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- Mon 19 Jan, 2015 16:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Whirring rattle noise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1557
Re: Whirring rattle noise
BTW - My Meyle water pump just went 2 weeks ago after only 2 years and 40k km.
- Mon 19 Jan, 2015 15:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Whirring rattle noise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1557
Re: Whirring rattle noise
I'll bet it's the water pump.
Take a short piece of garden hose and use it as a stethoscope. You should be able to locate the source of the whining.
Take a short piece of garden hose and use it as a stethoscope. You should be able to locate the source of the whining.
- Mon 19 Jan, 2015 11:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
The second time was simpler....52 minutes door card to door card.
OK a week later - so must have been the actuator.
BTW - the OEM actuators are manufactured by VDO
OK a week later - so must have been the actuator.
BTW - the OEM actuators are manufactured by VDO
- Tue 06 Jan, 2015 17:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hands-free remnant removal and head unit fix - help needed!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3288
Re: Hands-free remnant removal and head unit fix - help need
Fine - but I don't see how accessing the back will help.
If you really have a problem understanding what is interfering - build a clear box or a frame the shape of the head unit (even one of the frames that support head units without the unit inside) and push it in.....
If you really have a problem understanding what is interfering - build a clear box or a frame the shape of the head unit (even one of the frames that support head units without the unit inside) and push it in.....
- Tue 06 Jan, 2015 15:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hands-free remnant removal and head unit fix - help needed!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3288
Re: Hands-free remnant removal and head unit fix - help need
Is there a reason you cannot pull out the head unit to see what is interfering?
On mine I need to push the back end upwards to get it to fit.
On mine I need to push the back end upwards to get it to fit.
- Mon 29 Dec, 2014 16:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Air bag light!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5662
Re: Air bag light!
Try removing the yellow connector (two contacts inside connector) under the seat and spraying with contact cleaner - works for me and often need to do it a couple of times before getting a good contact.
- Mon 22 Dec, 2014 16:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clock: Digital to Analog
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4695
Re: Clock: Digital to Analog
And please spell out what modification was needed to fit the clock (and also what the PN of the E30 clock is)
I'm happy with my solution - but would be even happier if my analog clock was illuminated
I'm happy with my solution - but would be even happier if my analog clock was illuminated
- Mon 22 Dec, 2014 14:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clock: Digital to Analog
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4695
- Thu 18 Dec, 2014 13:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: WTF is so special about the Z?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3103
- Thu 18 Dec, 2014 09:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
While waiting for my Actuator to arrive - came across this fix that has been nagging me for a while:
Stiff door latch action.
This may also benefit others -
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... ing-issues
Stiff door latch action.
This may also benefit others -
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... ing-issues
- Mon 15 Dec, 2014 16:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clock: Digital to Analog
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4695
Re: Clock: Digital to Analog
I just realized that to see the time at night I need to look at the digital time on the radio - duh!!
- Mon 15 Dec, 2014 11:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clock: Digital to Analog
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4695
Re: Clock: Digital to Analog
Well a lot of help you all have been... Upon inspiration from another creative zedder - I luckily found a rectangular analog wristwatch which seemed to be a perfect fit to modify an old defective Z3 digital clock '98. The watch face is 38mm high and 36mm wide (Q&Q Quartz model #VR30J002Y) eg htt...
- Sat 13 Dec, 2014 16:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clock: Digital to Analog
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4695
Re: Clock: Digital to Analog
Here is a discussion - but I expect is only for facelift? as the analog clock PN 62138383663 is not suitable for the rectangular opening of the prefacelift. https://zroadster.org/threads/how-to-change-the-digital-clock-into-analog-clock.2590/#post-48493 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2002-BMW-Z3-ANALO...
- Fri 12 Dec, 2014 13:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clock: Digital to Analog
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4695
Clock: Digital to Analog
It's an old subject with not definitive answer anywhere.
Can someone advise what analog clock is a retrofit for the rectangular digital clocks in the preface-lift console?
Much appreciated & have a nice weekend.
Can someone advise what analog clock is a retrofit for the rectangular digital clocks in the preface-lift console?
Much appreciated & have a nice weekend.
- Mon 08 Dec, 2014 15:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
Ok - thanks for the inspiration. I did it once - it'll take under a couple hours. I was stupid to put in a complete Actuator/latch assembly from a breaker considering the cheap prices on new actuators. Motormec don't seem to stock this actuator anymore and the best deal seems to be the VDO part ment...
- Mon 08 Dec, 2014 13:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
What was you mode of failure - I'm still trying to figure out if it's the actuator or the latch assembly beneath it. A hint that it's the actuator is that it works when the sun is shining and is more erratic when it's cold outside. A Pelican tech claimed somewhere that this indicates it's probably t...
- Mon 08 Dec, 2014 11:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
For some reason I'm gambling on the actuator and don't fancy going for another second hand one. (If I was not afraid of screwing up the other door, the best idea would be to swap the actuators on both doors and see where the problem ends up) Anyone tried this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/VDO-BMW-3-5-Ser...
- Thu 04 Dec, 2014 17:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
I removed the door card and had a look and found that my rods are connected properly as per the picture below. (the rod on the left is to the inner door latch the rod on the right is the button) The mechanism seems to be moving well - nevertheless I doused it again with silicone spray - not 100% sur...
- Thu 04 Dec, 2014 09:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
I like your insight about the position of the link rods. I did not think there was more than one way to insert.
Which one are you referring to? The inner handle or the button and how do I know which is the "right" way?
Which one are you referring to? The inner handle or the button and how do I know which is the "right" way?
- Thu 04 Dec, 2014 06:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
OK - back to where I started.
Mechanism is acting up again - 2 months after putting in a used mechanism (actuator and latch)
I'll try lube again and see how I go. I wonder what point there will be in putting in a third latch/mechanism (unless I go for a new part...)
Mechanism is acting up again - 2 months after putting in a used mechanism (actuator and latch)
I'll try lube again and see how I go. I wonder what point there will be in putting in a third latch/mechanism (unless I go for a new part...)
- Thu 06 Nov, 2014 16:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Showroom shine.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1791
Re: Showroom shine.
I see that it's in fact Carnuba Wax & emulsifier to remove the surface dirt.
You got to have Kahunas to use it on a dirty car.
You got to have Kahunas to use it on a dirty car.
- Thu 06 Nov, 2014 10:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Showroom shine.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1791
Re: Showroom shine.
Is the result any different than good Carnuba wax?
- Mon 03 Nov, 2014 17:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone know the phone number for the Samaritans?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2900
Re: Anyone know the phone number for the Samaritans?
Have a look what worked for me
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 45#p376345
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 45#p376345
- Wed 29 Oct, 2014 07:03
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: DA Polisher
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1408
DA Polisher
Anybody have a DA polisher looking for a new home?
- Mon 27 Oct, 2014 18:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tale of a Z3 fuel sender unit gauge (300k km)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5239
Re: Tale of a Z3 fuel sender unit (300k km)
Seems like it's a breeze for the M44 to do 300k km - but take my word for it - assume by then you'll have every ailment listed here in the forum. Most are not too much of a challenge if you have the time and patience.
- Mon 27 Oct, 2014 09:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tale of a Z3 fuel sender unit gauge (300k km)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5239
Tale of a Z3 fuel sender unit gauge (300k km)
As most know, there is a Z3 gremlin where the fuel gauge becomes erratic. Years ago it was diagnosed as gunk on the copper surface of the gauge “potentiometer”, where contact is made with the floating arm. The fix documented by a BMW bulletin was to replace complete sender unit for “complaining cust...
- Sun 26 Oct, 2014 06:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheeler Dealers Z1 - Youtube
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1403
Re: Wheeler Dealers Z1 - Youtube
Thanks for the post - enjoyed it
- Sat 25 Oct, 2014 17:01
- Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
- Topic: Central Locking Door Actuator replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 22556
Re: Central Locking Door Actuator replacement
Here is a tip to overcome the difficulty everyone encounters when replacing the window guide. Remove the rubber window seals. One can then clearly see the position of the window guide from above, and it's then easy to slide it upward in a clockwise motion into place.
- Tue 07 Oct, 2014 07:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Head's up - Window up/down switch
- Replies: 0
- Views: 534
Head's up - Window up/down switch
The uniformity of plastic materials... After 16 years, the ledges (closest to the handbrake) that support both my window switches failed within one month of each other. Interesting in that it is only a function of aging and not use (my driver's switch is used 10x more). Anyway - one ledge broke and ...
- Thu 02 Oct, 2014 11:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button/ Actuator/Latch
Finally got fed up with repeatedly fussing with silicone spray to get the actuator/latch to work properly. Picked up a used part from Steve at BMWerks. Used a couple of guides: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17528 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1072452-Z3-Passeng...
- Tue 30 Sep, 2014 18:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tank range
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6953
Re: Tank range
Cooper I get the same consistent numbers on my 1.9L auto.
Perhaps the miles in the UK are really kilometers - the consumptions some quote here are hardly believable...
Perhaps the miles in the UK are really kilometers - the consumptions some quote here are hardly believable...
- Sat 13 Sep, 2014 17:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: heater light
- Replies: 5
- Views: 722
Re: heater light
You may need a bandaid for a couple of small cuts from the head unit opening
- Sat 13 Sep, 2014 17:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Airbag Light Tool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1290
Re: Airbag Light Tool
Sounds like the light in the instrument cluster went. I never heard of an airbag light resetting itself.
- Tue 09 Sep, 2014 05:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: LIST YOUR REAR END HERE...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5051
Re: LIST YOUR REAR END HERE...
If you manage to drive with a finger on the mount you will feel the clicking
- Mon 08 Sep, 2014 20:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: LIST YOUR REAR END HERE...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5051
Re: LIST YOUR REAR END HERE...
Trianglar storage tray on left side of boot slightly out of place.
Cracked weld on the exhaust support arm
Slipped exhaust mount allowing exhaust to sway sideways and tap bumper
Cracked weld on the exhaust support arm
Slipped exhaust mount allowing exhaust to sway sideways and tap bumper
- Wed 03 Sep, 2014 19:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone care to guess what car this is?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1722
- Wed 03 Sep, 2014 08:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone care to guess what car this is?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1722
Re: Anyone care to guess what car this is?
Close but no cigar..
1925 Citroen C2
1925 Citroen C2
- Tue 02 Sep, 2014 20:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone care to guess what car this is?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1722
Anyone care to guess what car this is?
Seen during set-up on Sunday in Ireland: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/photo1_zps5e7f8170.jpg Some Rileys: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/photo3_zps59e6402f.jpg Z3 spotted opposite Flanagan's in Killaloe: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/b...
- Sun 24 Aug, 2014 12:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button
This week will get a breather in London and Western Ireland. Will pick up a replacement fuel level gauge and a door actuator waiting for me.
- Sun 24 Aug, 2014 11:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6374
Re: Door Button
Again for the record - 12 months to the day and started acting up again...... (seems like nothing ever changes...Also Iron Dome back in action)
- Thu 21 Aug, 2014 13:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Automatic Kick Down
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1053
Re: Automatic Kick Down
If you would have searched you would have found I discussed it already. You are only the second person to have this problem
- Thu 31 Jul, 2014 20:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clunking on acceleration and braking..
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7161
Re: Clunking on acceleration and braking..
These two are pretty standard so I did not even list them- On a lift: 1. Check the rubber exhaust mounts and support welds 2. Check there is no rattle on either sides of the petrol tank due to softening of the foam above the support straps 3. It can also be the engine mounts that is reflected by a k...
- Mon 28 Jul, 2014 14:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Whats this wire ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 512
Re: Whats this wire ?
See if it is the connector to the microswitch that senses the temp setting to open and close the valve to the heater core.
- Sat 26 Jul, 2014 19:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Dodgy door lock / hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2482
Re: Dodgy door lock / hello
If it's intermittent - I doubt it's an electrical problem.
- Sat 26 Jul, 2014 18:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Dodgy door lock / hello
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2482
Re: Dodgy door lock / hello
It's quite hard to get access whether you remove the door card or not. But if you give a very generous douse of silicone spray and or WD40 -it should release for an extended period (12 months). Obviously if it's just a stuck solenoid.
- Wed 23 Jul, 2014 21:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clunking on acceleration and braking..
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7161
Re: Clunking on acceleration and braking..
As Cheify said....look at the rubber differential mount - not the floor welds
- Tue 22 Jul, 2014 20:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rumbling/knocking at 40mph & 2100rpm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 422
Re: Rumbling/knocking at 40mph & 2100rpm
The exhaust rubber is pretty new & and I used a few layers of tire inner tube on top of thr fuel tank straps.
- Tue 22 Jul, 2014 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rumbling/knocking at 40mph & 2100rpm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 422
- Mon 30 Jun, 2014 09:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: m44 mpg
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1167
Re: m44 mpg
37-40 MPG?
What do you get when you go uphill?
What do you get when you go uphill?
- Sat 28 Jun, 2014 20:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Chrome kidney/side grills? (Opinions)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4136
Re: Chrome kidney/side grills? (Opinions)
Great "Buy it now" deal
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-side-v ... 19ef9d7ce7
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-side-v ... 19ef9d7ce7