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Acousticplayer wrote:Hi All.
My 98 build 2.8 has an OBD 16 Pin socket in the drivers cockpit below the steering column.

In that case I stand corrected. Looks like OBDII was available on pre 2000 Z3's after all. Interesting as it wasn't fitted to the M Roadster until later.

zederbee

Pre 2000 cars don't OBDII only the BMW 20 pin diagnostics connector under the bonnet which isn't strictly speaking OBDI. You can access most modules using a 16 pin to 20 pin adapter, a KKL interface and INPA/EDIABAS as per other replies but you will not be able to access all modules unless you use a...

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rosewellian wrote:Zeberdee check out the tail end of this thread "A33 Sherfield on Loddon / Bramley Hampshire Area" in SPOTTED.

Venue not far from you but maybe you fancy joining three of us?

Read the thread... sounds like a great idea. Hopefully I'll be around to make it.

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Might be up for it as well if I get back from my business trip on time.

It'll be good to meet up with a few local zed owners over a bacon sarnie.

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I'll keep a lookout... rare combination I think.

rosewellian wrote:Definately had a red/burgundy coloured hood and was passing Valley Lodge Motors Yately when I saw it.

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If it had a red hood then I've not seen that one in the area and will keep a look out. On the other hand if it was black with a red interior... probably me as I live close to Yateley. Parked next to X reg Z3 1.9 topas blue in Tesco's car park about 11:30 when I left its alarm had gone off and indica...

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The sirens have a nasty habit of packing up on the OEM alarm. This may be why you think you don't have one fitted. To test, Open the drivers window and then lock the car. Wait a full minute for the system to set. Reach inside the car and you should then set off the alarm - probably all you'll see is...

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Easy,

Use a hair dryer to heat up the badge glue and then some dental floss behind the badge to gently ease it away from the car bodywork.

Badman gee wrote:Are they easy to remove and put back?

Many thanks

Mark

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A common problem with the alarm is that the rechargeable battery inside the siren dies and this stops the red LED in the centre console flashing when armed and the siren will not sound This is incorrect. The battery inside the siren is just a backup in case the main battery is disconnected. Even if...

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How do I know of my car has an alarm, and if so how I can fine out if it works? On previous cars I have managed to accidentally set it off, but not in the zed so far... Easiest method is to open the windows, close all the doors and lock the car. Wait 1-2 minutes and then reach inside the car and th...

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www.doitauto.de have one model which gets good reviews.

I bought mine from a guy in Germany who also manufactures ADS interfaces at www.miglenium.de. Not sure if he is still supplying.

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ADS cable can be bought for around 99 Euros. I'll see if I can dig out the name of the company.

Where in the UK are you... might be close enough for me to drop by with my ADS cable?

zederbee

Hi Jas, ADS is actually a different interface altogether and therefore you cannot adapt an OBDII cable to use the ADS protocols even by using a 16 pin OBDII to 20 pin adapter. However having said that, it's still possible that you may be able to successfully work with the instrument cluster under OB...

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Does your car have pin 15 on the 20 pin connector under the bonnet populated? i.e. does it actually have a pin in the plastic connector? If that is the case then you will probably have to use an ADS interface rather than the OBDII connector to access the cluster fully.

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OK I've heard back from Andrew at Amazing Alloys and they only do work for the trade now. He did however recommend Wheel Worx in Crawley.

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Yeah, Kingston is close to me, cant seem to find that place though :-( Just checked as I remember when I used them that they were possibly going to relocate and it looks like they did... to Lymington in Hampshire. I've emailed Andrew who owns the company to see if they can still collect from Surrey...

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I used Amazing Alloys a year ago for my AC Schnitzer type 3 split rims and they did an excellent job for around 400 quid if memory serves.

This included splitting the wheels, and replacing the bolts where needed.

Based around Kingston up Thames so not too far for you.

zederbee

These replacement bushes are great. I bought some in the late summer to do my M Roadster and they worked a treat. recommended.

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There appears to be a central nut but it looks to be tamperproof and cannot be undone. Just by chance, had a chat with our Dutch Z specialist (indie) this afternoon. Having remembered reading your post this morning, I asked him about it. He said that its not a tamperproof nut, and with the proper s...

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What colour is the tonneau cover Dazza?

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OK it looks like the siren is dead.

Any ideas on how to remove it (it's located under the fusebox)?

There appears to be a central nut but it looks to be tamperproof and cannot be undone.

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Thanks for the assistance so far guys... LED's do fail from time to time. When I bought the VX the alarm LED wasnt working. Got a new super bright LED from Maplin for 50p soldered it on and it now works a treat :) Ok I've taken out the LED module and opened it. Looks like a standard sub-miniature LE...

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Hi All, I've posed a few months ago about the fact that it appeared that my Zed had no factory alarm fitted. However it seems after all that it has since I was reaching into the cabin with it locked and the indicators started flashing!!! However the siren didn't sound and the LED does not and did no...

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He`s on the web but i failed to get an e-mail on his site to him and have have phoned, admittidely out of hours but no answer phone so i am not sure :head: The seals and bolts prevent the oil loss and bolt shearing and can be dony by a competent person but i want dead quiet from my engine if you kn...

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My point has been that your car is ISO1941-2 KKL compliant at the 20 pin connector, the same as all the other BMWs, you have the same KKL connections at the 20 pin as everyone else. I guess your experience shows the L line on the USB-OBD adaptor you owned didn't work, and you needed the ADS connect...

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I'm seeing a different drawing but the same schematic. Diagnostic pin X6002.20 is connected to the ZKE on pin X74.11 and also to the KOMBI on pin X16.12. Done a bit more digging around with a protocol analyser and the L line is a definite requirement for communication. Even with the engine running ...

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Interesting. It looks like things were changed after 1999. My diagram for the M Roadster is different. http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad254/bmcutts/Z3Mdata.jpg As you can see the connections are different for the M Roadster - pin 15 is the L line on the under bonnet connector. Maybe the American...

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Personal experience... With my M Roadster I could not communicate with modules such as the Instrument Cluster using OBDII through the 20 pin port irrespective of the status of the ignition etc when testing. Looking at the EWS for the car it looks like most modules are connected to pins 17 & 20 w...

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Nice write up... I'm sure many will find it useful. One thing though... the L line is more than just a wake up line - for some cars it's need is vital. If you have a 1999 or earlier Z3M they do not have the 16 pin OBDII connector fitted and the only way to communicate is through the 20 pin port. The...

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The Postman gave me a card to take to the Depot, He didn't even have the parcel on the van. I not only was charged the VAT but a handling charge as well. It can be got round by marking the parcel "gift". I don't think they bother if its under £10. The parcel I mentioned above from Hong Ko...

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Unfortunately you will probably get caught for the tax on them, myself and a few people on here had to pay the Post Office before they release the parcel. Having said that I just brought something off e-bay from Hong Kong, which when tracking it, said it had been passed to customs but was delivered...

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Zederbee, I use a North West based mobile company for both company and personal tyres. They install at work / home and are always the cheapest (they will price match anyone). They always get the tyres and can install next day if needed. There should be a mobile outfit near you worth giving a call,a...

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OK thanks,

I'll try them tomorrow.

zederbee

OK, I've looked into the Potenza 03's and it seems that they are nowhere near as good as 01's or 02's from what I have read so it looks like the 'characteristics' may well be different. From your report on the Falkens I'm starting to lean towards getting these all round. Any tips on outlets with goo...

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I'm currently having my 18" AC Schnitzer Type III wheels refurbished and the rear tyres are not far off the limit so I'm thinking about changing the tyres at the same time. The current tyres are Bridgestone Potenza S01 - these are no longer available so I guess I will have to put S03's on the b...

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PM sent re tonneau cover.

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Thanks for all responses to date. Zeberdee- I had tried my torx bits without sucess as they were slipping. I tried to get one from dealer who were helpful as ever & so bottled it for fear of rounding the bolt heads & embarrasingly paid indy to change HVAC bulbs I had bought. I used an allen...

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TCP & plasters for all the knuckle grazes etc gained when trying to shift bolts which haven't been undone for 10 years or more

With regards to the bolts retaining the radio... next time try a small allen key - works with mine even though it's not quite the correct shape.

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Now that's an interesting possibility I hadn't considered and could explain why I can't find the box behind the glovebox. I've already tried setting off the alarm (reaching in and unlocking the car from the interior handle when locked) but it didn't set the alarm off. So I guess I need to take out t...

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Looks like I have the version with it built into the keyfob.

If that is the case I assume that the alarm will need to be coded to the car since it will be linked to the central locking and immobiliser system?

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Thanks for the picture of the connectors, Ill take a long hard look tomorrow morning... maybe they are tucked well back somewhere. I assume that behind the glovebox is the only place for the alarm and it wouldn't be anywhere else. As for why the alarm was removed... the car was originally a Cat D in...

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Well SWMBO had ideas on what we were doing on Sunday so I've only managed to get around to looking at the module today. After removing the glovebox... no module :cry: Funny thing is that the car had one fitted according to the factory spec list but I can't see any wiring connectors hanging loose. So...

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Thanks, I'll take a look this afternoon... at least removing the glovebox isn't too tricky, as I had it out when I fitted the radio to feed through the iPod lead.

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Having had the Zed for a couple of weeks now it seems that the alarm is not working. The LED on the centre console doesn't flash - ever, if you lock it with the remote the indicators flash once. If you open it by reaching throug the window once the car is locked... nothing. I've checked the three fu...

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Thanks for the tips... all done now and looking much better without the faded red.

Sprayed them with clear lacquer as suggested so hopefully they won't fade this time... given how expensive these little things are!

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Try going through a broker. I looked at all the online comparison sites and although some of the quotes looked good, once you went through the process they always seemed to go up when you got to the final figure. However my broker got me insurance on my Z3M for less than 2/3 of what was quoted onlin...

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PM'd you regarding tonneau cover.

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Having replaced the damaged "2.0" badges on the rear of mine, I found a hairdryer on high to be sufficient. OK, didn't realise the heat from a hairdryer would be enough to soften the glue. I would think the heat would also be low enough so that the plastic grille shouldn't melt. If it dri...

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