[uucdigest] Friday, March 21 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6235
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Re: [uuc] <E36> Testing DME - CAUTION heavy use of CAPS [uuc] 95 M3 FS $11,995 RE: [uuc] Brake Pressure [uuc] RE: BMW's getting too complicated [uuc] The ultimate "mod" Re: [uuc] RE: BMW's getting too complicated RE: [uuc] The ultimate [uuc] Roundel mags 94-97 RE: [uuc] Keyless entry connection? RE: [uuc] E34 A/C and Houston ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 13:22:00 -0800 (PST) From: Joe Tan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36> Can a dealer test my DME out of the car? Actually most shop that seviice BMW should have the tool to do a DME diagnostic. It's not as rare as you think. What problem is you car having? Two of the most common DME killer is water and Dead Ignition coil. The bad news is that, with OBDI you don't get as much info out of the DME as a OBDII. So chances are it will not give you the info you need. The good news is that you have a pre-EWS OBDI DME. So, the easiest way to troubleshoot it is to swap in a know good DME from a '93 to'95(early prod,pre EWS) 325 car and it should eliminate wether if you have a bad DME. The DME on my '93 325i died on me when one of the ignition coil died and took the DME with it. I was able to find a used DME from a BMW parts recycler to replace it. - -Joe - ------------------- All, My no-start diagnosis leads me to suspect the DME. I assume few, if any independent shops would have the equipment to diagnose and/or flash a DME so my only option is a dealer. Correct? Can a dealer test it out of the car? As the car is in my garage I'd rather not tow it to the dealer unless I absolutely have to. My car is a 94 325ic with manual trans. It appears that only a 94-95 DME will do as a replacement, is this correct? I know 96-up OBD II won't work, but can I use a 92-93 325 DME? How can I identify a DME that's interchangeable? If I get one used/salvage yard etc. can I just plug it in and go, or must it be re-flashed by the dealer? Last, if the DME is faulty is there any place that repairs them or offers used units with core exchange? Thanks, Brian Daley __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:52:44 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36> Testing DME - CAUTION heavy use of CAPS - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Tan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The good news is that > you have a pre-EWS OBDI DME. So, the easiest way to > troubleshoot it is to swap in a know good DME from a > '93 to'95(early prod,pre EWS) 325 car and it should > eliminate wether if you have a bad DME. DO NOT do this. If you suspect you have a bad DME, DO NOT install a different DME to test your theory. Faulty DMEs RARELY hurt another component. Fautly components almost ALWAYS hurt the DME. Scenario. You suspect your DME. You borrow your friend's DME and put it in your car. Same component that fried yours, frys his. Now you buy TWO DMEs...... Do it the other way around, put YOUR DME in HIS car. If his car exhibits the same symptoms yours has, then you know it's the DME. - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 14:12:01 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Three Beeps...Grinding Noise...Tail Light Failure...Ticking Noise... Hi Joe, answers interspersed below: >Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:37:49 -0500 >From: "Joseph T. Baptista Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Three Beeps...Grinding Noise...Tail Light >Failure...Ticking Noise... ... and a baby's arm holding an apple. (Appoligies to Fee Wayble and The Tubes.) > >While driving my 96 328i (E36) I occasionally hear my car make three >beeps...no lights come on or messages on the check control display...any >suggestions? Does your car have a cassette player? Are the beeps really loud? They are the stereo's way of saying it is time to clean the tape heads with the official BMW cleaning cassette (a.k.a. Alsop). If no cassette, then I don't know. >Next question, I occasionally get a slight grind-like sound of the starter >when I start the car...???? Weak starter solenoid? Messed up teeth on the flywheel? >When I turn on my lights, the check control message displays Tail Light >Failure. The tail lights all work. What could this be??? Remove the bulbs. Clean out the sockets really good, maybe even with a wire brush (while the power is OFF!). Buy and install new, high quality German bulbs. >I hear a ticking noise coming from the dashboard or engine compartment but >it is not the engine...it could be specific to just my car. Has anyone had >this problem? Have Homeland Security check for a bomb? >Thank you all in advance. > >Joe You're welcome if this helps, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 18:28:45 -0500 From: "mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36> Testing DME - CAUTION heavy use of CAPS Well yea, but where is the fun in that? must have the thrill of the gamble, hmm am I buying 1 or 2 DMEs? come on baby, dont fry it! lol Mike Kidding - ----- Original Message ----- From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 4:52 PM Subject: [uuc] <E36> Testing DME - CAUTION heavy use of CAPS > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Tan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > The good news is that > > you have a pre-EWS OBDI DME. So, the easiest way to > > troubleshoot it is to swap in a know good DME from a > > '93 to'95(early prod,pre EWS) 325 car and it should > > eliminate wether if you have a bad DME. > > DO NOT do this. > > If you suspect you have a bad DME, DO NOT install a different DME to test your > theory. > > Faulty DMEs RARELY hurt another component. Fautly components almost ALWAYS > hurt the DME. > > Scenario. You suspect your DME. You borrow your friend's DME and put it in > your car. Same component that fried yours, frys his. Now you buy TWO > DMEs...... > > Do it the other way around, put YOUR DME in HIS car. If his car exhibits the > same symptoms yours has, then you know it's the DME. > > ----------------------------------------------------- > BMW Special Tool Rentals > Pay per incident tech support > ----------------------------------------------------- > Brett Anderson > KMS > (440) 338 1650 > www.koalamotorsport.com > > OSS committee member > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 18:04:34 -0600 From: "Brian Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 95 M3 FS $11,995 2 owners, Red/ black leather excellent in and out. "5-speed-automatic with selectable modes as follows: 1) Sport, 2) Manual, 3) Economy" <G> Limited slip, no modifications, 3M stoneguard film on front air-dam 97 and newer Motorsport 17" M (Motorsport) wheels. Optional sunroof, optional factory spoiler, Multi adjust (manual) sport seats with M logo. Minimal stone chipping on nose, excellent paint and interior. Newish tires. Recent brakes, upgrade to Bilsten, 105K. was under BMW CPO extended warranty until 100K $11,975 (not a typo) Dallas, TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] or H. 214-328-6858 / Shop 214-321-7688 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:06:16 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Brake Pressure Gary, It's the answer, Only if the units are correct... - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:12:50 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: BMW's getting too complicated What's worse? Getting into a warmed-up vehicle with a blue 400lb tiger? Brett, think lower extremities, between knees and neck...... attempted humor gone bad. - -kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:26:08 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] The ultimate "mod" I just don't know whether I should put this in the M5, Project X, or the e-dogg: http://www.autoloc.com/detail.lasso?itemid=FLAME Hell, they're so affordable, maybe one in each! - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:28:49 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: BMW's getting too complicated - ----- Original Message ----- From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Brett, think lower extremities, between knees and neck...... > attempted humor gone bad. Gone even worse than you think, considering it wasn't me that replied....... ;-) Brett Anderson ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:44:04 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] The ultimate Uh-oh... it's on sale here, only $99: http://shop.sportruck.com/autoloc/flame.htm - - Rob - ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] The ultimate "mod" >I just don't know whether I should put this in the M5, Project X, or >the e-dogg: > >http://www.autoloc.com/detail.lasso?itemid=FLAME > >Hell, they're so affordable, maybe one in each! > >- Rob > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:02:44 -0600 From: "Brian Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Roundel mags 94-97 19 issues of Roundel 1994-1997 prefer Dallas pick up. but, will mail--you pay shipping. going in the trash Monday if no interest. Brian ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:24:22 -0600 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Keyless entry connection? I think what you are missing is the alarm wiring harness. There is a black connector behind the glove box. The wiring harness has a black connector, which plugs into the car's connector, and the green connector you are apparently looking for, which plugs in to the alarm box itself. The wiring harness also has a connector for the hood switch and another connector that doesn't seem to be used. The wiring harness comes with the factory alarm kit, but if you need to purchase it separately, it is part number 82 1 11 469 446. Cost is about $90. Malcolm '88 M5 '98 328i - BTDT with the alarm - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 4:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; E36M3 Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Keyless entry connection? Brett/Gruppe I literally took apart all of the wiring and harness connectors in the space behind the glove box to gain access to the very back part of the area closest to the fire wall. Still no green or black BMW OEM prewired harness to connect my BMW keyless remote entry module. I literally pulled the wiring harness for the windows, locks, and virtually every thing in my way to gain access, and still no remote harness connector to be found. This is the first BMW that says it's prewired and not have any evidence that it ever had one. Was that an option on a '97 328iS? I've always found them easily in the previous installations of OEM BMW keyless remote entry units. Is there any possibility that MY car doesn't have a prewired connector as stated? Should I take it to the dealer w/ the glove box out and let them try to find it? I'm over trying to find it. TIA Evan Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:02:58 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Where's my keyless entry connector? The connector should be taped back against the main harness at the firewall. It may be totally covered in tape, making it hard to spot. - - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've installed several BMW keyless remote entry and security units and have always found the green connection module inside the glove box that mates to my remote receiver. It's a 10 minute job. Now I have a '97 328iS and can't find anything that resembles a connector. > Where the heck do could this connector be? I've taken a couple of pix of what I saw with the glove boxes opened up w/ a connector included and one on the '97 that's void of a connector. If anyone knows what's up w/ this please contact me off line with a remedy. I'll be happy to send the pix that show the entire gutted out box w/ the wiring connections.....minus the one for the keyless entry on the '97. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:27:29 -0600 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E34 A/C and Houston Andrew, If you are still researching independent shops in Houston, I can recommend these guys: Bavarian Machine Specialties 3117 D'Amico Street, Houston, Texas 77019 Voice: 713-524-8365 Fax: 713-524-3698 Malcolm '88 M5 '98 328i - inspected at above shop - -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Harkonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 3:41 PM To: UUCDigest Subject: [uuc] E34 A/C and Houston Hello Group, I am looking at, and maybe buying a '89 E34 that has one issue that I am not sure about. The seller says the A/C works fine, however it does not come out of the front vents, it only comes out of the vents in the back seat area. Does anybody have any experience with this problem? What does it take to fix it besides fists full of cash and a trip to the stealer? Is this a DIY for a competent shade tree mechanic? Also, can anyone recommend a good independent shop in Houston to perform a thorough prepurchase inspection? Thanks in advance for the help/advice. Off list replies are welcome. Andrew Harkonen (needs a car) ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6235 *************************** | | In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. |________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | | Autoscope-Motorsports - http://www.autoscope-motorsports.com | |==================================================== | | Koala MotorSport . 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