Allanw 1072 Report post Posted June 25, 2017 40 minutes ago, Gabe79 said: Built some ramps and changed oil and oil level sensor. Bad landing??? Sorry 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted June 25, 2017 Completed driver training one 360 on turn 4. No 2,4 or 6th gear ( dont need 6th to be honest ) my mate wasn't so lucy his cars waiting on a transporter off on turn 1 into the armco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardBall66 135 Report post Posted June 25, 2017 Hmm, I had a flat battery this morning... maybe just a coincidence, but perhaps there was a reason for the previous owner removing the fuse for the auto-dimming mirror - I'll have to keep an eye on this. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Hi Matt Was the mirror from a Japanese import with the infrared remote entry if so their are two fuses to this unit. One for the auto dip and one for the remote entry fuses 24, 67 Also the auto dip part is wired into the reverse light, PDC if fitted circuit via a common connector x428 which is situated above the main fuse box a blue wire with a green trace BL/GE.Have had a further look and found in my notes the pin numbers on the mirror connector the coloured wires and where they go if you want that info Edited June 25, 2017 by allan 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardBall66 135 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks Allan, yep - mine's a Japanese import with the infra-red remote - I re-inserted fuse 21 to get the auto-dimming mirror working. Do you think there could be a short on that x428 connector? I've charged the battery back up and will leave it overnight to see whether the battery holds its charge, and if not will remove the fuse & repeat the process... hoping the flat battery was just a coincidence, as the car has been sitting for a few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Are you sure it is fuse 21? looking on the fuse chart 21 is not used . Where fuse 24 is used to power both the mirror and the PDC unit . Unsure all I know is the reverse circuit the PDC and the auto dip mirror all have a connection in x428. It could be possible I suppose to get a feed back say through a faulty reverse switch or PDC unit. Should be able to run a volt meter over the circuits to see if any voltage is present with the key turned off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardBall66 135 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) If you see the photo of the little pull-out blind fuse chart on the previous page it says, "Anti-glare inside mirror" - that's the one I re-inserted. There seems to be some variation in the fuse layout here & there (between markets/model years?). No PDC on my car, but I may have to check the reverse switch. Anyway, hopefully she'll have held her charge today and I can write it off as a coincidence. Edited June 27, 2017 by E30 325i Rag-Top Quote previous post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardBall66 135 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 It seems to have held its charge overnight so I'll put it down to coincidence for now, but I'll keep an eye on it... I obviously need to drive it more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 Grabbed a spare laptop, installed Windows 10 on it and got PA Soft going on it. Proceeded to go scan codes and look around to find cylinder 2 misfire codes. Clear codes, hope for the best... drive car... Hi misfire codes! Will change spark plugs today, which I'd been meaning to do anyway, then if the misfire continues, will do proper diag on it. Wish me luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3344 Report post Posted June 29, 2017 e60 545i: New pan/filter, bolts, mechatronic sleeve, fill plug; Fuchs synthetic Dex VI Diff service (new drain and fill plugs, Fuchs synthetic oil) fitted left front door seal Page European did the work, very pleased. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted July 1, 2017 Hard wired the Uniden into the E38, much preferred over wires dangling everywhere. Keen to see how this unit works now 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted July 1, 2017 Changed out spark plugs. Good god, the person who changed them prior had them on so tight, I had to bust out the super-long breaker bar... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardBall66 135 Report post Posted July 3, 2017 Started swapping the interior across from my parts car. Sandbeige is not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it! It's gonna look a bit weird until I've finished, though 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted July 3, 2017 9 minutes ago, HardBall66 said: Started swapping the interior across from my parts car. Sandbeige is not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it! It's gonna look a bit weird until I've finished, though Go with what you like Matt It should go with the green exterior nicely. It is unusual to have black leather with a light interior tho .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardBall66 135 Report post Posted July 3, 2017 Just now, TermiPeteNZ said: Go with what you like Matt It should go with the green exterior nicely. It is unusual to have black leather with a light interior tho .... I have seen some not bad black/beige combinations, but I'll be doing the whole interior including the seats, as the current upholstery is a very uninspiring grey fabric. Just noticed the other door card has a chunk out of the arm rest Not sure if that's repairable, or whether I'll have to look for another door card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted July 9, 2017 Changed starter motor, will find out tomorow if i dont have to wait 20 min for solonoid to cool down before i can start car again after long drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Walked into garage - looked at two works in progress and a pile of parts, sighed, walked out again. Anyone know the BMW part numbers for motivation and enthusiasm? I seem to be out of both at the moment. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Walked into garage - looked at two works in progress and a pile of parts, sighed, walked out again. Anyone know the BMW part numbers for motivation and enthusiasm? I seem to be out of both at the moment. I think I bought the motivation and enthusiasm kit first... I think it is a value line kit? That'd explain why I made so much progress initially and now can't find them as they'll be at the back of the garage with all subsequent (unused) purchases in front of them. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3344 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 6 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Walked into garage - looked at two works in progress and a pile of parts, sighed, walked out again. Anyone know the BMW part numbers for motivation and enthusiasm? I seem to be out of both at the moment. tell us what you're up to, Jon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Did the ritual of the e39 vapour barrier reseal on the rear doors of the M5. Good to get that job done... that makes it 10 doors across three e39's now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 On 12 July 2017 at 6:40 PM, Olaf said: tell us what you're up to, Jon! Nothing that flash really, bit of maintenance on the 'vert, cambelt and stuff, and playing with a 5-stud rear end on the race car. none of which is happening at any kind of speed really... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3344 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 take it slowly mate. could be worse, you could be garage-less like me. makes maintennce that much more challenging! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Yeah, true. Wife's car is also overdue a service and new glow plugs as well, that's outside, and can't get it in the garage - and I'm not doing it in the pissing rain. Oh joy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Olaf said: take it slowly mate. could be worse, you could be garage-less like me. makes maintennce that much more challenging! Are you actually garage-less, or do you, like me, have a large garage-shaped storage space? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3344 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 I'm garage-less. We had a clear list of requirements when we bought, which included a flat section on which we could build a double garage; a garage, or preferably a double garage. Instead we landed a walk-up on 3 levels on a steep section, no garage. At least I have a workshop. The views won out. For me, cost to realise a double garage would involve significant earthworks, retention work, major cost to the point that at the end of it, I couldn't afford toys to stock it with ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
