The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 828 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: 02 M5 documentation 89 525iA e34 LKM relay Re: 89 525iA e34 LKM relay Re. E34 Touring acceleration shudder - again Re: Re. E34 Touring acceleration shudder - again Re: Clicking from right rear... Re: <E36> Need SRS reset tool, Wash. DC Re: Replacement seats <E36> ASC fixed? <E36> clicking from LEFT rear.... <E36> RSMs Re: <E36> RSMs Re: <E36> RSMs Re: <E36> RSMs
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:49:50 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: 02 M5 documentation Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> IIRC you can get manuals off the BMW website. but then maybe I'm dreaming. Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alex Cagann Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 7:49 AM To: UUC Digest Subject: [UUC] 02 M5 documentation I have a 2002 M5 and it only has the owners manual. I understand there was some other documentation and I was wondering where to get it. I am looking for the Onboard computer manual, radiopass BMW booklet, and is there any quick guide to the navigation system? Alex Cagann 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: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 13:24:15 -0400 From: "Beaudette, Roland SIKORSKY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC (E-mail)" <[email protected]> Subject: 89 525iA e34 LKM relay Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The pass low beam relay appears to have died on my 5er. Anyone have a deceased LKM they could part with for cheap? Or suggestions on where to get a relay? Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:06:06 -0400 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: 89 525iA e34 LKM relay Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brett Anderson may be able to help you out: KMS - Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com 440 564 7574 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:46:07 -0500 From: "Andrew Harkonen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUCDigest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re. E34 Touring acceleration shudder - again Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OK, so Pete writes: >It is highly improbable that either a failed flex disc or a failed centre >bearing is the root cause of the vib problem. However, both should be >replaced with a new/rebuilt DS. In general, a failed centre bearing is >caused by a defective shaft. >Peter So what do you mean by "defective drive shaft". Do you mean a defective U-joint or two equals a defective drive shaft? Followed by Kevin: >After writing my first reply, I got to thinking that you might also want to >check the motor and transmission mounts. >How many miles on the car? How many since the last mount(s) replacement? >-Kevin The motor mounts and trans mounts are original as far as I know, the car has 134k on it. So those might need to be done anyway. Anything else that I should be looking at, or have we uncovered them all? My list of stuff to check so far is the following: Flex disc (guibo) Center bearing and rubber surround/support Trans mounts Motor mounts Thanks - again. Andrew Harkonen 1989 535i 5 spd. 1993 525iT STL BMWCCA ---------------------------------------- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 168 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 11:34:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Tammer Farid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Re. E34 Touring acceleration shudder - again Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Andrew Harkonen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK, so Pete writes: > > >It is highly improbable that either a failed flex disc > or a failed centre > >bearing is the root cause of the vib problem. However, > both should be > >replaced with a new/rebuilt DS. In general, a failed > centre bearing is > >caused by a defective shaft. **Except in my case, where the driveshaft was fine but the center bearing dust boot was torn to shreds. I did replace the whole kit n' caboodle 'cause it had 230k on it. > > So what do you mean by "defective drive shaft". Do you > mean a defective > U-joint or two equals a defective drive shaft? On most (all?) BMW driveshafts, the U-joints are not replaceable or serviceable, so yes defective joints = defective driveshaft. The DLS (Portland) reman unit has greasable u-joints with zerk fittings. -tammer __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:29:54 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: E36M3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Clicking from right rear... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I wrote: << I noticed a rhythmic clicking sound coming from the right rear of my M3 (106K miles, lots of track time) . It increases in frequency with road speed and goes away when I apply the brakes. Does this sound like a wheel bearing? >> I had the opportunity to dig into this problem last night and here's what I found so far: CV joint boots are intact, no tears or cracks at all. Movement of the axle through the joint appears to have no slop. Rear brakes are about 75% worn but the caliper dust seals are intact and there is little resistance pressing the pistons back into the calipers. Although they are due a rebuild, I don't think there's any binding here. With the calipers removed there was still grinding and resistance when trying to turn the wheels. I backed off the parking brake adjusters approximately 1/3 of a revolution and "Hey Presto", no more resistance. I adjusted the parking brakes a couple of months ago when I installed new brake rotors, there was no rubbing then. I removed the right side rotor and found a nice coating of rust forming on the inside of the rotor hat. I am guessing that I adjusted the parking brakes too close to the rotor (they would stop the car at 4 clicks of the handle) and as soon as the rotors started to rust, the pads started to bind. I did also notice that when I turn each wheel, the axle will rotate a small amount before the differential starts to rotate the other axle. The amount of movement is very small, maybe 1-2 degrees, but I am wondering if this is normal or if it is indicative of some sort of differential issue. I will put everything back together this weekend after I install new pads, bleed the brakes and make a few suspension adjustments. I'll post again after I test drive the car and verify that the problem is gone. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 16:15:53 -0400 From: "chet.dawes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> Need SRS reset tool, Wash. DC Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marc/Carlos, All SRS faults are not created equal of course....so if your fault is for some other reason this is probably irrelevant. Does your SRS light come on for a bit after start-up and then extinguish after a period of time while driving? If so that is indicative of a failed seat pad or seat belt sensor. The system is not really disabled if that's the case. I'm speaking from memory here as I don't have the literature in front of me. But the following is my understanding (from my former '95 318ti) of the function of the seat pad sensor: The passenger-side SRS looks at both the seat belt clasp sensor and the sensor pad to determine if A) there is a passenger and B) if they have their seatbelt on. If both are false the algorithm assumes there is no passenger and therefore the pass-side SRS is not deployed in the event of an accident. This feature saves us all a few bucks in insurance premiums I'd bet. The same literature (sales brochure - standard safety gear - I think) also indicated it would deploy the airbag based on different thresholds depending on if the passenger seatbelt = true/false. I assume this would imply if the sensor pad = true and the seat belt = false it may deploy at lower speed/impact thresholds? Just an assumption. So, if you put a trick-circuit in to make the SRS 'think' there is a sensor pad.....and it 'tricks' the SRS control algorithm into believing there is no passenger rather than setting the fault code.....will the airbag deploy when/if you want it to? I'd be careful especially if you have 5 pt. harnesses in the car (passenger side) and an aftermarket seat. Then again, do you want the SRS to deploy at all with a seating and harness system it was not designed to work with? If that's the case, removal of the SRS all together could save you a few pounds in dead weight! Personally, if running OE seatbelts I'd let the fault report the real situation....perhaps pulling the bulb.....so that the SRS algorithm assumes the worst-case condition. In this case, that means it could deploy the pass-side SRS in the event of an accident even if nobody is seated on that side of the car. I'm going to be headed down this same path in the near future as both my seats will be removed from my M3 to make room for racing shells..... If I'm off-base with the function I've described above, please feel free to set the record straight! My memory is not as sharp as it once was and BMW has a way of changing/improving the technology across years/models without notifying me. ;-) Hope that helps, Chet Dawes From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <E36>Need SRS reset tool, Wash. DC I'm running a pair of recaro SRD seats in my car, and didn't think much about the airbag light being on (telling me that the passenger airbag is disabled) because I rarely have a passenger in this car. Just went through annual inspection, and was failed for having the light on, so I'm going to have to re-install the stock seat and reset the light in the next 10 days to pass for the year. I'll probably pick up on Neil Simon's led and put a sensor pad in the passenger SRD. Marc Plante From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: <E36>Need SRS reset tool, Wash. DC http://www.apexcone.com/JimPowellHomepage/Recaros/Recaros.html This is what good ole 'Adios Mofos' Powell did for his car. -Carlos 98 M3 also with the light on, Momo Acropolis installed on driver's side --- Marc Plante <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm running a pair of recaro SRD seats in my car, and didn't think > much about the airbag light being on (telling me that the passenger > airbag is disabled) because I rarely have a passenger in this car. **************************************************************************************** Note: If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. **************************************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:44:25 -0400 From: rmplum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Replacement seats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On 10/5/05, John Hoverson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am looking to replace the driver and passenger seats in my '91 535. Does > anyone have any experience with this? What to go with, Recaro, Sparco, > Corbeau? I would even consider factory "sport seats". Everybody's butt is different, but I absolutely love the Recaro SRD seat (or whatever they call it these days). Though it will be awfully tight if you're much over 200 lbs. The high/stiff lower thigh bolster can make them a little tougher for ingress/egress but once you're in it's fine. Ben Keyes has my old one in his 04 STi right now, and I think he'd back me up on both it's comfort and more than adequate support for a track day here and there... Ben also had a pair of Sparco sport seats in his house a while back - I didn't like them nearly as much as the Recaro. Don't EVER consider a Cobra Sidewinder. Absolute junk. I'm sitting in one now (converted to an office chair) and that's all it is good for. Ryan ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 18:29:03 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> ASC fixed? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I believe the ASC light coming on has been solved. On the end of the ASC cable is a keyed termination with a tension adjuster. I adjusted the cable tension to where the pivot stops just barely came off the rest stop and the problem hasn't presented itself again. Thanks all. -Kevin '99 E36 M3. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:37:21 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> clicking from LEFT rear.... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, last night I heard a rhythmic clicking coming from the left rear of my car on my drive home. Didn't go away with brakes. Got home. Checked lug nuts, pulled wheel, brakes looked OK... There was a pebble wedged in the treads of my tire. Glad it wasn't a nail (lots of construction going on in my neighborhood). Sometimes it is the *stooopid* little things that are wrong. Start simple in your troubleshooting. Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 67k 2005 Child (any day now) Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:27:26 -0500 (CDT) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> RSMs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruupe: Replacing a blown Bilstein in the back of my E36 coupe as I write this. Finding (to my surprise) my JT Designs RSMs to be totally shot (at least the bushings are). Needing to get this back together today means I need to replace these with dealer parts. The dealer RSM of choice is an E46 soft-top bush? Is that right? Any wisdom would really be appreciated (and reply to me directly please). - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 95K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 35K, bone stock ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 09:30:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> RSMs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The JT Designs RSM doesn't work very well --- it still has the same weakness as the stock parts. The M3 ones will break eventually, too, but they are tougher than the normal ones. I think the Ground Control RSMs are the only ones that won't suffer from this problem --- for a future change. --Andre On Fri, 7 Oct 2005, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: > > Gruupe: > > Replacing a blown Bilstein in the back of my E36 coupe as I write this. > Finding (to my surprise) my JT Designs RSMs to be totally shot (at least the > bushings are). Needing to get this back together today means I need to > replace these with dealer parts. The dealer RSM of choice is an E46 soft-top > bush? Is that right? Any wisdom would really be appreciated (and reply to me > directly please). > > - Kevin Jay > '96 328is, red/tan, 95K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too > '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 35K, bone stock > > > 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: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 12:46:16 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> RSMs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The best I've found so far are a combination of good re-design and affordable OEM production... http://catimages2.sophio.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/imc/images/full/33521092362MY.jpg www.bmaparts.com Go to "catalog" and use the search box, type in part number BMW074570 - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [UUC] <E36> RSMs > Finding (to my surprise) my JT Designs RSMs to be totally shot (at least the > bushings are). Needing to get this back together today means I need to > replace these with dealer parts. The dealer RSM of choice is an E46 soft-top > bush? Is that right? Any wisdom would really be appreciated (and reply to me > directly please). > > - Kevin Jay ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 09:34:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Kevin Jay \(Mr.Fabulous\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> RSMs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The dealer RSM of choice is an E46 > soft-top > bush? Is that right? Any wisdom would really be appreciated (and > reply to me directly please). Yeah I believe that's the best choice for OEM, E46 M3 or E46 M3C. I absolutely hate the JTD ones, and even though I hate GC itself, I use their RSMs because I think they're the best ones. <shrug> Carlos 98 M3 w/GC ones, JTD ones sitting in a pile anyone wanna buy them? :-) __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) **********
