K makes sense. Why would it be recommending so much higher though?
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I don't know - I have the same thing with mine and I still don't really understand it yet
Funny you mention that - same here. Every time I look at the app it's suggesting a different pressure. I assume it adjusts dynamically based on temperature...
Tried to use the AC today.
(Regassdd only 2 weeks back)
Stationary it's fine. Very cold.
As soon as I drive, it flicks between cold and warm... mostly warm. Which was wonderful for myself and my 12month old. Cooking away. Took back to garage who gassed it. Machine did it again, pulled 557g from it and put back In 540g
Sigh, this car is sodding cursed.
Any idea what to check? I'm thinking it's the AC pressure switch.
(Regassdd only 2 weeks back)
Stationary it's fine. Very cold.
As soon as I drive, it flicks between cold and warm... mostly warm. Which was wonderful for myself and my 12month old. Cooking away. Took back to garage who gassed it. Machine did it again, pulled 557g from it and put back In 540g
Sigh, this car is sodding cursed.
Any idea what to check? I'm thinking it's the AC pressure switch.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Nah, anything I buy ends up a lemon.. its guna be fine.Wasn't unexpected though was it
Anyway, the steering racks thrust bearing is worn. BMW said the noise is normal (they checked 3 4 series outside.. all had it)... so that's another £50 spent on the repair kit. DiY is possible. https://youtu.be/aP4Idy046OA
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It is but there were potential red flags. I would always try and be cautious especially with a modern car - they can be quite complex.
Hopefully it’s nothing major.
doing it on the warranty you had, is out ? jut the hassle of the logistics.
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On benefits of having a personal unlimited sim and data contract in the car , was discussing demise of land line telephones and replacement by voip -
voip or wi-fi calling using car HU / aerial has got to be the future.
I'm going to start recording some conversations I have with folks using phones in their cars - to demonstrate to them how bad/distorted these HFP/BT calls can sound - with their knowledge.
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Yeah and buy it with your debit car, no finance, just remember your PIN number.
Warranty? Oh that 3rd party nonsense i was given? It's classified as "wear and tear"... so no go.
As useful as a chocolate teapot. It's a £60 part. I'll do it myself in under 30mins. I want to get under it anyway to inspect the underside myself.
EDIT:
New inner tie rod and tie rod end has been approved by this 3rd party warranty company to be done at a local garage. Happy days, saved me £200
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Could you let me know what they say about it (if anything) please?
Mine has gone in today, just seen on the 'online tracker' notes
"DAB reception ok, no faults in system, 12volt cigar chargers can cut dab reception"
Not surprised, presumably a fob off because I had my USB charger plugged in....
Also getting some 'friction plates' fitted because of a clicking noise at full lock, new seat bolster 'inflators' as the current ones have leaked from airbags, handbrake adjusted
I don't think there is anything wrong with it - it's just not very good.
Mine is the same on multiple cars.
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missed this from nearly a week ago. I'm getting mine done soon at a ZF agent up here in Glasgow. 2015 428i with the 8 speed auto, 46,000 miles. £350+VAT so £420.
I found there here:
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I agree, but on the VAG cars we have the reception is way better, and also was on my 2012 ford mondeo!
I had a look through all the tyre settings, didn't change anything and when I came out the menu it started calibrating them again and recommended a lower pressure. Not sure why, was similar weather conditions both times. Least I don't get the notification now.I don't know - I have the same thing with mine and I still don't really understand it yet
Just set them to what the cold pressures are meant to be and don't worry about it. I set mine to cold pressures but my car doesn't give me live updates.
Perhaps, but my point was that no dealer is going to be able to fix this because there isn't an obvious fault. It's just not a very good system. I've got very limited experience with it on cars other than BMW and Mini, but in every single BMW or Mini I've driven, the reception cuts in and out. I assumed it was because the signal isn't particularly strong and the nature of digital is either you have it or you don't.