[uucdigest] Tuesday, July 15 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6572
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: RE: [uuc] Can't start E38 740iL RE: [uuc] Can't start E38 740iL Re: [uuc] Range Rover P38 Valve Covers [uuc] Need Info on 2000 323Ci Convertible Sport Re: [uuc] <misc> cigarette smoke smell RE: [uuc] Range Rover P38 Valve Covers Re: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs [uuc] CD Changer sez "NO DISCS" Re: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs RE: [uuc] CD Changer sez "NO DISCS" RE: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:41:56 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Can't start E38 740iL As always, thanks Brett! Your advice matches that from my regular shop, who called me back this evening. I tried disconnecting the battery again and hooking the free terminals together in an attempt to reset the memory. No luck. My friend will be back in the morning with the second key to try that. Any idea how long it takes to reset the DME and EWS (what does EWS stand for, anyway)? Something that the dealer can do in a few minutes, perhaps? Thanks (again)! - --Dennis - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of KMS - Brett Anderson Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 7:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] Can't start E38 740iL Tell him to go home and get another key. EWS may have gone out of synch with the dead battery, because the key was on. Even another key may not do it, he may need to get the DME and EWS "aligned" which takes a Modic or GT-1 dealer computer. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dennis Liu > We all went inside to take a Halo break, but my friend mistakenly left the > ignition on -- engine off, but ignition on. Three hours later, > the battery was DEAD. > Hooked up a charger, let it run an hour, but no luck. Tried > jumping it from my 740, but no luck there either. > The battery definitely has enough juice, I think, but the starter doesn't > even turn over. Not even a click. I checked to make sure that the > transmission was in Park (tried both Park and Neutral), and made sure to > step on the brake. Nothing. Everything works EXCEPT the starter. > Tried arming and disarming the alarm, using the remote and > manually. Tried > disconnecting the battery, waiting five minutes, then reconnecting. No > luck. It just refuses to turn over. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:52:51 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Can't start E38 740iL EWS alignment takes as long as it takes to get the car hooked up to the machine. About 5 minutes after that, you're done. Expect to be charged between 0.5 and 1.0 labour. EWS stands for Elektronische Wegfahrsperre, or Electronic Imobilization System, which is the chipped keys. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > From: Dennis Liu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > As always, thanks Brett! Your advice matches that from my > regular shop, who > called me back this evening. I tried disconnecting the battery again and > hooking the free terminals together in an attempt to reset the memory. No > luck. My friend will be back in the morning with the second key to try > that. > Any idea how long it takes to reset the DME and EWS (what does EWS stand > for, anyway)? Something that the dealer can do in a few minutes, perhaps? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:22:29 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Range Rover P38 Valve Covers > BMW finally caught on to what every race car gearbox manufacurer was > already doing. when you are accelerating its easier to pull back on the > lever, when braking its easier to push forward. Which may be true, but it's counterintuitive for anyone who's used to the automatic PRNDL. John. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:34:59 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Need Info on 2000 323Ci Convertible Sport Does anyone have this info for a 2000 323Ci Convertible Sport? Curb weight (per BMW) 2nd gear ratio (manual) Final drive ratio (manual) Is the sport package the same as on the Coupe? TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:52:37 -0400 From: Bill Ballon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <misc> cigarette smoke smell After a thorough cleaning, I use Airsept chemicals to remove odors. Go to: http://www.airsept.com They make a very effective smoke removal treatment. >Anybody got a good suggestion for how to eliminate a bad cigarette smell from > >a car's interior Bill Ballon ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:57:34 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Range Rover P38 Valve Covers > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Miller > > BMW finally caught on to what every race car gearbox manufacurer was > > already doing. when you are accelerating its easier to pull back on the > > lever, when braking its easier to push forward. > > Which may be true, but it's counterintuitive for anyone who's used to the > automatic PRNDL. You fail to take into account one thing. Automatic drivers, as a rule, become brain dead when they enter their vehicle. As a result, anything beyond moving from Park to Drive is moot. You also assume that more than 0.01% of the drivers who've driven automatics have ever a> driven a ratchet shifter, b> gone below D when selecting a gear and c> if a and b are correct, would ever drive anything that required more input. Brett Anderson KMS Yes, I own an automatic, it's a truck and would be stick if I'd found one when I needed one. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:03:40 +0100 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> GM and ZF E36 boxes are longer lasting than E30 ZF4HP22 ones, >> but not by much. >> Just say NO to ZF4HP22 trannies that came with E30 six cylinder >> automatics! "My parents have a 94 325i GM turbohydromatic 4 spd that expired right at 110k miles. It was clean on the inside and failed due to a plastic washer which became brittle and broke. allowing metal shaft to wear the metal housing to the point of not being able to fix it. My parents 97 528i GM auto is starting to act up really bad aswell. Slips for the first 5 mins in the morning, shifts very hard, I would say it is about to give up." Quite surprised that you've had problems with the THM-R1 (or Strasbourg transmission, or A4S310R, or 4L30, depending on who you talk to). My tech reckoned it is one of the toughest and most trouble-free (if not exactly quick-shifting) BMW automatics he's had the pleasure of not having to deal with. This may, though, be something to do with the fact that the GM four-speed was only used in four-cylinder and one low-power six-cylinder applications, all the others getting the ZF 5-speed similar to the one found in the NA-market E36 M3 auto. Even if this unit doesn't last forever, one advantage was that it was also used in some GM applications. This tended to keep parts costs down, and I recall reading somewhere that the unit was designed to be simple to repair, and therefore likely to stay in service longer. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 01:56:10 -0700 From: "Eric Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] CD Changer sez "NO DISCS" The patient: 2001 325iT (turns 2 years old tomorrow!) with standard AM/FM/Tape head unit and BMW 6-disc CD Changer The symptoms: When I press "MODE" on the head unit to switch to the changer, it reports "NO DISCS" even though the CD caddy is full and all discs are right-side up. I'm not sure how the changer is supposed to scan for discs when a caddy is inserted, but on my changer it appears that the transport is refusing to extend each disc tray to see if it is occupied. When the caddy is inserted, I can see the transport move to each disc position, but nothing happens. It will stop for a couple of seconds, moves up to the next position, stop again, and so on until it reaches disc 6, where the transport moves slightly higher than slot 6, locking into position. I've tried it with no discs, 1 disc, and CD-Rs, with the same failures. Does anyone have any hints? Is it better/cheaper/etc in the long run to get the changer repaired or replaced? I installed the unit myself shortly after taking delivery, so it is out of warranty, i.e. not covered by the vehicle warranty. I've searched the archives with no helpful results, so anything anyone can come up with would be most appreciated. TIA. Eric Liu '81 320i - traded for '89 325iS - traded for '01 325iT ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 05:13:51 -0500 From: "phil irby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs Scott, Not directions to a web site but personal experience with my E36.....My 92 325ia has served me well since I bought it in Jan 2000. Had 45K on it then when I bought from local BMW dealer. I wasn't looking for slushbox, but when I found this one with low mileage and maintenance history with clean Carfax, I had to do it (turned out later I found out Carfax had not showed one accident....minor parking lot collision according to the PO). I have 99K on it now and the 2 problems I can think of right away are radiator neck cracking at the upper hose and I also had to replace the tranny last year at around 82K. Wasn't cheap.....dealer wanted $3750 for a reman R & R and I elected to take it to Mr. Transmission for $2400. So far I've had no problems with the newly rebuilt one and have over 15K on that. I was thinking about trading it last year and got offers of next to nothing after having to sink the bucks into the tranny so figured I'd just keep it and drive the wheels off it. I've heard they should go to 200K plus without rebuild so that's what I'm hoping for. Oh, and I haven't replaced my coils yet either....PO's records show the dealer replaced one coil at about 30K miles and the other 5 are the originals. I'm thinking about going ahead and replacing those now just as preventive measure. YMMV. Good luck on your search, Phil 92 E36/M50 >Hi groups, my wife and I have been searching for a car for our daughter to learn how to drive. We've decided to expand our search to E36 325iA's, about which I have not much knowledge. I know about the imploding plastic impeller water pumps and the Ulfish coils. I know about rear subframe mount problems on tracked cars. Can anyone direct me to a web site with FAQs on what else to look for on an E36? TIA. Also, any input on the mileage (longevity, not gas) we can expect from the automatic transmissions on the '92 to '95 cars would be appreciated.< ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:12:02 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] CD Changer sez "NO DISCS" If it's a factory changer, the dealer won't bother to determine who installed it. Go get it replaced under warranty. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Eric Liu > Is it > better/cheaper/etc in the long run to get the changer repaired or > replaced? > I installed the unit myself shortly after taking delivery, so it is out of > warranty, i.e. not covered by the vehicle warranty. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:23:54 -0400 From: Pat Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs Scott: 92 325i 152,000 miles; you are correct, the water pump does go bad, but I've taken the tack of replace items based on mileage, even if they're not broken yet. Water pump, every 60,000 miles; belts every 20,000 miles, spark plugs every year, tranny fluid every 30,000 miles, etc. keep the fluids changed regularly and you shouldn't have a problem. Whatever you do, don't wash the engine compartment at the coin car wash, I had the SRS light on for a year after that. Pat Green 92 325i Motor City Chapter BMW CCA Risk Management Committee - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of phil irby Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 6:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Seeking E36 FAQs Scott, Not directions to a web site but personal experience with my E36.....My 92 325ia has served me well since I bought it in Jan 2000. Had 45K on it then when I bought from local BMW dealer. I wasn't looking for slushbox, but when I found this one with low mileage and maintenance history with clean Carfax, I had to do it (turned out later I found out Carfax had not showed one accident....minor parking lot collision according to the PO). I have 99K on it now and the 2 problems I can think of right away are radiator neck cracking at the upper hose and I also had to replace the tranny last year at around 82K. Wasn't cheap.....dealer wanted $3750 for a reman R & R and I elected to take it to Mr. Transmission for $2400. So far I've had no problems with the newly rebuilt one and have over 15K on that. I was thinking about trading it last year and got offers of next to nothing after having to sink the bucks into the tranny so figured I'd just keep it and drive the wheels off it. I've heard they should go to 200K plus without rebuild so that's what I'm hoping for. Oh, and I haven't replaced my coils yet either....PO's records show the dealer replaced one coil at about 30K miles and the other 5 are the originals. I'm thinking about going ahead and replacing those now just as preventive measure. YMMV. Good luck on your search, Phil 92 E36/M50 >Hi groups, my wife and I have been searching for a car for our daughter to learn how to drive. We've decided to expand our search to E36 325iA's, about which I have not much knowledge. I know about the imploding plastic impeller water pumps and the Ulfish coils. I know about rear subframe mount problems on tracked cars. Can anyone direct me to a web site with FAQs on what else to look for on an E36? TIA. Also, any input on the mileage (longevity, not gas) we can expect from the automatic transmissions on the '92 to '95 cars would be appreciated.< ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6572 *************************** | | 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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