CV Joint Dismantle, Clean & Grease How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-07 | How to dismantle, clean, reassemble and re-grease an outer CV joint (apparently called a rzeppa joint according to wikipedia, although i always thought it was called a lobro). PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW X6 & X5 OEM Towbar and Wiring installation How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-10-09 | How to install a genuine tow bar and wiring on an X6 (E71)- exactly the same wiring and basic instructions for X5 (E70). Job requires skills in soldering wires, air tools, basic electrical knowledge and having two people helps for some parts. After installation all trailer lights will work, but car still will require programming and encoding at a BMW dealership.
BMW 5 Series E60 Rear door trim removal How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-10-09 | How to remove and replace the trim on an E60 door
MINI Diesel Water Seperator & Hand Pump Usage How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-10-09 | How to drain the diesel water separator and use the hand pump to bleed the fuel system on a MINI Diesel.
BMW 3 Series E46 Front door trim, window, motor and regulator How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-07-09 | On a BMW E46 sedan- how to remove the door trim, window, window motor and window regulator. Very common issue with this model and an in depth look at everything. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW E90 Coolant change How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-07-08 | How to change the coolant in your BMW 3 series. This model is a 4 cylinder petrol, but its the same in every model except for removing the inter cooler on diesels and turbo petrols. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 3 Series E90 Door Trim Sedan Front How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-06-01 | How to remove the drivers door trim on an E90 series, showing the plug connections and trim clips. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine Number Location 3 & 1 Series N52 Engine: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-05-25 | How to locate the engine number on E series 6 cylinder petrol 1 & 3 series. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMTroubleU: Using park assist BMTroubleU 2012-05-24 | How to use park assist, and be amazed. Caution: LOUD. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 5 Series E60 Battery Cable Recall How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-05-24 | How to perform the battery cable recall on a BMW 5 series E60. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW VANOS Seal Replacement 3 Series E46 and E90 How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-05-23 | How to fix the common VANOS seal leak on an N46 4 cylinder petrol engine. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
MINI CV Shaft Removal How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-16 | How to remove the drive shaft and replace the gaiter (cv boot/grease boot) on an early model MINI JCW. Much the same to the current model. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 1 Series E88 & E82 Taillights Removal Common Issue How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-15 | How to identify and fix the common 1 series park light issue by replacing both tail lights and seals (seals on the new tail lights require replacement with different seals purchased in a left and right seal kit, ask your BMW parts centre). PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
How to get any BMW out of park without battery power. All auto gearboxes E60 to E90: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-10 | When a BMW runs out of battery the automatic gearbox cant be moved out of park normally. This is the simple 3 step process to put it in either reverse, neutral or drive- but if you put it back into park you'll have to release it again. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW E46 Microfilter Housing Removal How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-10 | Removing the cabin air filter and housing is an important step before completing jobs like spark plugs or get to the back of the engine. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Injector Recall 1 & 3 series N54 Engine How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-09 | How to complete the common injector recall in 135 and 335 engines with piezo injectors. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Z4 (E85/6) Cup Holder, Air Vent & First Aid Box Removal How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-07 | How to remove the air vent, cup holder and first aid box in a BMW Z4 E85 or E86. First aid box is also the same as an E46 3 series. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine Number Location BMW 328i F30 4cy Turbo: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-06 | How to locate the engine number for a BMW F30 328i. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW X5 E70 Fix Water Inside Inner Tail light How to DIY: BMTtroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-05 | How to fix water ingress into an X5 E70 inner tail light seals by removing the bad silicone 'goo' seal and replacing with new foam seal available as a genuine part from BMW. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW X5 E53 Air Filter & PCV Replacement 3.0 Diesel How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-04 | How to get to, remove and install the e53 air filter and adjacent PCV unit. Its initially a difficult job, especially with the air filter housing, but is made easier with the right tools. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW X5 E53 Castor Bushes Removal & Pressing How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-04-03 | How to remove and press out X5 e53 castor bushes. A common issue with these heavy vehicles, will be obvious mostly by brake shudder and can be inspected in the vehicle by using a large flathead screwdriver or prybar to flex the bush and check for splitting in the rubber.
BMW E87 & E90 (1 & 3 Seriers) Rocker Cover & Vacuum Pump Replacement How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-30 | How to remove and replace the rocker cover and vacuum pump on a 4 cylinder petrol E90 or E87. This is a very common problem and would take a lay man most of the day to complete. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW CV Shaft X5 E70 Removal & Replacement How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-20 | How to remove and install the front right cv shaft on an x5 e70. Left hand side exactly the same, just easier because you dont have to worry about the long shaft on the end of the tripod joint. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine Number Location BMW X5 LCI Diesel 2011 on: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-14 | How to find the engine number on an E70 diesel X5 LCI. Highly elusive and requires the use of a flexible inspection camera. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Headlight switch 3 series E90 How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-11 | How to remove and replace the headlight switch on an E90 3 series. Nice and easy job. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Starter Motor Disassembly How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-10 | How to pull apart a BMW starter motor and a look at the most common type of failure. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW X5 E53 (also E60 & E46) common problem, lean misfire at idle and engine rattle: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-10 | The cause of common e53 x5 lean misfire in 6 cylinder petrol engine. Also may present with an engine rattle, especially on start up. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Air filter, microfilter and spark plug service 1+3 Series How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-10 | How to change the air filter, microfilter (pollen filter) and spark plugs on a 1 or 3 series 4 cylinder petrol engine with N46 engine. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Ignition Coil Diagnosis How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-10 | How to correctly diagnose faulty ignition coils in any new BMW petrol engine which has a misfire. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Microfilter & Housing Removal E60 5 series How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-10 | How to remove an e60 5 series microfilter (pollen filter) and housing. Required to complete before doing engine work such as spark plugs, brake fluid change, coils or rocker cover, etc.
Engine Number Location BMW 650i E63 V8 2004-2012: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-09 | How to locate the engine number on an e63 650i with V8 engine. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Microfilter & Housing Removal 1, 3 and X1 How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-09 | How to remove the microfilter housing from e90 and E80-89. Necessary before doing engine work including spark plugs or rocker cover gasket, etc. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Cup Holder Remove & Replace 3 series How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-09 | How to remove and replace the BMW E90-E93 Dash cup holder, as well as a cheap way to fix them if you've under funded. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine number location BMW 320d/120d/X1 4cy diesel: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-01 | Engine number location for 4 cylinder diesel models 2005-2013. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine number location BMW M3 E93 V8: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-03-01 | Engine number location on an m3 v8. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine Number Location BMW X3 F25: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-20 | Engine Number Location on a BMW X3 F25. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Control arm bushes E46 or Z4 / Z3 How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-16 | How to remove and install control arm bushes. Requires the use of a tool to push the bushes off initially, but after that just lubricate and hammer on with rubber mallet. It may be possible to drill out the rubber if you don't have the tool to take them off, but don't quote me on that cause ive never tried it. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW E90 LED Tail lights Remove and Replace How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-15 | How to remove and replace E90 tail lights with LEDs faulty, as well as how to get into the side indicator light. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW X5 E70 Dash components removal + CCC DVD Replacment How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-15 | How to remove and dismantle an early model X5 dash center, including center air vent, a/c, radio, CCC control unit, cd and dvd unit removal and how to dismantle to replace faulty navigational dvd unit. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine number location BMW Z4 E85/E86 2003-2009: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-15 | Engine number location on a BMW Z4 E85/E86 03-09 6 cylinder petrol. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
Engine number location BMW X5 E70 2007-2011 diesel: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-14 | How to find the engine number on a 07-11 6 cylinder diesel E70 X5. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
MINI turbo coolant pump remove and replace How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-14 | How to remove and install the Mini Cooper S additional turbocharger coolant pump, as required by recall. Keep in mind this job is covered under warranty at the dealership. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW E87 & E90 (1 & 3 series) 4 Cylinder Engine Common Issues: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-13 | The four most common leak locations under an E90 auto with 4 cylinder petrol engine (N46). PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW Trailer / Towbar 15 to 7 Pin Adaptor How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-13 | How to wire up a 7 pin plug using the standard BMW 15 pin trailer wiring and a Britax plug. Will require side cutters, razor blade, soldering iron, wire strippers and electrical tape. Remember on the plug the numbers dont go 1,2,3,etc- look closely on the plug and follow the included wiring instructions, except for black and brown, which you usually need to swap. If you dont have instructions you can see in my video the wire colours from left to right go yellow, red, blue, white, brown, black and green. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 7 series E65 reset service light How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-02-05 | How to reset service lights on an E65 7 series. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 5 series E39 common no start issue: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-01-28 | This video is a quick bit of help for E39 owners or technicians looking for solutions with the common no start issue regarding the EWS control unit and ignition lock, as well as for fuse box locations which will be helpful in any electrical diagnosis. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 2 Hidden Menus in CIC any model F01 and later How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-01-12 | How to access both hidden menus in a BMW 5 Series F10. Similarly on any new BMW so far with the full colour display including everything from F01 onwards. Cheaper models may only have a controller which doesnt move upwards, on these holding left for 15 seconds and performing the same operation after that will unlock the menu. Previous models, from around E60 on, also have accessible hidden menus, but they are different in appearance and the optional CID screen must be installed to get to the second menu. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 1 Series F20 reset service light How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-01-11 | How to reset the service lights on any new bmw f20 1 series, exactly the same operation as the new 5 series f10. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 5 Series F10 Battery Removal How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-01-10 | How to remove the battery from a BMW 5 series F10. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
BMW 3 Series E90 reset service light How to DIY: BMTroubleU BMTroubleU 2012-01-08 | How to reset the service lights on a BMW 3 series E90 and the effect a permanent thermal oil level sensor fault will have on resetting oil service light. PLEASE NOTE I NO LONGER DO REQUESTS AS I DONT WORK FOR BMW ANY MORE BUT IM STILL HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
