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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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Xenon Bulb HID Replacement Without Removing the Wheel BMW E90 E91

Xenon Bulb HID Replacement Without Removing the Wheel BMW E90 E91

3 Series, BMW, E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011)

Xenon Bulbs HID Replacement Without Removing the Wheel BMW E90 E91

In this article, I will show you how to replace the xenon bulbs on BMW E90 E91, without removing the wheel , as I have seen in other tutorials on the internet.

As we know, it can be very disturbing and dangerous to drive at night with a burnt-out light bulb, moreover in some countries it is even illegal.

The law in most countries says that it is mandatory that at least the light bulb on the left side of the car to be on.

The xenon bulb is the D1S model and can be found very easily at almost any auto parts store .

To replace one of the xenon bulbs on the BMW E90 E91 non LCI, you can see the full procedure in the video bellow :

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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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Tail Light Bulb Replacement BMW E91

Tail Light Bulb Replacement BMW E91

3 Series, BMW, E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011)

Tail Light Bulb Replacement BMW E91

The replacement of a tail light bulb in BMW E91 it’s a procedure that can be done by anyone in only a few minutes .

On this lamp , you will find the lights for : parking , brake and turn signal .

To access the back of the lamp , you will need to remove the cover .

Remove the bulb holder by pressing the safety clip .

To remove the bulb , press it and turn it counterclockwise .

The bulbs type are P21W .

If you want to replace the trunk bulbs , follow this tutorial : Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Inner / Trunk BMW E91 .

You can watch in the video below , the full procedure : 

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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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Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Inner / Trunk BMW E91

Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Inner / Trunk BMW E91

3 Series, BMW, E90 E91 E92 E93 (2005-2011)

Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Inner / Trunk BMW E91

To replace the tail light bulbs on the tailgate/trunk on the BMW e91, first you need to remove the interior cover of the tailgate.

  1. Using a flathead screwdriver , press on the 3 clips and remove the cover
  2. Remove the isolant protection cover
  3. Press on the bulb holder clip and remove it

Now you have access to the bulb you want to replace .

Bulbs type : P21W

If you want to replace the exterior bulbs , follow this tutorial : Tail Light Bulb Replacement BMW E91

 

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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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