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LTFT and STFT values are off and don't make sense
I think I have an answer
But bear in mind that this is my assessment with the limited information at my disposal.
I'll walk through my reasoning here. If someone finds a flaw in my logic then I'm ...
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What's the difference between BMW 320i SE and Non SE?
I believe SE stands for "Special Equipment" on BMW. Basically individual options. The "M" on the steering wheel means it has an M Sport package, mostly prettier design trim - bodykit, M badges, ...
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Is this tyre damage a problem?
I'm guessing that these are BMW spec runflat tyres? This isn't the first time I've seen such damage. Apparently, because they are intended to be used in an emergency without pressure, the sidewalls ...
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Losing coolant fast after just fixing radiator
They may not have bled your cooling system properly
As a possibility, if you had air trapped in your cooling system it would expand as the engine approached operating temperature.
It would ...
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Distinguishing between mechanical and electrical failure in ignition diagnosis
If you are hearing the starter turn (typical starter whir), the most probable problem would be the one way clutch has gone out. It's the part of the starter with the teeth on it which engages the ...
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BMW 1 Series (2016) Bumper Repair
It will most certainly be more expensive if you get a professional to repair this bumper for you. However, it will be a safe investment on your trade-in if it is restored professionally. We cannot ...
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How can I move my push-to-start car with the starter?
I've got the same sort of function on my Seat Leon (and on my old BMW 320D) - if you drop the clutch quickly enough it will move the car a little. Although I doubt that's enough to get you clear of a ...
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Lifting Support Under Panel BMW
Thats just a piece of plastic, needed to avoid scratching the body-frame when lifting the car.
Assuming no further damage (please check, as it is likely that something else is bent or destroyed) it ...
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BMW M52 coolant refilling
I do not understand why the coolant system needs a bleed screw at all
Because air pockets.
Filling up coolant doesn't necessitate that the entire system will be filled with coolant. There are parts ...
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Distinguishing between mechanical and electrical failure in ignition diagnosis
If the picture you have attached is similar to the starter on you car, then the power to the starter motor is only delivered if the solenoid operates, so the solenoid must be working.
However, the ...
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Cold air intake causing rich condition
I agree with @JPhi1618 that it is related to the MAF sensor. From the picture you provided in your comment, it appears your (really good looking) MSR intake comes with its own MAF sensor housing.
I ...
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Car gives knocking noise from front during braking
A knocking noise when braking (or during less noticeable maneuvers) can be attributed to worn front suspension parts - especially control arm bushings.
The image below is from some random heavily ...
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Manually shifting an automatic transmission?
I've rebuilt a few transmissions (actually a lot of transmissions LOL) and no, manually shifting is just fine. All your doing is replacing the TCU with your own shifts. So your just fine manually ...
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Car can't start after rocker gasket change
The OP responded in the comments and stated the fix. He primed the motor with carb spray to get it going. Perhaps it had a mechanical fuel pump or needed the fuel rail primed in some way.
OP's ...
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Cold air intake causing rich condition
I believe that what @JPhi1618 stated is a major factor in your rich condition:
Could the different air flow path cause issues for the MAF which would have been tuned specifically for the stock ...
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Can the warning chime tone of a 2007 BMW 525i be changed, or shortened somehow?
I know nothing about BMW, but this might help. My VW Jetta had a "La Cucaracha" warning buzzer that was plugged into the fuse box and looked like a relay with a speaker on it. Rather than unplugging ...
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93 325i E36 - help with tires
I'm afraid the only way to resolve this is to get matching width wheels plus matching sized tyres across the back axle.
Even with the same sized tyres on different width wheels, the effective surface ...
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Car rattles at low RPM
Sounds like it's possibly involved with the transmission and/or clutch.
But first, I would check all the heat shielding on the car to make sure that's not a factor. When the transmission is engaged (...
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Rough Idle & Stall While Stopped
I would check the idle air control valve, or the IAC.
This might likely create the exact symptoms you describe. Determining if it's working properly is a bit of a chore for a DIY person, but this is ...
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BMW X5 E53 - Bord computer / AWD issues
Please take the following text with a grain of salt as this is just an interpretation of a complex problem from a random dude on the Internet
The steering angle sensor issue (DSC) is the most ...
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Oil in the cooling reservoir
Welcome to Mechanics SE! A white milky, mayonnaise like substance is indicative of oil and water mixing. This could be down to a failed cylinder head gasket or a failed oil cooler. I'm not sure if ...
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Should I stop at 'N' when switching from 'R' to 'D'?
I have never seen instructions requiring the driver to pause in neutral when moving from reverse to drive or drive to reverse.
You should however make sure your engine revs have dropped to idle when ...
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AirbBag and 4x4 light is on after changing BMW X3 battery. Why?
Its common. Usually goes away in a day or less. If not, you need to have the truck reset by the dealer or bmw mechanic. This has a good explanation. Not your same model but it applies.
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AirbBag and 4x4 light is on after changing BMW X3 battery. Why?
The standard battery is an absorbed glass mat type (AGM). It is to be "registered" with a scan tool. If this is not done the vehicle can adjust to the new battery on its own. When the battery ...
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Car engine is overheating while Coolant Temp Sensor is normal
I would suggest that you don't have an overheating problem, but that you need a new radiator cap. If the current radiator cap doesn't keep the pressure in, it will do as you describe. The pressure ...
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Can the warning chime tone of a 2007 BMW 525i be changed, or shortened somehow?
I'm not sure about BMW, but I used to develop these chimes for Ford and Fiat. They were implemented in the vehicle media system, aka radio. So, in order to change the volume or type of chime one must ...
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Shouldn't my post-cat O2 sensors (lambda probes) be reporting varying numbers?
Here's how to decipher INPA
lambdaintegrator
Short-term fuel trim. Both banks have a short-term correction of 28%.
This should settle down to 0% fairly quickly, so the fact that it stays red ...
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How can I diagnose intermittent low boost on a turbocharged diesel?
Based on what you're stated in the question, it sounds as if your turbo is basically working – so the question is how to figure out what, if anything, is wrong and causing low/absent boost at times.
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How can I move my push-to-start car with the starter?
This is not so much a safety feature that has been taken away, but one that has been added. The starter motor was never intended as an alternate means of moving a vehicle. It is much more likely to ...
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