E60 E61 (2003-2010)

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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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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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 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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Reset Service Intervals BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87

Reset Service Intervals 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)

Reset Service Intervals BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87

In this tutorial , i will show you how to reset service intervals on BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E87 .

Service intervals available : oil , microfilter , front brake pads , rear brake pads , brake fluid , general inspection , exhaust gas inspection .

To reset the service intervals , you need to follow the next steps : 

  1. Turn ON the ignition and wait for all the warnings to dissapear .
  2. Press and hold the cluster button for about 5 seconds .
  3. Release the button when you reached the service menu
  4. Use the scroll button on the turn signal knob to navigate between available service intervals
  5. Select the interval you want to reset and press the BC button until you see displayed “reset”
  6. Confirm the reset by pressing BC button longer .

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Hidden Menu BMW E60 E61

Hidden Menu BMW E60 E61

5 Series, BMW, E60 E61 (2003-2010)

Hidden Menu BMW E60 E61

To access the hidden menu on BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 E87 follow the next steps :

  1. Turn ON the ignition and wait for all the warnings to dissapear
  2. Press and hold the cluster button for about 10 seconds , until you reach the test menu

In this menu , you will see the last 7 characters of your VIN code . To unlock the hidden menu , you must calculate the sum of the last 5 digits . The result must be entered in menu 19 to unlock the cluster .

After you unlock the cluster , you can access all the available menus .

01.00 – FGSTNR = VIN Number

01.02 – BMWTNR = cluster series

01.04 – KI HSTL DATUM = cluster production dates

01.06 – SW = software version

02.00 – KI TEST = cluster test

04.00 – MOM VBR = actual fuel consumption

04.01 – RW-VBR-MOM = fuel consumption / h 05.yy = consumption

06.00 – fuel remaining in tank – left – average – right

07.00 – KTMP-MOM = Coolant temp( celsius )

07.01 – ATMP-MOM = Outside temp ( celsius )

08.00 – V-EFF = Speed

08.02 – V-SZ = Cruise control speed

09.00 – Voltaj

11.00 – hour format 12/24 h

11.01 – distance format km or mile

11.02 – temperature format celsius – fahrenheit

11.03 – consumption format km/l or l/100km or mpg

13.00 – AUDIO = test gong

14.00 – FS EINTRAEGE = error codes

19.00 – UNLOCK

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Hidden Menu BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 E87

Hidden Menu BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 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)

Hidden Menu BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 E87

To access the hidden menu on BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 E87 follow the next steps :

  1. Turn ON the ignition and wait for all the warnings to dissapear
  2. Press and hold the cluster button for about 10 seconds , until you reach the test menu

In this menu , you will see the last 7 characters of your VIN code . To unlock the hidden menu , you must calculate the sum of the last 5 digits . The result must be entered in menu 19 to unlock the cluster .

After you unlock the cluster , you can access all the available menus .

List of all available functions of the hidden menu :

01.00 – FGSTNR = VIN Number

01.02 – BMWTNR = cluster series

01.04 – KI HSTL DATUM = cluster production dates

01.06 – SW = software version

02.00 – KI TEST = cluster test

04.00 – MOM VBR = actual fuel consumption

04.01 – RW-VBR-MOM = fuel consumption / h 05.yy = consumption

06.00 – fuel remaining in tank – left – average – right

07.00 – KTMP-MOM = Coolant temp( celsius )

07.01 – ATMP-MOM = Outside temp ( celsius )

08.00 – V-EFF = Speed

08.02 – V-SZ = Cruise control speed

09.00 – Voltaj

11.00 – hour format 12/24 h

11.01 – distance format km or mile

11.02 – temperature format celsius – fahrenheit

11.03 – consumption format km/l or l/100km or mpg

13.00 – AUDIO = test gong

14.00 – FS EINTRAEGE = error codes

19.00 – UNLOCK

 

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