The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 401 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ? Re: <E30> Help for an electrical idiot Re: E39 Wiper Woe Re: E39 Wiper Woe Rain-Sensing Wipers & Rain-X (was E39 Wiper Woe) Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem car gadgets Re: E30 Heated Front Seats (Retrofit) Euro Badging Re: Euro Badging Re: Euro Badging Re: Euro Badging Re: Badges?!
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:42:11 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: BMW factory tire pressure monitoring ? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ben, Do you mean what protocol is being used to be able to hack the system? If it's operating at 433Mhz it's probably Bluetooth (low power) and probably has some kind of coding to identify the specific wheel it's attached to (some initial set up at the factory).Only two bits in the data stream would be needed to identify the wheel. You could hack the system before the controller by simply capturing the RF at the antenna. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:48:02 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Help for an electrical idiot Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul, Every E30 I've seen with the (threaded) studs at the back of the gauges have nuts on them. I would suspect you need these to get contact to the meter. If by white m(sometimes blue tint) board you mean the cluster casing this is not the conductor board. The screws have to be taken off to get to the inner ckt board. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:50:59 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E39 Wiper Woe Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OK Tom , I'll step into it.... IDrive (or is it drivel). ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:48:43 -0500 From: "Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E39 Wiper Woe Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> okay, point made. unfortunately, acknowledging this does not correct my problem, as the only slow or intermittent speed is the rain sensing position. I now effectively have two wiper speeds. this may seem like a silly problem, but it's a pita when you live in the swamp (and especially when your obsessive compulsive). No one has a fix for this? >Does anyone else see this (sometimes) rain-sensing (sort of) wiper as >yet another solution to a problem that doesn't exist?! In my case it hasn't worked out so well for BMW, as the Automatic Interval Control, Instrument Cluster, and General Module have been replaced under warranty. And next will probably be replacement of the wiring harness and/or windshield. Out of warranty, I'd (I'll???) either ignore the problem or find a way around these clever BMW electronics. Scott >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 _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:10:17 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Rain-Sensing Wipers & Rain-X (was E39 Wiper Woe) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott Staewen wrote: > 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). Just a heads-up. I'm a huge fan of Rain-X...been using the stuff for years on all my cars, and I can't imagine living without it. I've got two cars with rain-sensing wipers (a new E46 and a '98 M-B E320). In my experience, Rain-X on the windshield completely confuses the rain-sensing wipers, to the point where I have no choice but to control the wipers manually most of the time. This is actually a huge inconvenience, because with the rain sensor you don't get an intermittent mode -- it's either single-swipe, on-low, or on-high. When I apply Rain-X, I purposely avoid the rain sensor by 3-4" in each direction, but this only improves things a little. On the E46, I think I can have the dealer disable the intermittent feature via the car-and-key programming options. I'm going to ask them to do that next time the car is in for service. Rain-sensing wipers are an option I'd never pay for. Plus, every time you replace the windshield you are gonna pay extra if you have them! Regards, Steve (yea, it's raining this AM, and I'm sick and tired of being my own intermittent wiper system on a "premium" car) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:51:56 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 10/18/04 7:20 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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? Well a complete cam R&R, which includes taking out the VANOS unit, is 5.5 hours at BMW dealer flat rate. So I'd guess 3 hours or less. Plus of course the cost of the replacement VANOS itself. They do wear out, making a characteristic noise usually described as rattling marbles in a can. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:09:36 -0400 (EDT) From: Mark Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Howdy, On Tue, 19 Oct 2004, Neil Maller wrote: > Plus of course the cost of the replacement VANOS itself. They do wear > out, making a characteristic noise usually described as rattling marbles > in a can. Does this cause problems other than making noise? Will performace be different? Thanks! Mark ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:21:13 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 95 E36 M3 with possible Vanos problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Does this cause problems other than making noise? Will performace be > different? I experienced no noticeable issues related to performance with the noisy VaNoS on my '93 325is race car. My mechanic was not concerned about it either, although when we took the head off for repairs the SECOND time, we replaced the VaNoS unit with one he had in the shop. More at my insistence for a quieter motor than any real concerns :-) My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:37:22 -0700 From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: car gadgets Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It would be a tough call for me to pick the worst gadget between the rain (sort of) sensing (sometimes) wipers and the instant/average mpg readouts. I swear that sometimes I get hung up enough on the mpg that I drive my wife's Honda Element harder than the Fun Wagon. Of course, I-Drive wins hand down , and is hereby disqualified from further consideration due to unfair advantage. It is the equivalent of the Steroid-Swilling Eastern European Professional Amateur at the Olympics in this contest (or maybe the USA basketball team of a few Olympics ago). As far as the wipers, I would have gladly left another $100 bill at the dealer if I could have deleted this "feature" and replaced it with an old fashioned variable intermittent setting. Fortunately, the rest of the car experience more than makes up for this annoyance. If the rain sensor really performs poorly for others with rain-x (mine seems to work equally poorly with or without), I have found that using fresh rain-x and driving fast with the wipers off works really well! Kind of frowned upon in town by the local constabulary, though. Tom Kosmalski Hood River ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 13:26:39 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 Heated Front Seats (Retrofit) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Gregory. I've already got harnesses in the car, I just need to retrofit the seats. By EBA CD, do you mean the CD's available on eBay? I assume these are BMW seat kits (not aftermarket kits)? Anybody price these kits or check availability at a dealer or retailer? I have standard leather seats myself. I could go with aftermarket seat heaters, but as long as my car is wired, BMW seat heaters might be easier. Stan > Volume 2 : Issue 395 : "text" Format > > Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:31:14 +0000 > From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > You CAN retrofit heated seats in an E30. There are installation > instructions on the EBA CD (01.29.9.0.030.545) and specific kits to do the > seats (leather, vinyl or cloth & sport vs. std) as well as the harness under > the floor carpets and relay / fuse to add to the fusebox. > > I did this on my E30 touring, although I simply changed my cloth seats for > factory heated leather sport seats I found at a yard. Taking your seats > apart IS possible to install the kit. I would suggest you buy the EBA CD > and study this, based on your ability or find a seat repair fellow to > install the heating element parts. > > Gregory in Geneva ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:55:34 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Euro Badging Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check out this auction for an early model Euro 325iX. I thought that 1987 was the first model year in Europe, but apparently they had production as early as 1985 (the first model year must have been at least as early as 1986, perhaps 1985). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2493952771&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWA:IT Note the much different sideskirts and bumper covers. I assume those versions are still available in Europe as replacement parts. On to my actual question. Look at the photo showing the trunk lid. On the left is an interesting "4WD" badge. I can't read what is written above the "WD". On the right there is a "4" badge after the 325iX. The owner says they were on the car and knows nothing more about the badges. Anybody know if the the "4WD" or the "4" badge can be ordered through BMW or perhaps a company like Bekkers? They definitely appear to be factory badges, though you never know. Thanks, Stan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 13:06:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Euro Badging Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Stan, It says "full time" above the WD portion of the 4wd badge. Brian '93 325 --- "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out this auction for an early model Euro > 325iX. I thought that 1987 > was the first model year in Europe, but apparently > they had production as > early as 1985 (the first model year must have been > at least as early as > 1986, perhaps 1985). > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2493952771&ssPageNam > e=STRK:MEWA:IT > > Note the much different sideskirts and bumper > covers. I assume those > versions are still available in Europe as > replacement parts. > > On to my actual question. Look at the photo showing > the trunk lid. On the > left is an interesting "4WD" badge. I can't read > what is written above the > "WD". On the right there is a "4" badge after the > 325iX. The owner says > they were on the car and knows nothing more about > the badges. Anybody know > if the the "4WD" or the "4" badge can be ordered > through BMW or perhaps a > company like Bekkers? They definitely appear to be > factory badges, though > you never know. > > Thanks, > > Stan > > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > 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! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:04:08 -0500 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Euro Badging Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Interesting. If you click on the picture, it enlarges so you can see that text over the "4WD" is "FULL TIME". Malcolm '88 M5 '98 328i -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Jackson Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 2:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Euro Badging Check out this auction for an early model Euro 325iX. I thought that 1987 was the first model year in Europe, but apparently they had production as early as 1985 (the first model year must have been at least as early as 1986, perhaps 1985). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2493952771&ssPag eNam e=STRK:MEWA:IT Note the much different sideskirts and bumper covers. I assume those versions are still available in Europe as replacement parts. On to my actual question. Look at the photo showing the trunk lid. On the left is an interesting "4WD" badge. I can't read what is written above the "WD". On the right there is a "4" badge after the 325iX. The owner says they were on the car and knows nothing more about the badges. Anybody know if the the "4WD" or the "4" badge can be ordered through BMW or perhaps a company like Bekkers? They definitely appear to be factory badges, though you never know. Thanks, Stan Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ __ 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! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:05:08 -0400 From: "DUNLAP, LARRY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Euro Badging Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Looks like a "4WD Full Time" badge off an old Subaru... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stan Jackson Jr. Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 3:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Euro Badging Check out this auction for an early model Euro 325iX. I thought that 1987 was the first model year in Europe, but apparently they had production as early as 1985 (the first model year must have been at least as early as 1986, perhaps 1985). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2493952771&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWA:IT Note the much different sideskirts and bumper covers. I assume those versions are still available in Europe as replacement parts. On to my actual question. Look at the photo showing the trunk lid. On the left is an interesting "4WD" badge. I can't read what is written above the "WD". On the right there is a "4" badge after the 325iX. The owner says they were on the car and knows nothing more about the badges. Anybody know if the the "4WD" or the "4" badge can be ordered through BMW or perhaps a company like Bekkers? They definitely appear to be factory badges, though you never know. Thanks, Stan Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________________________________ 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! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:10:13 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Badges?! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kind of like Duane Collie's old "316tds?" How's it running, Matt? Marc Plante E36 M3/4, 56k E36 325i, 220k [Gone] Vienna, VA ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
