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by colb
Tue 02 May, 2017 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can anyone confirms this works without causing issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Re: Can anyone confirms this works without causing issues?

Yes the wire trick works without issues or you can buy a service light reset tool to plug in and do the same for little money on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diagnostic-Tool-for-BMW-OBD2-Car-Airbag-Scan-Oil-Service-Inspection-Light-Reset-/192164438900?hash=item2cbde4a374:g:OhMAAOSwJ4hY-X~Y If you ...
by colb
Sat 29 Apr, 2017 21:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dashboard trim
Replies: 7
Views: 3312

Re: Dashboard trim

Put your last 6 digits of your VIN number in oem site and look up the part for your particular model including right colour Here is mine for a 99 1.9 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CM12-EUR-12-1999-Z3-BMW-Z3_19&diagId=51_4082 OEM site is here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select?...
by colb
Sat 29 Apr, 2017 11:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411454

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Thought I was correct just renewed my tax this morning Sat 29th April on line off SORN and was given the choice of either from 1st April or 1st May. You get the choice on the online site 2 days from the end of the month. You will need to put a vehicle back on SORN on the last day of the month as ent...
by colb
Fri 28 Apr, 2017 14:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411454

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Could have sworn when I did it last year a couple of days before the month end it gave you a choice of either taxing from the current month or from the coming new month. Got to do mine for May 1st, been checking daily to see when it will take payment for 1st May.
by colb
Tue 25 Apr, 2017 13:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Inherited Z3
Replies: 24
Views: 8659

Re: Inherited Z3

Looks like a good project car that only needs a good clean and a bit of fettling to get it back to a good standard. The hood may still be good, I would give it a good clean and re proof it, either using one of the soft top kits available or using a soap soloution and follow that up with a waterproof...
by colb
Mon 24 Apr, 2017 12:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tempted
Replies: 1
Views: 1240

Tempted

Spotted a nice Z4 at a local car sales, had a quick look and its spotless, 128k on the clock which is 90k more than my Z3 and it has fabric seats where mine has leather. Think I will stick to mine.
http://www.motors.co.uk/car-42672821/?i=13&m=ds
by colb
Sun 23 Apr, 2017 18:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Badge Bar fitted
Replies: 3
Views: 1507

Re: Badge Bar fitted

Nothing in the Construction and Use Regulations pertaining to Badge Bars, don't confuse them with Bull Bars that were fitted to 4x4's and considered a danger to pedestrians. You will draw attention to yourself if you fit mascots to the bonnet which could cause injury to a person in a collision. Badg...
by colb
Fri 21 Apr, 2017 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Badge Bar fitted
Replies: 3
Views: 1507

Badge Bar fitted

Unearthed my old badge bar I had on my Morgan and fitted it to the Z. Cut out a couple of slots in the number plate surround and with a bit of fettling bolted it to the surround, had to drill a couple of holes in the bumper plastic to let the nuts sit in it so the surround sat flush to the bumper. N...
by colb
Wed 19 Apr, 2017 20:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411454

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

10 Plastic screw fittings for under bonnet insulation, lost a couple when I changed the washer jet valves
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?&_from ... 0947756688
by colb
Tue 18 Apr, 2017 10:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411454

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

New MOT at 38,097 miles, fitted two new windscreen washer non return valves prior to test, passed no advisories. Fast idle test PASS CO 0.00% vol (max allowed 0.20%) HC 3ppm vol (max allowed 200ppm) Lambda 1.007 (Min allowed 0.970 max 1.030) Natural Idle test PASS CO 0.00%vol (Max allowed 0.30%vol) ...
by colb
Mon 17 Apr, 2017 08:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Slowly retracting seatbelt...
Replies: 4
Views: 2305

Re: Slowly retracting seatbelt...

Yes washing with a natural soap soloution worked for me, used soap flakes in hot water. The belts get dirty with grime and oil from hands and this causes problems when they recoil. A good wash and allow to dry will probably sort it. Pull the belts out to their full extent and jam them so you can was...
by colb
Thu 13 Apr, 2017 08:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Re: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

Al Its a bit of a wrestle getting the arch liners out, once all the screws are out I found it was best to drop the inner edge down and then use a screwdriver to spring the outer edge down and out from the outer wing edge being careful not to damage the wing edge when doing it, same for the front alt...
by colb
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 15:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag Reset Tool
Replies: 18
Views: 7247

Re: Air Bag Reset Tool

You want a B800 reset tool, loads on ebay at various prices, cheaper from China but I would go for this one from Manchester, it will arrive quicker. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airbag-Reset-Tool-Diagnostic-Scanner-Code-Reader-B800-for-BMW-E36-E46-Z3-Z4-X5-/332110699699?hash=item4d53571cb3:g:x0UAAOSwYm...
by colb
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 19:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff sump plug
Replies: 3
Views: 1683

Re: Diff sump plug

by colb
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 19:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air con fan stalling
Replies: 8
Views: 2858

Re: Air con fan stalling

I think you will find fuse 48 in the Aux Fuse Box under the glovebox judging by what I found on the web. Just glad I don't have aircon on mine. More info on this post on bimmerforums https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1851194-1999-Z3-auxilliary-fan-fuse-location https://www.bimmerforu...
by colb
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 16:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: lambda sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 2461

Re: lambda sensor

Quite right check for air leaks or a bad MAF, these will upset the lambda sensor. If you need a new sensor stick with known make such as Bosch or Siemens same goes for replacement MAF. Not worth gambling on the cheap parts on ebay, been there done that, lesson learnt. I replaced my lambda sensors pr...
by colb
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 11:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off
Replies: 12
Views: 5949

Re: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off

Too bad it wasn't the switch, sounds like the others are correct suspecting the alarm causing them to flash.
Bonnet switch sounds a possibility, strange the siren isn't sounding when they flash.
by colb
Sun 09 Apr, 2017 17:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off
Replies: 12
Views: 5949

Re: Hazard Warning lights will not turn off

I would check the hazard switch sounds like it might have developed an internal fault, disconnect the switch and try a known good one to see if that solves the issue.
by colb
Sat 08 Apr, 2017 19:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: First impressions
Replies: 9
Views: 2495

Re: First impressions

Change the gearbox oil, check what yours takes, some use ATF, may be a label on the side of the gearbox unless its fallen off over the years.
BMW used fill for life fluid but a change is worthwhile to freshen up the box, gear changes will be smoother after a change, do it and see what you think.
by colb
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 21:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: B*stard main dealers
Replies: 20
Views: 7353

Re: B*stard main dealers

When I changed my fuel filter I found it was the original, car built in 1999, I changed it in 2015, given the mileage is only 35k I suppose it lasted well even though the car would have had services before I owned it and it hadn't been changed. I also dislike the current garage practice of the exorb...
by colb
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 19:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Re: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

Had a go at the passenger side this afternoon, stripped down in an hour then cleaned, now awaiting a good dose of Waxoyle. Got to get some as I ran out doing the drivers side. The passenger side is just as good as the other side, no rust anywhere thank goodness. Only casualty was one of the front ar...
by colb
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 08:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Re: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

That looks real nasty, hope it heals up quick so you can get back to fettling.
by colb
Sun 02 Apr, 2017 17:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Re: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

Will do Al, not this week as on call so don't want to have the car in bits and have to rush off if called out. Probably give it a go following week. If you want to make a start just remove the arch liners first and give it a good clean behind them before tackling the sills as the liners have to be o...
by colb
Fri 31 Mar, 2017 15:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411454

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Door threshold trim clips and some replacement self tappers for the sills and arch liners to replace a couple I broke when cleaning and waxoyling the sills. Also renewed insurance £141 fully comp no extras wife as named driver.
by colb
Thu 30 Mar, 2017 19:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Radio Aerial
Replies: 6
Views: 2265

Re: Radio Aerial

It is as the others have stated a signal amplifier, it has a 12v live feed to it so care needed when disconnecting or connecting the unit. It also has an earth connection which it needs in place to make it work. Just lying in the boot space it will not work, it must be fixed to the car. http://www.r...
by colb
Thu 30 Mar, 2017 16:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 to Ferrari 250 swb
Replies: 5
Views: 6815

Re: Z3 to Ferrari 250 swb

Nice touch with the illumination of the boot lid racing number, of course you would be welcome, after all we all know what is really underneath!!
by colb
Wed 29 Mar, 2017 12:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Re: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

Just ordered some sill trim clips to replace a couple I broke when removing the trim, found them here on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Door-Sill-Trim-Moulding-Fastener-Clips-Protective-Fixing-BMW-/322223819363?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW&hash=item4b06094a63:g:LcwAAOSw0UdXq6GP Some on there cheaper but ...
by colb
Wed 29 Mar, 2017 07:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Automatic Gear Expert
Replies: 1
Views: 1308

Re: Automatic Gear Expert

Quick search on the web using the part numbers came up with these http://www.weko-bmw-gebrauchtteile.de/BMW-3er-E36-316i-318i-M43-Getriebe-GM-F28-Hydramatic-96018400-96017506 http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-318i-318ti-97-98-COMPLETE-AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-GM-SK-96018242-125K-/281089398967?_ul=BO htt...
by colb
Mon 27 Mar, 2017 08:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Re: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

Yes always use axle stands usually leaving the trolly jacks in place as a back up. If I am going to crawl underneath I use a pair of ramps to get the car high enough, always feels safer than the axle stands. My outer sills were rust free, I was expecting some at either end but they were spotless, I ...
by colb
Sat 25 Mar, 2017 22:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled
Replies: 26
Views: 10362

Sill removed cleaned and waxoyled

Finally got around to stripping the drivers side sill off the car using instructions posted on the forum. Jacked up and placed on axle stands front and rear wheels removed followed by the arch liners. The car was built 12/1999 and registered in the UK in 03/2000, its a 1.9 badged 1.8. all the fixing...
by colb
Tue 21 Mar, 2017 22:51
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Aston Martin Open Day St Athan South Wales 9th April 2017
Replies: 0
Views: 5165

Aston Martin Open Day St Athan South Wales 9th April 2017

Aston Martin open day at their St Athan South Wales details for free entry tickets here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aston-ma ... ff=efbnreg
by colb
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Brake Pipe Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Re: Rear Brake Pipe Replacement

Have a look at this previous thread on the subject http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=41844&p=388385&hilit=rear+brake+pipe#p388385 Check on the oem parts site what pipes you have on your car as they differ if its a DSC equipped car, best check using last 7 digits of your ...
by colb
Fri 17 Mar, 2017 18:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3
Replies: 20
Views: 31625

Re: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3

How about an air induction kit to make it breath better?
by colb
Mon 20 Feb, 2017 21:19
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: anyone fancy a monthly meet around abergavenny area
Replies: 2
Views: 5275

Re: anyone fancy a monthly meet around abergavenny area

I would be up for this but would have to avoid my on call weeks
and of course when I take the Z off Sorn April or May depending on the weather.
by colb
Mon 06 Feb, 2017 22:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Horn
Replies: 9
Views: 5160

Re: Horn

Are they the snail shaped horns? Inside is a metal plate that vibrates when activated to produce the noise, the plate may be corroded, try spraying some wd40 down them and try sounding them after they have had a while for the wd40 to loosen off the plate. If that doesn't get them working try Spurs f...
by colb
Thu 02 Feb, 2017 09:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help re steering wheel removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1290

Re: Help re steering wheel removal

Search on the forum turned this old post up which includes removal details with pictures
viewtopic.php?p=224854#224854
by colb
Wed 01 Feb, 2017 18:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6101

Re: Dead Battery.

Snap, I have one of these, got it after my alternator started to fail and had to be replaced. Ideal for monitoring the output by simply plugging it in the cig lighter socket. I see the Amazon link is over 4 quid, got mine off ebay for 1.99.
by colb
Wed 01 Feb, 2017 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre
Replies: 69
Views: 22636

Re: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/797779 Link on previous post works for me, here it is again Yes he fell in to the trap of changing everything he could think of, been there done that :roll: As to plugging it in to read codes rather than spend out at dealers/garage why don't you get yourself a...
by colb
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel injector servicing/cleaning
Replies: 6
Views: 2438

Re: Fuel injector servicing/cleaning

You could always clean them yourself, have a look on Youtube, loads of how to guides on there, here is one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLuAVhVp44Y
by colb
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 10:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre
Replies: 69
Views: 22636

Re: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre

Had a look for Pinking problems and found this regarding the knock sensors, may be of interest to you in tracking down the cause of your problem.
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/797779
by colb
Mon 30 Jan, 2017 14:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre
Replies: 69
Views: 22636

Re: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre

oem shows it as a ping sensor http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CL31-EUR-07_1998_Z3_BMW_Z3_20&diagId=11_6206#13627568422 Not clear where it attaches to the engine in the diagram, they are usually bolted on the side of the engine block where they would pick up the engine noise. Looks l...
by colb
Sat 28 Jan, 2017 09:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6101

Re: Dead Battery.

How old is the battery? If the charger failed then quite possible for the battery to die due to old age especially in this cold weather here in UK. Maybe not cold where you are so its probably down to age of battery and failed charger. The draw on the battery would be the clock and the radio memory ...
by colb
Sat 07 Jan, 2017 17:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Smells hot after high speed run
Replies: 2
Views: 926

Re: Smells hot after high speed run

I think you may have identified the problem from what you say about the aircon never having worked. Good chance if its not been working bacteria has grown inside and is giving off the smell you experience particularly when the car itself is running hot. Will need to see whats wrong with the system, ...
by colb
Fri 23 Dec, 2016 11:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flashing battery warning light....
Replies: 11
Views: 3565

Re: Flashing battery warning light....

That sounds hopeful, check what the alternator is putting out when you get your volt meter it may have been a dodgy connection with the plug not fully home. Keep your eye on the warning light as well to see if it solved that.
by colb
Thu 22 Dec, 2016 09:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flashing battery warning light....
Replies: 11
Views: 3565

Re: Flashing battery warning light....

When I had charging issues, I bought a small battery meter that plugs in to the cig lighter socket so I could see what the charging rate was as after driving at night with lights on the car was dead with a flat battery next day. Using the meter I found the alternator was not putting out a full charg...
by colb
Thu 22 Dec, 2016 09:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flashing battery warning light....
Replies: 11
Views: 3565

Re: Flashing battery warning light....

Found this answer to your question elsewhere on the web which points to the charging circuit being at fault. The problem is in the charging system, there are a few things that you can check yourself before taking it to a garage if you don't feel that you are capable of doing it yourself. when it is ...
by colb
Tue 20 Dec, 2016 18:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Antenna removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1380

Re: Antenna removal

The unit just passes through the wing grommet so with the bracket undone it should pull down through the grommet, maybe some one applied glue to seal it? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CM12-EUR-12-1999-Z3-BMW-Z3_19&diagId=65_0284 Try turning the unit whilst pulling downwards to bre...
by colb
Fri 09 Dec, 2016 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light
Replies: 51
Views: 10178

Re: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light

Your 2001 should work ok with the usb connection, yours has both round 20 pin and 16 OBD2 sockets as mine does. Change was around 1998/99, mine was a December 99 build and registered in 2000. Don't forget the 16pin OBD socket will only read the engine module, all others such as airbag and service li...
by colb
Fri 09 Dec, 2016 09:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light
Replies: 51
Views: 10178

Re: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light

If you get the BM Cable Inpa Interface it is fitted with a USB cable so a serial port is not required.
by colb
Thu 08 Dec, 2016 21:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light
Replies: 51
Views: 10178

Re: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light

Inpa likes running in Windows XP, bear that in mind when you look for a laptop. Replacing the whole unit is not plug and play some models store the cars mileage in the ecu and the cluster, fitting another unit may result in the car displaying the higher mileage of the two units and placing a dot in ...