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Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / mk 3, f 40)

BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Light on the BMW 1 Series?
The light that warns of the need to replace the brake pads, which is standard and present in the instrument cluster of many cars, including the BMW 1 Series in …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to Deactivate the Front Passenger Airbag on the BMW 1 Series
These brief and simple steps will show you how to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child seat is present in the BMW 1 Series. First, open the front …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Fuel Filler Flap on the BMW 1 Series?
You can replace the fuel filler flap on the BMW 1 Series by opening it to access the screws located on the inside. You will need to loosen them to ensure that …Read all…
Posted on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to disable Start & Stop in the BMW Series 1?
In this tutorial, we can see how to deactivate the Start & Stop feature in the BMW Series 1, a very simple and quick operation, for example, if we find it too …Read all…
Posted on 14 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to defrost the windshield of the BMW Series 1.
Below we will see the main instructions on how to defrost the windshield of the BMW Series 1, but generally applicable to all vehicles equipped with automatic …Read all…
Posted on 27 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Where is the OBD port located on the 2021 BMW Series 1 F40?
In this new guide, we will help you find the OBD port of your BMW Series 1 F40 (year 2021) in just a few seconds. First of all, reach the driver's seat inside …Read all…
Posted on 11 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Replacement of BMW 1 Series E87 steering head
In this video, we will see how to replace the steering head on a BMW 1 Series E87 version: we need to lift the car at the front and remove the front wheels. It …Read all…
Posted on 25 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to install a courtesy light that projects the logo on the door of our BMW 1 Series
In this video, we see how to replace the courtesy lights, which are located under the doors of the BMW 1 Series, with lights that project the BMW logo. Under …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to restore the multimedia system IDrive of the BMW 1 Series
These short and simple instructions will guide us through the process of restoring the multimedia system IDrive of the BMW 1 Series. First of all, let's get on …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How do you replace the windshield washer fluid tank of the BMW 1 Series?
It will be possible to replace the windshield washer fluid tank of the BMW 1 Series by removing the front right wheel of the vehicle, loosening the screws that …Read all…
Posted on 7 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to open the engine hood of the BMW 1 Series
Following these short and simple instructions, we will see how to open the hood of the BMW 1 Series. First, open the front door of the car, driver's side, and …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to open the locked trunk hatch in the BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial we can see how to open the trunk door locked in the BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be carried out for example in …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to open the locked tailgate on the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the trunk door gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Diagnostic port location on the BMW 1 Series E87
In this video, we can see where the EOBD (European On Board Diagnostic) port is located on the BMW 1 Series version E84; E82; E87, which are models produced …Read all…
Posted on 27 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to check the engine oil level of the BMW 1 Series
Today's steps will show us how to check the engine oil level of the BMW 1 Series without having to open the hood and pull the dipstick. First, we get into the …Read all…
Posted on 30 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Replacement of the MAF sensor of the BMW 1 Series
To replace the sensor of the BMW 1 series, we open the hood of the engine compartment, locate the sensor positioned on the pipe coming out of the air filter …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Where is the OBD2 port located on the BMW 1 Series?
The OBD2 port or plug of the 2022 BMW 1 Series model f40, now mandatory on all vehicles, is located under the lower dashboard on the driver's side. The OBD2 …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to activate the position lights of the BMW 1 Series
Today's guide will show us the main steps that will allow us to activate all the position lights and other bulbs of the BMW 1 Series. First, we get on board …Read all…
Posted on 29 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to open the blocked tailgate in the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the trunk hatch gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 30 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Check the Oil Level of the BMW 1 Series?
To check the oil level of the BMW 1 Series, turn on the instrument cluster by inserting the key into the ignition and pressing the relevant button. Once …Read all…
Posted on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Open a Jammed Boot on the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the boot lid gets jammed, for example, due to a problem with the release button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Clean the Parking Sensors of the BMW 1 Series
Briefly, we will see the instructions that will allow you to effectively clean the parking sensors of the BMW 1 Series; the procedure applies to all vehicles …Read all…
Posted on 12 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Check the Engine Fluid Levels of a BMW 1 Series
It is good practice to periodically check the fluid levels of the engine in a BMW 1 Series: open the bonnet, locate the oil dipstick, remove it and wipe the …Read all…
Posted on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Pads on a BMW 1 Series
This video shows how to reset the brake pads on the BMW 1 Series F20/F21. The procedure is simple and takes little time to complete. To reset, first start the …Read all…
Posted on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Connect Bluetooth on a BMW 1 Series
In this video, see how to connect a smartphone to a BMW 1 Series: the first step is to activate Bluetooth on your device. Now navigate to the car's instrument …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Guide to Timing the Engine of the BMW 1 Series
Today's tutorial will show you the main instructions needed to time the engine of the BMW 1 Series. First, remove the entire engine block to replace the timing …Read all…
Posted on 24 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Adjust and Synchronise the BMW 1 Series Engine
This guide provides the main instructions for adjusting and synchronising the BMW 1 Series engine. First, open the bonnet and start to dismantle and remove the …Read all…
Posted on 21 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Perform a Full Service on a BMW 1 Series 118d
In this video tutorial, you will see how to perform a full service on a BMW 1 Series 118d. The first thing to do is purchase: a cabin filter, an air filter, a …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Activate Bluetooth on the BMW 1 Series?
To activate Bluetooth on the BMW 1 Series, turn on the ignition so you can press the MENU button on the central control panel. This will allow you to select …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Wrap the Protection Bars of the BMW 1 Series
An easy and impactful job: wrapping the protection bars of the BMW 1 Series. The protection bars are those mounted in front of the radiator. Why not make them …Read all…
Posted on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Exterior Light Selector on a BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the exterior light selector on a BMW 1 Series, a straightforward task if you need to replace the knob or the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Oil Heat Exchanger from the BMW 1 Series with N47 Engine
To replace the oil heat exchanger on the BMW 1 Series with the N47 engine, open the bonnet to access the intake manifold. This will allow you to disconnect the …Read all…
Posted on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Recognise the Noise of the Timing Chain on a BMW 1 Series 120D N47
In this short video, you will understand how and when to notice the noise of the timing chain on the first generation BMW 1 Series, particularly on the 120D …Read all…
Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Open the Boot of a BMW 1 Series When It Is Locked?
To open the boot of a BMW 1 Series when it is locked, lower the lever that allows you to tilt the rear seats for access to the boot from inside. You will find …Read all…
Posted on 8 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Radiator Fluid on a BMW 1 Series
Do you want to replace the coolant? Here’s how to top up the fluid on a 1 Series. Pull the plastic lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift …Read all…
Posted on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Automatically Opening the Boot Lid of a BMW 1 Series
Follow this video that explains how to automatically open the boot lid of a BMW 1 Series. This is a very simple operation: take the remote control for the car, …Read all…
Posted on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
Instructions for Checking Tyre Pressure
Before embarking on a journey or perhaps when refuelling, it is advisable to check the inflation pressure of the tyres; this value depends on the size of the …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / mk 2, f 20, f 21)

BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Light on the BMW 1 Series?
The light that warns of the need to replace the brake pads, which is standard and present in the instrument cluster of many cars, including the BMW 1 Series in …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to Deactivate the Front Passenger Airbag on the BMW 1 Series
These brief and simple steps will show you how to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child seat is present in the BMW 1 Series. First, open the front …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Fuel Filler Flap on the BMW 1 Series?
You can replace the fuel filler flap on the BMW 1 Series by opening it to access the screws located on the inside. You will need to loosen them to ensure that …Read all…
Posted on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to disable Start & Stop in the BMW Series 1?
In this tutorial, we can see how to deactivate the Start & Stop feature in the BMW Series 1, a very simple and quick operation, for example, if we find it too …Read all…
Posted on 14 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to defrost the windshield of the BMW Series 1.
Below we will see the main instructions on how to defrost the windshield of the BMW Series 1, but generally applicable to all vehicles equipped with automatic …Read all…
Posted on 27 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Where is the OBD port located on the 2021 BMW Series 1 F40?
In this new guide, we will help you find the OBD port of your BMW Series 1 F40 (year 2021) in just a few seconds. First of all, reach the driver's seat inside …Read all…
Posted on 11 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Replacement of BMW 1 Series E87 steering head
In this video, we will see how to replace the steering head on a BMW 1 Series E87 version: we need to lift the car at the front and remove the front wheels. It …Read all…
Posted on 25 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to install a courtesy light that projects the logo on the door of our BMW 1 Series
In this video, we see how to replace the courtesy lights, which are located under the doors of the BMW 1 Series, with lights that project the BMW logo. Under …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to restore the multimedia system IDrive of the BMW 1 Series
These short and simple instructions will guide us through the process of restoring the multimedia system IDrive of the BMW 1 Series. First of all, let's get on …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How do you replace the windshield washer fluid tank of the BMW 1 Series?
It will be possible to replace the windshield washer fluid tank of the BMW 1 Series by removing the front right wheel of the vehicle, loosening the screws that …Read all…
Posted on 7 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to open the engine hood of the BMW 1 Series
Following these short and simple instructions, we will see how to open the hood of the BMW 1 Series. First, open the front door of the car, driver's side, and …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to open the locked trunk hatch in the BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial we can see how to open the trunk door locked in the BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be carried out for example in …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to open the locked tailgate on the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the trunk door gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Diagnostic port location on the BMW 1 Series E87
In this video, we can see where the EOBD (European On Board Diagnostic) port is located on the BMW 1 Series version E84; E82; E87, which are models produced …Read all…
Posted on 27 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to check the engine oil level of the BMW 1 Series
Today's steps will show us how to check the engine oil level of the BMW 1 Series without having to open the hood and pull the dipstick. First, we get into the …Read all…
Posted on 30 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Replacement of the MAF sensor of the BMW 1 Series
To replace the sensor of the BMW 1 series, we open the hood of the engine compartment, locate the sensor positioned on the pipe coming out of the air filter …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Where is the OBD2 port located on the BMW 1 Series?
The OBD2 port or plug of the 2022 BMW 1 Series model f40, now mandatory on all vehicles, is located under the lower dashboard on the driver's side. The OBD2 …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to activate the position lights of the BMW 1 Series
Today's guide will show us the main steps that will allow us to activate all the position lights and other bulbs of the BMW 1 Series. First, we get on board …Read all…
Posted on 29 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to open the blocked tailgate in the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the trunk hatch gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 30 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Check the Oil Level of the BMW 1 Series?
To check the oil level of the BMW 1 Series, turn on the instrument cluster by inserting the key into the ignition and pressing the relevant button. Once …Read all…
Posted on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Open a Jammed Boot on the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the boot lid gets jammed, for example, due to a problem with the release button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Clean the Parking Sensors of the BMW 1 Series
Briefly, we will see the instructions that will allow you to effectively clean the parking sensors of the BMW 1 Series; the procedure applies to all vehicles …Read all…
Posted on 12 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Check the Engine Fluid Levels of a BMW 1 Series
It is good practice to periodically check the fluid levels of the engine in a BMW 1 Series: open the bonnet, locate the oil dipstick, remove it and wipe the …Read all…
Posted on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Pads on a BMW 1 Series
This video shows how to reset the brake pads on the BMW 1 Series F20/F21. The procedure is simple and takes little time to complete. To reset, first start the …Read all…
Posted on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Connect Bluetooth on a BMW 1 Series
In this video, see how to connect a smartphone to a BMW 1 Series: the first step is to activate Bluetooth on your device. Now navigate to the car's instrument …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Guide to Timing the Engine of the BMW 1 Series
Today's tutorial will show you the main instructions needed to time the engine of the BMW 1 Series. First, remove the entire engine block to replace the timing …Read all…
Posted on 24 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Adjust and Synchronise the BMW 1 Series Engine
This guide provides the main instructions for adjusting and synchronising the BMW 1 Series engine. First, open the bonnet and start to dismantle and remove the …Read all…
Posted on 21 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Perform a Full Service on a BMW 1 Series 118d
In this video tutorial, you will see how to perform a full service on a BMW 1 Series 118d. The first thing to do is purchase: a cabin filter, an air filter, a …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Activate Bluetooth on the BMW 1 Series?
To activate Bluetooth on the BMW 1 Series, turn on the ignition so you can press the MENU button on the central control panel. This will allow you to select …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Wrap the Protection Bars of the BMW 1 Series
An easy and impactful job: wrapping the protection bars of the BMW 1 Series. The protection bars are those mounted in front of the radiator. Why not make them …Read all…
Posted on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Exterior Light Selector on a BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the exterior light selector on a BMW 1 Series, a straightforward task if you need to replace the knob or the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Oil Heat Exchanger from the BMW 1 Series with N47 Engine
To replace the oil heat exchanger on the BMW 1 Series with the N47 engine, open the bonnet to access the intake manifold. This will allow you to disconnect the …Read all…
Posted on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Recognise the Noise of the Timing Chain on a BMW 1 Series 120D N47
In this short video, you will understand how and when to notice the noise of the timing chain on the first generation BMW 1 Series, particularly on the 120D …Read all…
Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Open the Boot of a BMW 1 Series When It Is Locked?
To open the boot of a BMW 1 Series when it is locked, lower the lever that allows you to tilt the rear seats for access to the boot from inside. You will find …Read all…
Posted on 8 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Radiator Fluid on a BMW 1 Series
Do you want to replace the coolant? Here’s how to top up the fluid on a 1 Series. Pull the plastic lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift …Read all…
Posted on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Automatically Opening the Boot Lid of a BMW 1 Series
Follow this video that explains how to automatically open the boot lid of a BMW 1 Series. This is a very simple operation: take the remote control for the car, …Read all…
Posted on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
Instructions for Checking Tyre Pressure
Before embarking on a journey or perhaps when refuelling, it is advisable to check the inflation pressure of the tyres; this value depends on the size of the …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / e 81, e 82, mk 1, e 87)

BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Light on the BMW 1 Series?
The light that warns of the need to replace the brake pads, which is standard and present in the instrument cluster of many cars, including the BMW 1 Series in …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to Deactivate the Front Passenger Airbag on the BMW 1 Series
These brief and simple steps will show you how to deactivate the front passenger airbag when a child seat is present in the BMW 1 Series. First, open the front …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Fuel Filler Flap on the BMW 1 Series?
You can replace the fuel filler flap on the BMW 1 Series by opening it to access the screws located on the inside. You will need to loosen them to ensure that …Read all…
Posted on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to disable Start & Stop in the BMW Series 1?
In this tutorial, we can see how to deactivate the Start & Stop feature in the BMW Series 1, a very simple and quick operation, for example, if we find it too …Read all…
Posted on 14 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to defrost the windshield of the BMW Series 1.
Below we will see the main instructions on how to defrost the windshield of the BMW Series 1, but generally applicable to all vehicles equipped with automatic …Read all…
Posted on 27 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Where is the OBD port located on the 2021 BMW Series 1 F40?
In this new guide, we will help you find the OBD port of your BMW Series 1 F40 (year 2021) in just a few seconds. First of all, reach the driver's seat inside …Read all…
Posted on 11 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Replacement of BMW 1 Series E87 steering head
In this video, we will see how to replace the steering head on a BMW 1 Series E87 version: we need to lift the car at the front and remove the front wheels. It …Read all…
Posted on 25 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to install a courtesy light that projects the logo on the door of our BMW 1 Series
In this video, we see how to replace the courtesy lights, which are located under the doors of the BMW 1 Series, with lights that project the BMW logo. Under …Read all…
Posted on 21 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to restore the multimedia system IDrive of the BMW 1 Series
These short and simple instructions will guide us through the process of restoring the multimedia system IDrive of the BMW 1 Series. First of all, let's get on …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How do you replace the windshield washer fluid tank of the BMW 1 Series?
It will be possible to replace the windshield washer fluid tank of the BMW 1 Series by removing the front right wheel of the vehicle, loosening the screws that …Read all…
Posted on 7 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to open the engine hood of the BMW 1 Series
Following these short and simple instructions, we will see how to open the hood of the BMW 1 Series. First, open the front door of the car, driver's side, and …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
How to open the locked trunk hatch in the BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial we can see how to open the trunk door locked in the BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be carried out for example in …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to open the locked tailgate on the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the trunk door gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Diagnostic port location on the BMW 1 Series E87
In this video, we can see where the EOBD (European On Board Diagnostic) port is located on the BMW 1 Series version E84; E82; E87, which are models produced …Read all…
Posted on 27 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to check the engine oil level of the BMW 1 Series
Today's steps will show us how to check the engine oil level of the BMW 1 Series without having to open the hood and pull the dipstick. First, we get into the …Read all…
Posted on 30 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Replacement of the MAF sensor of the BMW 1 Series
To replace the sensor of the BMW 1 series, we open the hood of the engine compartment, locate the sensor positioned on the pipe coming out of the air filter …Read all…
Posted on 26 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2019-2026 / MK 3, F40)
Where is the OBD2 port located on the BMW 1 Series?
The OBD2 port or plug of the 2022 BMW 1 Series model f40, now mandatory on all vehicles, is located under the lower dashboard on the driver's side. The OBD2 …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to activate the position lights of the BMW 1 Series
Today's guide will show us the main steps that will allow us to activate all the position lights and other bulbs of the BMW 1 Series. First, we get on board …Read all…
Posted on 29 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to open the blocked tailgate in the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the trunk hatch gets stuck, for example due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 30 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Check the Oil Level of the BMW 1 Series?
To check the oil level of the BMW 1 Series, turn on the instrument cluster by inserting the key into the ignition and pressing the relevant button. Once …Read all…
Posted on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Open a Jammed Boot on the BMW 1 Series?
In the BMW 1 Series, it may happen that the boot lid gets jammed, for example, due to a problem with the release button or the lock actuator. In these cases, …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Clean the Parking Sensors of the BMW 1 Series
Briefly, we will see the instructions that will allow you to effectively clean the parking sensors of the BMW 1 Series; the procedure applies to all vehicles …Read all…
Posted on 12 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Check the Engine Fluid Levels of a BMW 1 Series
It is good practice to periodically check the fluid levels of the engine in a BMW 1 Series: open the bonnet, locate the oil dipstick, remove it and wipe the …Read all…
Posted on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Reset the Brake Pads on a BMW 1 Series
This video shows how to reset the brake pads on the BMW 1 Series F20/F21. The procedure is simple and takes little time to complete. To reset, first start the …Read all…
Posted on 20 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Connect Bluetooth on a BMW 1 Series
In this video, see how to connect a smartphone to a BMW 1 Series: the first step is to activate Bluetooth on your device. Now navigate to the car's instrument …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Guide to Timing the Engine of the BMW 1 Series
Today's tutorial will show you the main instructions needed to time the engine of the BMW 1 Series. First, remove the entire engine block to replace the timing …Read all…
Posted on 24 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Adjust and Synchronise the BMW 1 Series Engine
This guide provides the main instructions for adjusting and synchronising the BMW 1 Series engine. First, open the bonnet and start to dismantle and remove the …Read all…
Posted on 21 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Perform a Full Service on a BMW 1 Series 118d
In this video tutorial, you will see how to perform a full service on a BMW 1 Series 118d. The first thing to do is purchase: a cabin filter, an air filter, a …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Activate Bluetooth on the BMW 1 Series?
To activate Bluetooth on the BMW 1 Series, turn on the ignition so you can press the MENU button on the central control panel. This will allow you to select …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
How to Wrap the Protection Bars of the BMW 1 Series
An easy and impactful job: wrapping the protection bars of the BMW 1 Series. The protection bars are those mounted in front of the radiator. Why not make them …Read all…
Posted on 24 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Exterior Light Selector on a BMW 1 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the exterior light selector on a BMW 1 Series, a straightforward task if you need to replace the knob or the …Read all…
Posted on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Remove the Oil Heat Exchanger from the BMW 1 Series with N47 Engine
To replace the oil heat exchanger on the BMW 1 Series with the N47 engine, open the bonnet to access the intake manifold. This will allow you to disconnect the …Read all…
Posted on 29 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Recognise the Noise of the Timing Chain on a BMW 1 Series 120D N47
In this short video, you will understand how and when to notice the noise of the timing chain on the first generation BMW 1 Series, particularly on the 120D …Read all…
Posted on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Open the Boot of a BMW 1 Series When It Is Locked?
To open the boot of a BMW 1 Series when it is locked, lower the lever that allows you to tilt the rear seats for access to the boot from inside. You will find …Read all…
Posted on 8 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
How to Replace the Radiator Fluid on a BMW 1 Series
Do you want to replace the coolant? Here’s how to top up the fluid on a 1 Series. Pull the plastic lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift …Read all…
Posted on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87)
Automatically Opening the Boot Lid of a BMW 1 Series
Follow this video that explains how to automatically open the boot lid of a BMW 1 Series. This is a very simple operation: take the remote control for the car, …Read all…
Posted on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21)
Instructions for Checking Tyre Pressure
Before embarking on a journey or perhaps when refuelling, it is advisable to check the inflation pressure of the tyres; this value depends on the size of the …Read all…
Posted on 24 February 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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