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Is anyone able to tell me my key code, (from my cars VIN) so I can get another key cut? going to get a cheap key cut first, incase the locks are different.

Cheers.

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According to BMW they don't use a key lock code :(

Ahh well, Guess I'll have to find another way to get a good key.

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the lock will have a code on it, pop it out and take it to the locksmith, will cost all of about $10

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Oh? cheers, which one is the easiest to remove?

I'm thinking boot. Cbf removing my components to pull the door card off.

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Door ones are reso simple. Push the tab that locks the cylinder on from the inside away (towards the back of the car).

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Couple quick ones,

Is a handbrake warning light (i.e cluster), needed for a warrant ?

Are sun visors also a WOF requirement also?

Thanks

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Thought I had fixed it but I haven't so I have e30 with an m20 engine who can scan it in Auckland to tell me why my car is idling high? Have checked for obvious vacuum leaks but havent had any luck.

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^nath 1st one no... second one, pretty sure they are not required but may pay to check 1st.

Sunvisors are a WOF requirement

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Have you got a cage yet Nath (lost track of the changes to your green monster)? My race car didn't have one 'cos it didn't fit with the cage in there. Perhaps there might be dispensation for MSNZ vehicles?

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^ In the process of saving my pennies for one/getting the rest of the car sorted for having a cage.

More than likely will put a tint strip in (current windscreen doesn't have one) but I want them there if they are needed if anyone can remember what happened to my previous E30 you would know why.

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I got a warrant without them due to cage. Have a big tint strip but.

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Sunvisors are a WOF requirement

Where it is practical to fit one. So if you had a reasonable excuse you wouldnt need one. Eg. my rollcage gets in the way ;)

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Will having a slightly higher profile tyre on the rear (255/40/18 where i think the correct profile is 255/35/18) Mess with my ZF's shift patterns on the open road?

Specifically cause it to not want to shift up from 3rd after putting the boot in, meaning pulling 4kish rpm at 110ish.

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Got a e36 328is 2 door 1997.

A drink leaked on the passages seat yesterday and now the air bag light is no.

Is there something in the seat that could be now f**ked?

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Price at getting one of them fixed glenn?

Check your fuses if you haven't already.

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Check your fuses if you haven't already.

Nothing to do with fuses Lukan... the warning light is on. To the OP: it needs to be scanned to determine the fault. Repair and then erase the fault code with the scanner

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Really? I've had a blown fuse before, the sensor was faulty at the same time and needed replacing too, so the fuse could have been something separate...but after replacing the fuse the warning light went away with a scan and reset and stayed off in the short time until I sold it on :P

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when i replace my oil filter will my service light indicator automatically turn off in a e30 325i?

No, but you can reset those easy enough with a bit of wire.

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