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by AbdulBMWi3
Fri Dec 05, 2025 2:19 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: BMW Drive Recorder
Replies: 11
Views: 58

Re: BMW Drive Recorder

Everything you need to know is there :)

I have never utilised it; I possess dashcams.
by AbdulBMWi3
Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Transmission Fault Indicator
Replies: 4
Views: 25

Re: Transmission Fault Indicator

Thank you very much! The fit is challenging, and I purchased a non-ZF sleeve (more economical), which may have contributed to the issue, considering the micrometre tolerances (a one millimetre deviation will prevent the pins from making contact).
by AbdulBMWi3
Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:14 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Transmission Fault Indicator
Replies: 4
Views: 25

Re: Transmission Fault Indicator

Thank you, for your advice. I manipulated the plug while the ignition was activated and my wife observed the dashboard lights. Indeed, the P light continued to blink whenever I adjusted the plug. The sleeve appears to be inadequately seated in /home, and the plug is not fully engaged with the pins. ...
by AbdulBMWi3
Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Transmission Fault Indicator
Replies: 4
Views: 25

Transmission Fault Indicator

Has anyone encountered these issues? Acquired these during a seal, pan, and fluid change in the ZF6HP26. 4BE8 DDE: Message (transmission data 2, 0x1A2) 4DF3 DDE: Communication (torque transmission, 0xB5) 4BE3 DDE: Message (transmission data, 0xBA) E094 code No communication (display transmission dat...
by AbdulBMWi3
Wed Nov 19, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: What is the function of the DTC button?
Replies: 4
Views: 41

Re: What is the function of the DTC button?

The DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) button on a BMW enables the adjustment of the vehicle's stability and traction control parameters. A brief press of the button activates DTC, permitting increased wheelspin compared to the normal system, hence enhancing traction in low-grip conditions such as snow ...
by AbdulBMWi3
Fri Nov 14, 2025 3:22 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The 520d fails to start.
Replies: 5
Views: 98

Re: The 520d fails to start.

Please provide greater specificity regarding the issue. If the engine does not turn over, then the glow plugs are irrelevant to that issue. Frankly, their demise would not prevent its commencement. Could you clarify whether "not turning" indicates that nothing occurs when attempting to sta...
by AbdulBMWi3
Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:18 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Loss of 1 litre of oil
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: Loss of 1 litre of oil

The Diesel Particulate Filter in the exhaust will eliminate the smoke.
by AbdulBMWi3
Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:18 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Loss of 1 litre of oil
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: Loss of 1 litre of oil

Affirmative, as stated by BMW.