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        • E46 M3 Rod Bearings
        • E46 Polyurethane Bushes
        • Seat Occupancy Sensor Fix
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        • Steering Rack Knock Fix
      • BMW ELV Steering Lock Malfunction
      • What are BMW swirl flaps?
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      • Identify My BMW Model
      • Coding Overview
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      • BMW i3 Coding
    • Control Unit Repair / Clone / Replacement
      • E46 S54 M3 DME Upgrades
      • E46 M3 & E39 M5 EWS Removal
      • FRM3 Footwell Module Repair
      • Used DME / DDE Control Units
        • DDE ECU ISN Cloning Service
        • DME ECU ISN Cloning Service
    • Convertible Roof Repairs
      • E85 Z4 Roof Motor Failure
      • F23 2-Series Roof Motor Failure
      • E93 3-Series Roof Motor Failure
    • Dashboard Light Guide
    • Diagnostics
    • Head Unit (Stereo) Repairs & Upgrades
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      • Remapping & Power Upgrades
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    • Servicing Explained
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      • Routine BMW Servicing
      • Brake Fluid Change
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  • Mini
    • Advanced Diagnostics
    • Air Conditioning Services
    • Coding, Retrofits & Updates
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    • Key Replacements (F56)
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    • Navigation Rebooting Repair
    • Polyurethane Suspension Bushes
    • Remapping & Power Upgrades
    • Servicing Information
    • Why Us? What Can We Offer?
  • Electric
    • Apple CarPlay Activation
    • Electrical Vehicles, Why us?
    • i3 Coding
    • Electric Mini F56 BEV Coding
    • MOT Testing
    • Navigation Map Updates
    • R1234yf Air Conditioning
    • Servicing
    • Software Updates
  • Gearbox
    • BMW Gearbox EGS Virgin ISN Service
      • ///M 7-Speed DCT EGS Getrag Gearbox
      • 6-Speed F-Series EGS (Early 7-Series F01 F02)
      • 8-Speed F-Series EGS (Most of the F-Series platform).
      • 8-Speed F-Series EGS (Late E70 & E71 4.0d & 5.0d).
    • E46 M3 SMG CSL Software Flash
    • F8* GTS DCT Software Flash
    • Software Updates (Standard)
    • ZF 6HP 6-Speed Servicing
    • ZF 8HP 8-Speed Servicing
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Getting Home & What’s Local
    • Online Booking
Grosvenor Motor Company
  • About
    • About Us
    • Gallery
      • Photos From Our Premises
      • Various BMW Pictures On Site
      • Classics And Customs
      • Grosvenor Open Days
    • Meet The Team
    • Project Vehicles
      • BMW Powered Mk1 Transit
      • BMW Z3m Coupe Van
      • BMW Powered Triumph TR6
      • Spidervan
      • Project 1939 Ford Coupe
    • Social Media
  • BMW
    • Air Conditioning
    • Articles & FAQ’s
      • Archived Articles
        • 5E20 DSC Malfunction
        • BMW 5DF0 & 5DF1 DSC Malfunction.
        • BMW F30 & F80 LCI M-Performance Rear Light Retrofit
        • E46 M3 Rod Bearings
        • E46 Polyurethane Bushes
        • Seat Occupancy Sensor Fix
        • Genuine Oil Filters
        • Steering Rack Knock Fix
      • BMW ELV Steering Lock Malfunction
      • What are BMW swirl flaps?
    • Coding & Retrofits
      • Identify My BMW Model
      • Coding Overview
      • BMW E46 3-Series
      • BMW E60 5-Series
      • BMW E87 1-Series
      • BMW E90 3-Series
      • BMW F10 5-Series
      • BMW F20 1/2-Series
      • BMW F30 F31 F32 F33 – 3/4-Series
      • BMW F80 M3 & F82 M4
      • BMW G20 G21 – 3-Series
      • BMW i3 Coding
    • Control Unit Repair / Clone / Replacement
      • E46 S54 M3 DME Upgrades
      • E46 M3 & E39 M5 EWS Removal
      • FRM3 Footwell Module Repair
      • Used DME / DDE Control Units
        • DDE ECU ISN Cloning Service
        • DME ECU ISN Cloning Service
    • Convertible Roof Repairs
      • E85 Z4 Roof Motor Failure
      • F23 2-Series Roof Motor Failure
      • E93 3-Series Roof Motor Failure
    • Dashboard Light Guide
    • Diagnostics
    • Head Unit (Stereo) Repairs & Upgrades
      • Apple CarPlay Activation
      • 170 FSC Component Protection
      • Entry_Nav Rebooting Solution
    • Key Replacements (Remotes)
      • BMW E-Series
      • BMW F-Series
      • BMW F** Metal Key Upgrade
    • MOT Testing
    • M-Performance Mirror Conversion
    • Navigation Map Updates
    • Remapping & Power Upgrades
      • Remapping & Power Upgrades
      • BMW Diesel EGR Valve (Disable) Via Software
    • Servicing Explained
      • BMW E46 M3 Inspection II Service
      • Routine BMW Servicing
      • Brake Fluid Change
      • Pricing Structure
  • Mini
    • Advanced Diagnostics
    • Air Conditioning Services
    • Coding, Retrofits & Updates
      • Mini Coding Overview
      • Mini Software Updates
      • Mini R50 / R52 / R53 Coding Options
      • Mini R55 / R56 / R57 / R58 / R59 / R60 / R61 Coding
      • Mini F56 Coding & Retrofits
        • F56 Union Jack Rear Light Retrofit
        • F56 Cruise Control Retrofit
      • Electric Mini F56 BEV Coding
    • Key Replacements (F56)
    • MOT Testing
    • Navigation Map Updates
    • Navigation Rebooting Repair
    • Polyurethane Suspension Bushes
    • Remapping & Power Upgrades
    • Servicing Information
    • Why Us? What Can We Offer?
  • Electric
    • Apple CarPlay Activation
    • Electrical Vehicles, Why us?
    • i3 Coding
    • Electric Mini F56 BEV Coding
    • MOT Testing
    • Navigation Map Updates
    • R1234yf Air Conditioning
    • Servicing
    • Software Updates
  • Gearbox
    • BMW Gearbox EGS Virgin ISN Service
      • ///M 7-Speed DCT EGS Getrag Gearbox
      • 6-Speed F-Series EGS (Early 7-Series F01 F02)
      • 8-Speed F-Series EGS (Most of the F-Series platform).
      • 8-Speed F-Series EGS (Late E70 & E71 4.0d & 5.0d).
    • E46 M3 SMG CSL Software Flash
    • F8* GTS DCT Software Flash
    • Software Updates (Standard)
    • ZF 6HP 6-Speed Servicing
    • ZF 8HP 8-Speed Servicing
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Getting Home & What’s Local
    • Online Booking

Articles

Even with a fantastic product, there will be design flaws and weaknesses.

Here we have a selection of articles that will outline and explain some of the common issues.

Engine:

Swirl Flap Modification – why risk it?

Diesel Engine Block Breathers (crankcase breathers).

Advanced Diagnostics: Inlet System / Manifold Smoke Test.

E46 M3 spinning con rod bearings.

The Importance Of Using Genuine Oil Filters.

Valvetronic faults and failures.

Chassis:

BMW 5E20 Fault ABS/DSC Malfunction.

BMW 5DF0 & 5DF1 Fault ABS/DSC Malfunction.

E39 5-Series ABS Malfunction.

Suspension:

E46 3-Series Brake Reaction Bushes – The definitive solution.

E46 3-Series & M3 Uprated Rear Trailing Arm Bushes.

E53 X5 Polyurethane Suspension Bushes.

Mini – Polyurethane Suspension Bushes.

Various:

Seat Occupancy Sensor Mat Removal (Software Only Fix).

BMW ISN Change For EGS Gearbox Mechatronic Unit.

BMW ELV Steering Lock Malfunction / Fault.

BMW E93 3-Series Convertible Roof Motor Failure

Z4 Roof Motor Failure.

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