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 Warped front discs |
Dtech
 27th May 2025 4:36pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 13 · Views: 852 · Subject: Warped front discs |
| Discs shouldn’t warp regardless of heavy usage. The usual cause is sitting stationary with the foot brake applied when the discs are hot. This causes the discs to cool unevenly and warp. |
| Quirky Suspension issue |
Dtech
11th May 2025 7:46pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 298 · Subject: Quirky Suspension issue |
| Sounds as though it could be a height sensor problem. My first course of action would be check the linkage and wiring connections on each of the height sensors. If you have a diagnostic tool such as t ... |
| windshield wiper getting stuck in the middle (video) |
Dtech
9th May 2025 7:56am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 348 · Subject: windshield wiper getting stuck in the middle (video) |
| It will possibly be the park switch inside the motor that’s sticking. You could try stripping it and cleaning the switch. Replacement motors are easy To fit and not very expensive .it’s the same m ... |
| Rear suspension looks collapsed (but isn't!) |
Dtech
3rd May 2025 11:22am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 532 · Subject: Rear suspension looks collapsed (but isn't!) |
| My vehicle did very similar, but lowered at the front and raised the rear. It turned out to be a faulty height sensor. Found the culprit by removing each sensor arm in turn, and moving them throughou ... |
| Possible Turbo issues |
Dtech
29th Apr 2025 11:04am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 125 · Views: 11045 · Subject: Possible Turbo issues |
The left hand down pipe can only become hot if the turbine shut off valve opens, but this would normally only happen when the engine rpm and load reaches the required level to activate it.
Although I ... |
| gap iid tool,,,dpf full again |
Dtech
19th Apr 2025 1:23pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 323 · Subject: gap iid tool,,,dpf full again |
| Sounds like the exact symptoms I had, which was caused by split left hand intake manifold. But as mentioned above I would be checking all intake hoses as your first option, which would be a much cheap ... |
| 4.4 TDV8 oil leak from bottom end. |
Dtech
31st Mar 2025 3:28pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 784 · Subject: 4.4 TDV8 oil leak from bottom end. |
| Looks like engine oil, so my guess would be crankshaft rear oil seal. |
| Interior rear light - not coming on when door opens |
Dtech
15th Mar 2025 4:02pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 468 · Subject: Interior rear light - not coming on when door opens |
| The interior lights on when entering the vehicle function, can be disabled by holding the light switch button in for approx 5 seconds . I would first check that this hasn’t been accidentally enabled ... |
| Potential Turbo Issue / Replacement |
Dtech
13th Feb 2025 7:21pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 1 · Views: 477 · Subject: Potential Turbo Issue / Replacement |
| Very unusual to have turbo issues on these engines. I would be looking very hard for damage caused by the belt failing, such as damaged vacuum lines or valves which are located at the front of the eng ... |
| Removing CVD dampers and replacing for standard |
Dtech
6th Feb 2025 7:35pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 72 · Views: 19039 · Subject: Removing CVD dampers and replacing for standard |
| I feel exactly the same as Andy roo. The ride quality on my 2011 4.4 with 95k on the clock is horrendous compared to my previous 2005 l322. I am also looking into the possibility of replacing my shock ... |
| problem with a TD6 advice needed |
Dtech
6th Feb 2025 10:48am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 16 · Views: 989 · Subject: problem with a TD6 advice needed |
| Maybe worth checking if anyone on the BMW forums has had similar issues. The m57 engine has been used in a wide range of cars for many years. |
| ZF 6 speed box loses drive after a few seconds |
Dtech
5th Feb 2025 9:00pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 947 · Subject: ZF 6 speed box loses drive after a few seconds |
The stationary shaft may have moved out and disengaged with the splines.
My part number message crossed with yours.
Thank you. Can you elaborate? By stationary shaft, would that be the pinion ... |
| ZF 6 speed box loses drive after a few seconds |
Dtech
5th Feb 2025 7:41pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 947 · Subject: ZF 6 speed box loses drive after a few seconds |
| The stationary shaft may have moved out and disengaged with the splines. |
| Possible Turbo issues |
Dtech
29th Jan 2025 10:06am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 125 · Views: 11045 · Subject: Possible Turbo issues |
| As I recall, the purpose of this device is to allow oil to drain from the filter housing when the filter element is removed. I think another forum member, maybe jay gee, solved the problem by blanking ... |
| Jacking |
Dtech
26th Jan 2025 7:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1067 · Subject: Jacking |
| I think the jack referred to is a bottle jack which is part of the Mercedes sprinter van tool kit. |
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