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BMW were & to my knowledge still do, run the TV on Digital MPEG2 format where NZ is running on MPEG4 - so different formats.

NTSC / PAL is for the reverse camera & is programmable (on the earlier cars anyway) but nothing to do with TV function.

12 hours ago, Breaker said:

Gut tells me 95 minimum would be suitable from my uneducated internet knowledge lol.

E39 was probably built before 98 RON was commen 

High octane was available years before in Europe.

The mid 80's Audi Quattro we had was 10.5 CR (factory) & needed more than our 95 to run properly. It was K jet so with no electronics to compensate for lower octane.

Yes 95 will be fine, your "Super" would be better. Would be interesting for you do a milage/consumption test of both fuels & note the difference as to if it is viable or not

2 hours ago, gjm said:

An indicator flashing at double speed normally indicates (Lol) a bulb out. But what if the indicator is flashing at double speed, but all bulbs are lighting? What could cause that?

It's only happening on the right turn - left is fine following a bulb replacement - and it sometimes returns to normal flash speed. ?

What car?

Wrong bulb, though this would be a constant issue

Bad connection in a bulb holder

On 6/8/2018 at 9:30 AM, B.M.W Ltd said:

Yes I totally agree with you. The Euro manufacturers are going to get a big run for their money with the Korean Kia & Hyundai guys competing in their markets now 

Yup sure will. Hyundai are no longer just recycled Mitsi's & Kia are no longer just a motorised wheel barrow - as they both were 15 years ago.

Haven't done one but you will need to change the whole system over to allow the system to work.

^^^^ This. Or it may not infact be a coil issue but instead a vacuum leak causing cyl 3 misfire

On 6/17/2018 at 9:53 PM, BlackAngel said:

 ? Only Granvia owners would understand. Ask someone that has owned one that they had a use for. Reliable as sunrise, comfortable, roomy and pulls like a choir boy.

 

Still a Granvia though...

1 hour ago, Ernest said:

All,

I know this may have been discussed before - but is there a way to change the idrive radio region (FM frequencies) of 2007 E70 X5 3.0si Japan import from Japan to Oceania (NZ) through the i-drive buttons, without having to "code"?  

Thank you.

No you cannot. As you say - this has been discussed earlier in this thread - have a look through

Yup to all the above. And yes there is ONE place now in town that I trust for wheel alignments. Someone that knows tyres &  understands steering geometries/variables.

The lack of setting the steering wheel straight sums this place up. It is a fundamental! 

Take it to an auto sparky & get them to check it properly. Your description is rather vague to be able to properly diagnose & just creates speculation.

Back to original

10 hours ago, B.M.W Ltd said:

I agree with Kyu. Wait till you are earning more and save to get something that is not limited to your immediate income level

Very wise words! Seen people in that situation sooo many times.

A simple Jappa makes total sense in this situation.

5 hours ago, M3AN said:

 

The only reason I have Sky is for Sports - it's just too difficult to find streams for all of the live sport I watch. And to be honest, Sky is good value in that regard.

!

 

 

Pretty much the same. But i challenge the "Sky is good" part. I am seriously pissed that they are now dropping the ball with losing the likes of Rugby world cup to TVNZ where with them we will get limited games & inundated with adds to be able to pay for it!

^^^^^ Yup agree!

sh*t Jon, you're keen putting genuine M3 panels on it.

6 hours ago, *Glenn* said:

No transponder chip in the key means it fell out...normally by someone replacing the battery. No transponder chip in the key does not take one or two days for a failure to start to occur. It is immediate. I would say wifey tried fitting new batteries or she dropped the key and it broke open loosing the chip

No chip in the key, Yup, can think of that scenario a couple of times on AA call outs. Both times checking the key & confirming no output. Question owner - no haven't had the key apart since last start. One found in a handbag (woman), the other on the floor of the ute (guy)

Have been others with dodgy/broken keys where the chips have fallen into oblivion.

Possibly a lazy starter - based on the fact another battery connected to the vehicle battery (in the rear) allows it to start properly.

Also since the vehicle battery has been confirmed correct size & has full output.

Have they monitored the battery voltage while cranking? - It may be dropping to much, hence another battery connected can provide more current & mask the problem. Or the vehicle battery is simply failing under load.

Have seen all these scenarios.

12 minutes ago, Jacko said:

I keep seeing a lady put 91 into her E90 M3.

Is this a situation like having sh*t paper stuck to your shoe, or spinach on your teeth? Do I say something? Do I take her keys away? 

Take her keys AND the car!

Nik, seriously , i think will struggle to find an anywhere near good E30 for 2k, particularly in manual.

Have the contact for the guy in CC. Great to deal with. PM me if you want.

Have you tried disconnecting the battery to reboot the system? I have found this fix this same (no crank) issue on multiple different brand vehicles with AA callouts.

^^^^ Shite time flies! I remember you starting this thread Glenn. Well done!

Yep but i think the $2000 for "use of vehicle" should not have been deducted from the original amount.

205/55- 15 is the factory size tyre for E30

We run as a control tyre in the BMW Race Series 205/50 - 15

My understanding is 15 yrs to be able to remove. BUT EVERY part of the system needs removal & yes certed with an ugly sticker plastered on the dash notifying of such.