The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 613 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E39 Programming Re: E39 Programming Re: gas smell - 95 M3 Euro v. US spec differences Re: Euro v. US spec differences <E46> Service Engine Soon. Re: <E46> Service Engine Soon. Too Many Electronics? Re: E36 M3 knock sensor Re: Azenis Sport Replacement Re: Azenis Sport Replacement 530i or 530d??
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:59:21 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E39 Programming Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I haven't seen any hacks on how to do that but I haven't looked in a while. if there are you'll find them here. http://www.bmwtips.com/ select the "tips and tricks". Marco p.s. my Caddy allows me to change all that stuff from the Nav/Audio display. Just wish it would allow me to input a street address into the NAV when I'm moving. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Swingle Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 5:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [UUC] E39 Programming Is there any way to change the owner programming on a 2002 E39 short of a visit to the MODIC-man at the dealer? Specifically I want to turn off the "feature" that locks the doors at 5 mph and turn the door lock chirp back on. If not, what is the customary dealer charge for such things? Dave Swingle 2002 530i 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: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 14:49:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E39 Programming Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think the programming charge depends on the dealer. For example, after I installed the factory alarm in my E46, they charged me a half-hour rate (also their minimum rate) to activate the alarm via MODIC, which probably took all of 5 minutes. Shortly after that, the sales people at the dealer also got a MODIC, and they'll change their customers' car settings for free. If they have to ask the service department to do something, then that's when you usualy have to pay. --Andre ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:37:04 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: gas smell - 95 M3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Wed, April 6, 2005 6:46 am, Batt, Jeff \(GE Healthcare\) said: > I believe there are 3 possible leak points that could cause > this (please correct me if I'm wrong) - 1) inlet hose clamp, 2) outlet > hose clamp, 3) gasket to top of tank. Yep. If the hose clamps are the original crimp-type, remove them and replace them with the screw-type hose clamps. > Assuming it is this gasket...does anyone have a part number/name Replacing this is also a good idea. Use this site to look up the part number: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 19:53:44 +0000 From: "Gilbert Hoffman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Euro v. US spec differences Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruppe: Does anyone have first hand knowledge of information regarding differences between a US spec and Euro spec car? To make it easier let me say that the model in question is an E46 330i. If you took say a German market car and a US car does anyone have knowledge of specific parts differences? I started looking through the ETK, but that is tedious. I already know the obvious like the speedo and no "objects in mirror" sticker. Let's assume that both cars have 6 airbags DSC/ABS etc. All those things that may be optional on a Euro car that we get standard here. TIA Gilbert ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:17:52 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gilbert Hoffman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Euro v. US spec differences Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A major difference is US airbags are designed to protect unrestrained occupants. Deployment strategies may be different and some US models have thick knee bolsters under the dash to hold people in place. Lights are different, US rear side markers are red, Euro are amber. Our front side markers are amber, Euro are white. Key and seat belt buzzers for US models, and mostly little things. Gary Derian > Gruppe: > > Does anyone have first hand knowledge of information regarding differences > between a US spec and Euro spec car? To make it easier let me say that the > model in question is an E46 330i. If you took say a German market car and > a US car does anyone have knowledge of specific parts differences? I > started looking through the ETK, but that is tedious. I already know the > obvious like the speedo and no "objects in mirror" sticker. Let's assume > that both cars have 6 airbags DSC/ABS etc. All those things that may be > optional on a Euro car that we get standard here. > > TIA > > Gilbert > > > 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: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 15:33:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E46> Service Engine Soon. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruppe: Two friends of mine just bought E46s. One cabrio and one coupe, 2002 and 2000, I think. I'm going to take a look at them next week sometime to do a general check on tires, brakes, fluids, etc. The cabrio reports a "Service Engine Soon" message. A quick read of the manual suggests it is emissions related. Just wanted some feedback on this before I saw the message. Anyone had any experience with it? Thanks! Neil Deshpande 92 M5 87 944 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 20:21:59 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E46> Service Engine Soon. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You need to read out the stored error codes from the OBDII port and find out what the problem is. My 2002 330i started recording lean error codes with an el-cheapo aftermarket intake, it could be a lot of different things. Find someone with an OBDII code reader, go to the dealer, or buy one from Peake research or one of the other vendors. I have an www.autoenginuity.com reader and it connects to a USB port on my laptop. Works pretty nicely except I haven't been able to get it to talk to my 2001 F250 although it talks to all of my BMWs and a 2002 Ford Focus. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 17:49:43 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Too Many Electronics? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here's an unusual, yet convincing, argument in favour of limiting the proliferation of automotive electronics: Malaysia car thieves steal finger By Jonathan Kent BBC News, Kuala Lumpur Police in Malaysia are hunting for members of a violent gang who chopped off a car owner's finger to get round the vehicle's hi-tech security system. The car, a Mercedes S-class, was protected by a fingerprint recognition system. See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4396831.stm Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 19:41:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 M3 knock sensor Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hrm... Now that I think of it, in third gear around 3k rpm, there is a loud rattling sound...I actually thought it was the transmission or VANOS making noise, but I guess it could be pinging. I use premium gas, but maybe the octane is still too low here in CA? There is a Dinan chip and CAI in the car too... I'm sure that could contribute, but I'd like to isolate if its the chip or the sensor or something else. I found some archives from 1999/2000 on the Nott database of others who were having the same problem, but there wasn't anything definitive, as there were discussions of various factors. Some mentioned that with 92 octane or higher, their cars were fine. I'll check the cabling to the sensor and ensure it's tight, but maybe I should buy a quarter tank of 100 octane from the nearby race gas station and see if that changes it (in which case I'll be in the market for a different chip)? Any other suggestions anyone? Brian 95 M3 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 11:49:05 -0000 From: "Nancy and Bob Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Azenis Sport Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks to those who responded to my questions about new v. old Falken Azenis tires. In answer to Mark Andy's question - yes, autocross and lapping days. Mark also referenced a SCCA discussion which Carl Scholz cited for concerns that the new (615) model has a soft sidewall. I think the only mention of that was in ease of mounting the tire, not the driving experience, which might not be a valid test. Is there any other evidence of this? Price has escalated on the 615s. Discount Tire sold the 215s for $70 (205/50-15) and had the new ones at $84, but now has raised them to $96. Could be a lot worse, but not the bargain the Sports were. In my research I ran across a new tire from Hankook which was aimed at the Azenis Sport. It's called Ventus R-S2, and the guy at Edge Racing says they compared it to both old and new Azenis (which they sell, but they're out of the old in my size and don't yet have the new) and preferred the Hankook. It's also cheaper at $74. Any comments on this tire, or Hankook in general? Spring is here; gotta decide! Bob Fluharty 87 325is/3.0 Cincinnati ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 12:03:03 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Nancy and Bob Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Azenis Sport Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There is a difference. Cheap copycat tires may be OK for some uses, just as a Kia or Hyundai is OK for some uses, but tires are the only link between you and the road. Gary Derian > In my research I ran across a new tire from Hankook which was aimed at the > Azenis Sport. It's called Ventus R-S2, and the guy at Edge Racing says > they > compared it to both old and new Azenis (which they sell, but they're out > of > the old in my size and don't yet have the new) and preferred the Hankook. > It's also > cheaper at $74. Any comments on this tire, or Hankook in general? > > Spring is here; gotta decide! > > Bob Fluharty > 87 325is/3.0 > Cincinnati ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:56:51 +0100 From: "Ross Clifford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: 530i or 530d?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, I'm new to BMW's and I'm looking at a 2002 530 Sport either petrol or diesel, do you guys have any feedback on the cars, running or service costs? Also is there anything I should be looking for? Are there any know faults/weak areas? Thanks for your help in advance Best regards, Ross (UK) ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. 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