Forum: Knowledge Base  10-03-2014, 02:58 PM |
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| Forum: Knowledge Base 10-01-2014, 04:52 PM |
| Replies: 171 Views: 264,541  Extra Lead
My pics did not load because the file sizes are too large.. lesson learned.
Are you referring to the squid wire dangling free on the firewall side of the intake manifold ? That was a problem I... |
| Forum: Knowledge Base 09-16-2014, 11:28 PM |
| Replies: 171 Views: 264,541 My Z3 is a 1997 1.9L. What helped me immensely...
My Z3 is a 1997 1.9L. What helped me immensely was taking pics (gotta be low resolution to attach in the forum). It would be helpful to see what you are looking at. The wires to all of the sensors,... |
| Forum: Knowledge Base 09-09-2014, 11:18 PM |
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| Forum: Knowledge Base 09-09-2014, 05:05 PM |
| Replies: 171 Views: 264,541 The squid is a twist connector to release. If...
The squid is a twist connector to release. If you can stand up in the engine compartment like I did I could easily see the nuts and wires to the starter.
BTW a head lamp (a good investment under... |
| Forum: Electrical 08-17-2014, 06:16 PM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,867  ANSWER TO MY QUEST
Thank you BIMMERFEST :biggrin:
No need to reregister if he is getting the 3 chirps. The chirps show the alarm is recognizing the remote, but one of the switches is not set.
The three chirps... |
| Forum: Electrical 08-14-2014, 03:34 PM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,867 Keyfob
I have the two button fob. Something floating in your mind ? There has to be an easier way than tearing out the glove box !... |
| Forum: Electrical 08-14-2014, 01:26 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,867 Finding the Answers
I hope somebody in 318ti has an answer; I could not find it. Please speak up:cool: |
| Forum: Electrical 08-14-2014, 01:21 AM |
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Postby Robin » Wed 25 Oct, 2006 16:49
Last time my remote went out of sync with the sensor in the car, a service advisor showed me what to do:
1) Turn the ignition on then off with the key.
2)... |
| Forum: Electrical 08-14-2014, 01:16 AM |
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**EDIT (as I notice some confusion over the years)**
Follow steps 1-5 only if:
- your car has been locked with the alarm armed (i.e. you lock and activate the alarm through the keyfob),
-... |
| Forum: Electrical 08-13-2014, 03:35 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,867 keyfob not in sync with alarm system '97 Z3 1.9L
The battery was disconnected during a lengthy period of time during a coolant system rebuild. The car is not armed and the fobs only trip 3 beeps. I have to use the key to lock and unlock. I can... |
| Forum: Engine 08-08-2014, 09:50 PM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,630 Hey bazar01:smile: WOW, 240k is impressive. ...
Hey bazar01:smile:
WOW, 240k is impressive. Tells me that the bodies have a longer life than I thought.
In your opinion, what would be the next issue I will encounter with the Z3 ?
The... |
| Forum: Engine 08-08-2014, 04:40 AM |
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| Forum: Engine 08-06-2014, 05:30 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,630 JCA The key is turned on and the...
JCA
The key is turned on and the instrument cluster is lit up. I have a hot wire reading from the fan wire (3 wires) to sensor at just over 12v, when I jump the hot wire to another wire the... |
| Forum: Engine 08-05-2014, 08:43 PM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,630 Thank you for the reply. I have tested the fan...
Thank you for the reply. I have tested the fan multiple times this morning and it snaps right up. The switch on the radiator is new, but need some advice on how to test it in place. It is a bitch... |
| Forum: Engine 08-05-2014, 03:53 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,630 ENGINE FAN SOMETIMES TURNS ON '97 M44
Finished rebuilding my coolant system and spared no expense. I live in AZ and the daily temp is around 104F+ daily. The switch at the radiator is new. Suspect wiring to the switch and the fan, only... |
| Forum: Engine 07-13-2014, 05:23 PM |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,973  VINEGAR ENGINE FLUSH WORKS GREAT !
I drive a 1997 Z3 1.5L.
I was surprised when researching vinegar for an engine flush that no one had even performed a test.
I used my old water pump... |
| Forum: Knowledge Base 06-16-2014, 03:29 PM |
| Replies: 171 Views: 264,541  WHAT TO REPLACE
I chose the replace all hoses and gaskets, jeez, it is only a couple of bucks vs. a future failure. You will have more confidence in your engine !
I am having trouble uploading pictures, all my... |
| Forum: Engine 04-11-2014, 05:32 PM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 821 RESEARCHING VINEGAR ENGINE FLUSH
I found our site only scratched the surface of the use of vinegar for an engine flush (only my opinion). I received only one response from our club and I appreciate his advice. I went out on the... |
| Forum: Knowledge Base 03-22-2014, 03:27 AM |
| Replies: 171 Views: 264,541 This thread helped me immensely. Still just...
This thread helped me immensely. Still just turning a wrench when I have time. I need to contribute some photos as well. After the radiator was out I just took a step stool and climbed in the... |
| Forum: Lounge 03-21-2014, 02:03 AM |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,419 I have heard of white vinegar often in the...
I have heard of white vinegar often in the threads. I have the compressor and the front of the vehicle elevated. I could pull off the new thermostat housing and just fill it up.. cheaper by the... |
| Forum: Lounge 03-19-2014, 11:42 PM |
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| Forum: Engine 03-18-2014, 02:19 AM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 742 Flush the Block During a Cooling System Rebuild
[/B]My new Behr radiator just arrived. I changed the water pump and discovered slug and small pebbles of coolant in the pump and block ? I do not want to plug up my new radiator. All the other... |
| Forum: Knowledge Base 03-14-2014, 05:14 PM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 3,324 Easy Method for Removing Water Pump
I had a stubborn water pump to remove from my 1997 Z3. I read nightmare after nightmare of difficult attempts to remove it.
This is what I did and it came out sooo easy.
First step is to use a... |
| Forum: Engine 03-11-2014, 02:23 AM |
| Replies: 4 Views: 960 What did they do to the Z3 in 1997 ?
My Z3 is a little different under the hood than most. Somehow my M44 E36 Z3 1.9L 318i had some different valves so my rubber hoses have awkward shapes. I did not know this before ordering my parts.... |
