[uucdigest] Monday, August 25 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6695
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Re: [uuc] E30 suspension upgrade [uuc] 2000 E39 528i wagon brakes Re: [uuc] 2000 E39 528i wagon brakes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 22:17:29 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <Z3> trunk lock Q No part is listed on ETK without a part number. If you see a description, and no part number, then you need to click on the "line item" number to expand that section. As to the trunk, first make sure it's not in valet mode. If key is horizontal when removed, it's in valet mode and won't unlock with central locking. Otherwise, yes, you have a lock and an unlock signal, you can check with a DVOM at the connector. Can't tell you which wires off hand, but you won't harm anything if you're using a decent, high impedance, DVOM. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chris Pawlowicz > well, I've had my '99 Z3 2.8 for about a month now.. it's way fun, I'm > having a ball driving it.. *but* have found a couple of things that need > attention :( > I bought and installed the BMW keyless entry/alarm system- it went very > smoothly and everything worked at first.. now I notice that the rear trunk > doesn't lock/unlock electronically. It worked.. then it was intermittent.. > now it doesn't. > Should I just assume the door lock actuator is dead and swap it > out? should > I spend a bit of time investigating and hook a meter up to see if it's > getting the +/-12v to move? It looks like there are 2 wires that power the > motor part (momentary +12v or -12v like in an E30?) and 3 wires > that signal > 'lock' or 'unlock' back to the brain.. am I right? > Can I disconnect the motor, hang a meter off the 2 motor wires > and look for > the 12v signal to make sure it's getting it? or are the new body > electronics > stuff different and I'll blow something up? Bentley isn't too > helpful here! > Looking at the ETK it seems that all E36 trunks use the same > actuator (67 11 > 8 360 732), is this correct? > Finally, during the alarm install, I needed to replace the small rear > storage compartment with a panel to mount the alarm microphone and LEDs.. > the panel uses 3 sized 'blanks' (instead of switches) and only 2 of them > were available from my dealer- the other one no longer shows as > available on > the ETK > 65 11 2 492 136 Panel > When parts are shown (picture) on ETK but no part numbers listed beside > them, does this mean they are no longer available from BMW and I'm on my > own? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 19:56:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Drew Sheppard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 suspension upgrade - --0-592846012-1061780186=:4286 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Group I think it is time for a suspension upgrade on my 87 325is. I am leaning toward used E30 M3 springs and Bilstein Sport shocks. Any advice before I start my search on where to look or problems to watch out for on installation? Sorry if this has been covered recently, I am a little behind on my UUC email due to a vacation. It looks like there were some pretty busy discussions, I am catching up. Thanks Drew - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software - --0-592846012-1061780186=:4286 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"> <P>Group</P> <P>I think it is time for a suspension upgrade on my 87 325is. I am leaning toward used E30 M3 springs and Bilstein Sport shocks. Any advice before I start my search on where to look or problems to watch out for on installation? Sorry if this has been covered recently, I am a little behind on my UUC email due to a vacation. It looks like there were some pretty busy discussions, I am catching up.</P> <P>Thanks</P> <P>Drew</P></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><p><hr SIZE=1> Do you Yahoo!?<br> <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=10469/*http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com";>Yahoo! SiteBuilder</a> - Free, easy-to-use web site design software - --0-592846012-1061780186=:4286-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:07:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Kyle Sanchez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 Parking Brake Switch Well I finshed installing the OBC in my car today. Very straight forward, nice upgrade. But I'm also in the middle of swaping dark gray carpet and black leather seats into my car as well. So all the carpet is out, center console. Well I sat on the parking brake light switch on the back of the handle. So I unscrewed the one screw hold the switch to the handle. And 'fixed', read bent, the switch. When I went to reinstall the switch it doesn't sit tight any longer. So I'm looking for any help on how to fix the switch to the handle, without JB weld. Thanks Kyle Sanchez 89' 325i BMW CCA GGC __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 23:22:25 -1000 From: Jay G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <WOT> Z06 vette advice hey gruppe...in my never ending quest for a replacement for the E36 M3, today i test drove a corvette Z06...awesome power and awesome handling...i know a few list members must also have this car, so any input/opinions/advice greatly appreciated...any "quirks" with the car??? i'm planning to use it as a (semi) daily driver/autocross/track car...anything to watch for? also any "good" z06 specific message boards??? private replies welcome, if you dont wish to clutter the digest...thanx in advance! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 05:47:13 -0600 From: "r.mackrill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] after mkt cat for e28 535i Need to replace the catalytic converter on the daily driver. Looking at either BMP or Bav Auto. Any recommendations... Randy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:31:56 -0500 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] after mkt cat for e28 535i Check out Steve D'G's offerings at www.ultimategarage.com. Malcolm '88 M5 '98 328i - -----Original Message----- From: r.mackrill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 6:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] after mkt cat for e28 535i Need to replace the catalytic converter on the daily driver. Looking at either BMP or Bav Auto. Any recommendations... Randy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 12:37:33 +0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E36 - non speed indication Group, Anybody BHDT? Car is a '93 325i with 110 Kmiles. Symptoms: Suddenly no speed indication on speedometer. Also no odometer movement, MPG indication or cruise control. All other dash indicators functional (tach, temp, gas guage). Actions to date: Visually inspected diff and speed sensor, no obvious problems. followed wiring as far as I could, but it disappears up and over the rear sub frame in a hurry. Questions: 1 - Does anyone know the output characteristics of the speed sensor? I would like to put an o-scope on the outputs while the rear wheels are driven to rule the speed sensor in or out. 2 - anything else that I should be checking? Thanks for any help, Rob Norwalk 93 325 JS#0 01 330 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 08:49:23 -0400 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Digital Climate Control > You and me both! Don't you already have a 993 'S' model????? > > - Mark > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lee ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 08:51:08 -0400 From: "Chris Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Heat shield, cam chain tensioner I replied to this last night, but never saw it appear... According to Bentley, you have the primary and secondary mixed up. The part I have is the secondary, and is the difficult one to replace. I'll have it swapped for the primary and save myself a bunch of work. Thanks. Chris B. - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 6:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: C. Baker Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 Heat shield, cam chain tensioner <snip> I don't remember which one is primary and which one is secondary. IIRC, the simple tensioner on the side of the head is secondary. The one pushing up on the chains from the center of the block is primary and requires removing VANOS to access. HTH, alex f ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 09:38:41 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 - non speed indication You're looking for a square wave signal from the speed sensor. You should test it both at the sensor, and at the cluster, to be sure. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Car is a '93 325i with 110 Kmiles. > Symptoms: Suddenly no speed indication on speedometer. Also no odometer > movement, MPG indication or cruise control. All other dash indicators > functional (tach, temp, gas guage). > 1 - Does anyone know the output characteristics of the speed > sensor? I would > like to put an o-scope on the outputs while the rear wheels are > driven to rule > the speed sensor in or out. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 09:43:50 -0500 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] diagnose - Slow start, dies. Hello, My '89 535i decided to act up on me the other night. She would not start on the first try and then decided to die twice on the way home. As I was cruising down the highway she died, then in a few seconds came back to life like nothing happened. The car runs fine otherwise. I have had a fuel pump sitting in the garage for a few months now, waiting for the buzzing one to die, I assumed this was my problem. I changed the pump and then a day later, same thing, would not start right away and then died once after a few minutes of running. She ran fine the rest of the day. I have heard this can be two things; the main relay, or the crank position sensor. Has anybody experienced this problem before that can shed some light on the subject? Can/how do I test either one to rule it out as the cause? TIA for any help. I think I am driving on borrowed time right now. Andrew Harkonen '89 535i STL CCA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 10:30:56 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 suspension upgrade I think this is an excellent E30 suspension setup. Nice ride height and still quite soft. If I wanted something stiffer, I'd go straight to coil-overs and skip all the in between carp. Gary Derian > > Group > > I think it is time for a suspension upgrade on my 87 325is. I am leaning toward used E30 M3 springs and Bilstein Sport shocks. Any advice before I start my search on where to look or problems to watch out for on installation? Sorry if this has been covered recently, I am a little behind on my UUC email due to a vacation. It looks like there were some pretty busy discussions, I am catching up. > > Thanks > > Drew ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 10:34:42 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 2000 E39 528i wagon brakes So, the brake light comes on in the wife's 2000 E39 528i wagon. A couple of simple questions: 1. Is it uncommon to wear out the pads in only 32k miles? I know it varies, but I usually get nearly 50k miles, at least, on stock pads on non-track vehicles. 2. Does anyone know the minimum thickness of the stock rotors? I know it's stamped on the rotor, but do I have to remove the caliper to find it? 3. Any recommendations as to a replacement pad? Again, this is not for the track, just for street use. 4. Similarly, if I need to replace the rotor, any suggestions for a source/manufacturer? 5. Lastly, I don't suppose that the warranty covers worn-out rotors for only 32k miles, eh? :-) Thanks in advance, - --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 11:10:30 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 2000 E39 528i wagon brakes 30K on pads and new rotors every second set is what I see. Gary Derian > So, the brake light comes on in the wife's 2000 E39 528i wagon. A couple of > simple questions: > > 1. Is it uncommon to wear out the pads in only 32k miles? I know it > varies, but I usually get nearly 50k miles, at least, on stock pads on > non-track vehicles. > > 2. Does anyone know the minimum thickness of the stock rotors? I know it's > stamped on the rotor, but do I have to remove the caliper to find it? > > 3. Any recommendations as to a replacement pad? Again, this is not for the > track, just for street use. > > 4. Similarly, if I need to replace the rotor, any suggestions for a > source/manufacturer? > > 5. Lastly, I don't suppose that the warranty covers worn-out rotors for > only 32k miles, eh? > > :-) > > Thanks in advance, > > --Dennis > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6695 *************************** | | 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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