[Southern_Driver]

Anyone have a PDF copy of the Bentley Service manual?

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by Southern_Driver

Anyone have a PDF copy of the Bentley Service manual?

I would suggest that you Call/ E-mail Bentley Publishers and ask:
1) WHY they don't offer BMW Manual (E9x) in pdf format,
2) IF they plan to release such a thing soon (WHEN?), and
3) WHY they don't get into the electronic age/millennium.

While you have them on the phone, you might ask WHY they threatened George Belton, causing him to remove his pdf download Link.

Bentley Publishers has jacked-up their price for E9x Manual (originally 1265 paper pages) by ~ 30% in the past 5 years (NOW $180 plus shipping), and AFAIK, does NOT offer searchable pdf format downloads, like E-Manuals does for many vehicles. They seem to believe in making money "the old-fashioned way": Raising prices on a dinosaur format.

I would suggest simply downloading ISTA from MEGA. ISTA can be installed on any Windows 10 OS Computer, including a Desktop, and used as a reference (Interactive with links), far superior to, and MORE inclusive than, ANY paper reference manual. It also functions as Diagnostic Software when connected to vehicle with K+DCAN Cable. See the attached pdf: "E9x References, 220216 Revision" for links.
George

If you will let us know the results of that inquiry, send me a PM, with your email address.
George

[Cpet]

Originally Posted by gbalthrop

Bentley Publishers has jacked-up their price for E9x Manual (originally 1265 paper pages) by ~ 30% in the past 5 years (NOW $180 plus shipping), and AFAIK, does NOT offer searchable pdf format downloads, like E-Manuals does for many vehicles. They seem to believe in making money "the old-fashioned way": Raising prices on a dinosaur format.

Rockauto has the Bentley manual for $89 + shipping.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...r+manual,10335

[lookalikehuuh]

Originally Posted by Southern_Driver

Anyone have a PDF copy of the Bentley Service manual?

check your PM

[rotorrocket]

Originally Posted by Cpet

Rockauto has the Bentley manual for $89 + shipping.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...r+manual,10335

Anyone have a PDF version that includes 2011?

TI

[Mike K]

I drive a 2011 and the 2010 pdf out there was as close as I could find. It covers my e91 328i fine along with this fine forum and INPA and ISTA+, BMW standard tools and my Ancel BM700 scanner

[l8nit3]

I would be highly interested, and highly appreciative if someone could provide me a link to the 2010 E9X bentley manual.

[marvinstockman]

Try ebay. Search on e90 service manual.

[sake]

Originally Posted by gbalthrop

I would suggest that you Call/ E-mail Bentley Publishers and ask:
1) WHY they don't offer BMW Manual (E9x) in pdf format,
2) IF they plan to release such a thing soon (WHEN?), and
3) WHY they don't get into the electronic age/millennium.

While you have them on the phone, you might ask WHY they threatened George Belton, causing him to remove his pdf download Link.

Bentley Publishers has jacked-up their price for E9x Manual (originally 1265 paper pages) by ~ 30% in the past 5 years (NOW $180 plus shipping), and AFAIK, does NOT offer searchable pdf format downloads, like E-Manuals does for many vehicles. They seem to believe in making money "the old-fashioned way": Raising prices on a dinosaur format.

I would suggest simply downloading ISTA from MEGA. ISTA can be installed on any Windows 10 OS Computer, including a Desktop, and used as a reference (Interactive with links), far superior to, and MORE inclusive than, ANY paper reference manual. It also functions as Diagnostic Software when connected to vehicle with K+DCAN Cable. See the attached pdf: "E9x References, 220216 Revision" for links.
George

If you will let us know the results of that inquiry, send me a PM, with your email address.
George

[glass330]

Can I get a link to the pdf?

[detroitDIY]

Originally Posted by lookalikehuuh

check your PM

Hello kind sir, I would also like to check my PM if you could

[jmdunn513]

Originally Posted by Southern_Driver

Anyone have a PDF copy of the Bentley Service manual?

If anyone would possibly want to help me on obtaining one that would be awesome. I just bought a hardcopy off of partsgeek.com but I would still like a PDF form for my late night searches and brain storming

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by gbalthrop

I would suggest that you Call/ E-mail Bentley Publishers and ask:
1) WHY they don't offer BMW Manual (E9x) in pdf format,
2) IF they plan to release such a thing soon (WHEN?), and
3) WHY they don't get into the electronic age/millennium.

While you have them on the phone, you might ask WHY they threatened George Belton, causing him to remove his pdf download Link...

If you will let us know the results of that inquiry, send me a PM, with your email address.
George

Originally Posted by TerminatorStout

I am ordering the paper version, however I would prefer a PDF where I can print out sections and get black paw prints all over them, and then throw them away. Is this offer still on the table?

"Offer Still VALID".
I have NO desire to deprive Bentley, BMW, or anyone else who gets money from sale of Bentley Paper Manual, of ONE NICKEL. I have an issue with failing to get into the digital age.

As far as I'm concerned, MARKET PRESSURE is the only thing that will persuade Bentley and other Dinosaurs to issue something you can view on your phone, Laptop or desktop. They can charge for PDF Download. Others do. 1265 pages of paper is NOT Searchable (Ctrl+Shft+F).

BTW, INPA has virtually ANYTHING that is in Bentley, and MORE, including Interactive SSP wiring Diagrams, REP Repair Operations, AZD Torque specs, etc., and ANY Windows Computer (Windows 7 or later) can run it, w/o being connected to any vehicle (NO Cable). Use it like a Service Manual, cuz that's what the Documents ARE.

Consumers (We BMW owners) need to (1) understand HOW to use digital technology for stuff we used paper for 50 years ago, AND (2) Exert Market Pressure on recalcitrant Vendors to "Update their wares" and get into the current Millennium.
George

[Bmw1939]

You only need to hit control+F to search documents.

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by Bmw1939

You only need to hit control+F to search documents.

Ctrl+F is "Find" (ONE hit at a time). Ctrl+Shft+F is Search (List of Hits). Please try BOTH and let me know if you do NOT see a difference.
George

[E91_AKD]

Man I came late to the party. This would've been useful on tonight's job lol.

[Bduals207]

Originally Posted by lookalikehuuh

check your PM

whats the chances you still have it and want to help this new guy out? Please
if you can email it my email is bduals207 at gmail

[Bduals207]

Anyone got one? Ordered the book but it’s coming media mail and my cars just sitting until the 30th.

[Suvorovo]

Originally Posted by Bduals207

Anyone got one? Ordered the book but it’s coming media mail and my cars just sitting until the 30th.

I was able to find it online by googling. Won't post the links. In the webpage there were links to google drive downloads. It was a complete manual.