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Jonco

There is a clamp which comes over the bottom lip of the battery.
See item 5 on this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=61&fg=30
It may vary between models - I'm sure somebody will point out differences.

Jonco

Euro Car parts - they have a sale on at the moment or carparts4less who are usually cheaper for same brand tank.

Not sure which model you have but this may be of interest http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... tion+tank- I used it when changing mine.

Jonco

.......Correct at least I'm not going mad :D my car is a 1997 model with the brick alarm, and to be fair I haven't had any bother with it. (touch wood) If `touching wood' stops working, then let me know as I have a copy of the Supplementary Owner's Handbook for the 3G EWS which I believe covers you...

Jonco

Hi @MartyB,

I had forgotten about this Mike Fishwick article in the KB http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=14162. May be of interest - note comments in ~3rd para about different filter types.

Jonco

... but how do I confirm this... do they look different from non LSD's or are there some markings on the casing? You may find this of interest http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=14162 If you go into your local dealer and give him your VIN or Reg he should be able to give you a ...

Jonco

If you look at http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH72&mospid=48079&btnr=11_1568&hg=11&fg=30 then this is the type the cup wrench fits. Some of the filters do have the through bolt but I don't know whether this is determined by engine size, year or both . If it was that mu...

Jonco

....................... Also since its winter oil change time, i had a bit of bother getting the filter off does anyone know what size of socket would go over the top of that or is it best with the strap sort of removal tool? I use a cup wrench - you can get them from Halfords - this should do but ...

Jonco

................ sometimes I do get a damp/ musky smell, it isn't strong but its there. .......... feels dry inside? May be worth eliminating under carpets as source of smell . Recently had the seats out of mine (for seat bush replacement) and was astounded to find foam under carpet on driver's sid...

Jonco

As I stated earlier my '98 1.9 ( Dec '97 build) does not have one. It is not shown in owner's handbook either. If you don't have handbook and want a copy of relevant pages then pm me your email address and I will send you a scanned copy tomorrow.

Jonco

Agree with Del's comments.

Note : Andyboy is breaking his might be worth asking what exhaust is on it. May not be the original http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 02#p364302

Jonco

Jonco wrote:......... There was a thread a few months ago where the . typical `idle' drain figure for the Zed was quoted ..................

Mike Fishwick's comment in this thread may be of interest http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... idle+drain

Jonco

.......Disconnect the battery when not in use...or get a trickle charger?? ............. Also, some headunits if not wired into the ignition switch circuit will drain power constantly...:wink: Alarm system is also a constant drain. There was a thread a few months ago where the . typical `idle' drai...

Jonco

[quote="Damon"]..........Has anyone sourced a replacement switch? [quote] From my experience I think the only way you will get a proper replacement is from someone breaking a Zed - there are a few going at the moment. On mine the LED was still working (I still had the lense cover) but the ...

Jonco

We did a 2800mile Euro trip in September in our 1.9 Auto and did many tank full to tank full checks along the way. Driving conditions varied from long 80mph autoroute/strada runs, Swiss mountain passes, urban driving and a few traffic jams. Mainly with top down and a fully laden car. Petrol grade wa...

Jonco

Thanks Barry,

Will have a look at that one.

Cheers

Colin

Jonco

I don't think the console is finished with conventional paint - it seems to be some kind of rubberised coating - you might want to take a look at things like plasti-dip and see if they provide a better match. Cheers R. Thanks - Agree on coating - have read on a few sites that's why you need the bar...

Jonco

No - not more silly novels but a question on centre console painting. I am trying to find an aerosol paint to restore my centre console to original internal specification which was the '98 `Black' version. The top lacquer is coming off in parts so it needs a complete rub-down, bar coating and respra...

Jonco

I believe they are different and there was a thread about this a few months ago but I cannot find it at the moment - somebody will be along soon I'm sure - might be worth searching previous posts. If you go on http://www.realoem.com/bmw and feed in different models/years then they appear to be diffe...

Jonco

...........................as I only have the use of the place for a few hours and didn't want to waste time waiting for it to dry off............ If you have axle stands to get it off the ground a bit then you can power wash and inspect in advance. Sills and wheel arch liners can be removed when o...

Jonco

You may be right...often it's the one of the silencers with "loose guts"...the baffles etc come adrift and at certain vibration levels will rattle...alternately, it could be one of the aluminium heat sheilds under the car, or again if you've bottomed the car somewhere, it may just be the ...

Jonco

Don't know Schultz but used Hammerite Waxoyl on mine last year. Looks good so far but early days.
If you are doing the underside you really need to take the sills and wheel arch liners off and check sub-frame while you are at it

Jonco

Brilliant - my imagination didn't stretch that far..........

Jonco

seasurfer wrote:I cant see anything

Me neither - will just have to imagine

Jonco

Sorry Alan - you are right that diagram does not show it. This is another link but it is still not clear http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH72&mospid=48079&btnr=41_0042&hg=41&fg=60 The switch on my '98 is actually incorporated into the boot lock. If you open the boot you...

Jonco

It's a switch - look at this for indication.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=63&fg=30

HTH

Jonco

Method varies with year - on mine (1998) if you hook up to OBDII( with ignition on) - select air bag options and clear error codes it will either stay out or tell you what the latest fault is that is causing the problem. Looking at your profile you appear to have the same vintage as Robert T - I'm s...

Jonco

Gazza wrote:We were making our way home from Belgium via Lille and Calais on Monday

Garythefish is gone, long live Gazza

My spot was on Wednesday afternoon. A `pee' took priority over hello - and when I returned they were pulling out.

Jonco

Spotted a GB plated group which included at least 3* Z4's and 1*Z3 as they pulled out of the service area on the way home from South of France yesterday. Anybody on here? Cruise or meet?

Jonco

Well done - does your pushbutton work as well?

Bit of a bummer about the siren - maybe somebody will be along soon with a way around it?

Jonco

Jonco although I do like to trot on a bit sometimes I think my boy racer days were over quite some time ago. Our "family" car is automatic and I must say I enjoy the more relaxed form of driving that it offers. I now prefer to look at the scenery as opposed to it being a blur :lol: :roflm...

Jonco

I've got the 1.9 auto, as have a few others, so we are always open to the good-hearted `hairdresser's car' abuse :wink: . If you're still in boy racer mindset then it is going to be a bit disappointing but I have no complaints about it. Let's face it on most UK roads, and conditions, it's plenty and...

Jonco

............One thing that puzzles me with this is that your car is over 12 months younger than my 01/99 M44 1.9, and yet I can read my ABS/ASC module using a USB/OBD adapter, and activate its self-test mode. ............ For info - mine is 12months older again (12/97 build) and I can read it using...

Jonco

No, mine definitely isn't a button that can be pushed. However a friendly forum member is sending me a fob so hopefully ill be able to solve the mystery when that arrives. I'll keep the post updated. Ok- but it certainly looks identical to mine. One of the problems with them is that the lens cover ...

Jonco

................Don't think the led can be pushed in but must admit I haven't tried. On the 3G EWS the red LED is a spring loaded push switch - which when depressed sends a pulse signal to the box to override the acoustic sensors. If you press this (with ignition off) then the LED should flash rapi...

Jonco

I'm after a cheap alarm fob to try to resurrect my factory fitted alarm. I have reservations that the system is actually functional so don't really want to fork out dealer prices for a new fob. Thank you, Rich There were a few going on ebay last week - search for 3G EWS remote. A new one would cost...

Jonco

Cheers for the info! I was also thinking that it was probably after market. I'll have a bit more of a poke around later. Rich, I have the same year car and model as you (dec 97 actual build) and the LED/pushbutton is mounted in the panel between the ASC button and clock which is the standard. At th...

Jonco

......How about linkages in the door being dry? That's a possibility and one I tried when I had my problems. I squirted WD40 down the door push button and in through the lock - at one stage I thought that was it but it ended up being the dreaded boot loom. I have never done it but I think you need ...

Jonco

My Z3 has a stiff pasenger door lock. Will only lock manually from the passenger door side. What to do?? Advice plse. Do you mean stiff or just not working remotely or on central locking. More info required on what happens to other door locks when using remote or manual key. Passenger door problems...

Jonco

I cannot comment on your proposals or Robert's response - way out of my depth :dunce: Of possible interest - I did notice afterwards that the OEM numbers on my units are different to those on OEM drawing. When I searched realoem for my numbers I could find the remote number but not the others. Yours...

Jonco

Has the noise level changed?

Jonco

Southernboy wrote:It has a washer...but it is re-useable.

True -it's a compressible aluminium but the plugs also have a rubber seal. On the 1.9 you need a 14mm hex for the plugs. I bought 2 new ones for mine - old ones would probably have been ok but you don't know that until you have them out.

Jonco

tapetheescape wrote: Is this something anyone has come across? It feels like Im so close!

Sorry - afraid not. At a guess you may have disturbed something during the exercise. My instinct would be to re-trace my steps . Good Luck-

Jonco

Thanks BladeRunner. The only issue being that the alarm is currently armed with no response from the house bricks. Therefore I have to remove the unit to short the pins, correct? Is your house brick transmitting? - If yes - you may be able to just reset it using the `learn' switch without the need ...

Jonco

Brilliant reading those high mileages on the 1.9's - 65k on mine so a long way to go to catch them up! Great!!

Jonco

Hi - I bought the standard Cobra cat back at £325 and am pleased with it but there are many who find them too loud. There are a number of previous posts recommending LongLife systems which they can tweak to suit your sound preferences. Just search the forum and I'm sure a few useful topics will come...

Jonco

.......... I don't think it has the original alarm anyway, .................... Reconnecting the existing aerial would be a good start, got any pictures of the cable that has been jointed? From memory the aerial looks like a thin single insulated wire. If it is an original BMW alarm it will have th...

Jonco

.......... Sounds to me like you have a weak transmitter fob, however where abouts is your alarm aerial located, from memory on my old car it ran up the near side windscreen pillar. As Brian says the cable runs up the pillar. On mine there are several spare coils alongside the transmitter ***. Furt...

Jonco

Sorted and working again- :thumb: Thanks for all the advice - would never have found the switch head - was very difficult to see even with box out. Somebody had obviously been in there before - assortment of screws and a few missing. Also found a 40amp fuse only partially engaged, However when I loo...

Jonco

Brian H wrote: ......... must be getting old

Aren't we all but the alternative doesn't appeal to me.

Jonco

Thanks Brian - Brilliant.

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