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by serow
Mon 01 Jul, 2019 22:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tick toc fun with my clock
Replies: 8
Views: 2706

Re: Tick toc fun with my clock

Hi LaRy
The new battery is on its way will fit it at the weekend
My uncle owned the same Volvo 244 from 1978 until 2008
He no longer drives but still misses his blue Volvo
Thanks for your help
Serow
by serow
Sun 30 Jun, 2019 18:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tick toc fun with my clock
Replies: 8
Views: 2706

Re: Tick toc fun with my clock

Hi fender
Zedna won’t be used again until Wednesday
I have put a trickle charger on
Let’s see what happens then
Thanks for your reply
Serow
by serow
Sun 30 Jun, 2019 18:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tick toc fun with my clock
Replies: 8
Views: 2706

Re: Tick toc fun with my clock

Hi LaRy It looks like your diagnosis is correct Battery showing 12v but dropping to around 11.5 under load when starter engaged Have not had battery checker on it yet but the readings from my meter tell a story In case you’re interested my winter car is a SAAB 9-5 wagon Dame Edna my 10 th SAAB I wil...
by serow
Thu 27 Jun, 2019 19:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tick toc fun with my clock
Replies: 8
Views: 2706

Re: Tick toc fun with my clock

Thank you laRay That is a very comprehensive list of checks The battery could be getting low as it is at least 5 years old and like your car ZEDNA hibernates for the winter Last winter the battery went flat for the first time and I put an optimiser on for the remaining months I will run tests tomorr...
by serow
Wed 26 Jun, 2019 22:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tick toc fun with my clock
Replies: 8
Views: 2706

Tick toc fun with my clock

Help please
The clock/computer in my 1998 2.8 z3 works fine unless the car is not used for a few days.
I then have to reset it and it will work fine.
The face in fault looks like this - - | ..
Thanks Serow .
by serow
Mon 14 May, 2018 22:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3963

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

Hi Althulas
Been a bit busy sorry reply has taken so long
The man who did my seats;company is called
Upholstery 4u he is in Livingston West Lothian
Phone number 07975 558 055
by serow
Mon 16 Apr, 2018 22:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3963

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

Hi althulas
Purchased heat pads from EBay complete with wiring switches relays.
Local upholsterer striped seats fitted heat pads and renewed sagging foam for a reasonable £80.
Zedna now has lovely warm seats
Thanks for all help and suggestions
Serow
by serow
Sun 03 Dec, 2017 22:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3963

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

That sounds like the best solution for me as my own seats are good
Thanks will look for the parts
Someone on here may have them
Serow
by serow
Sun 26 Nov, 2017 21:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3963

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

Thanks Althulas that link was very helpful I think I will start by finding and identifying all the plugs and wires
Then hunt for the correct seats
Cheers
Serow
by serow
Thu 09 Nov, 2017 22:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3963

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

Hi Bertie thanks for replying
The heat pads sound interesting as my seats have recently been reupholstered
Do they fit under the existing covers I would also need switches ect
by serow
Mon 06 Nov, 2017 22:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3963

Retro fitting heated seats

Hello have not posted anything for along time Zedna has behaved no problems for 2 summers.
She is sleeping now but I am sure she would like to wake up in the spring with heated seats fitted
Zedna is a 1998 2.8
Is this possible and what parts would I need
Thanks Serow
by serow
Sun 29 May, 2016 22:11
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: 3 z3's
Replies: 0
Views: 1103

3 z3's

Visit to ilkley from Livingston in my black 2.8 spotted 2 more z3's a silver m and a blue z who were those mystery drivers
by serow
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 00:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ooh my leaky hood
Replies: 0
Views: 920

ooh my leaky hood

My little bath tub would not stop filling up with water I purchased it through e bay from a lady who lives in Kings Lynn She must have forgotten to mention the sodden boot and flooded interior to be fair to her she had paid over £1000 for leak repair and then a new hood To night I stripped out the r...
by serow
Tue 04 Feb, 2014 22:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: still looking for a six
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: still looking for a six

Hello XVar sorry I did not reply sooner replaced third brake light seals but this did not help I discovered the hood had been replaced by a vehicle trimmer in kings lynn & is leaking where the roof meets the bodywork the car ended up like a little swimming pool now the alarm warning. light won't...
by serow
Wed 11 Sep, 2013 23:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: still looking for a six
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: still looking for a six

Hi XVar on your advice I have ordered new seal from eastern bmw Edinburgh £2.50 +vat will be here thursday thanks will let you know of success Serow
by serow
Sun 08 Sep, 2013 22:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: still looking for a six
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: still looking for a six

Thanks for your replies went for a look at the car it had square number plates & kph speedo but it was a six cylnder
Anyway I purchased a 2.8 from a nice lady in kings lynn only to find after rain a wet boot Let the games begin !!!
by serow
Fri 06 Sep, 2013 21:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: still looking for a six
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

still looking for a six

Have been looking for a good 6 cyl z3 been offered an 1890 cc version I have never heard of this what & where did it come from Thanks Serow
by serow
Tue 30 Jul, 2013 22:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what is going on ?
Replies: 5
Views: 827

Re: what is going on ?

Hi brian returned from hols checked and found the loom of doom put in one new wire and repaired (solder) two all is now well
Thanks again Serow
by serow
Sun 21 Jul, 2013 23:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what is going on ?
Replies: 5
Views: 827

Re: what is going on ?

Thanks brian chucked roof cover in boot just before setting off will check loom when i get back home next week and will let you know result
by serow
Sun 21 Jul, 2013 22:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what is going on ?
Replies: 5
Views: 827

what is going on ?

While driving away 50 yards from home, the doors on my 1997 1.9 Z3 suddenly locked, the fuel guage showed zero, the temperature guage showed maximum. Turned back to the house, checked fuses, to find fuse 46 blown. Replaced fuse and car has been fine since. What could this be? Many thanks in advance ...
by serow
Thu 27 Jun, 2013 22:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - blanking plate for switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1369

Re: Wanted - blanking plate for switch

Similar age 3 series saloons have the same blanks try local breakers
by serow
Sun 26 May, 2013 22:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: which six
Replies: 7
Views: 1143

which six

I have owned a1.9 for the last 2 years and would like to try a six but whitch one?