Despite being subject to inevitable wear and tear during the lifespan of the engine, the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system has not traditiona
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Inside Line: First Line
Suspension
It is not uncommon for the BMW 5 Series to suffer from creaking on the driver’s side rear suspension, which is caused by wear t
Inside Line: Meyle
Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the BMW 5 Series:
Inside Line: TecRMI
Power steering leak
BMW 5 Series (E60) 520i
Reference number(s): 0032540100
Inside Line: Autoelectro
All Models with engine code N52 between 2005 and 2006 – Poor starting due to camshaft position oil pressure valve stuck or sticking resulting in ex
Inside Line: Comma
A few notes about the BMW 5-series (up to 2011):
Inside Line: Cambiare
Nearly 60 percent of the top ten sales of Cambiare parts for the 5 Series are taken up by ABS sensors. Technicians investigating braking problems and instances of the ABS light illuminating should take note that the ABS control circuit must be checked in its entirety. Simply replacing the sensor is not always the answer, as corroded terminals and broken wires can also trigger the same fault code. It should also be borne in mind that the car may need driving before the system recognises the new sensor and allows the ABS light to be extinguished
Inside Line: VOSA
VOSA issued a number of recalls for various models of the BMW 5 Series. Models, built between Nov 2007 and Feb 2011 were recalled to address a possible short circuit in the multi-plug of the coolant pump for the turbocharger. The problem leads to heat build-up in the pump, causing the plug and housing to melt. Technicians diagnosing reasons for the EML illuminating should bear in mind that replacement of the pump is the only resolution
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: BMW 5 SERIES (2003-2011)
This month sees us focus on another fleet favourite, the BMW 5 Series. The mid-sized Beemer has established itself as a common sight on UK roads, with this model now into its sixth generation, although we are focusing on the fifth gen also known as the E60 and E61 range
BELTON MASSEY SCOOPS THREE AWARDS
Exhaust and cat manufacturer Belton Massey is celebrating after scooping three gongs at this year’s Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC) awards.