1-Series Shop Manual

mackeroni · 03-04-2015, 02:38 PM

Generally, the first thing I buy right after I take delivery of any car or motorcycle is the official factory authorized hard-copy shop manual. It's been exactly four years since I bought my 135i and I am still unable to find an official shop manual for sale anywhere.

What the heck?

dtla1 · 03-04-2015, 04:31 PM

Closest we can get is the Bentley Manual for a 3 series. They are very similar to our cars.

6MT_Addict · 03-04-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dtla1

Closest we can get is the Bentley Manual for a 3 series. They are very similar to our cars.

+1. Bought it when I had a 3 series, most info transfers over. Ie engine, seats, steering wheel, are identical to mention a few.

I also spent $20 on eBay for a CD containing all BMW service info from like 1988-2008, so the first gen 128/135i are in there. Confusing to navigate but useful for odd info. Real OEM can be used as well for part explosions and can help make sense of some things before you get your hands dirty.

mackeroni · 03-04-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1AddictsAnonymous

+1. Bought it when I had a 3 series, most info transfers over. Ie engine, seats, steering wheel, are identical to mention a few.

I also spent $20 on eBay for a CD containing all BMW service info from like 1988-2008, so the first gen 128/135i are in there. Confusing to navigate but useful for odd info. Real OEM can be used as well for part explosions and can help make sense of some things before you get your hands dirty.

I would really like to be able to follow exact step-by-step instructions. Just the way I'm wired. What do the BMW Service Techs use when they work on a 2011 135i? A Chilton Manual for 1989 to 1998 3-Series?

Guess I could lurk around the local dealer trying to get my hands on something official when no one is looking. Would anyone care to create a diversion for me? Maybe a small explosion in the showroom? Hee hee!

6MT_Addict · 03-04-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

I would really like to be able to follow exact step-by-step instructions. Just the way I'm wired. What do the BMW Service Techs use when they work on a 2011 135i? A Chilton Manual for 1989 to 1998 3-Series?

BMW uses their in house software, and will not release it as far as I'm aware. I use www.alldatadiy.com for other makes, because it gives you exactly that. I contacted them regarding BMW, and they told me BMW does not give out their service information.

The Bently manual does have step by step and TONS of literature on how things work. See image below. The Bently manual is like Chilton, on steroids (well not quite, but it's more in depth). The manual is for the E9x 3 series from 2006 - 2011, it covers the N51, N52, N53, N54, N55 engines fully, transmissions, suspension etc. Much of the maintenance will be identical, it's mostly the body panels, chassis, and other bits that differ between the E8x and E9x.

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

Guess I could lurk around the local dealer trying to get my hands on something official when no one is looking. Would anyone care to create a diversion for me? Maybe a small explosion in the showroom? Hee hee!

LOL I would be more than happy to do a burnout in the showroom.

bmw1racer · 03-04-2015, 11:24 PM

I've contacted Bentley Publishing several times over the past couple of years... No plans for a 1-Series shop manual.

Fume · 03-05-2015, 12:02 AM

I really wish Bentley made a 1 series manual. That said, as others here suggested, I think the e9x bentley manual is good enough for the most part.

bmw1racer · 03-05-2015, 12:17 AM

There's also this site: http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/ but it appears that it's not up to date...

Dackelone · 03-05-2015, 02:20 AM

You could try BMW's portal but its not cheap....

https://oss.bmw.de/index.jsp

mackeroni · 03-05-2015, 04:54 AM

I do appreciate 1AddictsAnonymous' kind offer of creating a showroom diversion. In reality, I will try to make do with a Bentley 3-Series Shop Manual.

Great comments from everyone. Thanks!

MuNkY6913 · 03-05-2015, 07:10 AM

I purchased a disk from eBay a year or 2 ago, used it many times. Has tons of tq specs and step by steps with tool numbers and pics. Still trying to find a way to make copies of it. Pretty sure the seller stopped selling them a month or so after I got it. Someone else on here bought one and it didn't work for him. Didn't see it listed after that. It's only worked for the N54 engine. Its written on the disc 2009-2010 1 series. Tryed selecting the n55 but it didn't have any info.

bmw1racer · 03-05-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

You could try BMW's portal but its not cheap....

https://oss.bmw.de/index.jsp

Cool... It's like WebMD for a BMW... But at a cost.

Snertz · 03-05-2015, 08:55 AM

You can torrent BMW TIS, that's their in-house software.

A hosted version is available here :http://tis.bmwcats.com/ but it's in russian; google translate is your friend

bmw1racer · 03-05-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Snertz

A hosted version is available here :http://tis.bmwcats.com/ but it's in russian; google translate is your friend

That site doesn't even cover the E82 and it's no more up to date than http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/

mr.fabulous · 03-05-2015, 11:16 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837617235/

Has everything I/we need (N55 is included, and that's about all I need a manual for)

mackeroni · 03-05-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.fabulous

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837617235/

Has everything I/we need (N55 is included, and that's about all I need a manual for)

Thanks. Been looking at that.

billy s · 03-13-2015, 04:07 PM

We have the Haynes workshop manual over here in the UK for the 1 series. It does not cover the 6 cylinder engines or the 123d though!

mr.fabulous · 03-13-2015, 04:50 PM

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We have the Haynes workshop manual over here in the UK for the 1 series. It does not cover the 6 cylinder engines or the 123d though!

Combine that with an E90-E93 Bentley and maybe you'd have the whole car?

03-04-2015, 02:38 PM	#1
mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	1-Series Shop Manual - Where is it? Generally, the first thing I buy right after I take delivery of any car or motorcycle is the official factory authorized hard-copy shop manual. It's been exactly four years since I bought my 135i and I am still unable to find an official shop manual for sale anywhere. What the heck? __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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dtla1 Colonel 828 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, Space Grey Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (2)	Closest we can get is the Bentley Manual for a 3 series. They are very similar to our cars.
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bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	I've contacted Bentley Publishing several times over the past couple of years... No plans for a 1-Series shop manual. __________________
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Fume First Lieutenant 52 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '19 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I really wish Bentley made a 1 series manual. That said, as others here suggested, I think the e9x bentley manual is good enough for the most part. __________________ New Car: 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS \| Stock for now Old Car: 2013 BMW 128i \| 6MT \| BMW Performance Grills \| CDV Delete \| SSK \| Performance Exhaust \| M3 RSFB \| TCKR DA
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bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	There's also this site: http://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/ but it appears that it's not up to date... __________________
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	BMW's Online Service System (OSS)... You could try BMW's portal but its not cheap.... https://oss.bmw.de/index.jsp __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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03-05-2015, 04:54 AM	#10
mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	I do appreciate 1AddictsAnonymous' kind offer of creating a showroom diversion. In reality, I will try to make do with a Bentley 3-Series Shop Manual. Great comments from everyone. Thanks! __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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03-05-2015, 07:10 AM	#11
MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	I purchased a disk from eBay a year or 2 ago, used it many times. Has tons of tq specs and step by steps with tool numbers and pics. Still trying to find a way to make copies of it. Pretty sure the seller stopped selling them a month or so after I got it. Someone else on here bought one and it didn't work for him. Didn't see it listed after that. It's only worked for the N54 engine. Its written on the disc 2009-2010 1 series. Tryed selecting the n55 but it didn't have any info. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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Snertz H O O N 86 Rep 694 Posts Drives: ein M! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (9)	You can torrent BMW TIS, that's their in-house software. A hosted version is available here :http://tis.bmwcats.com/ but it's in russian; google translate is your friend __________________ U WOT M8?
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mr.fabulous Captain 209 Rep 893 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0837617235/ Has everything I/we need (N55 is included, and that's about all I need a manual for)
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03-13-2015, 04:07 PM	#17
billy s New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E82 123d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	We have the Haynes workshop manual over here in the UK for the 1 series. It does not cover the 6 cylinder engines or the 123d though!
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