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Thanks everyone - looks .like it will be Bridgestones. Them Contis seem exe!!

Will test the Bridgestones on them Para Paras. When I told my Dad I do Wanga Vegas to Taumarunui in two hours, he wasn't very happy.Thought I was thrashing it!! He was used to the trip in a Morry 8 in the '50's when it took at least four hours!!

Regards

Ray

Either ignition switch or heater fan resistor block. You need to check systems voltage at the violet wire on the back of the ignition switch. If you have systems voltage there and systems voltage at fuse 41 in the glovebox it will be the resistor block

Thanks, Glenn - right on the money mate. BMW dealer confrims that it is the heater fan resistor block.

I appreciate your advice.

Regards

Ray

Hi

help!! can anyone advise what might be the problem - my heater fan has ceased to function. Was going and now, does not. Any advice? Any tricks?

Thanks heaps

Regards

Ray, You should be able to slip a fine screwdriver under the centre part & lever out while trying to unscrew.

Otherwise grasp the head with a pair of side cutters & ease it out.

You should be able to get new replacement clips if needbe easy enough

hey, thanks for that - just don't want to bugger it up I appreciate your advice.

Regards

Hi everyone

I have a problem - the rubber tubing to the window washer nozzels have come off one side. I need to take the under bonnet sound deadening off.

There are what seems plastic screws into plastic inserts that hold the deadening in place.

My problem is that all but two, seemed to unscrew BUT the last two have stripped the heads! Bugger.

So, do I need to drill these out now? And are there replacements available??

Any other suggestions??

Regards

Ray

... during the week, in my works car - 2009 Hyundai Accent!! (diesel that is)

Hi, Everyone

I have a couple of issues I am seeking advice about please.

The first is -my car is ex Singapore, and I think I have read somewhere that the heater itself is disconnected on cars in Singapore. This would be consistent with only getting warm air out of the central face level vents. Can anyone advise if this could be the case - that the heater is disconnected - and if so, what is the story an\bout reversing the situation??

The second is that the car has had the rear door cards off a few times - by the BMW dealer - whilst that (finally) got their act together and stopped the water larking into the rear floor wells. Anyway, the rear clip of the wood fillet is not holding the wood fillets in. Not too sure what this suggests, but, I am seeking the wisdom of the reader here please.

Thanks all

Regards

Ray

Thanks Westy and Forrest - you know the road?? I do it about once a week at least on average

Ray

Thanks, Guys - I guess I want it all!! Seems the Bridgestone RE001 Adrenalin. And not that I want to just spend $$$, but interested no one suggested Michies, Pirellis or Continentals - would there be any significant benefits on NZ roads with any of these??

Regards

Ray

Hi

My WOF failed cos the headlight lights settings are seized! Comment has included that they have to pull the light covers off but IF they bugger that up, I will be up for total replacement lights???

Can anyone tell me more about this issue??

Regards

Ray

Hi all

Hey, I am due for new tyres all round before next WOF. Car has Michie Pilots on at moment.

I'd value advice about what options I should consider.

Whilst we don't race then car, we enjoy punting it along - and do a lot of travel over the Para Paras (Wanganui - Taumarunui)

16 inch - 225/55 is the size

Thanks all

Regards

Ray

Hi, On my car the map pocket on the back of the passenger seat, has lost it's 'spring' to close fully. Is there a trick to getting this repaired??

Thanks

Regards

Ray

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the comments - car wouldn't restart - so onto State Roadside Assist who started the car for me. Off to the local auto electrician - and a new regulator in the alternator and a new battery (battery was the original from 2002) - the car is going better than ever. The wallet is lightened by the experience though!!

Regards

Ray

my warning light/message was warning me

Hi, I have just arrived home (from a very nice meal too I might add!!), but the car is now showing the warning "Trans Failsafe Program", the ABS light is on and the battery red light is on. The car seems to travel ok but still in one/lower gear. Feels like a slipping clutch on a manual.

Can anyone advise what the problem might be please. And can I drive the car 70ks to my BMW dealer???

Thanks heaps

Regards

Ray

Hi

Has anyone any advice about how to get the spring back into the magazine holder covers in the back of the front seats. One of mine is ok and closes fully, the other not so. Is there a way to fit this prob??

Thanks heaps

Regards

Ray

Thanks, Guys - will suss out

Regards

Ray

Hi,

Mine is a 2002 E39 ex Singapore. Good car, and with now 64,000ks. I have a shudder in the front when under braking. I seem to recall reading somewhere that this is caused by worn bushes as opposed to brake disc/balancing or whatever.

Can anyone advise me further please??

Thanks heaps

Regards

Ray

Thanks, everyone - I have in fact got man ex-Singapore E39. 2002. M54 2.2 litre engine. Has a heater operating. Car has full BMW service history and a non - smoker previous owner. Seems the back seat was never sat in. Car has all books and service records in English too which is a point for me. Could be that the front suspension bushes DO need replacing. I take the point about the heat/humidity. Has got Kiwi Eurostyle plates on now too.

Hi, All

Is there a set of views/concerns about BMWs sourced ex Singapore? Also, as opposed to those from Japan??

Keen to know any foibles!

Thanks heaps

Ray

Hi

I have a size 12-14 black T shirt - women's cut - ex UK for sale. Has "I love (in red heart) My BMW" emblazoned across the front. My wife requires the larger size!!!! Cost me $34 landed. Yours for $25 plus postage. Be in for pressie for wife and/or g/f. Also advertised in BMW Club website.

Regards

Ray

We use Shane too. He does all our instrument clusters. Great guy and reasonable prices too. He did my cluster (tacho) and also did Riley's tacho for his E30 V8.

However I will point out that its not only the wiring that gives problems with ABS pumps. Depends on the fault code. Thats why we use Rob @ Powerstop for our pumps and only end up doing the repair once... with a warranty.

Hi everyone - hey, I was in Auckland last week, and Shane removed the ABS unit on the first afternoon (took about 2 minutes to remove) , I took the car - he did the business and reinstalled the unit next afternoon. GREAT service and HIGHLY recommended. Also fixes pixels I found out. Will get him onto that next trip.

Well worth the journey - and sure beats BMW saying I need a new one at $2k!

Thanks again for your advice

Regards

Ray

I have covered this before in previous threads.

If the ABS is coming up with speed sensor faults, drive the car with the scanner and check live data. If all 4 speed sensors are reading properly and within a 2km speed range at 30kph, the fault is in the circuit board in the ABS control unit. This is very easy to check by an experienced person. Also make sure that tyres sizes are correct, these can also give an ABS fault. Also to confirm its not the sensor, swap them and recheck. There are DIY info on the internet to do this. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself. Get a local brake specialist to take it off for you and send it to Rob:

Powerstop Engineering

Unit 3

2 Wilrose Place

Tauranga

Ph. (07) 5788909

Approx $300

Rob will repair the circuit board, flush the pump, check activation, clear memory fault codes and give a 12 month warranty and he does a very neat job too. You cant tell its been apart.

Then get the brake specialist to refit it and bleed the brakes for you

All done and not too painfull $$$$$ wise

Hope this helps

Cheers

Glenn

PS You can always ring me for advise if you want

Thanks, Glen - may be even a trip to Tauranga? Would your contac t do the job - likle remove, fix, reassemble?

Thanks heaps to you all.

No, the fault wasn't fixed on the first visit. The light comes on intermittently.

Regards

Ray

Hi everyone there in Beemer land!

I have today been advised by my BMW dealer, that the central control unit (something like that, it's called) for my car's ABS requires repair (at may be $700 give or take) or replacement if it can't be repaired (at approx $2000). I has some other work done on the car and this was the problem diagnosed as a result of the ABS warning light coming on intermittently.

An issue for me is that about 8 weeks ago, they diagnosed the problem as the front right ABS sender unit (or something like that) was the problem. And that that would cost about $400 to put right.

Hard case about today is that they charged me again for the cost of diagnosing the problem???

In any event, I will sort THAT aspect out. But, I'd value advice about the potential problem and the possible costs as advised, to fix it.

I am concerned to take the car back because it might be diagnosed as BOTH need attention at $3000 next time!!!!.

Any comments and advice would be valued.

Thanks heaps

Regards

Ray

Hi

I have a 2002 520i, ex Singapore, 55,000ks. The passenger seat back rest has started to respond to the outer side adjustment, when the adjustment button is used. That means that the inner side of the seat back rest stays upright, but the outer side will lever back and forth. This then skewes the seat back rest.

Is this a broken motor or connection cables? Or something else? Anyone had this problem and had it fixed??

Thanks for any wisdom.

regards