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by mrscalex
Fri 27 Jul, 2018 14:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spinning ignition barrel
Replies: 5
Views: 2893

Re: Spinning ignition barrel

If you mean the release hole. You can get the proper tool off eBay for about £7. I’ve done it with a vent paper clip before. But it’s fiddly. I haven’t tried the tool yet but I bought it to simplify the job. But the key is meant to be turned to posn 1 or 2 to align the release pin. That may be your ...
by mrscalex
Fri 27 Jul, 2018 13:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Hardtop tool(for securing screws at front of Hardtop)
Replies: 6
Views: 5110

Re: Hardtop tool(for securing screws at front of Hardtop)

I wouldn’t worry about getting the proper tool. I assume mine is OEM but it’s only a red T hex tool. I don’t even think it’s branded BMW.

The screws are the special item because of their rubber retaining band. They are £15 ea I think!
by mrscalex
Mon 16 Jul, 2018 09:10
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Parked next to Blue 1.9 in Whitby on Sunday 15th July
Replies: 2
Views: 3751

Re: Parked next to Blue 1.9 in Whitby on Sunday 15th July

Well there's a coincidence. We were at Whitby Abbey yesterday. But not in my Z3.
by mrscalex
Mon 09 Jul, 2018 16:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial fell apart!
Replies: 3
Views: 1885

Re: Aerial fell apart!

I can help with a replacement if you PM me.
by mrscalex
Tue 26 Jun, 2018 08:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Carpet locks
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

Re: Carpet locks

They are about £3.50 each from the dealer over here.

If you email someone like Sopers they may be prepared to send over to you.
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 18:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1862

Re: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe

Yes they do get rough. A tasty £110 for a new one.

Sorry no ideas. Will be interested to hear myself.
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 16:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

That issue may well be the cause. But it needs dealing with anyway.

If you aren’t happy selecting the correct type of cable and soldering a new section in then just call a reliable auto electrician. It’s probably what the BMW dealer will do if you take it there.
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 10:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

Thanks Bumpa. Saved me a job :)

The disclaimer may be when the square connector only is used. You would need the round plug converter to pick them up.
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 09:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

This is my preferred tool on a laptop now. You pay for the cable and get the software with it. It’s much easier to setup than INPA. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Scanner-1-4-0-Diagnostic-Interface-Code-Reader-Scan-Tool-E38-E39-E46-E53-E83-/152070887752 It’s much more user friendly than INPA too and...
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 09:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

I’ll test my brother’s C110 again as I always use INPA or BMW Scanner these days.

But I am 99% sure he specifically bought it in the early days before I had INPA to pick up an ABS fault on his pre-facelift 1.9.
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 07:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

I just saw your other post. The P0600 seems to go hand in hand with the P1747. It means a module is failing to provide monitoring data to the DME. Which most likely suggests a faulty module or wiring between. It’s possible your garage has only looked at engine codes. If you can check for other codes...
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 07:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

I was just reading up on that error. It basically means an electrical control signal has gone missing and the car has got confused. What other manifestations do you have? Dash lights on? How is the car running? Anecdotally the ABS module, DME and crankshaft sensor all look like common causes. As wel...
by mrscalex
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 06:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ground Locations
Replies: 16
Views: 6129

Re: Ground Locations

You need the BMW electrical manual, preferably for your year of production.

If you PM me your email and year I will send it to you.

These docs don’t just have wiring diagrams. They have all manner of data including ground locations.

Robert
by mrscalex
Tue 12 Jun, 2018 22:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mohair hood renovation
Replies: 9
Views: 2915

Re: Mohair hood renovation

I'm not sure how much success you'll have with a small hand-held cleaner.

I invested in a large industrial one, second-hand for £400.
by mrscalex
Tue 12 Jun, 2018 21:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mohair hood renovation
Replies: 9
Views: 2915

Re: Mohair hood renovation

You just need to be careful you don't apply the jet across the stitching in case it rips it out. Go with the stitching.

A steam clean is even better. That's why I do and it looks a million dollars without the use of any chemicals.
by mrscalex
Thu 31 May, 2018 07:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alternative Z3 Wing Mirrors
Replies: 2
Views: 2003

Re: Alternative Z3 Wing Mirrors

X8R are the U.K. distributor for the German made part as far as I can tell.

If you email the German site you will get a prompt response in English. He’s a good guy and he’s called Udo.

Robert
by mrscalex
Sat 19 May, 2018 12:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Passenger Door closed/locked will not open
Replies: 6
Views: 3760

Re: Z3 Passenger Door closed/locked will not open

Had this problem recently. The wiring was stuffed (unrelated area physically but the passenger actuator is down stream from a lot of body control module decisions). I identified the 2 pins on the ZKE responsible for the actuator output and hot-wired them. Bingo. If that’s your issue it’s often boot ...
by mrscalex
Mon 14 May, 2018 21:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 5657

Re: Wheel sizes?

My first Z3 had split rims on which were hellish to clean but looked great (pic below). Can’t remeber size and not sure of style number. I do like style 78s though. https://preview.ibb.co/nzEmOy/B92_A5_F9_E_ADE8_4186_AE11_9_C540_F6597_D2.jpg Those wheels are a little odd in that they don't have a '...
by mrscalex
Mon 14 May, 2018 20:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 5657

Re: Wheel sizes?

18” wheels split opinion. To the best of my knowledge no Z3 (not sure on Ms) left the factory with 18” wheels. Some people say they get on fine with them. Others take them back off. I have some on one of my cars and they have caused tramlining. But new suspension and tyres may sort that. 18” wheels ...
by mrscalex
Thu 26 Apr, 2018 14:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Headlight vertical aim control
Replies: 4
Views: 1928

Re: Wanted - Headlight vertical aim control

You'll pay £40-£45 from a dealer.

I've just replied by PM.
by mrscalex
Wed 25 Apr, 2018 14:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Headlight vertical aim control
Replies: 4
Views: 1928

Re: Wanted - Headlight vertical aim control

Send me a PM. I should have one of these.
by mrscalex
Tue 24 Apr, 2018 18:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head Gasket blown again?! Advice needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1920

Re: Head Gasket blown again?! Advice needed

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.
by mrscalex
Sun 22 Apr, 2018 10:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How nickable are Z3's?
Replies: 14
Views: 7414

Re: How nickable are Z3's?

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...
by mrscalex
Sat 21 Apr, 2018 22:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 12
Views: 6135

Re: Loss of power

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

I bought one recently for £20 and it's doing a good job.
by mrscalex
Sat 21 Apr, 2018 09:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of power
Replies: 12
Views: 6135

Re: Loss of power

stupot50 wrote: Sat 21 Apr, 2018 07:49 Had a scanner on it. Only code was cam sensor, replaced it and it's no different :cry:
BMW part or 3rd party? Some 3rd party sensors are cr*p. Recommendation for critical stuff like this is BMW. Not cheap unfortunately.
by mrscalex
Tue 17 Apr, 2018 14:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: NOW SOLD BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)
Replies: 3
Views: 3108

Re: FOR SALE BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)

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.
by mrscalex
Fri 06 Apr, 2018 18:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Antenna unit
Replies: 4
Views: 2250

Re: Wanted - Antenna unit

PM me. I have a secondhand unit.
by mrscalex
Wed 04 Apr, 2018 22:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Headlight(s)
Replies: 6
Views: 2703

Re: Wanted: Headlight(s)

Nothing received yet.
by mrscalex
Wed 04 Apr, 2018 20:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Headlight(s)
Replies: 6
Views: 2703

Re: Wanted: Headlight(s)

Send me a PM. I definitely have a pair and may even have a single driver's side.
by mrscalex
Sun 18 Mar, 2018 20:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove your ABS module
Replies: 15
Views: 15547

Re: How to remove your ABS module

Yes. And I understand why now.
by mrscalex
Sun 18 Mar, 2018 16:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove your ABS module
Replies: 15
Views: 15547

Re: How to remove your ABS module

: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...
by mrscalex
Sun 18 Mar, 2018 16:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove your ABS module
Replies: 15
Views: 15547

Re: How to remove your ABS module

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 ...
by mrscalex
Sun 18 Mar, 2018 10:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: PARTS REQUIRED PLEASE
Replies: 8
Views: 3467

Re: PARTS REQUIRED PLEASE

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...
by mrscalex
Mon 26 Feb, 2018 18:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Replies: 7
Views: 3316

Re: Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

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.
by mrscalex
Mon 26 Feb, 2018 11:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Replies: 7
Views: 3316

Re: Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

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...
by mrscalex
Fri 16 Feb, 2018 18:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazards not working
Replies: 2
Views: 1637

Re: Hazards not working

Is it just the switch? The switch is somewhere that muck can fall down into it and possibly gunge it up?
by mrscalex
Thu 08 Feb, 2018 21:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove your ABS module
Replies: 15
Views: 15547

Re: How to remove your ABS module

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 ...
by mrscalex
Thu 08 Feb, 2018 18:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove your ABS module
Replies: 15
Views: 15547

Re: How to remove your ABS module

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.
by mrscalex
Thu 08 Feb, 2018 15:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove your ABS module
Replies: 15
Views: 15547

Re: How to remove your ABS module

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...
by mrscalex
Mon 05 Feb, 2018 15:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new outer sills
Replies: 9
Views: 6596

Re: new outer sills

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.
by mrscalex
Mon 05 Feb, 2018 13:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Aftermarket Radio
Replies: 8
Views: 4068

Re: Halfords Aftermarket Radio

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.
by mrscalex
Sat 03 Feb, 2018 22:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new outer sills
Replies: 9
Views: 6596

Re: new outer sills

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.
by mrscalex
Fri 26 Jan, 2018 13:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Please help save my 2.8L all original atlanta blue!
Replies: 15
Views: 5906

Re: Please help save my 2.8L all original atlanta blue!

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...
by mrscalex
Fri 26 Jan, 2018 09:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Central locking not working
Replies: 5
Views: 2395

Re: Central locking not working

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...
by mrscalex
Thu 25 Jan, 2018 23:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Please help save my 2.8L all original atlanta blue!
Replies: 15
Views: 5906

Re: Please help save my 2.8L all original atlanta blue!

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...
by mrscalex
Sun 21 Jan, 2018 09:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Next on the list - leaking boot.
Replies: 6
Views: 2823

Re: Next on the list - leaking boot.

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.
by mrscalex
Thu 11 Jan, 2018 11:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: off line for a bit
Replies: 15
Views: 7015

Re: off line for a bit

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...
by mrscalex
Wed 10 Jan, 2018 16:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED - Z3 Alarm siren
Replies: 3
Views: 1951

Re: WANTED - Z3 Alarm siren

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

PM me if interested.
by mrscalex
Wed 10 Jan, 2018 11:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2000 Z3 2.8 FOR SALE
Replies: 5
Views: 3566

Re: 2000 Z3 2.8 FOR SALE

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 :)