The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 228 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <E46> Rear Wheel Bearing R&R Tool Design. Re: <E46> Rear Wheel Bearing R&R Tool Design. Continuing OBC problems
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:56:40 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: uuc Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E46> Rear Wheel Bearing R&R Tool Design. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yeah, but we already know from your previous tales that a/ your dealer is a blatant rip off, and b/ you're an blatant idiot for using them (on a regular basis, I might add) instead of a reputable shop. Once you reach $30K in repairs on your $12K M3, let us know and we'll all have a drink for you. E36 M3 rear wheel bearings, $87.50 each, BMW list price. BMW recommended labour time 39 FRU, which calculates to 4.875 hours for both wheel bearings. At $1180 for the job, that works out at $206.15 per hour. I believe you're in the Chicago area. For that price, even with gas prices the way they are, ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:03:44 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "uuc Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E46> Rear Wheel Bearing R&R Tool Design. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nothing but direct aren't ya' Brett... -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:19:22 -0700 From: "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Continuing OBC problems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I need some help. Sequence of events: the OBC alarm horn sounded off "on its own." Disconnected the battery for silence. Next day, reconnected the battery. The alarm was mostly silent but with intermittent hints it might go off again. I have disconnected the alarm horn. The OBC display reads: - - - - UHR. The light on the M MPH button flashes continuously. I can even see it flashing dimly with the ignition off. I have to hold any other button to see its display (including CODE), several of which display PPPP along with unit indicators. When I release the button - - - - UHR returns to the display. Trying to fix it, I have in order: Held CODE while depressing the change over button, up to 30 seconds or longer. Disconnected the battery for up to 12 hours. Removed the fuse (21) for up to 12 hours. Disconnected the OBC from its harness and removed the Code Plug, for 5 to 10 minutes. The situation continues as above. What, if anything, have I missed that might restore the OBC to useful life? What are my options? If it comes to replacing it, what problems do I face? Does the code plug transfer to the new/used OBC? Thanks - Gary ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(3 messages) **********
