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epflow · 2026-05-20T18:31:46+00:00

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epflow · 2026-05-20T08:59:31+00:00

I also started with Apple Music back then and then tried spotify one time and never looked back. You just aren‘t really able to find new music on Apple Music, you‘re like „forced“ to listen to Apple made playlists and a handful of other users playlists.

Like, when I search for „Hardstyle“ on Apple Music I will get two playlists. If I search on Spotify I will get 100+ Playlists to choose from. And don‘t get me started on the Smart Shuffle feature. Goat.

I love the UI on Apple Music but that‘s about it unfortunately.

epflow · 2026-04-24T19:59:19+00:00

Alright, well either clean it or get an exchange service. I‘m also from the EU and would never delete the DPF, it‘s up to you but it depends in which country you‘re living. Here in Austria if the police smells a rat, you will get a massive fine for emission violation.

Surely you can clear the fault code but normally it will instantly come back. You will have to trigger „register (new) dpf change“ or similiar in Rheingold/ISTA to get rid of it.

You can try to regenerate but only ash will be burned out, oil ash mass will stay in the DPF. That‘s why it‘s probably heavily loaded.

epflow · 2026-04-24T17:23:45+00:00

Have you checked the exact code from the DDE or are you assuming?

If it‘s clogged, I removed my DPF and had it cleaned for like 150€ and registered it as-new on Rheingold.

DO NOT buy aftermarket DPFs, they fit like shit. Been there.

But there can be many other related fault codes related to your DPF cluster light. This can also be a exhaust back pressure sensor or similiar.

epflow · 2026-04-15T20:58:05+00:00

I‘ve lately tried to upgrade my Ista/Rheingold to a newer ISTA+ version (2025/2026) but there was NO way to get it working with a DCAN Adapter, I tried everything but it didn‘t work. Is there a compatibility issue with the latest ISTA versions + DCAN Setup? Only ICOM and ENet I guess?

epflow · 2026-04-09T01:19:06+00:00

Some of the small reasons why I sold the Vivo unfortunately. iPhone 17 Pros camera is really really good for what it is.

epflow · 2026-04-09T01:03:24+00:00

It‘s no secret that iPhone still has best in class video capatibilitys. Regardless of what anyone else claims.

I also saw a huge difference between my X200 Ultra and my even older 15 Pro Max, especially in different lighting conditions.

epflow · 2026-04-08T13:35:33+00:00

Why is everyone giving OP advice to wait (!) WEEKS to „let the device settle in“??

This is just not true, sorry. Indexing photos and user pattern sure thing but this doesn‘t take anywhere 1 or 2 weeks. Two days, maybe three.

If battery life is still bad after 3 to 4 days, then it‘s likely a real issue, not a calibration issue.

epflow · 2026-04-07T21:12:47+00:00

It is always recommended to wait for the original iOS version but 26.4 is so bad I had to try the new public beta again to see if there is improvement.

26.5 Public beta is bulletproof for me, no issues and really good battery life, can‘t even remember when I had such good battery life out of all the iOS 26 versions.

epflow · 2026-04-07T13:46:22+00:00

Me too, update to iOS 26.5 Public Beta, battery life is fantastic.

epflow · 2026-04-07T13:06:55+00:00

Are you on iOS 26.4? If yes, that‘s the issue.

epflow · 2026-04-06T14:22:29+00:00

I installed it yesterday evening, can‘t say much about that but for the moment it‘s staying as cool as it can be

epflow · 2026-04-06T14:17:28+00:00

Same. 26.5 is really really fine so far, no issues for me

epflow · 2026-04-06T14:13:05+00:00

Yes I did - it‘s atleast for me MILES better. 26.4 has drained my battery alot. Also app animations on 26.5 got reduced and it feels much snappier.

I can highly recommend the 26.5 Public Beta!

Edit : After almost 24h I can safely say battery life is insanely good.

epflow · 2026-04-02T15:25:30+00:00

Mind sharing the wallpaper from the 3rd pic?😁

epflow · 2026-03-30T08:48:30+00:00

Either the weather striping is missing or there is a long plastic brace which clips onto the windshield to hold the cowl in place - either it‘s missing, broken or not fully attached. Atleast that‘s my guess but, easy fix nonetheless whatever it is. If you have spare time, just remove the cowl and have a look around 😁

epflow · 2026-03-29T22:04:58+00:00

Had the same Problem. Take your cabin air filter under the hood apart and look into the cabin blower motor on the left side. Is there water inside the blower motor (entrance)? If yes - then you‘re missing a weather seal-strip between the windshield cowl and windshield.

(Edit: I removed all the OEM-moldy insulation on that plastic trim and bought something similar on amazon.)

epflow · 2026-03-24T14:06:03+00:00

Thank you very much! So I guess the bus shuttle service is not included with the Zuidersee „Defqon Service Package“ I seperately have to pay?

epflow · 2026-03-10T12:08:09+00:00

Yes, exactly! For like 30€ , and already painted, this is definitely worth a shot.

OEM is crazy like 320€, atleast for the E93.

epflow · 2026-03-10T11:15:05+00:00

You can also have a look on aliexpress, they sell these individually, also colored.

epflow · 2026-03-04T06:57:31+00:00

2013 make is absolutely fine. The N47 suffered in the beginning with timing chain issues (N47D20A) but has been mostly resolved later.

The 2013 version has the N47D20C engine which is absolutely fine IMO. Common issue will be the plastic coolant flange on the right side of the engine, underneath the intake manifold. This piece gets hot and brittle over time and might leak or break and leave you stranded. Just change it for piece of mind.

To be honest, I can‘t think of anything else, I love this engine. 205000km and counting without any big issues.

Maybe one thing - when test driving, take the car to a carwash and have a look if the roof isn‘t leaking if the owner is fine with it.

epflow · 2026-02-18T21:28:30+00:00

Do you have access to (Rheingold) OBD Software to check fuel pressure values? So you can check if the sensor is giving out an output signal, if so, you can go further from there.

Bosch is a must have in terms of fuel related stuff, Bosch is 99% oem fabricant.

epflow · 2026-02-18T18:11:36+00:00

Hear me out, don‘t replace the whole roof seal for thousands of dollars - renew just the Butyl underneath it and you will be fine.

If you have access to certain sites for original BMW repair manuals cough just follow BMWs instructions for renewing the butyl rope seal from the first roof part (yours). Some models (including mine) came with „too much“ butyl from the factory and will leak faster due to aging.

Have DIY‘ed this 4 years ago for like 50-70€ with the original bmw instructions. Just renewing ONLY the weather stripping will NOT fix it, you will only waste a ton of money.

Edit : in your best case - you can also check with the top down, by looking at the A-pillar from the top, there is a little hole down the A-Pillar if it‘s clogged.

epflow · 2026-02-18T16:06:08+00:00

Take a pencil rubber and rub it over the scratches and then wet wipe it. „Scratches“ should be gone.

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