BMW Archives - Tomorrows Technician
Adapting Sensors For Changing Inputs

Let’s focus our attention today on one small facet of the technology inside modern vehicles: Adaptations.

BMW N54 Cooling System Problems

Let’s take a closer look at this water pump, how to replace it efficiently and what other components should be replaced along with it.

BMW Dual Clutch Transmissions

BMW uses a wet clutch with separate inboard and outboard sections for the two sub-transmissions.

BMW 4-Series Service

The 4-series does not stray far from the typical BMW engineering and operation.

BMW Transfer Case Service

Inexpensive fixes do exist, although they can be few and far between.

BMW DSC Module 

If these situations apply, follow the correction procedure.

BMW Telematics – Has It Really Been 25 Years?

The first step into the connected future took place in 1998 with “BMW Telematics” and the BMW Assist package.

BMW Telematics

The most common failures you will see are related to the wiring and connectors for the TCU.

Differences in Brake Fluid Matter To Cars – And Owners

Though DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 brake fluids are technically compatible with each other, when mixed, fluid properties can change.

European Electric Parking Brake Service

Caliper-mounted systems will have a module mounted in the trunk with wiring going to the calipers.

BMW 7 Series Air Suspension Diagnostics

For the BMW 7 Series E65/E66 manufactured between 2001-’08, engineers went with an innovative rear air ride system.

BMW N54 Turbo Problems

Here are some common problems or failures that you should be on the lookout for.