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How to Replace Battery BMW Smart Key Fob Confort Access E Series

How to Replace Battery BMW Smart Key Fob Confort Access E Series

1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), X series, X5 E70 (2007-2013), X6 E71 (2008-2014)

How to Replace Battery BMW Smart Key Fob Confort Access E Series

This article refers to the key of those cars equipped with the Confort Access system. The cars that doesn’t come equipped with this option, unfortunately, have an encapsulated key case, because the battery is charged while the key is in the ignition , by induction.

In the case of cars without Confort Access, replacing the battery is more difficult, because the key case must be cut, replaced the battery and a new case must be installed.

Battery type: CR2032

Replacement time: 1 minute

To see how the key battery can be replaced, I invite you to watch the following video tutorial :

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Force Reboot Reset iDrive CCC BMW E60 E90 E63 E81 X5 X6

Force Reboot Reset iDrive CCC BMW E60 E90 E63 E81 X5 X6

1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), X series, X5 E70 (2007-2013), X6 E71 (2008-2014)

Force Reboot Reset iDrive CCC BMW E60 E90 E63 E81 X5 X6

In this article I will show you how to restart/reboot the iDrive CCC Professional navigation system.

The abbreviation CCC comes from the term “Car Communication Computer” and was introduced on BMW models starting in 2003.

This navigation system is found on the following BMW models:

Series 1 – E81 E82 E87 E88
Series 3 – E90 E91 E92 E93
Series 5 – E60 E61
Series 6 – E63 E64
x5 – E70
x6 – E71 E72

Rebooting the CCC navigation system may be necessary when the system remains blocked and no longer responds to commands.

To reboot the system, you must simultaneously press the volume button + eject CD + eject navigation CD.

You can see step-by-step reboot method in this video material:

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Reset Oil Service Inspection BMW E36 E39 E34 E38 E53

Reset Oil Service Inspection BMW E36 E39 E34 E38 E53

3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, BMW, E34 (1987-1996), E36 (1990–2000), E38 (1994-2001), E39 (1995-2004), X series, X5 E53 (1996-2006)

Reset Oil Service Inspection BMW E36 E39 E34 E38 E53

In this article I will show you step by step how to reset the oil service interval on BMW E36 E39 E34 E38 E53.

To reset, you must perform the following steps:

  1. Turn ON the ignition
  2. Insert one end of an electric wire into the tester socket at pin no. 7 and touch the other end of the wire to a screw (ground) for about 14 seconds
  3. After 14 seconds, you can remove the wire and the oil service interval has been reset

RESET DURATION: 1 minute

TOOLS REQUIRED: a piece of approximately 5 cm of electrical wire

To see how to reset the service interval on BMW E36 E39 E34 E38 E53, I invite you to watch the following tutorial:

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Gear Knob Shift Replacement BMW All Series

Gear Knob Shift Replacement BMW All Series

1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, BMW, E39 (1995-2004), E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), F01 (2009-2015), F06 F12 F13 (2012-2017), F10 F11 F07 (2009-2017), F30 F31 F34 F35 (2013-2019), F32 F33 F34 F36 (2014-2020), X series, X3 F25 (2010-2017), X4 F26 (2015-2018), X5 E70 (2007-2013), X5 F15 (2013-2018), X6 E71 (2008-2014), X6 F16 (2014-2019)

Gear Knob Shift Replacement BMW All Series

In this article I will show you step by step how to remove the gear knob for the majority of BMW models with a manual gearbox.

Most of the time, the BMW knob ends up peeling off and looking very ugly, and that is the time when we have to replace it.

To remove the gear knob , you will have to give it a slight left/right play and pull it strongly upwards.

!!!BE CAREFUL!!! – be very careful when pulling the gear knob. The gearbox would ideally be in gears 2 or 4, because when it slips, there is a chance that your hand will go into the rearview mirror and you will break it. I know at least 2 people who damaged their rearview mirror trying to remove the gear knob ?

To install the new knob, you must gently place it on the guide at the end of the rod and give it two blows with the palm of your hand to snap it into position.

REPLACEMENT TIME : 2 mins

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Hidden Menu BMW E39 All Codes

Hidden Menu BMW E39 All Codes

5 Series, BMW, E39 (1995-2004)

Hidden Menu BMW E39 All Codes

To access the hidden menu on the BMW E39, follow these steps:

1. Turn ON the ignition

2. Press and hold the cluster button until test appears

3. To unlock all menus, go to the UNLOCK menu with number 19

4. Press the cluster button, when you see the OFF option on the display

To see how to access the hidden menu step by step , I invite you to watch the following video tutorial:

Detailed list of functions :

1 Car Engine and cluster data

1.0 Chassis nr/VIN serial number (last 5 digits)

1.1 K-number

1.2 Cluster Part

1.3 Coding (04)/diagnosis (52)/bus index (10)

1.4 1200 Week (12)/year of manufacture (2000)

1.5 Hardware (09) and software # (16.0) of cluster

1.6 Not used

1.7 CAN-version (04) KI-revision index (44)

2 (test) Cluster System Test – Activates the gauge drivers, indicators and LEDs to confirm function

3 SI Data

3.0 1098 Used fuel in liters since last SI (Service Inspection)

3.1 0231 Periodic inspection days; elapsed days (since last SI)

4 Momentary Consumption

4.0 0145+ Instant fuel consumption – 0145=14.5 liters/100km

4.1 0018 Instant fuel consumption – 0018=1.8 l/Hour

5 Distance Gone Consumption

5.0 082 Average mileage; 082=8.2 liters/100km

5.1 0536 Calc. km to refuel

6 Fuel Level sensor inputs in liters

6.0 1 09330+ Fuel level averaged; Left half sensor input=10.9 liters; Right sensor input=33.0 liters

6.1 0439+ Total tank level averaged; vlgs 6.0: 10.9+33.0=43.9 liters

6.2 0442+ Indicated value (44.2) and tank phase

7 Temperature and Speed

7.0 021+ Coolant/Engine temperature (2.1C)

7.1 130 Ambient/Outside temperature – chg met 5 pts. 125/130/135

7.2 + Engine speed / Current RPMs 1/min

7.3 + Vehicle speed / Current Speed in km/hour 8 Input value in HEX form

8.0 1d0+ System voltage ADC-Value Hex code

8.1 26C33C+ ADC Values HG left/HG right

8.2 0000 ADC Value brake degradation sensor (000=o.k.)

8.3 18C ADC Value outside temperature

9 Battery

9.0 140 Battery Voltage – 140 = UB 14.0v

9.1 242013+?

9.2 074_78+?

9.3 0011+?

10 Not used

11 Not used

12 Not used

13 Gong Test

14 Not used

15 Status cluster I/O-ports (bit codes) 0=low; 1=high 1st-belt contact, seat belt fastened=0; 2) ignition lock contact, key inserted=0; 3) door contact, door open=0; 4) clock button pressed=0; 5) SI reset=0, for reset=0; 6) EGS transmission failure=0 Status Digital Outputs (bits) 0=inactive, 1=active 1) Gong output; 2) Brake warning lamp; 3) Low fuel warning lamp; 4) EGA lamp; 5) seat belt lamp; 6) manipulation dot

16 Not used

17 Not used

18 Not used

19 Lock Status; unlocks functions in range 3-18

19.0 L-On/L-Off Unlock: press button when “L-Off”

20 Not used

21 Software Reset; reset OBC settings\

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Side Marker Bulb Replacement BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87

Side Marker Bulb Replacement BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87

1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), X series, X5 E70 (2007-2013), X6 E71 (2008-2014)

Side Marker Bulb Replacement BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87

In this article, I will show you how to replace the bulbs on the side turn signal markers .

The method of replacing the light bulb is very simple and can be done by anyone, even by someone without experience in mechanics.

The side turn signal light is a very important light, because the traffic participants on your side will be able to know your intention to change the direction .

Bulb model: T10 yellow

Replacement time: 2 minutes

To replace the side turn signal bulb , on BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87, I invite you to watch the following step by step video tutorial:

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License Plate Lamp Replacement BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E39 E70 E71

License Plate Lamp Replacement BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E39 E70 E71

1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), F01 (2009-2015), F06 F12 F13 (2012-2017), F10 F11 F07 (2009-2017), F30 F31 F34 F35 (2013-2019), F32 F33 F34 F36 (2014-2020), X series, X3 F25 (2010-2017), X4 F26 (2015-2018), X5 E70 (2007-2013), X5 F15 (2013-2018), X6 E71 (2008-2014), X6 F16 (2014-2019)

License Plate Lamp Replacement BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E39 E70 E71

In this article I will explain how to replace the lamps from the license plate .

I used for replacement a set of lamps with 24 LEDs, clear white and very powerful.

As you know, the law obliges you to have the lights from the registration number functional, in order to be visible at night.

Whether you want to replace the burned out bulb in your classic lamp or whether you want to upgrade to LED lamps, I will explain and show you step by step the whole procedure.

Required tools: flathead screwdriver

To see exactly how to replace the bulb or replace the lamp, I invite you to watch the following video tutorial:

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Hidden Menu BMW F Series 6WB (F30 F31 F32 F33 F34 F36 F07 F10 F11 F06 F12 F13 F01 F25 F26 F15 F16)

Hidden Menu BMW F Series 6WB (F30 F31 F32 F33 F34 F36 F07 F10 F11 F06 F12 F13 F01 F25 F26 F15 F16)

3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, BMW, F01 (2009-2015), F06 F12 F13 (2012-2017), F10 F11 F07 (2009-2017), F30 F31 F34 F35 (2013-2019), F32 F33 F34 F36 (2014-2020), X series, X3 F25 (2010-2017), X4 F26 (2015-2018), X5 F15 (2013-2018), X6 F16 (2014-2019)

Hidden Menu BMW F Series 6WB (F30 F31 F32 F33 F34 F36 F07 F10 F11 F06 F12 F13 F01 F25 F26 F15 F16)

In this article I will show you how to access the hidden menu on BMW F series equipped with 6WB digital cluster.

In this hidden menu, you can see information such as: the amount of fuel in both tanks (left+right), the total amount of fuel, the temperature of the coolant, the temperature of the engine oil, but you can also perform some tests of the cluster, in order to see if all the indicators work properly or if the display has dead pixels!

This digital cluster can be found on the following BMW models:

BMW 3 series : F30 F31

BMW 4 series : F32 F33 F34 F36

BMW 5 series : F07 F10 F11

BMW 6 series : F06 F12 F13

BMW 7 series : F01 

BMW X3 F25

BMW X4 F26

BMW X5 F15

BMW X6 F16

To see exactly how to access the hidden menu on the BMW F series, I invite you to watch the following video tutorial:

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Hidden Menu BMW iDrive CCC Navigation Professional

Hidden Menu BMW iDrive CCC Navigation Professional

1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), X series, X5 E70 (2007-2013), X6 E71 (2008-2014)

Hidden Menu BMW iDrive CCC Navigation Professional

For users that want some advance features, iDrive CCC also has a hidden menu, named “Service menu“.

CCC is the short name for Car Communication Computer. The CCC was introduced in 2003.

Several important functions can be checked directly at the CCC iDrive with the aid of the Service menu.

This menu can be used to select and adjust settings that are not visible for the customer and is used by a BMW technician .

CCC iDrive is available for the following BMW cars :

1 series e81 e82 e87 e88
3 series e90 e91 e92 e93
5 series e60 e61
6 series e63 e64
x5 e70
x6 e71 e72

Unlocking the Service Menu Option

To access the hidden menu in CCC iDrive ,follow the next steps :

  1. Turn ON the ignition and wait for the iDrive to start
  2. Click on the “Menu” button to reach the main screen
  3. Press the iDrive controller for about 15 seconds
  4. Afterwards , rotate it three clicks to the right then three clicks to the left then one to the right then one to the left and one to the right , then press the controller knob one last time .

The diagnosis aplication menu is now open

Here , you have two options : OSD and Exit .

Press OSD to reach the “diagnosis aplication”

To exit the service mode , press “menu” button .

You can see the full procedure in the video bellow :

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BMW Warning Lights Meaning

BMW Warning Lights Meaning

1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010), E81 E82 E87 E88 (2004-2013), E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011), F10 F11 F07 (2009-2017), X series, X5 E70 (2007-2013)

BMW Warning Lights Meaning

If you want to know what is the meaning of your BMW dashboard warning , you are in the right place .

The dashboard warnings are divided in three categories :

Green/Blue Warning Lights :

Anytime one of your green indicator lights comes on, there is no need to be alarmed. These lights are just informational.
Indicators of this color inform you about the status of a car component , for example : (headlights on, door open, turn signal , etc )

Yellow Warning Lights : 

Yellow indicator lights are a sign that there is a possible issue, and the yellow color is trying to tell you to use caution when driving.
If you see a yellow warning light, make sure you have your vehicle checked by a service technician as soon as possible.

Red Warning Lights :

If one of your red indicator lights comes on, stop the car immediately in a safe place and turn off the engine.
These warning lights inform you about a serious car failure or a safety issue that requires immediate drivers attention.

You can see what your BMW warning lights mean in the video bellow :

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