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Jonco

Can't comment on silicone but mine had a new mohair fitted just before I got it 4 years ago.
Used BMW stuff first time but have used AutoGlym since. Vacuum and shampoo with AG every few months - re-treat with AG sealer twice a year (autumn and spring) - still looks like new.

Jonco

Zed Carer wrote:......... TBH I wasn't looking forward to re-coding it myself - too afraid of getting it wrong......

If you were closer you could have tried with my kit - but that would have been a journey in the dark!!! Agreed -better to play safe.

Jonco

.......... Have any of the INPA users got the NCS/NCS Expert? And have they used it yet? For around £35 it might be worth getting a copy as long as I was sure that it contains NCS/NCS Expert. NCS Expert was included in the BMtechnics package (have not got round to using mine yet) but as they are no...

Jonco

Welcome. Presume that having fitted new fob batteries the red transmit LED is illuminating. If so you may need to reprogram fobs to receiver. There are a number of threads covering reprogramming or have a look at this for a general idea http://zroadster.org/wiki/bmw-z3/guides-and-how-tos/bmw-z3-alar...

Jonco

If you are willing to go stainless i.e not cheapest - then Cobra do a standard oval pipe (I've got one on my 1.9) or Longlife will make you a custom built single or twin. No body mod needed but expect to pay ~£325 to £380 for cat back. If you go cheap on ebay take care - there are many stories of un...

Jonco

I.......... can only assume someone has managed to put something at the bottom go the bulb hole. On investigating further it does look like some one has managed to "split" the instrument panel. Is this possible, Has anybody any experience of undoing the 5 Allen bolts and splitting the ins...

Jonco

I share that feeling Del. Did mine 18 months ago - Kur-rust (?), Zinc oxide primer and then Hammerite. Front edges are showing signs of rusting again already

Some sort of edging strip might work - I recall there was a thread the other week discussing this concept.

Jonco

Considering that mine originates from Devon and R Dave's comes from the Midlands, it seems very coincidental that both airbag lights have both been deliberately blanked out :puzzle:. Am I missing something here? Question: Are you sure your tell tale airbag light is actually working? There's probabl...

Jonco

Have a look at this if you haven't already - I followed it when I did mine. http://zroadster.org/wiki/bmw-z3/maintenance-repair-and-overhaul/bmw-z3-sill-removal-and-protection/ As already said check the inside of the wing panels for corrosion and also mask the bottom front corners of the doors. It i...

Jonco

This shot is of the driver's side sill on a 98 pre-facelift. The left hand bracket is accessed from wheel arch with liner removed - the centre one needs the wing panel off to access - the right hand one is accessed through the door jamb. http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag455/jonco2/IMG_0916_zps1...

Jonco

IIRC you have to take it off to access one of the sill mounting bolts. Have just had a look through the photos I took of mine to support this view
It is straightforward to remove and I would advise you take it off anyway to examine the wing internals as the front bottom corner is a corrosion point.

Jonco

Should do. This thread explains how to program them: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38730 Following the thread Bladerunner quotes - I wrote this http://zroadster.org/wiki/bmw-z3/guides-and-how-tos/bmw-z3-alarm-3g-ews-gemel-remote-programming/ based on the advice received on ...

Jonco

...I can just imagine all the hairdresser types being delighted to have a place to store hair clips etc.... :D Oi! you'll upset a lot of us with those comments :wink: :wink: Seriously seems a great idea - will watch with interest. I do not have the passenger airbag fitted on mine and was considerin...

Jonco

Gareth 161 wrote:..........However top edge of parcel shelf is dry?.............

Maybe worth checking the drain holes ar either side - where the hood rubbers run round to the rear of the door jambs .

Jonco

Wouldn't disagree with the above but there may be some variations on INPA version and car model. The other day Tufarlian and I were trying to access DSC on his 2000 3.0i using BMTechnics gear. We were able to access Engine via E36 as expected, but could not get into DSC via E36 - Chassis. We were ab...

Jonco

Hi Barry,

Have just Googled part number and the only returns are from US sites - will keep looking on UK.

Colin

Jonco

Tufarlian wrote: Scarily expensive for a new one but I checked the DSC and ABS fuses and found a popped one.
Replaced and all is well now. Result. ......

Great news - had been looking at wiring diagrams and was going to suggest fuse but you beat me to it.

Jonco

BladeRunner919 wrote:...............Have a look under the bonnet for a siren - probably near the abs (back right, if you stand in front facing the car).........

Sorry about poor quality picture but it probably looks like this:

Jonco

[quote="pingu"]A single fault (say, broken sensor wire) can generate several faults..............[quote] Never straightforward - I had an ignition problem the other week and to stop engine/kill system had to pull plugs and disconnect battery. Once `fixed' I connected INPA expecting to have...

Jonco

.......... So I get from that its the front right sensor hopefully. :?: I don't understand why all 3 are coming in - explanation from a 'techie' would be welcome. Do you know if they are all recent error codes (are the counts increasing) ? - may be worth clearing them, driving until fault re-appear...

Jonco

............. I selected the ABS module and it reports error codes: 49 118 113 Found this in my saved links section: http://realitypod.com/2012/06/bmw-complete-diagnostic-fault-code-list-e36-e46-e90-and-more/ Not used it for awhile and then only on engine codes -which were accurate. Your codes appe...

Jonco

.........INPA loads OK but just crashes when you try and run a script. Error is "IFH-0003: Data transmission HOST/Interface failed". tried all sorts of things found on various forums but with no luck. I'm in Middlewich and do get over to Chester occasionally. If I buy the beer can we meet...

Jonco

Tufarlian wrote: ............I'm not able to get INPA to work so I'm struggling to find out where the problem is..............

Which INPA version have you got? I have the BMtechnics and it works ok on a `98 1.9 - never tried it on anything else yet. Whereabouts are you in Cheshire?

Jonco

and it specifies a metal impellar. Jonco changed his OE 4-pot waterpump recently and he had been surprised to find it had a metal impeller. :shrug That's true - as far as I know it was OE. I fitted a Meyler replacement but as already said it's about peace of mind. My rough calculation was if it las...

Jonco

This seems to offer a cure for your problem - looks a bit like cracking a safe. :D Just need to find a friendly female from the US who can explain what a "booby pin" is. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tETEtb5Yr_o First disappointment is that "booby pin" is a bobby pin aka a h...

Jonco

Thanks Del,

Haynes manual says virtually the same as No 1 - but problem is you cannot pull it out as key is not gripping on anything.

YouTube one looks good - will google US Hot Women for booby pin info.

Jonco

:head: :head: Unable to get lock barrel out - as i) no grip on key, ii) ident will not move and iii) having to guess where correct position is for rod insert (key removed for photo) http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag455/jonco2/RodInsert_zpsa98fa48f.jpg Looks like I'll have to remove whole assemb...

Jonco

Thanks for the input guys. I have had a quick look this afternoon. When I re-connect the battery the ignition is clearly still in the `on' position which probably why steering lock is not operating. When I turn the key, in either direction, some very slight resistance can be felt but clearly insuffi...

Jonco

Southernboy wrote:Try turning the steering wheel with the key removed...it should engage the steering lock at the appropriate position ??

Will try later - Cheers

Jonco

Had the same problem a few years ago. Get it replaced while the ignition still works and you can drive to the indie. :drive Thanks BonBon - can you remember if it was the lock cylinder or complete lock assembly? Problem may now be I cannot restart the car unless it engages - see Southernboy's comme...

Jonco

Hi...my lock does that sometimes...What I do is slightly turn the steering from side to side with the key in the ignition and turn the key back and forth too...it then engages correctly. Seems to be something to do with age and the lock / steering column position. Give that a try and hopefully it'l...

Jonco

Happy New Year but unhappy new problem. Arrived home last night and put zed into garage, but when I went to switch off the key was just turning through 360' in ignition lock - there was no resistance and key could be removed with engine still running :!: Had to stop the engine by pulling a few plug ...

Jonco

`impa' is typo - littlefeller has INPA.

If you can access someone with kit then what Robert says is correct - you connect the 20pin and on INPA go to Body - Airbag and clear error codes. If all is well they will stay out.

Jonco

I think it is described as a Pulse Generator - have a look at Part 14 on
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=10&hl=21

Jonco

as title, does anyone happen to know the correct part number for this part - 98 m44 engine, there is a lot of discrepancy's if you google this part. there is also a wide difference in prices :? some are listed as m44 but are quite obviously not (maybe m43/42) the one for the m44 saloon is also diff...

Jonco

Low battery voltage can also cause strange things to happen re alarm setting and if battery has been dead flat could also have caused system to go to default factory settings? Agreed - I have noticed that when the alarm battery has drained, i.e during main battery disconnection for maintenance, it ...

Jonco

..........Don't know If the alarm is actually setting or not as yet as I haven't had time to go out and have a play with it, but it's definatley behaving differently now since it came back tho............ It sounds as as if you have the 3G EWS system with the EWS II transponder system which is the ...

Jonco

Unfortunately not the best of days to be asking.
More info required. If it blips then the fob is communicating but is that all it does or is it actually centrally locking? What area have the body shop worked on?

Jonco

This may help with centre console
https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/disp ... .+513-3%29 -
sorry haven't got anything for dash.

Jonco

fast_dps wrote:Colin (Jonco)
Certainly would be! Got your email. Have to catch up soon, especially once the Zed is here. D

Have read your reply and responded with some info. Speak again soon - good luck and enjoy the ride.

Jonco

Welcome - hope you enjoy it on here - you wouldn't happen to be a GrowHow darren would you?

Jonco

pingu wrote:
Maybe my memory is playing tricks with me. ..................
Edit: Nope, memory is still OK, TADA...

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4121

Pingu - Impressive memory after ~9 years. Thanks for link.

Jonco

.............IIRC, fitting it was quite a pain as you have to do something inside the fusebox and space is VERY limited. It is NOT a "plug and play" relay change. Was about to place an order when I read this. Pingu - don't suppose you can remember what else needs doing. Wiring diagram htt...

Jonco

That may have been the price a while ago, as BMWFans quotes £65 as the GBP price (See http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/61358368039/). However Coopers are currently asking £135 or thereabouts. The same part fits E36 3-series and E38 7-series, so you may be able to find cheaper versions. It says &qu...

Jonco

.........The BMW relay for DRL use of the main beams costs about £65 or so -....... Mike - definitely interested but is that a UK price - if so would be grateful if could say where please? As stated above I made an enquiry through BMWMini Parts and they were quoting £99 +VAT (RRP was £112 +VAT) - d...

Jonco

Jonco - I saw Mike's post about this as well. Not being an expert in auto electrics, in simple terms how does this work? If it's a simple, legal upgrade that looks trendier - that suits me fine :) Del, I am no expert either - maybe Mike or somebody else can explain. I have found the part on http://...

Jonco

littlefeller, what module are you talking to using INPA? I don't think I have managed to talk to the alarm properly on mine, only to the immobiliser. I have the later alarm and I know for sure that it can be interrogated to find what triggered it, as my dealer checked this for me and gave me a prin...

Jonco

............ it would be better to fit the BMW system, where a special module (61 35 8 368 039) replaces the main beam relay, supplying the main beam lamps at low voltage when the ignition is turned on. This also has the advantage that it is a fully Z3 type-approved DRL system, which would stop any...

Jonco

IIRC the 'Battery Master Switch' was fitted at the factory so the battery was disconnected while the vehicle was in transit. The dealer removed the switch as part of the PDI. You'll never find it :wink: Thanks Mint - I'll stop looking now!!! Thought it may have been some sort of emergency isolator ...

Jonco

Apologies kkkrisss for being slightly off topic ( but same area so maybe not worth a new thread). BMW Archive vin decoder indicates my vehicle has " S818A - Batteriehauptschalter - Battery master switch" as a fitted option but I have never been able to find anything resembling this. Any id...

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