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- Fri 08 Apr, 2016 18:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Changing tyre profiles
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4913
Re: Changing tyre profiles
Agreed rolling diameter should be the same or/similar front to rear otherwise the ABS/DSC could get confused. I guess you have 205 55 16 tyres and biggest profile is 70, 205 70 16 and these are 60mm bigger diameter than the 55's the car travels approx 200mm further per rotation so as long as all 4 a...
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: OBC won't cycle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 967
Re: OBC won't cycle
If you get to find out let me know as mine has stopped working over the winter. I have no display at all.ben5010 wrote:Hi all,
So my circle OBC does not cycle through the options when the BC stalk is depressed. I've changed the stalk but to no avail. Is there any thing else I can check?
Thanks all!
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 19:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Jacking up the front
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2062
Re: Jacking up the front
I usually put the axle stands the other way round (90 deg from yours) so they fit under the bracket at the bolts rather than under the ring of the bush bracket. It is just personal preference as I just like the supports to be as far apart as possible if I am going under it just seems more stable to ...
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Special Tool - Viscous Fan Removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5923
Re: Special Tool - Viscous Fan Removal
Too much leverage isn't good one of our underground fitters who was about 18 stone got bored of the section bolts on a machine coming loose so he did them up with loctite and a 10 ft long extension on his 24mm allen key. When it came to machine strip down nothing would shift them except for the gas ...
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 18:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Special Tool - Viscous Fan Removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5923
Re: Special Tool - Viscous Fan Removal
The extension pole seems a bit extreme. If you position the spanner so that it is below the locking tool and push down on the locking tool and pull up on the spanner it will come undone.
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 18:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Jacking up the front
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2062
Re: Jacking up the front
That's where I jack mine from when I want to put the axle stands under the jack points. I usually put some thick rubber between the jack head and the bolts there so that I don't damage the heads. Also when I took the sills off I used that point for the axle stands at the front and near the rear subf...
- Tue 29 Mar, 2016 16:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Bonnet release lever.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1390
Re: Bonnet release lever.
Has anyone got any advice for ensuring the bonet release lever is as it should be? Ever since I got my Z3, it has required a pretty hefty 'yank' to get the bonnet to pop up, and in my opinion does not seem all that robust. Is this normal, or is there something I could do to improve things? Along wi...
- Thu 24 Mar, 2016 19:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: OBC or clock not working
- Replies: 0
- Views: 639
OBC or clock not working
I have the round OBC and clock combined but it is now not working at all. Tried disconnecting/reconnecting the battery, I can't be sure when it stopped working as it hasn't been out much over winter. Has anybody got any further ideas please.
- Mon 21 Mar, 2016 16:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door tweeter grill
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3649
Re: Door tweeter grill
Agree with all regarding weed control fabric. Carefully take them apart as Del said and clean repaint as needed and then the fabric covers all the grille. Carefully bend the tabs back when finished.
- Wed 16 Mar, 2016 20:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: rear antiroll bar links
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2545
Re: rear antiroll bar links
Not done it but they were bad enough to fit the new ones with the bar off. Lancsbob has done it I think as he had trouble getting the spare wheel carrier off. Point to note when fitted do not tighten the lower link to bracket bolt until the car is back on it's wheels otherwise the centre metal bit o...
- Tue 15 Mar, 2016 20:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Jacking up front
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1927
Re: Jacking up front
Drive it onto some wood planks. I have a plastic drain can about the same size as a 10l water container and this fits under on it's side when on two pieces of 6x2. like this http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Audi_A3_1.8_2001/p/Accessories/Car-Maintenance/Cans-and-Funnels/Cans/?553772120&0&cc...
- Tue 15 Mar, 2016 20:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Lateral acceleration sensor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1620
Re: Lateral acceleration sensor
It's part of the DSC system
includes 4 wheel speed sensors
Steering wheel angle sensor 2x Brake pressure sensors
Lateral acceleration sensor
Acceleration sensor
DSC pump and control
More complex than the ASC system.
includes 4 wheel speed sensors
Steering wheel angle sensor 2x Brake pressure sensors
Lateral acceleration sensor
Acceleration sensor
DSC pump and control
More complex than the ASC system.
- Sun 13 Mar, 2016 15:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Cherry busted! But....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1924
Re: Z3 Cherry busted! But....
The condensation and sooty pipes could be indicative of a low mileage recently and probably a partially blocked crankcase breather valve. If you carefully remove the pipe from the front of the cam cover it should be clean There is also a clutch delay valve which could be a cause of the Rev rise when...
- Sun 13 Mar, 2016 15:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Lateral acceleration sensor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1620
Re: Lateral acceleration sensor
No no need to recode. Worth plugging in just to clear any stored codes
- Fri 11 Mar, 2016 21:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Replacement Spare Wheel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2889
Re: Replacement Spare Wheel
A similar size tyre is available which is 125 85 16 which is 5.5mm bigger diameter so will still fit in the carrier or 125 80 16 which is 7mm smaller in diameter. Brian, Do you know if the difference in diameter is great enough to throw up an ABS fault? Maybe not as there could be this much wear be...
- Fri 11 Mar, 2016 20:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Replacement Spare Wheel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2889
Re: Replacement Spare Wheel
Yes that will fit it is a 2001 tyre. Number on the sidewall 4001 just down from the valve .
- Fri 11 Mar, 2016 20:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: airbag reset tool
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4239
Re: airbag reset tool
All codes can be cleared with INPA and service reset.
All under the chassis section.
All under the chassis section.
- Fri 11 Mar, 2016 20:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Replacement Spare Wheel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2889
Re: Replacement Spare Wheel
Yes they are the same size. The tyre is the same size and the wheel bolts are the same 5 bolts 120mm spacing. That size tyre is no longer available so have a look at the E46 tyre before you get it as all will be older than the 5 year recommended tyre life. A similar size tyre is available which is 1...
- Wed 09 Mar, 2016 20:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Radio Script Fix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1397
Re: Radio Script Fix
Thanks for that Bob. Great to see repairs being completed rather than just throwing things away.
- Sun 06 Mar, 2016 19:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: wheres my fuel filter?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1239
- Wed 24 Feb, 2016 19:33
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Cinders
- Replies: 215
- Views: 64179
Re: Cinders
It is the DISA valve.
bit of a link on what/how it works.
http://clickableautomotive.com.au/bmw-3 ... valve.html
bit of a link on what/how it works.
http://clickableautomotive.com.au/bmw-3 ... valve.html
- Mon 15 Feb, 2016 20:07
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Cinders
- Replies: 215
- Views: 64179
Re: Cinders
I know you have had some replies as to how to get the bolt out. If you change the drop links either front or rears the horizontal bolt that secures the drop link to the bracket on the suspension arm must be tightened up when the car is back on it's wheels. If not there is some twist put into the low...
- Mon 15 Feb, 2016 17:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tired Tyres?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1411
Re: Tired Tyres?
Tyres are supposed to have 5/6 year life and would think they will be summer tyres so with age, cold weather, and wet you found the limit of your tyres. A lot of owners seem to go for the Falken 914 tyres. The tracking cannot be adjusted on the rear of the zed but also worth checking wear or play in...
- Mon 15 Feb, 2016 17:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Bolt Removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1887
Re: Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Bolt Removal
Sounds about right brute force that is. The bolt goes through 2 plastic washer/spacer thingies each side where the hinge point is. Looking at your bolt it is probably just the rust that is holding it. If all fails you can get a replacement bolt of the correct length from hardware store but try and s...
- Tue 02 Feb, 2016 17:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tuning the 3.0i
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4647
Re: Tuning the 3.0i
..how did they get 265 out of the Z4? And what is the best remap?[/quote]
Different engine I think the 3.0is had the N52 engine and the Z3 has the M54. I understand there is some restriction on the manifolds to clear the steering but that may be excuses.
Different engine I think the 3.0is had the N52 engine and the Z3 has the M54. I understand there is some restriction on the manifolds to clear the steering but that may be excuses.
- Thu 28 Jan, 2016 19:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 13989
Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Mine has Conti sport contact 3 on the front and Pirelli Pzero on the rear which are interesting in the wet. The front end of the Z4 is a very similar set to the Z3 which is the same as the E36 but the rear of the Z3 is totally different. It has a 4 point location for the rear subframe whereas the Z3...
- Fri 22 Jan, 2016 07:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW z3 cruise control
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1818
Re: BMW z3 cruise control
pm sent
- Mon 18 Jan, 2016 19:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2002 2.2 Oil Filter?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1837
Re: 2002 2.2 Oil Filter?
Hi Bob
Eurocarparts list 3 and a branch in Wigan, I usually end getting the Mann filters as we used to use them at work not cars though
http://www.eurocarparts.com/oil-filter
Just checked as it is the same as my 3.0, same M54 engine different bore/stroke. The come with O ring and copper washer.
Eurocarparts list 3 and a branch in Wigan, I usually end getting the Mann filters as we used to use them at work not cars though
http://www.eurocarparts.com/oil-filter
Just checked as it is the same as my 3.0, same M54 engine different bore/stroke. The come with O ring and copper washer.
- Sat 09 Jan, 2016 18:41
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Cinders
- Replies: 215
- Views: 64179
Re: Cinders
Mine does but whether it is because the rubber seal the window slides against is worn/old I'm not sure. Certainly on the wife's previous car water used to run out if the door drain holes when it rained heavily I guess that is why the doors have drains. No leaks into our zed once the membrane was res...
- Sat 09 Jan, 2016 17:26
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Cinders
- Replies: 215
- Views: 64179
Re: Cinders
Hi Wookee regarding leaks from the door before you refit the door card you will also need to fit the membrane and make sure it is sealed all round. Our car leaked as the membrane wasn't sealed. I think the membrane should be a thin foam one but if you make one from heavy gauge plastic should have th...
- Wed 06 Jan, 2016 17:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Transverse Acceleration Sensor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4014
Re: Transverse Acceleration Sensor
Similar fault to ours and sourced a replacement used sensor from USA. they are a lot more common over there.
- Tue 08 Dec, 2015 20:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: missing some thing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2142
Re: missing some thing
There should be 2 small speakers in the door card top just above the grab handle and behind the mesh. As mentioned, most cars only have one, unless they have the top of the range stereo fitted, but the wiring is there for both. Apologies didn't make myself clear I meant 2 speakers one in each door.
- Tue 08 Dec, 2015 19:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: missing some thing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2142
Re: missing some thing
Hi Peter, The door airbag connectors are yellow plugs and have white with blue stipe and White with yellow stripe. The door speakers High range have black plug and yellow/red stripe and yellow/brown stripe. There should be 2 small speakers in the door card top just above the grab handle and behind t...
- Mon 07 Dec, 2015 20:59
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: FLASH CRUISE TO MALHAM COVE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2326
Re: FLASH CRUISE TO MALHAM COVE
That is some water in the river. Been a few times and just the usual flow, Just hope nobody decides to go potholing. I would think Goredale scar must be impressive as well if you can get near it!!
- Wed 25 Nov, 2015 19:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mirror switch removed fan now working.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1290
Re: Mirror switch removed fan now working.
I'm with gookah on this, Sorry but the door car will have to come off as if I remember the wires to the mirror are clipped to the door to keep them out of the way of the window mechanism and if you had the mirrors off you may have pulled the wires tight. If you plug each side back in individually yo...
- Mon 23 Nov, 2015 20:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where is IHKR Unit for Air Con?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1087
Re: Where is IHKR Unit for Air Con?
I think I have this right When ignition is turned on power fed via fuse 24 to blower relay which makes contact and Fuse 20 is then connected through the relay to the fan switch. Ignition on and fuse 20 also supplies power to the door mirror switch and thermal switch for the heated washers ( which ar...
- Mon 23 Nov, 2015 19:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where is IHKR Unit for Air Con?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1087
Re: Where is IHKR Unit for Air Con?
Hi Bob
I also seem to remember somebody else had similar problem and his was a trapped wire for the mirrors behind the door cards. Just a thought have you had the door cards off recently?
I also seem to remember somebody else had similar problem and his was a trapped wire for the mirrors behind the door cards. Just a thought have you had the door cards off recently?
- Mon 23 Nov, 2015 19:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where is IHKR Unit for Air Con?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1087
Re: Where is IHKR Unit for Air Con?
From the wiring diagram I have the fuse 24 feeds the control side of the heater blower relay along with the heated washer jets and power mirrors. You could try removing the relay which is the right hand pale green relay next to the tall black one in the pic below. Pic of my fuse box 2000 yr 3.0i htt...
- Mon 16 Nov, 2015 19:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: door card fittings
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5020
Re: door card fittings
The white clips are available but the black plastic pieces that they hook into on the door cars get pulled off sometimes, they can be glued back on though but need time to cure if you use contact adhesive. You can use hot glue sticks which is how they were fixed at the factory. http://i135.photobuck...
- Mon 16 Nov, 2015 19:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steptronic gearbox - opinions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2728
Re: Steptronic gearbox - opinions
Thanks Brian4, I`m totally convinced I`ll be happy with an auto now. Modern auto boxes are great compared to 40 years ago. That said Alec, I would try one first before buying. Agree totally with the test drive. They take a while to get used to, The first time I had our 530d I pulled up to the traff...
- Mon 16 Nov, 2015 17:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steptronic gearbox - opinions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2728
Re: Steptronic gearbox - opinions
Agree with all Mr Silver says.
If you intend to use the car on the track auto's are not good but with 5 speed they are very good now. Choice is good. Auto, sport and manual change, and you don't really feel the changes, and the latest 8 speed is effortless.
If you intend to use the car on the track auto's are not good but with 5 speed they are very good now. Choice is good. Auto, sport and manual change, and you don't really feel the changes, and the latest 8 speed is effortless.
- Mon 09 Nov, 2015 18:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spotlights / foglights
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1061
- Mon 09 Nov, 2015 17:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is Cooper-BMW-parts.co.uk still running?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3046
Re: Is Cooper-BMW-parts.co.uk still running?
bmmimibits does have a list of some basic parts for Z3 but asks you to fill in an online price request for others. Still easiest to give them a call or email. Most bits I've had to get have had to be ordered in so price may vary and keeping prices up to date would be a massive undertaking and not th...
- Sat 07 Nov, 2015 19:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is Cooper-BMW-parts.co.uk still running?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3046
Re: Is Cooper-BMW-parts.co.uk still running?
If you find the part number from Reloem and then give them a call they will probably be able to help.
- Fri 06 Nov, 2015 13:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP! What have I bought?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1086
Re: HELP! What have I bought?
Putting the 82……….. Part no into Realoem it comes up with alarm module for German cars and the E36, E34 and E34 models.
- Thu 05 Nov, 2015 19:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5097
Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim
It's made from thin plywood covered in automotive carpet. The clips are the BMW 1/4 turn clips mainly as used in the footwell trim. I have got the template I made for this somewhere.
- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 19:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5097
- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 19:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which trolley jack?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4122
Re: Which trolley jack?
If the car is still too low for the jack just drive it onto some wood blocks, 2" floor joist offcuts from a building site are good.
- Mon 26 Oct, 2015 19:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Slump in mpg?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3081
Re: Slump in mpg?
Quote 'The question is what would they have done to reduce the excessive carbon monoxide & could this have caused the drop in mpg? Consumption is slowly improving so perhaps its this reset issue that has been discussed elsewhere?' The mpg can be reset as the reading on the computer is average no...
- Mon 26 Oct, 2015 19:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Slump in mpg?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3081
Re: Slump in mpg?
Lancsbob Press in the end of the left hand stalk and the display changes on the console screen where the clock is. mpg, av speed, miles to empty, outside temp and some others.