The SMG2 in the E46 M3 is an amazing piece of engineering. A huge improvement on the original SMG found in the E36 M3. The SMG vs Manual debate will forever be a talking point in the E46 M3 community. Love it or hate it, it was the foundation for the modern paddle shift DCT boxes [...]
If you suddenly find yourself experiencing a misfire in your MINI Cooper S, a burnt out valve could be the cause. Although not a common failing, numbers of these cases are on the rise. A poor combustion mix can raise cylinder temperatures and increase the chances of this occurrence. Inlet valves becoming contaminated with carbon deposits can [...]
A well documented issue with BMW 4 cylinder diesel engines is a failure of the timing chain. Stretched, or even broken chains can cause catastrophic engine damage. A symptom can include an unpleasant noise from the engine. However, sometimes sudden failure can occur leaving the owner with a non-running car, huge inconvenience and large repair bills. As with [...]
An increasingly common problem with the S54 engine is a failing head gasket. The first symptoms of such often being pinking occasionally while driving. A compression test will confirm if the head gasket has failed. If the symptoms are not addressed immediately, the cylinder head and/or engine block could be damaged resulting in increased expense to rectify. [...]
A common issue with the Car Communication Computer (CCC) is the DVD drive failing and not recognising the Sat Nav disc. We're able to repair this fault, dissembling the CCC and replacing the internal DVD drive. Saving customers hundreds of pounds over a replacement CCC.
A common problem with the 1 series and 3 series is corrosion on the driveshaft reluctor ring. This distortion destroys the wheel speed sensor signal and plays havoc with the traction control system. A new driveshaft or reluctor ring and a new wheel speed sensor will rectify this issue. We can carry out this repair [...]
A common issue with the N62 engine found in the 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X5 and X6 is leaking valve stem oil seals. Symptoms include high oil consumption and smoking from the exhaust. At Munich Power, we're able to replace these seals. Many workshops shy away from this task due to the complexity [...]
We recently had an E46 M3 in with numerous warnings on the dash. These included the DSC, brake warning and tyre pressure monitoring. After carrying out diagnosis, it was revealed a faulty steering angle sensor was the cause. We replaced this with a brand new original BMW unit and programmed accordingly with BMW level software..
Today saw a BMW X6 in with a stalling fault. Running ISTA diagnostics revealed that a fuel injector was failing under load causing the cylinder bank to shut down. A new fuel injector, programming and she's right as rain!