greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 My ASC+T light () on the instrument cluster has magically appeared over night. I hope its just a wheel speed sensor, but is there any other things that there are a chance it could be? I'll give you a call in the morning Glenn to book it in for a scan. Thats if you can fit me in before Christmas. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Yes... I can help you Nick... give me a call in the morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Which sensor makes the "OVERHEAT" Light function on the check panel? Is it the one directly underneath the fuel rail? I had to replace the one closest to the front to make the temprature gauge work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Which sensor makes the "OVERHEAT" Light function on the check panel? Is it the one directly underneath the fuel rail? I had to replace the one closest to the front to make the temprature gauge work. Its the sensor in the cat. The wiring comes in through the floor just behind the drivers seat. You can join the two wires and the check light will come on with ignition on and go out when started. We do this when we remove the cat & fit a dog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Cheers, I wonder why it has stopped working all of a sudden. It use to work, and it's the same exaust... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Cheers, I wonder why it has stopped working all of a sudden. It use to work, and it's the same exaust... Bulb ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Bulb ? I was meaning that, the light functioned properly before the engine swap (came on when key was on, then turned off), if it's the sensor for the cat, I must have broken something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 I was meaning that, the light functioned properly before the engine swap (came on when key was on, then turned off), if it's the sensor for the cat, I must have broken something. You may have damaged the sensor wiring or unplugged it when you removed the exhaust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 I'm thinking the same, Cheers Glenn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 The silver ECU shaped and sized module under the dash of a E30 on the LHS = ABS Computer does it not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 The silver ECU shaped and sized module under the dash of a E30 on the LHS = ABS Computer does it not? ABS is normaly in the boot & Auto trans in behind the glovebox. Picture ?? Part # ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 My Transmission box is in the boot, car doesn't have ABS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) Bosch 0265103004 I am sure it was a factory manual. It did have a factory fitted alarm though which has been disconnected at some point in its life. There is another smaller silver box beside it. The ECU shaped box has the same plug as the ECU on the opposite side of the dash. Just want to know as have the dash out tidying things up and wondered what it was. Batteries are charging on the camera Edited December 26, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 Bosch 0265103004 I am sure it was a factory manual. It did have a factory fitted alarm though which has been disconnected at some point in its life. There is another smaller silver box beside it. The ECU shaped box has the same plug as the ECU on the opposite side of the dash. Just want to know as have the dash out tidying things up and wondered what it was. Batteries are charging on the camera was going to say cruise control computer but if it has the same plug as the real ECU then who knows. None of my E30s have had that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 ^ Had cruise control also which maybe the smaller silver box with a blue plug like the plugs on the back of the speedo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 yeah thats the C/C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 So I removed the parcel shelf a week or so ago and dyed it black. Reinstalling was easy apart from two very annoying pieces of trim, the two C pillar covers. They came off alright, but I not able to get them to clip back in along the top (Along the window line). Any tips from anyone who's done this before? I would greatly appreciate it as they're just flapping around and are completely ruining the vibe of my new badass parcel tray! My ASC+T light () on the instrument cluster has magically appeared over night. I hope its just a wheel speed sensor, but is there any other things that there are a chance it could be? I'll give you a call in the morning Glenn to book it in for a scan. Thats if you can fit me in before Christmas. Cheers Just wanted to conclude my probs and thank those who helped! Jase helped out with the C pillar covers. Appreciate it bro! Didn't get them on perfect but were a damn site better than how I got them on. Ever since Jase the gap has gotten bigger, I've pushed them on each morning but they just seem to be held out still. And of course seeing I don't have tints I can really notice the overhang through the back window. So this afternoon I pulled them out and ripped off the stupid clips that are actually impossible to put on. Now they are sitting perfect, nearly better than originally. But thanks for your time and definitely good to catch up and see what a B28 has over a B23. A sh*t load more torque! And a big thanks to Glenn for sorting out the ASC thing. Ended up being a clip broken off at the throttle body. Zipped tied temporarily over New Years. Will be calling you in the New year to get it replaced mate. Again appreciate your help. Team McMillan continue to provide me with sh*t service. Headed there after Botany MW to get some clips (not related) and yet again was served (if you could call it that) by an arrogant woman who obviously was was to cool to talk to a 17 y/o. At least the 4th time its happened, different people, and have now lost all my business. Jerry Clayton seem to have a little more respect. So my little rant and thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw325i 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 its strange you and others seem to have bad service in there. Whenever i go in there and usually in singlet, shorts and bare feet i get served good as gold, the parts department chucked in a few extra round mesh clip things for me and Andrew from the service department was a top bloke in helping me get the right stereo code and gave me a few rego holders etc, and one of the other guys even texted me the radio code once they finally got the right one lol. mayb try walking in with a wallet full of reciepts that looks fat or something ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leithcm 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Hi Guys, A quick (probably silly) question......... Mine is E36 323i 1/1996 coupe. M52B25 = 170 BHP, M50B25 (325i) = 192 BHP. What tweeks do I do to get same power from my M52? Yes, I could research for hours on the 'net, but if someone has all the instant answers, that would be great! Thanks, Chris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 M52B25 = 170 BHP, M50B25 (325i) = 192 BHP. M52B28 = 192hpCan't really compare M50. M50 has different throttle body and intake manifold. The main thing which strangles the whole system in the 323 is the exhaust. 323 is a single pipe all through. 325 and 328 is twin all through. Start with exhaust. If you do M50 throttle body and intake you lose torque and gain top end power. Not really worth it. But if you get it remapped there's no loss at all. Standard air box is fine. Don't touch that unless you're gonna do it properly. eg a simota CAI etc. Sure theres something else but that pretty much it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leithcm 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 M52B28 = 192hp Can't really compare M50. M50 has different throttle body and intake manifold. The main thing which strangles the whole system in the 323 is the exhaust. 323 is a single pipe all through. 325 and 328 is twin all through. Start with exhaust. If you do M50 throttle body and intake you lose torque and gain top end power. Not really worth it. But if you get it remapped there's no loss at all. Standard air box is fine. Don't touch that unless you're gonna do it properly. eg a simota CAI etc. Sure theres something else but that pretty much it. Thank you, Nick, Was aware of the exhaust; I have a 328i coupe exhaust lined up; it is twin but does join after the cats (smooth "Y" junction into larger pipe) then twin end muffler with the vacuum flapper. I presume you would just not bother with the flapper, and make it so it is open all the time? Thanks for your response, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 Do 2 door recaros and 2 door standard e30 front seats have the same internals in the back rest? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Instead of making another n00b thread I thought I would put this here: m20 325i PFL About 3 months ago my fan belt decided it was more fun sitting at the apex of the esses at Manfield than in my engine bay. Needed to drive the car home so threw a new fan belt in and drove home. Now have a ultra bad squeak on start up and when blipping on downshifts etc. Was there supposed to be a bearing or suchlike to replace at the same time/water pump bearing is gone? Have sprayed in the general area with WD40/stop belt squeak and the problem goes away for a short time then comes back which makes me think it is a bearing that needs replacing, or is it a matter of adjusting the tensioners/alignment off the alternator/water pump. Also for what it is worth, the fan belt is really really tight at the moment, to the point where there is next to no flex in it at all, don't know if that is a good or bad thing. Any help is appreciated before I start taking things apart Edited January 6, 2010 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 396 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 I used to get that, werid as would only happen at night time and stuff. One day it just got real bad. Figured out it was the alternator bushes were stuffed, which made the alternator turn-in as it was tensioned, which was misalignment the belt and makes it squeak. So you may want to check the belt is tight enough, also that the alternator is sitting right when you tension it and not bending in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted January 6, 2010 ^ Cheers John. How hard are the alternator bushes to replace? Is that a dealer thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
