Newly purchased pre-owned BMW 116i Urban (F20), System warning codes

[U314bxm]

Dear all,

Am new to this forum and unfortunately, am facing some warning code issues that just bumped out this morning on the dash and iDrive screen display.

- Flat Tyre Moniter (RPA) Failure
- Driving Stabilisation (With ABS logo)

Any one faced sinilar errors before? Am planning to bring the car down to Juzz for cars to have a check this week.

One thing to note is that prior to these errors, 2 days ago, while exiting from a carpark (on a slope), the car rolled back for a brief moment and surged forward for a split moment even though gear was on Drive.

Would be thankful if anyone could shed some light!

 

[whiskie]

Had similar error previously and after diagnosing error code, it was faulty sensor at the wheels. U need to have it diagnosed. No guessing.


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[U314bxm]

Had similar error previously and after diagnosing error code, it was faulty sensor at the wheels. U need to have it diagnosed. No guessing.


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Thanks for responding, i will get it diagnosed within the week and update the status here.

Anyway do you remember how much it was to replace the wheel sensor (including labour)?

 

[whiskie]

Eh, diy. Wheel speed sensor or pulse generator. Less than $200. Take note that it has expiry date. It's a v simple job. Shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.


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[U314bxm]

Hi all,

Just an update on this case. Went back to car dealer and managed to get their workshop to hook up the car to the diagnostic tool, the culprit was a faulty right side front tyre ABS sensor.

The codes come and go intermittently, it did not prompt the whole day today.

Was told by the mechanic it will take $100+ to replace the faulty ABS sensor.

 

[whiskie]

Huh. U did not replace it? Take note that during hard braking, that affected wheel will lock up and if road is slippery, u may lose control.


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[U314bxm]

Huh. U did not replace it? Take note that during hard braking, that affected wheel will lock up and if road is slippery, u may lose control.


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Am going to replace it once they have the physical part and send me the official quote.

 

[whiskie]

Okok. Drive safe ya.


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[U314bxm]

Okok. Drive safe ya.


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Thanks!

Anyway i brought my car down to J4C for servicing and check today. They discovered the following:

1) Expansion Tank Cap - Worn
2) Turbo Coolant Pipe - Coolant seepage
3) Crankshaft Oil Seal - Oil Leakage
4) Engine Valve Cover Gasket - Oil Leakage
5) Vacuum Pump - Oil Leakage

As i have only taken over the car for approx 3 weeks from car dealer. What are the chances i can bring these faults back to the dealer and ask them for some coverage?

In the meantime, I am awaiting a quote from J4C for the repair job of the seals and gasket.

 

[U314bxm]

Thanks!

Anyway i brought my car down to J4C for servicing and check today. They discovered the following:

1) Expansion Tank Cap - Worn
2) Turbo Coolant Pipe - Coolant seepage
3) Crankshaft Oil Seal - Oil Leakage
4) Engine Valve Cover Gasket - Oil Leakage
5) Vacuum Pump - Oil Leakage

As i have only taken over the car for approx 3 weeks from car dealer. What are the chances i can bring these faults back to the dealer and ask them for some coverage?

In the meantime, I am awaiting a quote from J4C for the repair job of the seals and gasket.

Hi all,

Gearbox oil pan found to be leaking, should i change immediately ?

At 64500km currently. J4C did mention at 80000km-100000km range need to change the oil pan because the gasket comes together with it.

Wondering if i should change now or wait till 80000km

 

[whiskie]

The above 5 items has nothing to do with the gearbox oil pan. I think they are referring to the oil pan gasket which is a set together with the oil pan.

Personally I would definitely change. You wouldn't want to drive with a leaking oil pan which will damage the transmission if oil level gets too Low. Expensive part.


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[Citizen69]

As a reference from an E60, so for F20 should be +/- :
Expansion Tank cap - S$16 + GST (from ES, self replace)
Engine Valve Cover seal set - S$42 +
Sealing Kit Vacuum Pump - S$30+
Gearbox oil pan w/gasket - S$100 +
Engine Oil pan - S$140+
Labour separate.

If you plan to change the oil pan, might as well change the ATF fluid (about $20~22 per litre) at the same time. Mileage 60k should be about time. 80~100k is stretching it. Good luck!