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Quotewodcutr
The easiest thing to do is just buy a new SI board. They now have some that do not have any batteries so it will never need replacing again. Also, I would guess that your brake lining light was probably burned out and since you replaced it you are now getting the warning. If your brakes are fine then you need to check the sensor connections and put some dielectric grease in there.
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QuoteEarendil
It could be useful in a number of ways, mostly trouble shooting, but there is certainly a fun factor as well. Oh yeah, and self education ;-)
Good for you!
I know this is dumb - How about some audio signal attached to the warning lights? Like a chime for the oil pressure light? (OK, I know it's not sexy, but it is practical.) Or if you were feeling really feisty you cou
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Kelly
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Hi All,
So, the Bro arrived Fri evening with a Craftsman MicroTorque wrench. Apparently he had* to visit 3 tool shops on the drive to my place.
( * = easily replaced with "chose" in this case.)
Sat morning Beemie went "under the wrench" to remove and reinstall the Instrument Cluster. The main goal was determining if the batteries could be remotely located; the minor g
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Quoterkj
Kelly, NGK plugs are what you want and forget about the nut on the wheel, its the nut behind the wheel thats important
Don't forget to coat the threads, even grease will do; keeps the carbon from walking up the threads and blowing out the plug wells is a good thing before you start pulling the plugs (have some solvent in case they're tight coming out; DON'T rush it), c
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Kelly
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QuoteMichiel 318iS
I wish we were allowed to drive 25 miles per minute around here.
Oops. Sorry that should have been MPH. :-) Kelly
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Kelly
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Quoterkj
I decided to put an ad in my local paper for computer help, this is what it looked like;
Computer help Just starting out or upgrading- Navigating the digital world, reasonable and courteous, Rick Jost 267-6079.
I'm winding down the car business and need extra money, and seeing how good I am at computers I thought it might be fun... So, I got one person on the first week and
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Kelly
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Hi Guys,
Hope all is well! My Bro called yesterday to announce his imminent arrival here in CA. Means that we can change the spark plugs.
What brand and type should I buy for a normal street driving Beemie? (1989 325i Convertible)
Also, Bentley said something about a locking nut for the steering wheel that needs replacement after removing the wheel. What is the scoop with this?
Plea
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Kelly
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QuoteDave_G
I've just discovered that an exhaust leak that has recently gotten very loud is coming from the front pipe before the catalytic converter. It was patched by previous owners, and is now to the point that it needs replacement.
:crying:
Hi Dave,
This may not help you. Here in CA we have no end of exhaust "situations." At any rate, when my old mechs replaced the CC, t
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Kelly
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QuoteArcheo-peteriX
QuoteDave_G
Quotedaniel
very stupid that he is driving with one hand on public roads though.
Fixed it for you.
(rant)Seriously, idiocy is idiocy, and I hope no one here thinks street racing is cool. In a perfect world he would kill himself before he kills anyone else.(/rant)
His parents obviously swam in the shallow end of the gene pool
Hi All,
This have nothing to
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Kelly
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Quotewodcutr
Kelly - I will check in the morning if I have a proper one to send. You should make sure that that is all you need. Check each piece thoroughly...there may be more damage than you think. I will PM you tomorrow.
Hi WoodCtr,
The new grill looks great! Thanks for taking the time to find and send!
Cheers, Kelly
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Kelly
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Wow! That's a story Ferd! Did you eat pancakes with maple syrup afterward?
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Kelly
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My car is flirting with random bypassers. Yep. One hapless victim left a note which reads -
"Your BMW Blk/Book is at Peet's Coffee."
Peet's Coffee is near my apartment. I have not lost any black BMW Books; I assume the note writer is interested in purchasing Beemie which is black.
But Beems is not for sale. Apparently the writer did not notice the towels in the rain
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Kelly
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Hi Guys,
Does anyone know a good VW Golf Forum? One of my pals is have a water leak in her Golf 2004. If someone here knows a good user group or forum, please let me know.
B) Kelly
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QuoteJohn Yust
QuoteCab Treadway
Sorry to hear about the layoff, man. That really sucks. Got any leads?
Amazingly enough, considering the economy, I do have a couple of leads. Three actually. One is even pretty solid.
Hi John,
Ugg. Sorry to learn this. Have you checked out the specialty head hunters? (Sorry if the question sounds dumb. It's not intended as such.)
Kelly
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Kelly
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QuoteArcheo-peteriX
We have just had our 15th gangland murder in 24 days here! The last half dozen have been in broad daylight.
The gangs are out of control and our police have their hands tied behind their backs by the judicial system
Ugg Sorry. I will not tell you the stats for Oakland CA - 7 miles east of San Francisco. Kelly
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Kelly
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Hi All,
I copied the text below from the San Francisco Parking Dept web site. (I would have listed a link but it did not work easily.) I was checking the holiday parking situation for someone. As if city parking is not hard enough, some low life fakes a parking ticket and then infects your computer. I looked on Snopes2.com to confirm veracity but did not find a listing. However, I bet the SF P
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Kelly
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Oooooohhhhhhhhh, I think the car expressed its pent up wishes quite clearly. As ye sew, so shall ye reep. Kelly
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Kelly
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Soo sorry Ferdy.
Did I tell you the reason I gave my old mechanics "the boot" becuase they charged me $378 to replace the postage stamp size gasket on the TOP on the engine. It's where the coolant pre-warms the gasoline. I'm sure you know it much better than I.
Did you buy a spare ignigtor yet? Maybe a small fan motor too? (I wish we had a dancing Smily.)
Long live
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Quoterkj
Actually, you should have three to cover everything but for you kelly, figure out what you want it for and buy one that will service your needs now. Later, if you need another for a different end of the scale buy another. The clicking kind are the best if they are treated nicely. This is one tool you don't want to drop or treat roughly. I have a snap-on (the middle size)and have it
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Kelly
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Hi All,
Well, there comes a time in some women's lives when they find themselves wondering the tool aisles in a dazed and confused state overwhemled by the shiny array set before them. (Now, I would not have this problem in the kitchen knife aisle.)
I inocently thought "I'll just buy a Craftsman." But, no no no.... I think the lifetime warrenty may not apply to torque wr
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Kelly
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Hi WoodCtr,
I'm very glad she is ok. Maybe RJK will tell you his deer-near-miss story highlighting the e30's remarkable ability to keep all four wheels securely planted.
What about asking your daughter to "help" you find the rim? Might be a good idea, or might not. You'll know the answer.
Or you might ask your daughter to show you the guard rail (without being j
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Kelly
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Quotedaniel
ebay has them for about $40 including shipping.
Hi Everyone,
So far, I'm liking the Ebay idea best. Unless WoodCtr wants to sell me his extra and ship it. I don't need a brand new grill. A few little chips or scratches are fine. It will match the hood.
As I said, I'm happy the hood was not dented. Then I would be pissed.
I did have an offer last week to ren
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Kelly
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Hi,
Yesterday I found a note on my car. Please understand that I street park my car on somewhat steep hills - usually parallel parked. "As we walked past your car, we saw a Jeep Cherokee back up and perhaps break your grill. The driver did not step out of the car to check for damage. License Plate ######. Best Wishes, Liz (and a phone #.) "
I called Liz to thank her profusely. Tha
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QuoteFerdinand
When you crank the engine to start, the oil pump should build enough oil pressure almost immediately and the light will go off. Train yourself to check and watch that oil pressure light going off each time you start the car to confirm that sensor is still working okay. That one is really the only vitally important one.
Now I always check to ensure the oil pressure light comes
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Kelly
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QuoteFerdinand Our cars have these nifty sensors and warning lights. It's a good idea to keep them in working condition.
Wow Ferd! A close call indeed! Thanks for the story.
I just ordered the new sensor. It should arrive tomorrow.
Are there any other sensors that should be checked? My oil sensor does function correctly. (When I park on a hill, the light will appear.)
Brakes?
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Kelly
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QuoteArcheo-peteriX
Congrats on getting the air filter box mount replaced...you'll be an E30 mechanic in no time
Hi Everyone,
Well, per Ferd's sugesstion I tested my coolant sensor which I believe has failed. I removed it from the reservour tank, cleaned the algee like film off the outside, and turned the key one click. The error light did NOT turn on. I tried moving the flo
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QuoteFerdinand
QuoteKellyBrakes - ...
What if I needed to apply the brakes as hard as possible for rapid stopping?
Read the article linked by Peter. It explains everything.
It's a good thing to use the brakes as hard as possible occasionally, as described in the article, to clean off any buildup on the rotors and properly bed the brake pads.
QuoteKellyCoolant Hoses-
I also not
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Kelly
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Hi Everyone!
Hope all is well. I've been pretty busy lately.
Brakes -
Anyhow, I was driving 55-60mph on the highway a couple days ago. (I rarely reach 55mph in my daily city driving.) I applied the brakes because other cars in front were braking. I felt a little vibration through the steering wheel. I took Beemie to the new mechs who said "Your front rotors are a tiny bit warp
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QuoteFerdinand
So I'm puzzled how it is that California could one day allow gay marriage, then change their mind and disallow it? Either they have a Constitutional right or they don't. How does that work?
I don't pretend to understand that, either. In my ever-so-humble opinion, that is an issue that should never be voted on at all. You are absolutely correct
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Kelly
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QuoteMichiel 318iS
Every crash sucks, even if insurance covers it all.
So sorry to hear this story Michiel. Ugg.
I must admit that I'm temped to buy some type of small video camera and attach it to my dash. A competitive bicyclist friend (he trains and races) has a little v-cam that attaches to his handle bars. Sure, it would not photograph 360Deg (all around the car), but it might be
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