloon Manual

You may ascertain the gasoline levels on each side of the tank using the cluster's secret menu. If the in-tank fuel pump is functioning correctly, there should consistently be a greater volume of fuel on the pump side. The suction of the inline fuel pump may compensate to a certain extent. Have you ...
by 85KillallRU
Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:29 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: What is the G36?
Replies: 9
Views: 20036

Re: What is the G36?

Reflections?
by 85KillallRU
Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: What is the G36?
Replies: 9
Views: 20036

What is the G36?

I really appreciate this; I was previously unaware of their existence.
by 85KillallRU
Thu May 29, 2025 8:37 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Alert indicators when towing
Replies: 7
Views: 5723

Re: Alert indicators when towing

I wonder if the Forward Collision Warning and Lane Follow Assist systems are disabled when a caravan is mounted for safety when towing. Based on my experience, Lane Follow Assist is undesirable when towing, as it continuously makes micro-adjustments that the caravan takes milliseconds to respond to,...
by 85KillallRU
Thu May 29, 2025 8:36 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Alert indicators when towing
Replies: 7
Views: 5723

Re: Alert indicators when towing

The tow bar on our Sportage was installed by Kia, and I am not receiving any warning signals. It is unfortunate that no one else has replied; I believe a follow-up with the dealer is necessary.
by 85KillallRU
Thu May 29, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Alert indicators when towing
Replies: 7
Views: 5723

Re: Alert indicators when towing

You do not specify which warning lights are on, but I would not anticipate any when connected. Was the tow bar equipped with a Kia wire harness for towing purposes?