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Thanks, 4hrs is good going - I think I took longer :). Just seen a few of your videos - the crash footage is interesting. Very similar to mine.

Completely agree, I’ve been driving a model 3 since 2020… the autopilot is only useful on the motorway and you have to keep your foot near the accelerator (do Americans still call it a gas pedal?!) just in case it sees a shadow while overtaking a truck! To be fair it’s better now on the motorway, but isn’t designed for our local roads.

Hi, I’ll be sharing costs in a future video when the car is fully repaired.

No, sorry I’ve binned the old airbag. I haven’t tried supercharging it yet - will do so in the next couple of weeks.

@ that’s a shame! Apparently if you set a far away destination and it navigates via superchargers then it is still enabled..

I’ve got access to another repaired model 3… it used to supercharge and now it doesn’t! So I’m not feeling so positive about it now. It can’t have anything to do with airbag damage because the other Tesla literally just needed a wing and bumper - no airbags or heavy damage. I suspect Tesla take a HPI feed each month / quarter and just ban anything that’s got a Cat marker against it.

@@ImysGarageor check the v5c when you change over ownership?

No, the v5 doesn’t say anything for a cat N. Only for a cat S

Thanks, I’m struggling for time to edit the videos at the moment, so realistically it’s going to be every two weeks :)

Hi, in my Tesla app it says the car has supercharger access and PAYG - this seems to be the case on a few of the repaired ones currently on autotrader too… I’m going to test it in the next week or so! How can you tell that it’s a Chinese windscreen? Autoglass have just replaced mine but it looks fine to me. Thanks

My Tesla app says the same mate supercharging network and pay as you go but it’s still been disabled. The windscreen is very blurry

Thanks - I will have to actually try and supercharge now! Windscreen seems fine to me.

Thanks, the short answer is no - I think they used to require an inspection before allowing a repaired car access to supercharge, but they don’t block them anymore. This is based on my experience of 2 repaired Tesla’s :)

@ yeah they used to offer that £700 odd inspection, but it clearly stated in T&Cs that they won’t reinstate supercharger access. Glad to hear yours isn’t banned - you must have a great deal then!

You’re absolutely right mate, I actually filmed that part back in April and they’ve depreciated heavily since then. I think a straight one should still be worth £24k ish if someone really wanted a colour that isn’t white and an interior that isn’t black ;) plus it’s got enhanced autopilot and low miles in its favour…. I’ve been struggling for time editing the videos, but I’m on it now so should be a nice quick series from here.

@ImysGarage sure, there or thereabouts. I love the black and white interior (not so keen on black cars 😉) but anything other than the kitchen appliance white is good! It'll be a great car to use when it's finished.

Thanks bro, have you had the codes read? What are the errors exactly? I used the ISTA software to reset one of the error codes I had. Did it have airbag damage? Be careful if the battery pack looks physically damaged it could be very dangerous for anyone working on it.

No, the airbags didn't go off. Just a front damage, replaced pretty much what you replaced on the front, the complete radpack, bumper, headlights etc. Got it as a runner, but with a dead battery that needed a jump start.

It came up with a few codes, can't remember them I don't have the OBD with me. But one think we're certain of is the non hybrid battery isn't charging inside the car. I've just taken out the brand new one and it was flat, it's now plugged to the trickle charger.

I’d recommend starting with the OBD codes, see where that takes you. There’s a small chance it’s related to the pyro fuse, I’d also check all your fuses and the physical condition of the high voltage battery, in case it’s damaged and needs resetting via ISTA

Hello brother, quick question on the coolant top up/change. Do you fill both reservoirs or just one on the right near the 12v battery? One is for engine and the other for high voltage tech.

Hey Rod, on BMW’s / Mini’s you can just reset the crash data using diagnostic software. I used the ISTA software to reset the module. If you’ve got a new module with your airbag kit, you could just swap it out at the same time as doing the airbags - if you don’t want to be messing with software or diagnostics. The third option is to send your module to one of the many airbag companies on eBay who will reset it for you. Good luck!

Hi Imy, Thank you. Will ISTA run on a windows 10 lap top, if so, is the procedure easy to follow and which ISTA package is it?

Not to worry Imy, I’ve removed seats to remove centre console to access srs module, I’ve also prepared dash to remove, not difficult or really time consuming. Thanks again. Regards Rod

Hi Imy Sorry to be a pain, but I having no luck with getting the airbag module crash data reset. It’s a ACSM4i part number 6577 5A41CA2. 01. I’m being advised it’s not possible and a new module is only way forward by two company’s and the other three contacted have not responded! My question, mine is a 2023 yours a 2021 both face lift LCI models therefore, I would guess have identical modules? Can you advise please? Regards Rod

Hi Rod, I’ve not used them myself but a company called crashdata (co.uk) have your part number listed as one they can reset. They charge £65 I think. I’ve no experience of using them, there are other companies that can do it too. But, I would first check that you’ve cleared all your airbag codes. Are you sure the seatbelts aren’t still showing an error? Like I mentioned before, I just reset mine using the software, I’d be surprised if they changed the module significantly on the f60.

Hi there! The software was ISTA, it’s free BMW software you just need a decent quality cable - it’s usually rj45 to OBD port. ISTA can reset airbag ECU’s, though I’ve read that some ECU’s can only be reset a number of times (maybe 3) so just try it when you’ve completed repairs. On the pedestrian protection system, I replaced the whole system including the tube sensor. The explosive part of the bonnet mechanism looks to be sealed for one use only, I.e it can’t be refilled, I personally wouldn’t risk refurbing airbag components :)

@@ImysGarage thanks for your reply, much appreciated. All the best

It’s definitely an LCI number. But they do 3 or 4 different types, there’s one for each trim version : classic / sport / JCW / exclusive… this has a JCW bumper on it.

Thanks, yes you could easily remove the dashboard trims and seats to replace with different ones. There are two different types of rear seats though, one that slides and one set that’s fixed in place, so you’ll have to replace with what you have originally to keep things simple.

​@@ImysGarage that's awesome, do i need also upgrade mini software if i'go with electrick adjustable seats? sory for those questions, but i'm strugguling to fing any information about. Thank you for your video again, it's awesome!

@@iminimal86 that’s a good question! I don’t know for sure but if your car has the wiring connectors then it should work. If it doesn’t you can usually code things in using ISTA software. Look it up - really handy BMW sofrware

More to come!

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