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You'll pay £40-£45 from a dealer.

I've just replied by PM.

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Send me a PM. I should have one of these.

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If you need to, PM me and I can give you an idea. Not sure it's in your best interest to kick values around on here.

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Any lock, even on a new car can be breached in 60 seconds. It’s probably more like 10-15 seconds on a Z3. And the boot is particularly vulnerable without even touching the lock. Keys are easy to copy from photos so never show anyone your key publically. So it’s laughably easy to get inside a Z3. And...

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I'd rather have a secondhand OEM than new cheapo make.

I bought one recently for £20 and it's doing a good job.

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stupot50 wrote: ↑
Sat 21 Apr, 2018 08:49
Had a scanner on it. Only code was cam sensor, replaced it and it's no different

BMW part or 3rd party? Some 3rd party sensors are cr*p. Recommendation for critical stuff like this is BMW. Not cheap unfortunately.

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That I think, is one of the earliest of the 2.2 RHD manual cars off the production line.

It may account for why it entered and stayed in the hands of the supplying dealer and his family.

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PM me. I have a secondhand unit.

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Nothing received yet.

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Send me a PM. I definitely have a pair and may even have a single driver's side.

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Yes. And I understand why now.

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:bawl: I’m not completely convinced that’s the correct procedure. Unless somewhere an onboard backup is kept. Otherwise where do all the bespoke settings getting loaded from? My process takes a backup, copies it to the input file format required and uploads it. That process may copy the VIN around b...

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I’m not completely convinced that’s the correct procedure. Unless somewhere an onboard backup is kept. It is - the coding for the ABS module is also stored in the DME. When I got my Z3 someone had obviously swapped out the ABS module and hadn't recoded it, so they just took the warning bulb out of ...

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I know you’re not in UK. But most of those parts over here would be best bought new OEM or quality 3rd party. Reasons being secondhand parts are often as expensive as new for things like the marker lights which are only £25 new OEM anyway. And for something like the SRS badge they are difficult to f...

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DBC is one aspect of DSC. The build option is whether it has the DSC system or not and hence the DBC as a component.

If you PM me with your email address I will send you a BMW document that explains the components of the system, the sensors/inputs and how it all works.

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You quite possibly mean DSC - Dynamic Stability Control. Have a look on the passenger side of the engine bay. If you have a bunch of pipes going into a silver box with a black plastic module on top you have ASC. If there's nothing there and a similar arrangement is contained within the brake servo a...

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Is it just the switch? The switch is somewhere that muck can fall down into it and possibly gunge it up?

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I’m not completely convinced that’s the correct procedure. Unless somewhere an onboard backup is kept. Otherwise where do all the bespoke settings getting loaded from? My process takes a backup, copies it to the input file format required and uploads it. That process may copy the VIN around but I’m ...

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Can you post the links to the DIY module repair? I think I’ve seen them before but I’ve lost them now.

I fancy having a go. I’ve fixed a boiler board before.

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Well done! I have also done an ABS module in the last week and that makes my second in total. In both cases I bought a module off of ebay for around £30-£40. In both cases they were off BMWs other than Z3s. And to be honest if they are off a Z3 they still need the following issue addressed. Any modu...

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PM sent.

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prices have gone up a bit labour at £550 parts £276 plus paint all told £1200 Inc vat that's from raybrooks shewsbury peterz3 That's a BMW dealer though. And I don't necessarily think they are better at putting paint on than a competent small bodyshop who would charge nearer the prices I mentioned.

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A blessing in disguise if Halfords won't touch it.

They cocked up the same job on my brother's Z3 and the new head unit never worked properly - loss of bass. In fact I still need to sort that out by putting an original head unit back in.

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The sills are about £130-£150 each from BMW.

Painting let's say £150.

And an hour of removing and refitting at £80.

So as a guide whole job between £500-£600.

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As a Cat it will never be worth more than 60% of it's pre-accident condition when repaired. Add in loss of excess, hit to no claims, hit to premium and handing over to a garage you may not have picked yourself. It's why I always say first port of call see if you can fix it yourself for cheaper. Of c...

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My siren is switched off but have similar problems to you, I have repaired two wires in the boot(loom of doom) some times but rarely they all lock but of late only drivers door and boot. I have obtained the brick type fob and programed it and works same as key but you can see the button on passenge...

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An insurance quote is always going to be using BMW panels & parts or worst case a high quality and expensive alternative. And they will look to put eg a new bonnet on not repair the old one. It's very convenient for the insurance company to write-off rather than fiddle with a claim. Based on the quo...

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I have exactly the same issue on a project car. But I’m not going to get to it for some weeks. I know all the places it can leak from so I’ll check through and report back in due course. The nastiest one is the roof. Not a difficult job but you need to do your research first and find 6-8 hours for it.

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cheers guys start my chemo on the 22nd fir 4 weeks , tally ho peterz3 All the best for taking that in your stride and coming through it with a great result. When my best friend was having treatment he said 'Chemo had the big C' and 'cancer had the small c'. Your mental approach to give it a kick in...

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I have one off a 1998 1.9. Same fit on all models I believe.

PM me if interested.

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Sounds tempting for someone to me. Presumably it's a facelift as it's 2000 which is going to make it more desireable.

You really could do with getting some photos up though. And details of where you are

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FFS dude. Really sorry to hear that. Had way too much experience of that one with people close to me recently.

I hope you make a good recovery and have plenty to look forward to ahead of you.

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Can help with secondhand if required. PM me if interested.

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I think that’s good advice. You’ll get a lot of different views otherwise. And there’s not really enough information to be accurate.

The fact it’s Estoril Blue and has low mileage should help.

Anywhere between £3k-£5k depending on exact condition. But you probably know that much already.

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I plan too. Been to more than one garage and they're just not interested. as soon as they know they have to pop the bonnet it's like "sorry love, we don't really do engines here, that's a big job" ..... it was two gaskets..... :x That is pitiful. Presumably they are a Kwik Fit style garage only int...

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This is BMW (the BMW) on ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine- ... 1080138289

They are normally £25.12 but as luck would have it they are currently discounted by 10% to £22.62. That's a good deal.

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As Gazza says, the best bet is from a dealer as second-hand ones are in high demand and fetch nearly as much as new ones. Although I think they are more like £25 than £20. I don't have one currently any how. But I do have a garage load of spares from multiple breakers and I'm just starting on a 1.9....

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I can help with a cheap option. Send me a PM.

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I’m not sure what part you are after.

But I have a complete mounting kit if any use. Complete with T-spanner for the front fixings.

PM me if interested.

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Pleasure to help. Cheers Adam.

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Always lots of spares here not required for my own projects. Happy to post smaller stuff. I live half the week in Swindon and half the week in Swansea so I'm forever up and down the M4 and happy to deliver bigger stuff or meet within 15 minutes of the motorway. I get out and about around the country...

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There are 3 bolts securing the quarter glass. 2 at the top and 1 at the bottom. Can’t remember which definitely need loosening so do them all, just slacken so theres movement then relighted while pulling in towards the car. A split in the lower door aperture seal could let water in as it’s running o...

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Have you loosened the quarter glass bolts, pulled the quarter glass in towards the car and tightened it under tension? That's how I solved my issue in that location. Are you 100% sure it's coming from there? Have you definitely sealed the door membrane correctly, with butyl tape? Are there any holes...

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Hi Adam.

I have a very nice one in Artic Silver. I will even deliver it to you at no additional cost in Newport on Thu evening.

PM me for photos/to arrange

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I've been with Autoaid for 2 years. I've not claimed yet. I've heard nothing but positive things about the claim process. And now they settle directly (with most, possibly all recovery companies) so you don't need to fork out. My gut feel is their model works well enough they'll expand, go household...

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My best guess would be that something else in the system is either distorted and exerting undue pressure on the connection - like the cooling loop it connects to at the other end. It's not unknown for the cooling loop to get bent, eg an old accident repair. Or that the hoses are not properly secured...

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I would gratefully take these off your hands to help save the Z3s I rebuild and restore for fun. 3 done. 3 more in the queue.

But won't be up Loughborough way anytime soon.

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Is there a link or eBay number?

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I really would suggest getting the same make as you did the other side with for your own safety and control of the vehicle. Where doing in pairs Meyle for the suspension arm. I wouldn't have them piddle around just changing the ball joint within the arm. Plenty of good deals for those on eBay. They ...

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It depends if you want to patch it up by replacing bust side only or do it more future proofed/safely by replacing in pairs.

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