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the ASC light flashes if I put my foot down at 85mph I wish I could get my traction control light to light up at 85mph!!!!! by a faulty acceleration sensor and operating when it shouldn't, No seriously... I would go and get the codes read.. I think Robert T has nailed it, probably a faulty accelera...

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Hi Lordhelpus Can you recommend any that are nicely priced?? Cheers in advance IM Have used both these stores on ebay....but not for the zed though....but for other cars in the family. Had no probs with them. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/PLANET-CAR-PARTS?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 http://stores.ebay.co.uk/...

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There scored and pitted..........here's another advisory......... change them.

Take the opportunity to upgrade ....to a nice set of drilled and slotted discs with new pads.....plenty about on t'internet.

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Well done, good job. That's what I really like about the zeds just the smallest change here, or little tweek there, it doesn't have to be a massive, complicated, time consuming, or a hugely expensive job. Yet time, and time again, you read on forums such as this one, little jobs owners have done on ...

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Can I pm you.....

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You make them?.......are they easy to fit??? or is a lot of cutting and general butchering of the centre console involved.

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Very tidy job there southernboy........well done.

....where did you get that armrest????

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Permatex black silicone adhesive product number 81158.
A search on ebay or amazon may prove helpful or you might even find some in your local halfrauds.
just google : permatex 81158

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Got mine from ebay perfect fit.. just smear some washing up liquid on it before installing....... slips in easy then. 10 min job.

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You could start off with giving them a good clean using warm water and some soft soap, a cloth, a clean sponge and an old nail brush for the getting into the seams, then allow to dry off. Then using a clean piece of cloth apply some black leather dye.. there is plenty of recommendations for what one...

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Got mine from Art-design-munster it's of reasonable quality and more importantly I have had no issues with it since I fitted it. As for the fitting just take your time with it, and work in methodical manner and you will be fine. remember good preparation is key to a good finish. The sewing part is f...

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My kit from ebay contained double sided tape that's what sticks the rubber seal to the fabric. Mines held so far with no problems.

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edgeshift, It all depends if your window is a zip in one I had the same problem last year replaced mine with one from ebay and fitted it myself took about 2 hours. if not a zip in you will have to take it to a trimmers to get it done or some come and do it at your home. If you don't feel confident e...

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Sorry running 17" 5 spoke BMW style 18 wheels with the wider rears: Front 225/45/17...... Rear 245/40/17.

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Hi All, Can anyone tell me if low profile tyres will increase the tramlining effect, mine suffers a little bit from the dreaded tramlining. As I intend to get some new tyres at the end of summer ( which wont be long looking at the weather ) I was just wondering if low profile tyres would make the li...

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After selling the Bentley, and the Rolls, and the Lear Jet, and the yacht and after sacking the butler, the gardener, the 3 house maids, and selling the stately home to the national trust I have purchased a budget version of a Z1 " Bruno take note". http://s10.postimg.org/qe9bb037t/faildon...

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Nope no cabin filters on any Z3's. If it's a musty smell it must be something damp or has been damp, trapped in the vent ducting or around the blower motor.. probably rotting leafs from trees or something like mildew in the ducting...... you can spray some VERY VERY dilute bleach water in the vents ...

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Very neat....

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Southernboy I have copied this from the VDO website: Note: All Pressure sensors are designed to work with VDO gauges only, unless otherwise noted. Sensors are matched to gauges according to maximum reading on dial face. All sensors are standard ground (sensors case to common ground). Please note: VD...

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That's freaky Southernboy I was thinking about adding some gauges and was looking for this very info. But the more I think about it the more problems I get. I thought about adding three gauges Oil Temp, Oil pressure, and Volts but I don't want them in a pod on top of the dashboard ( obvious place ) ...

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Hi, waynerp You say your clutch bites "right at the bottom" if that's the case then I would go with what southernboy suggests on this. Ideally the clutch should "bite" at 1/3rd to 1/2 way. Others on here have suggested clutch drag.. I would tend agree with them on that. Still cha...

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Hi, pgunter66 Where would you say this noise is coming from?.... 1. front\rear of the car? 2. does it happen over bumps? 3. Is the noise inside the car? 4. outside the car \ underneath? 5. Roof up \ roof down? Have you tried Rocking the car to see if you can get the noise???? to be honest with you i...

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I know this probably should not be in this forum, but does anybody else do this when your out in your Z3. Notice the number of convertibles running about ( all types ) with their roofs UP !!! In this glorious weather we are having at the mo..... Why do they bother having a soft top.?? I always feel ...

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Looks very nice, a good choice of colour, and also a very neat and tidy job done by the look of things.

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Hi, When you lift the clutch with the engine running when does the clutch "bite" at the bottom or at the top of the clutch pedal travel. if it's at the top then your clutch is on the way out. ....if it's halfway or at the bottom before the clutch bites then change the oil in the gearbox Re...

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Yeah got mine from him... It went in fine not as good as OEM but it's not OEM money?............oh,, and congratulations on winning the world cup.

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Hi, pgunter66 I would be looking at getting the rear up in the air on axle stands and would be looking at the rear pads/calipers/discs, and have the rear discs off and check the handbrake shoes for broken springs etc. Also check for bushes worn or missing on the rear shocks lower end and check upper...

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Sorry mate was just trying to he helpful. As I work in Halfords it's surprising how many people don't take advantage of the 3 for 2 offer which covers all car cleaning product. Many will walk in and buy two things and leave without a third item which they could of had for free. Both the hood cleane...

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Chiefy » Fri 11 Jul, 2014 20:11 If you'd needed a couple of things from the car section then you could have got the conditioner/sealant for free on the 3 for 2 offer. I use the Wonderwheels cleaner and Wonderwheels sealant which have transformed my mouldy hood (as bought) into something that looks ...

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Tom, Search for this in the performance forum.... "Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience". I run Michelin pilot sport on my zed at the mo with the wider rears, but am looking to change to Falken 453 or 914's, or may go with Dunlop sport maxx RT which I run on my other car (not B...

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Well, the drain would be at the lowest part of the filler area, wouldn't it? If you mop up the residue you will be able to see things clearly. Then you can try using your imagination and a piece of thin wire to poke around at the lowest part, where you are sure to find the drain . . . Knowing BMW i...

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Went into halfrauds just to have a look around to see what they have on special offer, wandering about I find myself in the caravan and camping section. While in this section I spot a 1 litre bottle spray pack of reproofer for caravan awnings and tents, made by a company called fenwicks. On the back...

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Just to add my penny worth to this debate I found this on 'ter' interweb. The part I have highlighted in red seems to contradict itself if I read it correctly. The API has specified gear oil service through the years with many obsolete services now on the charts. It is instructive to review those s...

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My Review. I was toying with the idea of getting myself another motorbike as I had recently sold my 1200ZZR when we moved house and was missing it badly. I obviously discussed this with the wife, who is not keen on motorbikes, and though she wouldn’t have stopped me she was not to happy with me gett...

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Added to next job to do list............ thanks to all who pointed me in the right direction have decided to go with..
RED LINE Synthetic Manual Transmission 90 MT90 75W-90 GL4.

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Well done......

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Okay, Okay, you've sold me on the idea of changing my lifetime gearbox and diff oil. but which one for the box, and what one for the diff? (box is a bit notchy actually).

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Just out of curiosity, when you power this brown lead down when you use the test lamp, do you have to start the car, or turn on the ignition.. to power this lead up again?.

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Hi, Phil.a You will find this link below in the Z3 knowledgebase page under documentation.

http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW

it may point you in the right direction, Good luck.

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Thanks Southernboy, and Mike, Found the culprit !!!! Decided to change the voltage regulator (located on the rear of the alternator) When I took off the alternator cooling duct it was stuffed full of leaves and bits of grass etc. Looks like something has tried to make a nest in there. When I followe...

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Hi all, Started up the car and the Charge\Battery light is lit up on the dashboard, so I switch off and up with the bonnet first check is the belt that checks out ok. Then I get the multi meter out and I check the voltage at the battery it's reading 12.8v... so I start the engine,, voltage drops ver...

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I don't think you have OBDII on your car, you need the earlier OBD and ADS type interface. http://www.tek-tronics.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=130 This probably explains it better than anything else..... http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f99/bmw-inpa-diagnostics-idiots-guide-ge...

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Robert T wrote:Have you turned the ignition on? It doesn't work without it.

Cheers R.

Yes ignition on.

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Hi All, Can anyone tell me if the under bonnet OBD port is fused and which fuse?.. as I have just bought a OBD scanner a C110 and the scanner won't power up? The scanner checks out OK when I connect it to my laptop via the USB lead, But is as dead as a door nail when connected to the OBD port. Follo...

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There's nothing wrong with that oil sensor.......you done the right thing by checking the oil level...besides think about what's happening here. 1. You switch off the engine 2. The oil pressure drops 3. So the sensor lights up. Unless you really feel the need to rip out your engine bay wiring loom? ...

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This is mostly caused by the pressure on the wiper blade which is applied by the wiper arm. If its too great the blade squashes against the screen too much and prevents the wiper bit of the blade from flicking over on the return wipe, causing the blade to judder against the screen. You can lessen th...

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Gummi pfledge...........stift?

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Like southernboy has said before in a previous post your fuel straps holding your tank have broken or shifted get to them and check, when that tank is full that's a lot of weight in that tank? Try moving the fuel filler spout (the bit where you put the fuel nozzle in) about if its very loose your ta...

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For as long as I live I don't think I will ever fail to be amazed by the stupidity of mankind.......someone famous said that once but I can't remember who it was, and if someone famous didn't say it , they should have done.

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