BMW question need help

[Jamiewelch]

Originally Posted by geo.k23

thanks for all the input you mention disconnecting the transfer box is it advisable to leave it disconnected it was a great car up until i put it off the road for a couple of months thanks

Shame you're so far otherwise I could plug my ISTA/D in and read the codes out

[geo.k23]

Originally Posted by Steven211

Well it will bring up a warning light so no I wouldn't leave it disconnected but at least you would know the fault. It will just need replacing And programming then. Is it E series x3 or F series?

hi it's an x3 e38 transpires it was a wheel sensor i will use it more frequent in future thanks everyone for all the input much appreciated

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by victorgte

Just 2 minor points really.
Using cars all the time is vital. I’ve used our 3 cars in rotation since March so they all get a run. No issues with the BMW, Peugeot or MGTF.

If you do the simple job of fitting a new battery, don’t do what I did and shut the boot when the battery is disconnected. The battery lives in the boot!
I’m delighted to say I found a method to get into the boot without breaking into the car which is what Cotswold BMW told me to do.
I was amazed they did not know how to get into a BMW. The boot key lock was deleted the year before mine was built hence the problem.

Just say if you need the method.

Which goes to show that BMW don't have all the answers.---