Re: Apologises for the inconvenience, but I really like this vehicle

Everything goes wrong when the battery dies. At most, I swap out mine every four years. It may last another year now that I have it set up on a permanent trickle charge.
This is an excellent starting point, but if yours is younger, you might have additional issues.
As an aside, running at low revs ...
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Re: Apologises for the inconvenience, but I really like this vehicle

Your limp mode is unrelated to the keycard battery, which solely powers the remote locking.
The first step should be to get a diagnostic scan.
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Re: Presenting myself while seated in a BMW 3 Series from 2010.

Not everyone stops by to say hello, so it's probably best if you ask questions in the proper place.
Wed Oct 28, 2026
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Re: Do-it-yourself 40k service-maintenance triumph!

That constitutes a substantial weekend of upkeep, particularly with the simultaneous completion of the plugs and filters.
Tue Oct 27, 2026
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Re: 2010 BMW 520d air blower ducting

It may be prudent to pose enquiries in the appropriate section, as not everyone will check here to greet.
Mon Oct 26, 2026
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Re: Emissions from the Bmw 118d.47 engine

Servicing is absent.
Please tell me when the air filter was last changed.
I was wondering if you gave it the Italian treatment before testing.
Fri Oct 16, 2026
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Re: Considering a Change

Make sure the rear lights aren't making any noise by bending the left arm on the driver's side. The visuals could use some improvement.
Thu Oct 15, 2026
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Re: "Tuning" the engine?

Of course, I was just curious if, with everyone's knowledge of tuning, it would be possible to get the Mazda engine tuned to work. It appears unlikely given the absence of a response. There was a limitless amount of tuning available when VW/VAG released their 5-valve 1.8T engine with a strong bottom ...
Thu Oct 01, 2026
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Re: "Tuning" the engine?

It would appear that there is no mechanical equipment limitation limiting the higher output tune, so the question is whether anyone has ported the 340HP "S" capability to the non-"S" version.
Thu Oct 01, 2026
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