[uucdigest] Friday, June 13 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6459
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Re: [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #6456 Re: [uuc] Programmable effects on E-39 (and alarm keys) [uuc] Re: Air Filter Replacement ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 13:52:06 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [e30] Tension straps for 325ic On Thu, 12 Jun 2003, Brandon Lindley wrote: > My convertible top was slashed a few weeks ago, and since I'm > having the top replaced, I was considering replacing the tension > straps as well. The car is a 1993 with 125k miles and the electric > top (yes, it still works.) How necessary is it to replace these > straps, and is there an easy way to tell if they're due for > replacement? The straps aren't sagging, but I forget how stretchy > they were when new. I have the same model, and I think my OE straps aren't up to the task anymore. I have to make sure the top folds correctly now as it stows. It never does it quite correctly on its own like it did 7 years ago. Replace them. While your attention is back there, lube the arms that rub against each other atop the motor (underneath the sheet metal shield). Check all the fasteners around there as well. No sense having the thing tear itself apart now! - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 13:56:26 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Air Filter Replacement On Thu, 12 Jun 2003, Sid Schwartz wrote: > I find two nuts holding the air filter assembly to a bracket. The > bracket has one slot and one hole. I assume loosing the two nuts > will allow the assembly to pivot up around the fixed hole, however > it is restrained by the intake hose and air flow sensor and intake > manifold hose. Just remove both nuts. Unplug the AFM. Undo the clamp to the intake hose. Undo the finger-fasteners on the rear that hold the electrical harness and coolant hoses. Wiggle the whole box up out of there. Disassemble on the bench to replace the filter. Wiggle back into place, minding the position of both intake & output hoses as you do. Easy once you've done it a few times. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:53:03 -0700 (PDT) From: "Curtis A. Ingraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: HUB SIZES FOR E24 E34 AND E31...ARE THEY THE SAME? Rob wrote: > BMW wheels are hubcentric - This statement is correct in the context of the original discussion and for other modern BMWs. But wheels for 2002, E21, and many older models are not hubcentric. I mention that because '02 owners sometimes fret unnecessarily over not being able to find centering rings when fitting E30 wheels to their cars. Curt Ingraham 72 2002tii, 73 02 -- lug centric Oakland, CA ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 16:53:55 -0500 From: "Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E39 Keys and Seats Nick, My E39 came with two master keys and a valet key. I'm assuming your nonfunctioning key isn't the valet key :) Actually, if it wasn't originally a valet key, it may be now. I'll be interested to hear from others if these keys are ever repairable, as I have one master key that's nonfunctional as well. BMW does keep extras in Germany (five of them if I remember correctly), which can be had for something like $100-150. Once all the spares are gone you're sol -- re-keying is $$$. Manuals for all current bmw models are available online in pdf format at bmwusa.com -- owners circle. I think you only have to provide a vin to register. If you have trouble logging on, let me know and I'll download and send you the file. Scott Staewen _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 18:32:11 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Programmable effects on E-39 (and alarm keys) Nick wrote: >I just purchased a 98 528i. It came with two keys - the one key works fine, opens the doors remotely etc., the other key will open the doors manually and start the car but will not open doors etc., electrically. I am lacking the owner's manual (on order) but have recharged the key by driving with it in the ignition. Is there some way of re-activating this key - any help is appreciated. ______________ I find myself in something of a similar position; I have a partial answer to Nick's question but one of my own. I just bought a 2000 E-39 529iT sport package for my wife to haul around the new baby and the dog. It came with only one key, so I ordered a new one from the dealer (by the way, it's not true that there are only a few ever made for your car; you can order as many as you want). The key is cut to fit your car, via the VIN. The alarm code is unique; the ***CAR*** must be programmed to learn the key. The following worked to program my new spare key -- get in the car and close the door. Insert key in ignition, turn it on, turn it off, take the key out. Hold the key up, so the sensor can detect it, and push and hold the LOCK button on the key. WHILE HOLDING IT DOWN, simultaneously press the UNLOCK button THREE (3) times. The doors should lock and unlock. Voila. NOTE: you need to do this with ALL YOUR KEYS at this time (or so I was told). NOTE, though, I used this technique to reprogram a new key I ordered for my 740iL at the same time, Nick, and so I may have it backword - you may need to hold the unlock button down and press the lock button three times; but it DOES WORK. Both my E-39 keys will lock/unlock the car. ============ HERE'S MY QUESTION. The manual references some functions that can be programmed by the dealership -- some are just programmable functions, others are keyed (no pun intended) to the key itself, so that if you have two keys for two drivers, the car can automatically adjust itself to each driver's preferences. The manual is silent on exactly what functions are programmable; it suggests that you consult with your dealership. Arggh. >From what I've read in the manual, the "key memory" can be programmed to run: 1. seat position 2. mirror position 3. steering wheel position Does anyone know how to use this feature? And what other things can be programmed??? Specifically: how do I DISABLE the daytime running lights? how do I DISABLE the automatic locking feature (the doors lock when we drive off; have to manually unlock later)? how do I DISABLE the automatic steering wheel "comfort ease/exit" feature? THANKS IN ADVANCE, - --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 15:57:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Clay Bar?? Greetings all! I just wanted to get some feed back on a good clay bar kit. There is a Mothers "California Gold" kit at Pep Boys and was wondering if any of you have used it with good results on a black car. If not, Can you recommend a good clay kit?? Thanks!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i lots o mods L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 18:55:40 -0400 From: "Kathy Lyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW Club Racing School For all you wannabe racers out there, there's a fun opportunity to run in BMW CCA Club Racing's Race School at Nelson Ledges the last weekend in July. I think it's actually Friday and Saturday, while the chapter's drivers school will run Saturday-Sunday. This is a great time with lots of wheel-to-wheel lapping, practice starts (which are a blast) and a short race to conclude the school. Lots of track time for the money and no point-bys! Contact Scott Hughes at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for all the details. Kathy - ---- Kathryn M. Lyle, CPA, CVA Lyle & Associates CPA www.lylecpa.com Creating Business Value ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:07:08 -0700 (PDT) From: jason daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Clay Bar?? It will work fine. They all work real good. Just clean the car real good first (duh!) Then use plenty of lube. (don't even go there) Turn and fold the clay often. If you drop it you have to pitch it, so don't drop it. If you run out of lube, any of the mist - -and-shine spray will work too. You can do about 5-6 cars with one bar before it gets too contaminated to use. you don't need a lot of pressure either. Just do it until there is no dragging. Follow with a good polish and wax. Jason > I just wanted to get some feed back on a good clay > bar > kit. There is a Mothers "California Gold" kit at > Pep > Boys > > Manuel Paredes ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:52:06 -0700 From: "Kjos'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #6456 Hi all, I know Felix is right as I did just that (put E34 M5 wheels on a '97 E39)...successfully too...by paying a machine shop $50/wheel to machine the center bore out. The offset was about, if not exactly, the same. John Kjos - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Felix Vicente" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 6:32 AM Subject: [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #6456 > > I know for a fact that the E39 hub is the same as an E24 or > > an E28. I have > > put several set's of E39 sport wheels on M5's and M6's. > > uhh, NO. the reason you could do that was because the E39 wheels have a > larger center bore, thus they fit the smaller-bored M5s and M6s. Try putting > an e28/e32/e34 wheel with a 72.9mm bore on an E39 and you'll figure it out. > > -felix > miami,fl > 97 540/6 found out the hard way when I got a flat > 98 740 > 95 525 ...and tried to use one of this car's wheels > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 22:47:34 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Programmable effects on E-39 (and alarm keys) I believe these features are programmed via the diagnostic computer at the dealership. The TIS has some information on programming those functions, as well as one touch up/down windows and perhaps other stuff. Gary Derian > The manual is silent on exactly what functions are programmable; it suggests > that you consult with your dealership. Arggh. > > From what I've read in the manual, the "key memory" can be programmed to > run: > 1. seat position > 2. mirror position > 3. steering wheel position > > Does anyone know how to use this feature? And what other things can be > programmed??? > > Specifically: > > how do I DISABLE the daytime running lights? > how do I DISABLE the automatic locking feature (the doors lock when we drive > off; have to manually unlock later)? > how do I DISABLE the automatic steering wheel "comfort ease/exit" feature? > > THANKS IN ADVANCE, > > --Dennis > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:27:19 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Air Filter Replacement Sid, you have formatting issues, change the settings on your e-mail program. Unplug the connector on the air flow meter (AFM). Use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp that holds the AFM to the bellows (leading to the throttle body). Pull the bellows back off of the AFM. Now wiggle the air filter box/AFM assembly out. You'll see that the intake snorkel mates up with the headlight back cover, which will give you a clue how to line it up when you put it all back. Once the filter box/AFM assembly is out of the car, THEN un-do the spring clips. Note that there is a correct way and an incorrect way to install the air filter. After you've done it a few times, it becomes second nature. The thing I most often forget when re-assembling is the electrical connector on the AFM. HTH, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i >Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:39:13 -0400 >From: "Sid Schwartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Air Filter Replacement > ><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> ><html> ><head> > <title></title> ></head> ><body> ><font size="2"><font face="Arial,sans-serif">I have a simple task, >replace an original air filter element on a '88 325iC.<br> >Bentley says loosen the nuts and unclip the spring clips.<br> >I find two nuts holding the air filter assembly to a bracket. The >bracket has one slot and one hole. I assume loosing the two nuts will >allow the assembly to pivot up around the fixed hole, however it is >restrained by the intake hose and air flow sensor and intake manifold >hose.<br> >I'm I making this job too complicated? What steps do I need to follow >to do the job?<br> >Thanks.<br> ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6459 *************************** | | 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 . BMW technical information, special tool sales/rental | http://www.koalamotorsport.com | |==================================================== | | Taylor BMW - http://www.taylorbmw.com - Doc Bimmer! | |==================================================== | Turner Motorsport Inc . 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