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- Thu 25 Mar, 2021 18:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much do you like your Z3
- Replies: 103
- Views: 84948
Re: How much do you like your Z3
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- Mon 16 Nov, 2020 17:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which replacement exhaust rear box section?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3616
Which replacement exhaust rear box section?
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a good aftermarket exhaust, (rear box section) for a 1999 1.9 Z3?
Looking for mid quality and mid price. Nothing loud.
Thanks
Can anyone recommend a good aftermarket exhaust, (rear box section) for a 1999 1.9 Z3?
Looking for mid quality and mid price. Nothing loud.
Thanks
- Sun 10 Sep, 2017 12:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which exhaust?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1382
Which exhaust?
Hi All,
Has anyone bought a decent, bog standard after market rear exhaust section..
Has anyone bought a decent, bog standard after market rear exhaust section..
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 11:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5475
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
Success! I have successfully removed the starter motor from the BMW Z3 1.9L M44 4 cylinder engine without removing the manifold. I will write up in detail about the procedure soon. I'm off to buy a cigar! Thanks for all the input. Much appreciated. If anyone has any questions let me know. Persistenc...
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 10:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5475
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
Punching the pin requires taking out the manifold. I've tried freezing the pin. I can see it through the gap in the housing. So far no luck. I'm going to see if I can wind it out using a g clamp. I can see the rusty pin through the gap and I can gat a hacksaw on the pin through the gap. What do you ...
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 07:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5475
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
I'm Going to try freezing the pin with a compressed air dust off can. Hopefully this will shrink it enough to break the corrosion bond.
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 07:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5475
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
Is it just a free floating pin? I've seen a pic of someone punching it out from the front side after removing the manifold. Can it be punched out from either the front or rear side. And after you removed the pin did the motor assembly come away easily? There's a gap (0.6mm) around housing where the ...
- Thu 10 Aug, 2017 19:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5475
How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
Hi all, I'm trying to avoid removing the inlet manifold etc.... in order to remove the starter motor. The bolts are out but the motor won't wiggle out. I've soaked the seam with WD over night. After two days, that has not worked. I think that the locator pin has corroded and seized it. There is a 0....
- Tue 25 Jul, 2017 18:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
One years MOT. Job done.
- Tue 25 Jul, 2017 18:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
Have you had to replace yours?
- Fri 21 Jul, 2017 15:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
I've installed the new module and coded it. The lights are all gone! for now... Progman wouldn't initialize, then when it did, it would not let me choose the ASC module (might be to do with it being of a E46? However, the codes on the module where an exact match to my old one. I coded the module in ...
- Fri 07 Jul, 2017 09:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
I will code the second module in DIS. If its solder joints it won't solve it. I have just bought a third module and I'm looking at the BBA Reman website.
£100 quid for the car? That's very generous.
£100 quid for the car? That's very generous.
- Thu 06 Jul, 2017 22:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
The bill to repair the system at BMW is £1,900 Inc. labour.(If anyone doubts that I will post a picture of the estimate). That is not a sensible option. I will not be handing over my credit card.
- Thu 06 Jul, 2017 20:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
replaced module- This worked for 6 months. Light on dash back- 2 weeks till MOT. Removed pump motor cleaned stuck bush- bench tested and working fine- put back on car- light on dash goes out after 30 secs remains out for 20-30 minutes then comes back on. only thing I haven't does is code second modu...
- Tue 27 Jun, 2017 11:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Part identification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1986
Re: Part identification
Yeah, I'll give it a go.
- Tue 27 Jun, 2017 09:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Part identification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1986
Re: Part identification
It may budge. If it won't I'll need to cut. The car is 19 years old. It's non uncommon to have to cut them off.
- Tue 27 Jun, 2017 08:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Part identification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1986
Part identification
Hi all, I'm swapping out my pcv valve. To get proper access it looks like I'll need to disconnect the fat braided hose connected to the back of the intake manifold near the red dipstick handle. If It is seized on I will have to cut it. The part is on back order at BMW. Does anyone know what type of ...
- Tue 30 May, 2017 14:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Diagnostic advice on non start
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1750
- Tue 30 May, 2017 13:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Diagnostic advice on non start
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1750
Re: Diagnostic advice on non start
found it. TIS chapter 1241 Check power input, refer to Technical Data of pull-in and holding windings in solenoid switch. Check excitation winding, carbon-brush holder and open-coil armature winding for short circuit to earth. Check armature for shorted turns - use a standard test probe. Checking th...
- Tue 30 May, 2017 12:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Diagnostic advice on non start
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1750
Diagnostic advice on non start
Hi All, After running the DIS GT1 software; Diagnosis: starter motor. I got the following; See repair manual, <TIS> <FRU No. :1 2 4 1 ...> I went into TIS but can't see how to input the 1 2 4 1 code. Are there any Diagnostic experts out there that know how to use this code? I imagine its a reference...
- Fri 26 May, 2017 16:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4943
Re: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
first of all, hello to cooper01 in Australia- no less,
Well, by a majority it seems that the expensive BMW OEM cam sensor has won the vote then.
As my first girlfriend used to say, 'You appreciate quality long after you've forgotten the cost!
Thanks all for the input.
Well, by a majority it seems that the expensive BMW OEM cam sensor has won the vote then.
As my first girlfriend used to say, 'You appreciate quality long after you've forgotten the cost!
Thanks all for the input.
- Fri 26 May, 2017 09:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4943
Re: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
Inpa has given 112 phase sensor; value unplausible. The logic counter is at 40 meaning the fault is very recent. The pattern of the fault suggests it's definitely electrical; infrequent, frequent then almost dead is consistent with sensor failure I've seen it before on another car. I've been getting...
- Fri 26 May, 2017 08:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4943
Re: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
I'm going with OEM.
- Fri 26 May, 2017 07:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4943
Re: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
That is a convincing No. Darn I may be in for £130 then... I would just like to add; could the stories of aftermarket cam sensors woes be misleading? How do we know that people are buying them from a reputable motor factors like PMA or a Chinese knock off from eBay??? I sense I'm clutching at straws...
- Fri 26 May, 2017 07:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4943
Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
£130! That's the price for one genuine cam sensor from BMW, or a very reasonable £30 from my local reputable motor factors? I've got my friends dad telling me I'm an idiot to even consider laying out £130 for the oem one. Can I get a vote on it? Anyone successfully replaced theirs with one from a de...
- Wed 24 May, 2017 13:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where is the fuel pump relay?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1195
Re: Where is the fuel pump relay?
That does tie in with my research. Will let you know.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
- Tue 23 May, 2017 20:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where is the fuel pump relay?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1195
Where is the fuel pump relay?
Does anyone know where the mysterious fuel pump relay is on a 1998 1.9? and what colour is it?
- Sat 13 May, 2017 17:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15724
Re: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
You could try resetting adaptions in INPA.
- Sat 13 May, 2017 17:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What power supply for diagnostics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5448
Re: What power supply for diagnostics?
You've got it Pingu !!! That is exactly the idea I'm trying to get across; stable voltage when recoding/data transfer. This is the requirement BMW issue in their manual (will try to screen shot ). There is even a photo of the power supply they use. After reading the replies though, it seems possible...
- Sat 13 May, 2017 16:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do you remove the undertray?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5433
Re: How do you remove the undertray?
Got you. One query; I've just jacked up the car to take a look and it seems that the under tray is all one piece (2 big halves) that separate laterally by releasing two big bolts just forward of the wheels (plus the others of course all around the sides) . I hope I'm missing something. Is mine an ol...
- Sat 13 May, 2017 13:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do you remove the undertray?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5433
How do you remove the undertray?
Hi All,
How difficult is it to remove the under tray? Has anyone tried it? I'm replacing the fuel filter.
How difficult is it to remove the under tray? Has anyone tried it? I'm replacing the fuel filter.
- Sat 13 May, 2017 10:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What power supply for diagnostics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5448
Re: What power supply for diagnostics?
Its not Voltage that fries electronics its amps. The car will take voltage up to around 14-15v it seems (not that you would ever do that). When using progman for example it draws amps. If this draw discharges the battery enough (below the specified 13V) while coding is in progress, It causes problem...
- Fri 12 May, 2017 22:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What power supply for diagnostics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5448
Re: What power supply for diagnostics?
As mentioned, I will be using progman and maybe DIS/TIS, part of the inpa package.
When using these diagnostic tools- especially when re programing it seems that a very steady external 13V supply must be used, as stated in the BMW manuals that have come with the software.
When using these diagnostic tools- especially when re programing it seems that a very steady external 13V supply must be used, as stated in the BMW manuals that have come with the software.
- Fri 12 May, 2017 20:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What power supply for diagnostics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5448
What power supply for diagnostics?
Hi All, What level of power supply unit are people using for diagnostics? I'm looking on eBay; 0-30V with 0-10 amps seems to be the most common range. Are these Suitable? What level of amps do the diagnostics draw? I'm thinking of using progman to reset the ABS unit. There is a YouTube vid for refer...
- Thu 11 May, 2017 10:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fixtures for fuel filter replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1173
Re: Fixtures for fuel filter replacement
Now I can buy the right parts before starting the job. Many thanks.
Much appreciated Bladerunner.
Much appreciated Bladerunner.
- Thu 11 May, 2017 09:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fixtures for fuel filter replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1173
Fixtures for fuel filter replacement
Hi all, I'm going to attempt replacing my fuel filter (long overdue), and I want to replace the short lengths of hose either side that join the filter to the fuel line, because they have been on the car for 14 years...Does anyone know what diameter and type/rating fuel line I need? oh and what diame...
- Sat 29 Apr, 2017 19:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 central locking problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3602
Re: Z3 central locking problems
doors out of sync - cant remember procedure- research on google.
Replace battery in key fob- research procedure
Replace battery in key fob- research procedure
- Sat 29 Apr, 2017 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4316
Re: ABS fault?
Something obvious may have been overlooked- You say new sensors were fitted by the previous owner, do you know if they were genuine BMW OEM? or were they bought on ebay for £10 you know what I'm saying? This may be the source of your problems.
- Sat 29 Apr, 2017 18:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15724
Re: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
Compression Leak/ air leak? ---un-metered air into the engine effectively causing an unbalance (via the mass air flow MAF sensor) in the computer system which can produce fast idle--- ---Did you use a new gasket set as recommended when the TB was reinstalled?--- Were the studs torqued to correct spe...
- Fri 09 Sep, 2016 20:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The impossible task of removing wiper arms
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4466
Re: The impossible task of removing wiper arms
Try to find the black puller on ebay its a bit more heavy duty. Put a pre load on the puller then pull the wiper arm up slightly as it has a spring in it which puts a load on the thread which you may need to release. I successfully replaced my wiper mech but- The problem Is the central nut- there is...
- Fri 09 Sep, 2016 20:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Best tyres to eliminate tramlining
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9527
Re: Best tyres to eliminate tramlining
Fit 4 new UniRoyal Rainsport 3 tyres. Use Event tyres.
- Tue 12 Jul, 2016 16:16
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: DID YOU KNOW....diff noise revelation!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11104
Re: DID YOU KNOW....diff noise revelation!!!
very interesting, Ill look into this.
- Tue 12 Jul, 2016 16:00
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Where can I buy 98 octane fuel?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11525
Re: Where can I buy 98 octane fuel?
shell VPower Nitro+. Used it for the last 6 Months noticeable difference in performance.
- Tue 12 Jul, 2016 15:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5277
Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
I had the ABS/ASC lights on 2 weeks before my MOT. I fixed it in the following way. 1. Get local ATS Auto centre to run diagnostic- No result. Get BMW dealer diagnostic check showed fault with pump. £89.21. BMW dealer Quote for repair £crazy money. 2. wrote down exact part numbers from my ABS/ASC pu...