WarlockNZ

need ... can anyone help me out??

part # on unit 67.11-1 387 606 - 141 306

If your in auckland i can plug you into my scanner and see what your problem is.

I got version 6.5 off ebay, came with cables and everything.

version 1 pro (covers Minis) is worth 1400 pounds, so i went with the cheap option (bmw only) for $140.

Was the problem before the car hanging on to first for longer than it should be (when cold), then shifting up to 2nd?

So it's 100% fixed now, smooth changes warm or cold?

That was the issue yeah and yep ... seems to be fixed.

I will ... if you dont mind an e46 ?

Not a problem .. the software covers the E46

Well .. i found the problem,

The trans was in mantaince mode. I plugged the laptop in and reset the transmission.

Took it for a spin and the problem was gone, checked it again when i got home and it says that everything is OK.

It can't be that easy, but bugger it.. LOL

well i'll be buggered, it actually works!.

The software showed me all the errors in the car, even allowed me to reset them and provides live data while the engine is running, plus resetting the service lights.

It has a few features i cant use, like programing the buttons on the wheel (i don't have any) and other bits like that.

Brilliant.

I think i may have even fixed my trans issue with it .. LOL.

Now i just need to find another car to plug into and compare the results .. who wants to be my test subject ?? ha ha

Cat overheat... get the cat removed and have a dog fitted at Pistop

Edit: only if it comes on while driving. With ignition on and not going it stays on to do a self check when started.

LOL ..

hmm .. the light has come on a couple of times recently while driving and then gone out again.

What the hell is on ur dash?

LOL ... never mind that ... ha ha .. whats the freakin light mean ??

Has anyone used this software??

I'm looking at buying a copy and want to know if anyone has had any experience with it.

http://www.carsoftsales.com/bmw/index.htm

How about this one ??

It's not even listed in the owners manual ..

If you don't want to put up with it, Drop a manual in it.

Who quoted you 3k and to do what?

yeah, but how hard is it to drop a manual in it, who can do it and what would it cost??

as to the 3k, all is was told is that the issue i have is common and that my mechanic's "trans guy" can fix it for 3 grand... personally, i think i can get any work done for a sh*t load less than that.

I think the issue is just the age of the trans.

hmm a bit of detail would be very good.

Not only on why this issue is happening but on what a manual conversion is going to cost me .. LOL

What year/model is it?

96 323i

Heres the problem,

When cold the the car rev's to hard and then drops into gear, I've been told that i can either live with the problem or spend $3000 to get it fixed as it is a common problem.

Has anyone else had the same issue?? and if so what did it cost to fix??

Hmmm ... manual conversion ???

Thoughts please.

Cheers

Did you have any luck ???

Looks like the pump on my 323 has given up the ghost.. any idea's where i can find a replacement?

I recently did a work trip down to rotorua, took my own car ... 323i .. 250Km each way plus some round town had to fill up when i'd done about 680K ... but for round town driving ... i get around 450 per tank

man .. how cool is this

If you want to wreck your BMW, you might as well wreck it good.

whoever did thats deserves a bullet in the head .. from close range so they know why it's coming.

Thats just wrong .. on so many different levels.

Nice ... thanks for that

you're completely insane .. you know that right ?

oh my god .. i think i just wet myself ... lol

that being said .. the nose looks a lot like the new audi nose ... hmmmmm

damn hot tho ... i want one!!!

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thanks for the replys guy's .. but i think you misunderstand me.

Allow my to clarify ..

Yeah ... i'm talking about a PC in a car. :mosh:

I'm ripping out the head unit and replacing it with this

here .. this will link to a laptop mounted on a docking station, where the cd changer is now (in the boot).

I'll be plugging a usb radio tuner and gps unit into the docking station, i'll be including wireless as well ..

power inverter .. oh hell yeah ... just need to source that ... know any places in NZ?? .. oh and a sparky to wire it all up .. lol

My issue is that, because i'm ripping out the entire sound system, i need some advice on how to hook the PC up .. it's hard to explain..

Look at it his way ... think car.. with no sounds .. drop a touch screen monitor into the dash and a pc into the boot ... hook up the speakers and go .. problem ... noise (from lack of sheilding and serious lack of DB ouput from the PC) and me me being a complete novice when it comes to car audio .. i know about computers but i'm going to need some help to tie the two together.

I've plugged my MP3 player into head units before, but that's not what i'm trying to do here ... this will be a complete system, based around a laptop.

Hope this helps ... and please .. keep the advice coming .. i'll be posting photos and progress reports as i go, so if anyone else wants to do the same kind of thing .. you can learn from my mistakes. and i'll be able to offer my help

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