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Onboard Computer BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / mk 3, f 40)

BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to Reset the Onboard Computer on a BMW 1 Series?

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the onboard computer on a BMW 1 Series, a very simple and quick operation, which can be done as a troubleshooting …Read all…
Posted on 27 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to convert the onboard computer from analog to digital on the BMW Series 1.

On the BMW Series 1, converting the instrument cluster to a digital version requires a mechanical phase and a coding phase. Disconnect the BMW Series 1, …Read all…
Posted on 18 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to see the temperature on the BMW 1 Series E87

In this video we can see how to view the temperature of our BMW 1 Series E87 version, unlocking a hidden menu on the onboard computer: we need to insert the …Read all…
Posted on 27 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How do you pair the phone with Bluetooth in a BMW 1 Series E82?

To pair your phone with the Bluetooth of a BMW 1 Series E82, follow these simple steps. First, turn on the car and the infotainment system, then go to the …Read all…
Posted on 10 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to activate Bluetooth on a BMW 1 Series E87 version

In this video, we will see how to activate the Bluetooth function on a BMW 1 Series E87 version: we activate the instrument panel and press the phone button …Read all…
Posted on 2 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to deactivate the Start&Stop system of the BMW 1 Series

Thanks to "OBDELEVEN" we can permanently deactivate the Start&Stop system of the BMW Series 1, model F 40. The Start&Stop system can be deactivated at each …Read all…
Posted on 12 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to calibrate the steering angle of the BMW 1 Series

Calibrating a steering angle sensor is not complicated at all. On some car models, it is only necessary to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to access the menu of the BMW F40

To access the "secret" menu of the BMW 1 Series model f40, we must: - turn on the car's instrument panel; - press the SETTING button, located on the lower …Read all…
Posted on 4 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Install the Screen on a BMW 1 Series

In this video, we will see how to install the 8.8" screen on a BMW 1 Series. The part with the air conditioning vents can be removed gently; disconnect the …Read all…
Posted on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Display from a BMW 1 Series?

In this video tutorial, you can see how to remove the central display from a BMW 1 Series. For this operation, you will need a suitable tool for removing …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

Onboard Computer BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / e 81, e 82, mk 1, e 87)

BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to Reset the Onboard Computer on a BMW 1 Series?

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the onboard computer on a BMW 1 Series, a very simple and quick operation, which can be done as a troubleshooting …Read all…
Posted on 27 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to convert the onboard computer from analog to digital on the BMW Series 1.

On the BMW Series 1, converting the instrument cluster to a digital version requires a mechanical phase and a coding phase. Disconnect the BMW Series 1, …Read all…
Posted on 18 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to see the temperature on the BMW 1 Series E87

In this video we can see how to view the temperature of our BMW 1 Series E87 version, unlocking a hidden menu on the onboard computer: we need to insert the …Read all…
Posted on 27 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How do you pair the phone with Bluetooth in a BMW 1 Series E82?

To pair your phone with the Bluetooth of a BMW 1 Series E82, follow these simple steps. First, turn on the car and the infotainment system, then go to the …Read all…
Posted on 10 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to activate Bluetooth on a BMW 1 Series E87 version

In this video, we will see how to activate the Bluetooth function on a BMW 1 Series E87 version: we activate the instrument panel and press the phone button …Read all…
Posted on 2 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to deactivate the Start&Stop system of the BMW 1 Series

Thanks to "OBDELEVEN" we can permanently deactivate the Start&Stop system of the BMW Series 1, model F 40. The Start&Stop system can be deactivated at each …Read all…
Posted on 12 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to calibrate the steering angle of the BMW 1 Series

Calibrating a steering angle sensor is not complicated at all. On some car models, it is only necessary to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to access the menu of the BMW F40

To access the "secret" menu of the BMW 1 Series model f40, we must: - turn on the car's instrument panel; - press the SETTING button, located on the lower …Read all…
Posted on 4 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Install the Screen on a BMW 1 Series

In this video, we will see how to install the 8.8" screen on a BMW 1 Series. The part with the air conditioning vents can be removed gently; disconnect the …Read all…
Posted on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Display from a BMW 1 Series?

In this video tutorial, you can see how to remove the central display from a BMW 1 Series. For this operation, you will need a suitable tool for removing …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Connect the Cables to the Battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

In this tutorial, you will see how to connect the cables to the battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, useful if you need to recharge it or perform an emergency start. First, ensure the key is not inserted, then open the bonnet and move to the front of the left headlamp. Next, locate the bolt just behind the filter box and connect the positive terminal clamp to it. Now you can connect the negative terminal to any point on the chassis, such as the indicated point. Once the operation is complete, ensure you disconnect the negative first and then the positive.

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