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Had mine off for repair when I first got the car, cant remember exactly how I did it now but I also had the seat out at the same time so probably did that before removing panel itself. Knobs need pulling off for a start though. I dont remember it being an issue to remove the part. If there are no obvious securing points with seat in situ then probably requires removing first.

My Silver E39 has same alloys - 18" BBS shadow chrome & the car looks staunch!

I have a 323i ECU if you require PM or 027 6146607 Cheers Grant

Can do one, from a 90 325i, all works - but I just need to replace the display illumination bulbs first. Will do this over the next few days PM me or 027 6146607 Cheers Grant

TV cutout is either speed related, park brake related, or both. Or can be on all the time. Try as Huttey says or as said already -contact Jochen - he has a programme on laptop to "talk" to the car through the IBus control & programme the system for TV in motion. Dont let the boys in blue or WOF guys see that though!

Not really recommended, you can get Hella Cool blue or Ultra which are still 55w & are 30 -50% brighter than standard halogen & dont create excessive load upset the diagnostics

I agree, nice wheels but probably more E36 look rather than 39 IMO

Damaged car, front right was smashed - pity to waste 3 of them. Have checked Schnitzer sites on the net with no luck for 15". Mike, Good thought -havent checked Oseas forums yet

Have you lubed the check strap too?

I have 3 of these alloys in 15x7 Anyone know of a source for a 4th to make a set?? Cheers Grant

As we know - very hard to come by. I have sold previously on TM for $260 - 275 for crack free

Welcome aboard Andy

To clarify regulations: If ANY lights are fitted they DO have to work & comply. This is dependent on WOF testers diligence with inspection as to whether non going will be noted. If switch is faulty then it is service by replacement, probably have to get genuine new as you will be unlikely to obtain a S/H one - are generally considered as part of the box.

225/60 15" are standard fit (mine had), 528i had 16" I fitted 235/40 18"s to mine which were from memory only 5mm different in overall rolling diameter to the 15" originals

From your initial description - firing while on full thottle -sounds like it is simply flooded. Can do this if cranking to slowly where it is still fueling the engine without burning it. With good battery power try holding "full throttle" while cranking, holdind down until it clears & runs before easing off. If no go after 45 - 60 seconds of continuous cranking, remove all plugs & dry them, pull the coil HT lead from the distributor & earth out. Then with full throttle crank the engine for 10 -15 seconds to clear, refit plugs (& lead) & it should go. Good luck

As Jochen says - no comparison between the fully intergrated factory system & an on dash add on, the only benefit of the latter being that it is transferable between vehicles. The factory system blows the navman etc units to the weeds. Again, as we have both proven - it is cost efficient to convert a vehicle with existing system but not so to install from scratch - hense buy car with existing.

PM Jochen - He may be able to help with tuner

Definitely wont be the flasher unit - they are ign supplied & also is before indicator switch so will not bring all lamps on. Will be alarm issue - either unit or wiring to it.

I dismantled a while ago an 88 320 auto (pre facelift NZ new) which had a 3.64 small open in it, appeared to be factory too, sorry dont still have though.

Gus, The wiring is a loop from the dash through both sensors back to the dash. Wont be a short to earth but an open circuit. Have had wires break in the plugs in the car side of the loom where the sensor plugs to. Easiest if cant be confirmed is to bridge each sensor wires - under the bonnet & under the back seat or just join the blue/white & blue/green wires out of the instrument cluster - bypassing the circuit. Grant

Unless you are somewhat familiar with wiring set up then you may be chasing your tail to identify & fix. Sounds quite probably like an alarm module fault but a bad earth or similar to it may cause iregularities in operation also. Wiring to indicators will probably be at the base of the steering column.

Quick answer no - The fuel guage wont operate when putting early dash into late -even when same cylinder configuration

Andrew, open glovebox, fuse compartment along the top - drop down a cover flap, would have thought both seats would be on one circuit but dont know for sure & dont have car here at the minute to check Cheers Grant

Agreed with Bravo. I always try to be economical with freight costs when sending & several times have been burnt, but also have won on some occasions. Very hard to guage sometimes (particually interisland or bulky item). Unless I can put in a courier bag I dont normally state shipping cost now because of unknown factors (distance, rural delivery etc) - until I am asked. I can then work out the most economical approach once I have details. I too have had issues when buying - knowing what I can send something for in comparison

I had to replace an inverter recently - same problem - & then the same ring also died. Got replacements from the manufacturers in Taiwan. Had originally got the set from the states on Ebay but had the manufacturers on the box. If you post a pic of your inverter & I will see if it is the same as mine