drakeskull:


318i or 320i for fuel economy but wouldn't advice for e-hailing cos the only thing you change frequently in E90 is suspension parts unless you don't care and ready to be deaf to those squeaky sounds

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The squeaky sound is it factory fault or lack of good maintenance. The ground clearance of the car hope it's not too low?

candyguyofficia:
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The squeaky sound is it factory fault or lack of good maintenance. The ground clearance of the car hope it's not too low?

For ground clearance, it depends on the tire size. What I mean by squeaky sound is E90 major replacement parts is suspension. You need good roads else you would be changing upper and lower arms, linkage frequently. If you're able to source for genuine parts then no problem

Hello fellow bima lovers.....

I would be sharing with you my experience on my BMW E90 328XI SULEV.

Sometime last week i got a notification on my idrive system warning me that my fuel pump pressure was low and my engine automatically shut down. I tried starting the car, but it would only be rolling but won't start. After about 30mins, it started and i was able to manage it back home. The next day it repeated the same issue but this time it refused to start. I had to push the car to the nearest mechanic workshop.

The next day i called my parts dealer at ladipo to send the fuel pump for my car, i was told they had three types and i then decided to send him the picture of my fuel pump. It turned out my car was SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle). The fuel pump(Tokunbo) cost 25k. They brought the fuel pump but it still repeated the same issue. The mechanic then asked i changed it and bring another one which i did the next day but still got the same result. I was getting depressed when they said i should buy a brand new one which costs about 90k.

I decided to do my own research via Youtube videos and google, i discovered the issue was the fuel injector relay or fuel pump relay. I immediately requested for one at ladipo but the one they sent was not the same as the one in my car. It fits but the car rpm won't raise and the idrive wrote engine power low/ malfunction. I then sent a sample of my own relay which i eventually got for 2k. Immediately i put the relay, everything came back to normal and the case closed.

My fellow bima lovers learn to do your personal research on your car before naija mechanic would turn it to kabu kabu.

1st pic: fuel pump
2nd pic: fuel pump relay.

amSTARboy:
Hello fellow bima lovers.....

I would be sharing with you my experience on my BMW E90 328XI SULEV.

Sometime last week i got a notification on my idrive system warning me that my fuel pump pressure was low and my engine automatically shut down. I tried starting the car, but it would only be rolling but won't start. After about 30mins, it started and i was able to manage it back home. The next day it repeated the same issue but this time it refused to start. I had to push the car to the nearest mechanic workshop.

The next day i called my parts dealer at ladipo to send the fuel pump for my car, i was told they had three types and i then decided to send him the picture of my fuel pump. It turned out my car was SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle). The fuel pump(Tokunbo) cost 25k. They brought the fuel pump but it still repeated the same issue. The mechanic then asked i changed it and bring another one which i did the next day but still got the same result. I was getting depressed when they said i should buy a brand new one which costs about 90k.

I decided to do my own research via Youtube videos and google, i discovered the issue was the fuel injector relay or fuel pump relay. I immediately requested for one at ladipo but the one they sent was not the same as the one in my car. It fits but the car rpm won't raise and the idrive wrote engine power low/ malfunction. I then sent a sample of my own relay which i eventually got for 2k. Immediately i put the relay, everything came back to normal and the case closed.

My fellow bima lovers learn to do your personal research on your car before naija mechanic would turn it to kabu kabu.

1st pic: fuel pump
2nd pic: fuel pump relay.

Thanks for sharing.

amSTARboy:
Hello fellow bima lovers.....

I would be sharing with you my experience on my BMW E90 328XI SULEV.

Sometime last week i got a notification on my idrive system warning me that my fuel pump pressure was low and my engine automatically shut down. I tried starting the car, but it would only be rolling but won't start. After about 30mins, it started and i was able to manage it back home. The next day it repeated the same issue but this time it refused to start. I had to push the car to the nearest mechanic workshop.

The next day i called my parts dealer at ladipo to send the fuel pump for my car, i was told they had three types and i then decided to send him the picture of my fuel pump. It turned out my car was SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle). The fuel pump(Tokunbo) cost 25k. They brought the fuel pump but it still repeated the same issue. The mechanic then asked i changed it and bring another one which i did the next day but still got the same result. I was getting depressed when they said i should buy a brand new one which costs about 90k.

I decided to do my own research via Youtube videos and google, i discovered the issue was the fuel injector relay or fuel pump relay. I immediately requested for one at ladipo but the one they sent was not the same as the one in my car. It fits but the car rpm won't raise and the idrive wrote engine power low/ malfunction. I then sent a sample of my own relay which i eventually got for 2k. Immediately i put the relay, everything came back to normal and the case closed.

My fellow bima lovers learn to do your personal research on your car before naija mechanic would turn it to kabu kabu.

1st pic: fuel pump
2nd pic: fuel pump relay.

Best way to go. As the saying goes: MAKE GOOGLE YOUR FRIEND! Many of our mechanics don't even make attempts to do research in areas they often face challenges. They are mostly responsible for the erroneous impression people have about certain brands. Descriptions like "expensive to maintain", "problematic", "too consume fuel" or "electrical wahala" are often used to express their technical inadequacies. I am glad many Nigerians are doing their own research before and even after taking their cars to the workshops. Imagine the difference between 90k and 2k in this Naija time and season! Not even considering the parts/components they will dismatle and not assemble properly.

jcflex:
pls I need advice from experience people here.

car develop overheating while driving, radiator hose connecting engine got damage,
hose was replaced and also water pump.

the overheating still reoccur after few minute drive.,
I took the car for scanning this morning,
scanner indicate say na thermostat.
new thermostat was installed dis afternoon base on manufacturers recommendation.

yet this overheating did not stop.
anybody experiencing this now or before should pls share is exeperience with the house.

less I forget. car is 2005 E60 engine

Any work on that engine which involves radiator/coolant/hoses/thermostat must be concluded with a proper bleeding process to ensure air bubbles are expelled from the system. Tell ur mechanic to do the bleeding. If he isn't a Bimmer tech , please opt for a diff mechanic. You can also get literatures from google, videos on youtube.
This will help: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW-E60/23-WATER-Draining_Filling_Cooling_System/23-WATER-Draining_Filling_Cooling_System.htm

jcflex:


thank you.

consultation with another BMW specialist this morning, was that the top cylinder be check for possible crack, and if discover there is any crack, we should just change the engine, that repair of any kind will not last.

This over heating started lik 3 wks ago, water reservoir, water pump, thermostat etc were all replace, and engine work fine until Wednesday night when the problem started again.

Before you replace your engine, ensure you check your water pump fuse, get a powerful battery to enable you do proper bleeding of the radiator takes about 10 - 12 mins.

Best of luck

Zeroid105:

Any work on that engine which involves radiator/coolant/hoses/thermostat must be concluded with a proper bleeding process to ensure air bubbles are expelled from the system. Tell ur mechanic to do the bleeding. If he isn't a Bimmer tech , please opt for a diff mechanic. You can also get literatures from google, videos on youtube.
This will help: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW-E60/23-WATER-Draining_Filling_Cooling_System/23-WATER-Draining_Filling_Cooling_System.htm

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He is a bimmer tech, he does hammer on it, to bleed very well and ensure no air bubble before closing the water reservoir and connect the return hose

amSTARboy:



Before you replace your engine, ensure you check your water pump fuse, get a powerful battery to enable you do proper bleeding of the radiator takes about 10 - 12 mins.

Best of luck

This guy has bleed twice or thrice in my present, during that process the engine is off, what exactly do we need the battery for.
my car use 100ahm battery, which is still relatively new (not up to 3months)

jcflex:


thank you.

consultation with another BMW specialist this morning, was that the top cylinder be check for possible crack, and if discover there is any crack, we should just change the engine, that repair of any kind will not last.

This over heating started lik 3 wks ago, water reservoir, water pump, thermostat etc were all replace, and engine work fine until Wednesday night when the problem started again.

Yes, that's what they say. Engine won't last blah bah. Then he will sell your "bad" engine back to Ladipo where it will be rebuilt and sell as Tokunbo engine.

jcflex:

This guy has bleeding twice or thrice in my present, during that process the engine is off, what exactly do we need the battery for.
my car use 100ahm battery, which is still relatively new (not up to 3months)

Then check the water pump fuse.

amSTARboy:

Then check the water pump fuse.

this has been done earlier today, all fuse are intact. thempreture sensor was also replaced. still no head way yet

driving:


Yes, that's what they say. Engine won't last blah bah. Then he will sell your "bad" engine back to Ladipo where it will be rebuilt and sell as Tokunbo engine.

Nigerian, yet we blame our leaders the most

jcflex:


this has been done earlier today, all fuse are intact.
thempreture sensor was also replaced.
still no head way yet

I have experienced similar challenge on my bmw X3 2007. Went from pillar to post looking for solution. Someone recommended a specialist in festac that resolved the issue. I don't know what he did but the issue never occured again till i decided to sell the car. You can send me a message on whatsapp 08088**9755 so i can direct u.

amSTARboy:


I have experienced similar challenge on my bmw X3 2007. Went from pillar to post looking for solution. Someone recommended a specialist in festac that resolved the issue. I don't know what he did but the issue never occured again till i decided to sell the car. You can send me a message on whatsapp so i can direct u.

thank you sir, will do that right away.

you can edit/delete ur number pls.

jcflex:

This guy has bleeding twice or thrice in my present, during that process the engine is off, what exactly do we need the battery for.
my car use 100ahm battery, which is still relatively new (not up to 3months)

how did he bleed it. Tgere is a procedure for bleeding the coolant syst3m automatically. The water pump does an auto bleeding by itself.
1. Top up the coolant reservoir and cover
2. Tighten the bleeder nipple
3. Turn on the ignition. Don't start.
4. Turn on the fan to the lowest. i.e 1.
5. Turn heater to the highest temperature.
7. Depress the accelerator for 12 secs. You will hear the water pump come on and cycle coolant.
8. Wait for 10 mins. The water pump would have cycled for about 10 times.
9. Turn off the ignition. Return fan and temperature to normal position
10. Open the coolant reservoir and top off.

chukel:
how did he bleed it. Tgere is a procedure for bleeding the coolant syst3m automatically. The water pump does an auto bleeding by itself.
1. Top up the coolant reservoir and cover
2. Tighten the bleeder nipple
3. Turn on the ignition. Don't start.
4. Turn on the fan to the lowest. i.e 1.
5. Turn heater to the highest temperature.
7. Depress the accelerator for 12 secs. You will hear the water pump come on and cycle coolant.
8. Wait for 10 mins. The water pump would have cycled for about 10 times.
9. Turn off the ignition. Return fan and temperature to normal position
10. Open the coolant reservoir and top off.

he does the bleeding manually.

the water pump is a manual pump, will the process work
Thank you.

Daniboygeorge22:


Had similar issue with my E90,,but E90 doesnt overheat,once temp is high engine stops. Got this fixed with an engine temp sensor of 2k

Says who? An overheating engine won't shutdown while running until it has been damaged, however if the engine is turned off while overheated, it won't start until the temperature has reduced.

alphaNomega:
Says who? An overheating engine won't shutdown while running until it has been damaged, however if the engine is turned off while overheated, it won't start until the temperature has reduced.

Once my car displays temperature warning light on the dash, it disables the accelerator by itself automatically, when you dont turn off engine and temp warning displays again the engine turns itself off and enables fan to run at max speed. Till car cools it wont start again, thats what i meant

Daniboygeorge22:

Once my car displays temperature warning light on the dash, it disables the accelerator by itself automatically, when you dont turn off engine and temp warning displays again the engine turns itself off and enables fan to run at max speed. Till car cools it wont start again, thats what i meant

That's more like it

jcflex:


he does the bleeding manually.

the water pump is a manual pump, will the process work
Thank you.

no. Only works for electric water pump.

amSTARboy:
Please fellow Bima lovers. I have a Tokunbo 2008 BMW 328i Coupe up for grabs for just 2.5M. Its accident free and comes with the i drive system.

Is it still available

cooldragon:


Is it still available

Yes it is

jcflex:


he does the bleeding manually.

the water pump is a manual pump, will the process work
Thank you.

Bro has your issue bin resolved?

amSTARboy:


Bro has your issue bin resolved?

Thanks so much bro, your guy has been wonderful,
overheating issue fixed, he has us to observe for a week,
just start the engine and drive around, minor issue do show up, which were been fixed,
that is why the guy ask us to observe for a week.

I will update you once everything is resolved.

Good afternoon folks, Please I need a BMW X5 F15 Mechanic that understands Fuel systems and Injectors - Urgently

modern bmw"s will ruin your pocket

Please how much can l get a 4 plug engine of this car.[b][/b]

Hello pls has anyone experience such issue before? What’s the solution to it? The gear is selecting and changing normal when driving. Is e60 2007

deebreeze:
Hello pls has anyone experience such issue before? What’s the solution to it? The gear is selecting and changing normal when driving. Is e60 2007

Scan car with a capable BMW scanner and not a generic one

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