Gaz

Low battery voltage can cause faults in the airbag system

After 3 odd years off the road, it's back! Straight through the WOF, put the coilovers back in on the weekend. Also had a nice surprise when installing the vaders and found out they are heated which come in handy for winter. Although I can't figure out the airbag wiring for the passenger seat. This small connector is on the passenger seat but doesnt match the seat mat sensor. Any idea what it is for?

Every 2nd oil service, is the heavy service when it has the addtional filters replaced. CBS has a 'vehicle check' (car on a hoist) programmed in as well but if the tech is doing their job properly then they should be noting these things when the oil is draining. Brake pads, tyres and fluids should be checked when a car comes into the dealership as standard. PM me your rego and i'll show you SS is WOF reminder and if it a Japanese import, likely to have a stat emissions check too Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years, its on every bottle of brake fluid whether you get the most expensive stuff of the cheapest The BMW recommendation is to replace the cabin filter with every oil service, 2years/25,000kms

Got to love the internet and the advice that comes with it. Inspection 1/2 services haven't been used since the e83, everything is now CBS (Condition Based Servicing) LL04 is long life oil for diesels, LL01 is for petrol vehicles. With CBS, every oil service, the microfilter is also due to be replaced. Every 2nd or 3rd oil service, depending on the car, the , fuel filter, air filter, whatever, those additionals you can't see via the dash. Brake fluid is also due every 2 years regardless of mileage so it is very possible that everything lines up depending on the mileage and the history of the car. It shows the big service because of what I've said above, the other service you need to be aware of for the 130i is that the spark plugs are due at 100kms

Check the part number

Im pretty sure there was one on trademe for a bit. Not currently there however

If you are on a computer there is a chrome extension fix for that. Can't be arsed reloading them all but basic went from this; To this except now has 3 pedals

Took you almost as long as me haha. I've seen it around and looks good! It's all up and running now after a few minor hiccups. Going for a WOF sometime this week so wish me luck....

They pop up on ebay or at least aftermarket units do

Who cares.. cheaper than most m3s of that year. And would appear sold already

Mag and turbo usually has them in stock, All sizes

Very nice. I sold mine for 2k but yours appear to be in slightly better condition. GLWS

I deal with Provident on a daily basis and they will only cover the one coil unless the dealer can prove all 6 are faulty. Coils are about 150 each for a genuine one. Could ask the dealer to cover the costs of replacement you are within your right but depending on cost, May not be worth the hassle as you are covered by Provident

Funny how time flies and never did get it done last year. Life has many twists and turns, and funnily enough, i have a child on the way due in May which has given me a kick up the arse to get it done so I can cart baby around. Probably need to rename the tread now haha Conversion is all done, went to start it for the first time only for the fuel pump to have failed. A new 2nd hand one and fired up straight away for the first time in 3 years. Just waiting on a new master clutch cylinder before taking it on a drive.

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A lot of car for 2500 despite appearances

Cool wee project! Keep up the good work

It depends on the person checking the car into the system as to whether the electronic service history is present or not

Funnily enough we went out and bought a 2008 Mondeo, seemed like a better car and so far so good

Definitely replace, also check your other one will be in a similar state no doubt

Got the e36 going for the first time in a few years. Apart from needing a fuel pump, started first pop

There is no dipstick. Get it checked out properly, there is a couple of things that can go wrong with these vehicles, neither of them are cheap

What year mini do you have? Likey reason is that the early ones, R56 etc, were a Rover design so probably used different wheel bolt sizes. I suspect the newer Fxx Minis have the same as BMW.

Contact your local dealer as they will need to transfer it to nz connected drive network. Maybe a small charge.

Nice work! I've got some genuine mtech2 sides in chch if you are interested