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The Alpina is biased on the 545i and is Supercharged.. Same straight line speed as an M5 but would be maimed on corners, different beast.

Not doubting at all but merely reacon the Alpina looks staunch

Could be a lack of fuel (pump/relay etc) but I doubt it as it probaby wouldn't repeatedly start & run as you describe.

From your description, my first suspicion would be that it may be flooded. Have you tried cranking while holding full throttle?

If so & no go - remove plugs & check if wet to confirm. If so - will need drying/replacing. While out - crank engine (disconnect coil) with wide open throttle to clear.

Seen this scenario as the culprit many times.

E39 (just) for me. Closely followed by E60. Reacon they look pretty staunch - particually Alpina as below

Nathan, Why not just replace the universals & hanger?

Yep, correct ^^^^ both the same

Shite Nathan, you're a little optomistic Most go as a conversion. Good luck though

Looking at a 98 E36 ti that has the air bag light on. The owners had a auto sparky look at it and was told it was a common problem and easy to fix. What I would like to know is is the fault with the sensor pad, wiring connection or something else and what cost to get this repaired properly thanks for any help.

Cheers Allan

Allan, quite likely one of the faults you mention but as has already been said - get it scanned to confirm otherwise anything is just a guess.

Couple of BMW roundels on the bikes and it could go in the calendar.

Can't see any white ones, but that orange one looks a lot like Andy's colour.

Soooooooo, Andrews a muppet!

Calendar - good idea

Ha! Apologies for spamming your birthday thread Gerald

Here's the closest thing I could get to pics of the Open class series Dave

Have a good weekend

Priceless! Yea, can't see - which one is you Dave?

Back OnT Happy B Gerald. Have a good one & get that diff organised

Hi all. So summer is here which means its time to use the A/C again. First hot day comes and i switch on the A/C only to find that doing so makes water leak from the centre console behind the OBC into both the driver and passenger footwells. It's not alot of water but hey there souldn't be any water. If anyone has encountered somethin like this before or has a fair idea what the problem might be it would be much appreciated before i embark on some exploratory surgery.

Thanks Harry

You don't say what model 320i?

Check the A/C drain hose is connected properly & leading out through firewall

Because i want to know why it wont fit, or work, it is very similar, I want to know why it wont work and what is different. if thats a problem just let me know and ill stop asking. A bit of extra information never hurts and at the end of the day i gain something from it.

Surely "no" it won't fit is enough. After all - this is what you asked! Even if it is similar - doesn't mean it will or can be made to. They are different for a reason.

If you stop debating the whys & wherefores on here & just ring around for an E34 one - the job could have been done.

Edit - spelling

I suppose if you are not driving the car often a high quality battery is essential, I put a new one in my E30 about six months ago, four of which it has been parked up, want to start it on the weekend and it’s as dead as a door nail, im thinking the tiny constant drain for my back up siren is responsible.

Would a high quality battery like you sell stay charged even when not being used for long periods of time Glenn?

Also, ignoring car memory drain from the battery, a battery will also self discharge over time too.

They don't like not being used.

That said - the calcium batteries are a little more tollerent in sitting compared to the standard lead acid type

Problem in probably in unloader relay or circuit. Cuts these circuits while cranking.

Check for disconnected wire at starter - control wire for unloader relay.

If unsure - see an auto sparky

In my 1986 e30 the windows only go up and down when one of the doors are open?

Anybody have any ideas on what it could be?

Cheers.

Do the mirrors & heater fan work?

Late in the day now but glad you had a good one

Its a change to be able to offer the usual intiator of these threads a HB

Okay i saw mine today. but Im not sure what type of bulb it is? i looked on it and saw the 12v 55w. On the glass it had E1? is that the correct bulb? what did u replace urs with?

No, thats the headlight bulb - H1 12v 55w

The park light bulb is underneath & as above - 12v 5w

Yep, saw the last show & yes thought as good overall. Wouldn't bother going to next though.

The link to TM will probably be an ex Singapore car as it has working sat nav etc. Exception may be a very early Jap car.

So generally -if you go for ex Jap - you won't get the nav working & may have issues with programming radio for here.

link to sellers?

PM Jochen, He knows the guy who built it - I think

Hope you've had a good one Andy. Catch you in a week or so

Clinton, Your RR is a new generation one under Ford ownership I think.

I just did a Jap - NZ nav conversion in an 05 (built 04) RR today, which is the BMW based vehicle & quite different to what you show. I understand the changeover was in 05.

Crap! As I expected

A Century Din 55 should be around the $150 +Gst mark.. try a few sparkies

Agree - $280 for a DIN 55 is a rip off. A DIN 88 (to suit E39 etc) can be got for around that price

I never would they have a pretty full on positive terminal connection don't they, just wondered why they require a special battery thats all.

Modern cars big electrical demands & consequently big output alternators put huge loads on batteries.

Calcium batteries are more able to cope with the higher charging voltages & generally higher under bonnet temperatures (admittedly not yours - being in the rear) of a modern car.

An old school standard battery won't cut the mustard in these cars.

Amp power wire may be white from memory (don't quote me on that) & will need to have power on it for aerial amp to work.

Has reception been the problem since radio change or after?