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Forum: Electrical 11-15-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 17
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Posted By sfj642
Smile is it that long ago already ?

Thanks for the update Oakley - was it really May 2007 I placed the original post ? Where does the time go these days ?

Still have the 316i going well - with Angel Eyes though I only use them when...
Forum: Electrical 08-07-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,727
Posted By sfj642
Pleased to hear my investigation in 2007 has...

Pleased to hear my investigation in 2007 has proved helpful - these little indicator bulbs are a pain on other cars too.

Best wishes from Jim Butterworth
Forum: Electrical 05-27-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,727
Posted By sfj642
Thumbs up Thanks for reminding me

Thanks for reminding me how long ago I placed this post ! :redface:

Almost three years - but it is good to know it has been of some use as there seemed to be little information about at the time....
Forum: Electrical 05-21-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,439
Posted By sfj642
OK who hijacked this thread onto footwell lights...

OK who hijacked this thread onto footwell lights then ?

In the UK, 318ti 's have footwell lights; 316i 's don't
Forum: Electrical 05-21-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,727
Posted By sfj642
hi there - the instrument cluster is only held in...

hi there - the instrument cluster is only held in by two Torx screws (T20 ?) at the top. It is a very close fit and there are no obvious bits to pull on and I can understand it may appear tight. ...
Forum: Electrical 05-12-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By sfj642
Problem solved

Hi - thanks for replying. I solved the problem - the PDC sensors bash in from the outside - hit them hard enough and they pop out inside the bumper. Then simply unplug (they are very tight) - -plug...
Forum: Electrical 03-05-2008, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By sfj642
Question PDC - Park Distance Control

Hi all - one of my Park Distance Control sensors is faulty and is causing a continual howl from the sounder.

I know which one it is - but how do I dismantle it ? I can't see any way of...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-23-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfj642
In the UK we tax our cars every year (I think in...

In the UK we tax our cars every year (I think in the US you buy new number plates ?) - and to prove we have paid we have a small round tax disc that usually fits into a holder that sticks onto the...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-23-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfj642
No, mine's a humble 316i but with the 8 valve 1.9...

No, mine's a humble 316i but with the 8 valve 1.9 engine - so no tax disc aerial.

Goes well enough for me as there is little opportunity to exceed 60mph round here; my ancient 1935 Austin Ten...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-23-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfj642
Talking Yes, both aerials work - diversity restored

Just checked the radio out with the adaptor lead suggested by Mallard.

No aerial in - just noise; either aerial in - works well on all channels

Both aerials in - works well and presumably I now...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-22-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By sfj642
Thanks Oakley - not sure what "suhers" are ? ...

Thanks Oakley - not sure what "suhers" are ?

What did you do about the self-locking fixings at the bottom - get new ones ? or use large self-tappers ?

Very helpful to know it can be done ! My...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-22-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By sfj642
Boot (trunk) lid interior trim

Trunk lid (boot lid) interior trim panel
item 1 on http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CS22&mospid=47452&btnr=51_2181&hg=51&fg=65
=======================

I took this off to check out...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-22-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfj642
Mallard - thanks for quick reply; the adaptor...

Mallard - thanks for quick reply; the adaptor arrived on my desk this morning !

re the other end of the SMB cable which was the bit I couldn't work out - I have removed the rear lid (trunk lid)...
Forum: Interior and ICE 12-21-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfj642
Business Radio - diversity reception - more

Mentioned before but never got a final solution !!!!

The BMW business radio (2000 Euro 316i) has two aerial connectors; one with a standard ISO connector and one having one of the very small SMB...
Forum: Interior and ICE 11-04-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sfj642
sorry - I've put the pics in higher up the thread...

sorry - I've put the pics in higher up the thread - regards sfj642
Forum: Interior and ICE 11-04-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sfj642
pics

OK - here are some pics of the installation with a Blaupunkt Amsterdam. This has a B&W screen which isn't so pretty but it works well.

The clock is a modified one from a E36 saloon - the digital...
Forum: Interior and ICE 11-04-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sfj642
Pics

pic of aerial mounted on dash - see next post for Sat Nav pics
Forum: Interior and ICE 11-04-2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sfj642
Hi - not sure pics will help - thought the...

Hi - not sure pics will help - thought the description would be sufficient ? The aerial just lies on the dash close to the passenger airbag cover.

If you know how to drop the glove locker...
Forum: Interior and ICE 11-03-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sfj642
Wink no-one got Sat-Nav ?

Doesn't look like anyone has fitted a Sat-Nav themselves ?

Anyway, after removing the glove locker, I have now run the cable from the aerial, under the lip of the passenger airbag, into the area...
Forum: Interior and ICE 10-31-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By sfj642
Sat Nav - aerial cable routing

2000 E36 Compact auto.

Hi all - just installed a Radio/CD/Sat Nav unit in the dash. BUT what is the best route for the Sat Nav aerial wire ?

- preferably from on the dash, in through the...
Forum: Electrical 10-14-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,727
Posted By sfj642
Easy when you know how - but until you know how...

Easy when you know how - but until you know how you can try all sorts of wrong methods !

Took me a while to sort out - hope this thread is helpful to someone

sfj642
Forum: US and North America 10-08-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By sfj642
Another thought - modern cars have clear corners,...

Another thought - modern cars have clear corners, but they are of a different design to our Compact originals. They either don't curve around to the side so much or they have reflectors to throw the...
Forum: US and North America 10-07-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By sfj642
Point taken - will be more careful in future,...

Point taken - will be more careful in future, though it did seem reasonable to me to come in on a thread when someone was agreeing with me ! Sorry all. sfj642
Forum: US and North America 10-06-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By sfj642
clear corners can't always be seen

see my thread

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17983

where I queried the legality of clear corners when fitted as a modification to the original design as they weren't nearly as...
Forum: Electrical 10-04-2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,439
Posted By sfj642
yes, exactly - see my thread ...

yes, exactly - see my thread

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18200

I posted twice but got no answers so had to sort out how to do it myself - in the end the best way was as you...
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