The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 858 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: E36 ABS Error Code 17 Re: E36 ABS Error Code 17 Re: [CR] Volunteer for CR? Engine book Re: Engine book E34 M50 running rough - sometimes. Re: E34 M50 running rough - sometimes.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 11:45:03 -0500 From: "M540" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: E36 ABS Error Code 17 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All: I've had an illuminated ABS light on my 10/94 build 1995 M3 for a while and just got the BMW tech to read the codes. The error came up as code 17, "Fault in the power supply of all solenoid valves or operation of front left inlet valve faulty". The dealer claims the usual suspects in this case are the control unit ($$$$) and the ABS pump ($$$$$). This seems like a hasty conclusion to my amateur self. Do any of you know of any usual suspects that might be worth checking before throwing down big bucks for these parts? I've pulled and cleaned all four ABS sensors and pulled and cleaned both ABS relays. So far no luck. Thank you, Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:50 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 ABS Error Code 17 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Been there on a 1996 328i without ASC. I had the exact same code. Went to two online parts dismantlers, Zionsville for one part, Vines for the other. Around $250 together. Solenoid goes out in the pump and takes control unit with it. $3200 at the dealer. If you just replace the control unit, first application of the ABS takes out new control unit. If you just replace the pump, the control unit output transistors are still bad and it won't clear codes or actuate. Ed M540 wrote: >All: > >I've had an illuminated ABS light on my 10/94 build 1995 M3 for a while and >just got the BMW tech to read the codes. The error came up as code 17, >"Fault in the power supply of all solenoid valves or operation of front left >inlet valve faulty". The dealer claims the usual suspects in this case are >the control unit ($$$$) and the ABS pump ($$$$$). This seems like a hasty >conclusion to my amateur self. Do any of you know of any usual suspects >that might be worth checking before throwing down big bucks for these parts? > >I've pulled and cleaned all four ABS sensors and pulled and cleaned both ABS >relays. So far no luck. > >Thank you, > >Kevin > > >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, 08 Nov 2005 11:16:38 -0500 From: "Ken Arutunian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [CR] Volunteer for CR? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Alex, I completely agree. When I was doing DE's at Road Atlanta back in '98 and '99...I recall being instructed by a couple of CR's. First of all, they gave me a fair assesment of my driving and secondly...they encouraged me to take the next step. It made me feel like I knew what I was doing...well almost! Anyway, it was because of a few CR's that helped influence my decision to go racing. I think it would be a great idea for BMW CCA CR'ing to come up with a brochure that would be handed out to each and every student attending a BMW DE. The brochure would provide info on steps to becoming a CR. The goals of CR'ing should be clearly stated along with the various paths to becoming a club racer and level of prep for each class. I also think it might be a good idea to include a base budget for taking the car to the "next level". This might encourage more people to keep their cars stock and then modify as they get more seat time and money. I also think it would be important to highlight the "hot shoes" in each class. Give people a sense of why they chose the class they did and what they've learned from the process of becoming a club racer. I don't know, just throwing things out there to see what might stick. I'm sure the smarter ones on this list could take this idea to the next level. I do think it would be good to give students a long term perspective on the sport they've decided to participate in. Anyone else agree? Ken Arutunian #024 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [CR] Volunteer for CR? >Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 10:38:55 EST > >Xavier's post made me think of a small item that all of us can probably >participate in.... > >A lot of us came up through the driver school program in BMW CCA. Each and >every time we attend a driver's school as instructors we can act as >ambassadors >for our CR program. > >Bring your race car, instruct students, and take people for rides. Make >yourself available with your tools, skills and knowledge to help out people >at the >track during the school. Pass on the knowledge that you've accumulated >yourself from fellow racers, instructors and students. > >In our heads we have an incredible wealth of experience, knowledge and in >our >hands the skills to teach others about our hobby. > >We can also most certainly hone our own skills at these DS events by >testing >and tuning, but I think if we set some time aside consciously to be good >will >ambassadors for our CR program, we can increase awareness and help our own >cause. > >I try hard to do at least a couple driver schools a year as an instructor >for >these reasons. Its an incredibly fun and easy way to pay back for what >you've recieved, and contribute to the future. > >Alex Lipowich >_______________________________________________ >BMW CR SIG Sponsors: > http://www.turnermotorsport.com (Turner Motorsport) > http://www.vacmotorsports.com (VAC Motorsports) > http://www.bimmerworld.com (Bimmerworld) > http://www.evosport.com (evosport) > http://www.elephantmotorsports.com (Elephant Motorsports) > http://www.roadracetech.com (Road Race Technologies) >_______________________________________________ >Reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://lists.bimmers.com/mailman/listinfo/club-racing-list > >Version BMW.2 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:16:53 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Engine book Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My son is asking for a good book on engines, I believe theory and science behind them. I know there have been one or two mentioned at times on the Digest but I can't recall their titles. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 19:07:56 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Engine book Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Harry Ricardo and John Heywood are the gurus in the field. Gary Derian > > My son is asking for a good book on engines, I believe theory and science > behind them. > > I know there have been one or two mentioned at times on the Digest but I > can't recall their titles. > > -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 22:33:34 -0500 From: "Karl Zemlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: E34 M50 running rough - sometimes. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Runs rough when I'm on the gas and RPMs are below 2500-3000. Will sometimes miss beat when idling. Seems much happier with the transmission in "S3" mode - higher revs seem to help. Rarely rough running will continue above 3000 RPM. I ran a tankful with Techron concentrate - no major change Seems to run fine when cruising on the highway - until I try to pass. Seems to be better when cold. Haven't checked plugs or anything yet - that's coming soon. Any BTDT ideas? Karl Zemlin 82366 '94 525it - needs cough medicine -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 22:40:29 -0500 From: "Karl Zemlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E34 M50 running rough - sometimes. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I should have mentioned - the stomp test yields no errors - "1444" -----Original Message----- From: Karl Zemlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:34 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: E34 M50 running rough - sometimes. Runs rough when I'm on the gas and RPMs are below 2500-3000. Will sometimes miss beat when idling. Seems much happier with the transmission in "S3" mode - higher revs seem to help. Rarely rough running will continue above 3000 RPM. I ran a tankful with Techron concentrate - no major change Seems to run fine when cruising on the highway - until I try to pass. Seems to be better when cold. Haven't checked plugs or anything yet - that's coming soon. Any BTDT ideas? Karl Zemlin 82366 '94 525it - needs cough medicine -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(7 messages) **********
