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Re: Pages missing from my brand new Bentley
BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
<E30> Help for an electriccal idiot
E39 wiper woe. can anyone help?
95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem
Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem
E39 Wiper Woe
Re: E39 Wiper Woe
Car gadgets (was E39 Wiper Woe)
Re: Car gadgets (was E39 Wiper Woe)
Re: E39 Wiper Woe
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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 16:43:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pages missing from my brand new Bentley
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Peter wrote:
> It is missing at LEAST 30 pages. They aren't torn
> out;
> the manual appears intact.
>
I had the very same problem when I bought my
Bentley when it first came out. Called Bentley
and they suggested I contact the place that sold
it to me. I did. It was replaced. No charge
and I think (Amazon?) they even covered return
shipping.
=====
David Kroth
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:09:55 -0400
From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
anyone familiar with how specifically the BMW tire
pressure monitoring system works in terms of the
module in the car ? I'm not talking about ABS sensor-based
systems like the Mini has, but actual transmitter-based
systems which give an individual pressure reading for
each tire.
the system uses little transmitters in a module behind the
valve stem, but I dunno what else is involved. I assume a
module & some sort of module that will probably only
talk to a facotry BMW multi-plexed electrical system.
I know Nissan uses something like this in at least the 350Z
but perhaps other cars as well.
Ben
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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:26:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: wy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Ben.
I believe you are refering to this system not the one
offered by tirerack.
http://www.diynet.com/diy/ab_parts_accessories/article/0,2021,DIY_13690_3151462,00.html
Here is another from Hunter.
http://www.hunter.com/pub/undercar/TECHLINK/
--- ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> anyone familiar with how specifically the BMW tire
> pressure monitoring system works in terms of the
> module in the car ? I'm not talking about ABS
> sensor-based
> systems like the Mini has, but actual
> transmitter-based
> systems which give an individual pressure reading
> for
> each tire.
>
> the system uses little transmitters in a module
> behind the
> valve stem, but I dunno what else is involved. I
> assume a
> module & some sort of module that will probably only
> talk to a facotry BMW multi-plexed electrical
> system.
>
> I know Nissan uses something like this in at least
> the 350Z
> but perhaps other cars as well.
>
>
> Ben
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:38:59 -0400
From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
no. I'm talking about a BMW factory-equipment system which
uses sensor/transmitters like this :
http://members.roadfly.com/m_ben/BMW-RDC-stem.jpg
appears that it transmits on 433Mhz and they are nice enough
to tell you what sort of torx (or torx-like) bit you use to
take the stem portion out (the torque spec which is referenced
on the sensor). I wonder whether the "11" in the hexagon
is some sort of unique identifier so you can tell the control
module which wheel has which sensor in it ?
Ben
wy wrote:
>I believe you are refering to this system not the one
>offered by tirerack.
>
>http://www.diynet.com/diy/ab_parts_accessories/article/0,2021,DIY_13690_3151462,00.html
>
>Here is another from Hunter.
>
>http://www.hunter.com/pub/undercar/TECHLINK/
>
>
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:01:46 -0400
From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
There is an antenna by each wheel. The transmitters have a range of 2 or 3
feet, so only it's local antenna will pick it up. That antenna reports to a
central control unit which identifies which corner of the car that wheel is on.
Brett Anderson
KMS
> -----Original Message-----
> no. I'm talking about a BMW factory-equipment system which
> uses sensor/transmitters like this :
> http://members.roadfly.com/m_ben/BMW-RDC-stem.jpg
>
> appears that it transmits on 433Mhz and they are nice enough
> to tell you what sort of torx (or torx-like) bit you use to
> take the stem portion out (the torque spec which is referenced
> on the sensor). I wonder whether the "11" in the hexagon
> is some sort of unique identifier so you can tell the control
> module which wheel has which sensor in it ?
>
>
> Ben
>
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:27:09 -0500
From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: <E30> Help for an electriccal idiot
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi all, need a little help here. I have been experiencing an
intermittent tach and an erratic temp gauge on my 93 325ic.
Conventional wisodm is bad ground and/or a bad circuit board trace. I
took this completely out on Saturday and found the circuit board to be
completely painted white from the factory, so other than the texture,
the traces are not visible. I have two questions:
1. How do I look for a bad trace with this white coating there?
2. Where are the "loose grounds"? My board has three main plugs, a
couple small plugs and two bulbs. The temp and gas gauges each have a
brass looking stud stick out the back, but neither had a nut on it and
the plastic around it did not look like there had ever been one.
For what it's worth, after reassembly, the tach seems OK, but the temp
gauge is pegged full hot now most of the time with occasional fits of
normalcy on bumps. What clue am I missing here?
Regards,
Paul Craven
93 325ic - tried to autcross yesterday, but at 9AM, the earliest heat
available was 4:30PM!
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:41:10 -0500
From: "Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: E39 wiper woe. can anyone help?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello All,
I've had an odd problem with the rain sensing windshield wipers on my '01 M5
for about a year. They used to work brilliantly, but now the sensitivity of
the system is erratic (sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow). More
irritating is that they will now intermittantly wipe in dry conditions --
ie, if the column control is left in the sensor position from a previous
drive, the wipers will intermittanty turn on *without having touched the
wiper controls* and regardless of the condition of the windshield (dry, wet,
clean, dirty, etc). This does not happen with the wiper stalk is left in the
"off" position.
I've had a few more electronic gremlins, involving the instrument cluster
and alarm system. On a few past visits to the dealer, "no faults" were
found, but on my last visit a number of items were replaced: the AIC sensor,
the IKE (instrument carrier and electronics replaced), and as part of repair
of alarm system, the GM was replaced.
The wiring from the IKE to the AIC (K bus) and from AIC to GM were deemed
okay.
Unfortunately, all of these new parts have not solved the problem. The
wipers still just turn on whenever they want to, which is about every 3 or 4
minutes :(
So, does anyone out there know how this system is put together? Is the GM
for the alarm shared with the wipers? Is it possible for a fault in the unit
that's part of the windshield to cause these problems (as far as I'm aware,
that's all of the system that remains to be replaced, save the wiring
harness)? Does anyone have access to the wiring diagrams for this system?
TIA to anyone that can help out -- this is beginnign to drive me a little
crazy.
Scott Staewen
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:48:35 -0700 (PDT)
From: Racer X <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
A random mechanic recently suiggested to me that my 95
has a possible Vanos problem. What possible sounds and
clues tip you off to this? He's an honest guy so i
trust his intuition but it's a costly repair on a
hunch. Does anyone know how many tech hours to expect
for such a repair?
Mike
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:30:18 -0500
From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
What's it doing?
Not too bad a job, U gonna replace the vanos unit?
I got an extra one! LOL
Paul A. Garnier
Systems Integration
FastNetworking
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From: Racer X [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 2:49 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [UUC] 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem
A random mechanic recently suiggested to me that my 95
has a possible Vanos problem. What possible sounds and
clues tip you off to this? He's an honest guy so i
trust his intuition but it's a costly repair on a
hunch. Does anyone know how many tech hours to expect
for such a repair?
Mike
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:57:42 -0700
From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: E39 Wiper Woe
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi All,
I have no solution to offer on this topic, but wondered if anyone
wanted to rant along the lines of:
Does anyone else see this (sometimes) rain-sensing (sort of) wiper as
yet another solution to a problem that doesn't exist?!
Who has other favorite examples?
Tom K.
Hood River, Oregon
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:24:47 -0700
From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: E39 Wiper Woe
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Mon, Oct 18, 2004 at 12:57:42PM -0700, Tom Kosmalski wrote:
> Does anyone else see this (sometimes) rain-sensing (sort of) wiper as
> yet another solution to a problem that doesn't exist?!
>
> Who has other favorite examples?
Yeah, that darned MPG gage! Back in my day, we knew our cars got 40
rods to the hogshead, and that's the way we liked it!
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:11:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Car gadgets (was E39 Wiper Woe)
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004, John Bolhuis wrote:
> Yeah, that darned MPG gage! Back in my day, we knew our cars got 40
> rods to the hogshead, and that's the way we liked it!
It can serve as a crude draft-o-meter on really long straight roads, like
the I-5 in California, when you're cruising behind a gigantic semi.
Perhaps it's just my imagination, but I've seen differences as I move in
and out of the turbulent wake of the truck ahead of me. It also does an
entertaining little dance as I cruise to a stop too, as the engine does
something to spike the MPG meter as the engine idles down. I'm guessing
it's a pollution control thing.
I also like my rain sensor for its intended purpose, though when the rain
gets going really hard, it never speeds up the wipers to their maximum.
Another cool gadget I saw recently is:
http://www.trafficgauge.com
--Andre
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:39:55 -0700
From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Car gadgets (was E39 Wiper Woe)
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
cool.
I use this in the SF bay area - not quite as high tech
http://www.sigalert.com/map.asp?Region=Bay+Area&partner=kcbsam
but saves me time.
Marco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 3:11 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [UUC] Car gadgets (was E39 Wiper Woe)
On Mon, 18 Oct 2004, John Bolhuis wrote:
> Yeah, that darned MPG gage! Back in my day, we knew our cars got 40
> rods to the hogshead, and that's the way we liked it!
It can serve as a crude draft-o-meter on really long straight roads, like
the I-5 in California, when you're cruising behind a gigantic semi.
Perhaps it's just my imagination, but I've seen differences as I move in
and out of the turbulent wake of the truck ahead of me. It also does an
entertaining little dance as I cruise to a stop too, as the engine does
something to spike the MPG meter as the engine idles down. I'm guessing
it's a pollution control thing.
I also like my rain sensor for its intended purpose, though when the rain
gets going really hard, it never speeds up the wipers to their maximum.
Another cool gadget I saw recently is:
http://www.trafficgauge.com
--Andre
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__________________________________________________________________________
In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA.
UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate
Short Shifter - accept no substitutes!
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:26:11 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: E39 Wiper Woe
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tom, Tom, Tom,
You're looking at this from entirely the wrong perspective. It's clear that such
gizmos are the solution to the problem of insufficient parts and service revenue at
BMW dealerships!
Brian
'94 325ic - no wiper sensors, but the automatic (sometimes) window drop (sort of)
mechanism provides similar fun
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Oct 18, 2004 3:57 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [UUC] E39 Wiper Woe
Hi All,
I have no solution to offer on this topic, but wondered if anyone
wanted to rant along the lines of:
Does anyone else see this (sometimes) rain-sensing (sort of) wiper as
yet another solution to a problem that doesn't exist?!
Who has other favorite examples?
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