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by TAV
Wed 24 Sep, 2014 08:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(
Replies: 15
Views: 2104

Re: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(

Will do. I had as much NCB as you could have (9 years?) but I heard they are sneaky and only say it goes up to 5 years. I don't think I will loose all of it, but say they take 2 years off, it will go to 3yrs NCB. Think thats a bit cheeky, but you can't argue. Will shop around though.

Cheers
by TAV
Wed 24 Sep, 2014 08:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(
Replies: 15
Views: 2104

Re: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(

Thanks for kind words. Yes, it was quite a bang, luckily these german cars are very well made. Also glad I had no passenger on board, as they would have taken the brunt of the impact. Window pillar was deformed and glass everywhere. My only injury was a mental one. Keep getting sudden flashbacks of ...
by TAV
Tue 23 Sep, 2014 17:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 6 Disk Autochanger from Z3
Replies: 0
Views: 707

6 Disk Autochanger from Z3

6 Disk Auto changer + Mounting bracket from my old Z3 1.9.

Model number: 65.12-8 360 284

Can take pics.
by TAV
Tue 23 Sep, 2014 11:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(
Replies: 15
Views: 2104

Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(

Alas, was driving home on a warm hazzy evening, and was blinded by evening setting sun. Lorry half parked on road. BANG!. Car destroyed. Written off & can't be mended :( Unfortunatley, although I have never had an accident in 26 years since getting my driving liecense and building a full NCB, I ...
by TAV
Fri 01 Aug, 2014 14:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Re: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?

Thanks. I give it a try tonight.
by TAV
Fri 01 Aug, 2014 13:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Re: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?

Thanks again for replies. Does anyone know if the INPA software will verify what the emission light is failing on? I have had my software running, under SHIFT - F6 for older models and E36 and can't find anything to do with emissions or CAT errors. I'm just wondering in case the 'tinkling' sound is...
by TAV
Fri 01 Aug, 2014 11:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Re: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?

Thanks again for replies. Does anyone know if the INPA software will verify what the emission light is failing on? I have had my software running, under SHIFT - F6 for older models and E36 and can't find anything to do with emissions or CAT errors. I'm just wondering in case the 'tinkling' sound is ...
by TAV
Thu 31 Jul, 2014 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Re: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?

Thanks for replies. I'm hopefully getting a Z4 in winter, and the MOT isn't till March next year. I will see how much my local indie charges. £170 sounds much less painful. Out of interest, if its replaced, will the emission light go out by its self, or will it need reseting? I just had my INPA plug...
by TAV
Thu 31 Jul, 2014 18:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?

Things always come in threes!!! Airbag sensor problem ...... sorted Over heating / New radiator ...... sorted ..... Now have the Engine Exhaust Emission light on I'm guessing its the cat as theres a 'tinkling' sound under the car at certain speeds. (and they seem to have both appeared almost the sam...
by TAV
Tue 06 May, 2014 22:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
Replies: 24
Views: 3791

Re: Z3 & Kayak?

RichP wrote:i was wondering if the strap could be threaded between the roll hoops behind the seats to get it out the way whilst still allowing it to be tightened?
Tbh, I didn't think of that. It might work. Can't hurt to try I guess.
by TAV
Tue 06 May, 2014 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
Replies: 24
Views: 3791

Re: Z3 & Kayak?

Does the rear strap inside the car interfere with where your head should be? I have my seat quite far back, and I'm normal height (5ft 11). Hi. Yes it does touch your head slighty, (Im 6"1), but I lowered the seat fully and it didn't really prove a problem if you aren't driving a long distance...
by TAV
Thu 24 Apr, 2014 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
Replies: 24
Views: 3791

Re: Z3 & Kayak?

Forgot, I never posted a pic. Heres the 12ft Kayak on my Z using the inflatable Handyrack system. (Front and back Guide ropes not in pic) Stable as a rock (Although you do get a few funny looks!) http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/hay_bucket/21138_4712016764693_779931209_n_zpsa80a1c43.jpg
by TAV
Tue 22 Apr, 2014 14:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying Clutch Judder/Chatter
Replies: 3
Views: 679

Re: Annoying Clutch Judder/Chatter

Thanks for excellent responces. Food for thought. Problem is, Im not sure the car is worth much these days (W Reg, 83,000), so spending alot on it doesn't seem desirable. The problem has got no worse since I got it approx 5 years ago. I could either put up with it, and sell it at the end of the year...
by TAV
Tue 22 Apr, 2014 09:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying Clutch Judder/Chatter
Replies: 3
Views: 679

Annoying Clutch Judder/Chatter

I decided to put a Z4 on hold till winter and am enjoying the Z3 for coming summer, however, a long niggling problem has appeared again, then gone too. Since I bought the car, it has occasionally juddered from start off, (uphill in wet seems to be worse) and on a few occasions shuddered really badly...
by TAV
Mon 17 Mar, 2014 17:00
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Fuel consumption difference from Z3 1.9 to Z4 2.2?
Replies: 4
Views: 2147

Fuel consumption difference from Z3 1.9 to Z4 2.2?

I have my eye on a nice 2.2 Z4.

Will I notice a huge difference in fuel consumption going from 1.9 8v to 2.2?

At the moment,I do mostly short journeys, and get approx 40 - 45 miles on £10 of fuel. I was going to find a 2.0 Z4, but the sound of the 6 pot sounds soooo much nicer.
by TAV
Sat 08 Mar, 2014 16:44
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2
Replies: 6
Views: 2355

Re: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2

Ok thanks.

Just wondered if a 4 cylinder will last as long as a 6.

I guess its the next gen engine from mine (8v 1.9) , which has done 82000 and running fine.
by TAV
Sat 08 Mar, 2014 15:09
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2
Replies: 6
Views: 2355

Re: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2

TR4man wrote:(Mine's a 2000 model year)..

We are talking Z4 here? not Z3 right?

I thought the 2.0 Z4 was 4 cylinder?
by TAV
Sat 08 Mar, 2014 14:14
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2
Replies: 6
Views: 2355

Re: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2

I had no idea the 2.0 was a 6 cylinder. :shock:

Is 85,000 fully serviced going to be safe for a few years?

I only covered 10,000 miles in the last 4 years in my Z3.
by TAV
Sat 08 Mar, 2014 13:56
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 2.0 vs 2.2
Replies: 6
Views: 2355

Z4 2.0 vs 2.2

Looking at getting a smaller engined Z4 fairly soon. (Selling Z3), probably with a reasonably high milage (80,000ish). I have heard the 6 cylinders are bullet proof if serviced accordingly, but is the 2.0 as robust? It will be my everyday car, Is the 2.0 a bit of a damp squib compared to the larger ...
by TAV
Wed 22 Jan, 2014 21:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

littlefeller wrote:so what was wrong?

It was the matt. I installed the £6 plug and the light went straight out. Reset again using INPA to double check and it stayed out.

I imagine the water from the leak, destroyed or short circuited the mat.
by TAV
Wed 22 Jan, 2014 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Did the trick. Airbag light out!!!!!!!
Least I know what it was.

Btw, that black connector didn't have a place to plug in. Only the blanking holder.

Really happy, buying INPA was worth its weight in gold!

Thanks chaps !
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 22:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

littlefeller wrote:not necessary, it may be possible to fool it into thinking it still works.
How?

(or are you talking about those green things on ebay that trick the sensor?)
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 21:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

yes I was using inpa, it showed a belt tensioner error, wish I has saved it now. all I can remember is it only went away when I plugged both seats back in again I will have another go, but my error code is definately different. I foresee the wretched seat pressure matt will need replacing, which is...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 19:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

my light only went out after I plugged the black plug back in. if I had heated seats surely I would have a heated seat switch, I don't. im sure the socket for the plug was attached to the seat hidden up against the runner on the outside, the side closest to the door I will take another look when I ...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 19:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

this is very odd, I just checked with the wire diagrams and the black plug as you suggest is for heated seats, mine hasnt got heated seats so what the hell is mine plugged into then, I couldn't see the colour of the socket it went into but it fitted, the driver side was unplugged too, the airbag li...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 19:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

which plugs did you plug back in? and to what? I didn't plug the big black cable into anything. It looked like it only came from the male blanking molex. Are you saying I might have missed something? The little sensor box was all connected ok. However I did notive the wires had been cut at some poi...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 19:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

I've put it all back together. I assumed it wasn't the causeof the problem so left it.

If it is the mat sensor, is that going to be expensive?
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Just found this pic. Looks like it is an unused plug for cars with heated seats.

Back to square one :head:

Image
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 19:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Well, the error codes didn't point that way.

I did notice a lead that had a black male 'dummy' type of connector that it could connect to, but I figured that was just a blanking port that didn't connect to anything. (it was ontop of another clear connector).
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

mine doesn't have heated seats either, now im looking at yours again, I think this is the socket that my plug went into, rather than the plug I found hanging, if you see what I mean ~(the plug I found, im fairly sure it was a male plug, where as yours appears to be female, but it is the plug that w...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

yes that plug plugs into a socket hiding behind the seat runner, this is exactly what had happened to mine, the plug is hard to spot, I had to use feeley feeley :lol: mine had a plug that looked exactly the same as the one you have there, I eventualy found a plug to put it into running behind and c...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 18:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Well, took out seat, arggghhh! lowered roof to llow space for seat to move and the back window split :x Looked under seat. The connector above was just an unused molox (probably for better specced models with heated seats). Disconnected the SBE1 little sensor box and cleaned the connectors in both c...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 15:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

I have no idea where it connects too, as I can only feel hehind seat. Think I will take the seat out to see better ......
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 15:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Well, Its almost imposible to get at he leads behind the seat even if fully forward, but I felt blindly and found what seems like a disconnection. I took a blind photo. This is the best I could get. Anyone knowif it might be a clue? http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/hay_bucket/20140119_150600...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 14:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What E number is my Z3? 1sttime running INPA.
Replies: 7
Views: 1157

Re: What E number is my Z3? 1sttime running INPA.

Cheers. I have it up and running now. Have results on 'Rain and Airbag' thread.

Cheers :)
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 13:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Cheers, going to have a look behind seat at all connectors. Will disconect minus battery lead first, then unplug and inspect, hopefully without having to take seat out.
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 12:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

UPDATE Ok, running INPA at last. Here is error message from airbag area. (1st one before, 2nd one after reset) I've reset but it comes straight back. There was another error saying intermittent short circuit, but that has cleared and not come back. 1st code before reseting: http://i458.photobucket.c...
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 12:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What E number is my Z3? 1sttime running INPA.
Replies: 7
Views: 1157

Re: What E number is my Z3? 1sttime running INPA.

Yep, its E36.

Got INPA up, but no sign of airbag reset. Can see oil change reset etc.

Any ideas?
by TAV
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 11:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What E number is my Z3? 1sttime running INPA.
Replies: 7
Views: 1157

What E number is my Z3? 1sttime running INPA.

Ok, I have the INPA software running on my laptop, and plugged in, ignition on.

The menu doesn't mention Z3. Anyone know what it comes under?

Its a W Reg 1.9 8v facelift btw.

Thanks
by TAV
Tue 14 Jan, 2014 13:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit
Replies: 93
Views: 60819

Re: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit

I have Inpa + Both connectors.

I'm in Worthing, South coast.
by TAV
Wed 01 Jan, 2014 22:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:went through a number of the solutions above and ended up replacing the airbag control module.
Well, hope it doesn't turn out to be that. Think it will be farewell Z3. Cannot afford anything expensive atm. :(
by TAV
Wed 01 Jan, 2014 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Hmmm, i wont poke around to much. Don't want to stuff anything up! :shock:
by TAV
Wed 01 Jan, 2014 17:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Well. I just got the BMcables + DVD for best offer of £25!! Hope it works. But worth the cost, as my indie would charge that for one go on theirs, so makes sense. Will dry out area. Un-engage battery, clean yellow connector under seat, then try and reset and see if airbag light comes on again. Worth...
by TAV
Tue 31 Dec, 2013 18:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Sorry, I missed the winky of my jest about littlefeller early - I'm sure he knows I was joking. :wink: TAV, the cable above looks pretty much identical to the BMTechnic one, and looking at the label, it comes from bmcables.com (see http://bcables.com), which seems to specialise in BMW diagnostic ca...
by TAV
Tue 31 Dec, 2013 17:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Is this the right one for my 1.9 8v m43?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Diagnosti ... 258716abe9
by TAV
Tue 31 Dec, 2013 14:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Re: Rain and Airbag light?

Thanks for all the replies. I think the wet may have been the cause then, unless it it a huge coinsidence. I looked at the reset tool, but im sure my car has the large round diagnostic socket on left side of endine. (the one on ebay has a smaller square connector?) Forgive my ignorance, but what is ...
by TAV
Mon 30 Dec, 2013 20:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rain and Airbag light?
Replies: 59
Views: 9396

Rain and Airbag light?

Hello again. Last night, it rained very hard, and the corner post has started leaking again.The passenger seat and foot well were soaked. Also, suddenly the red Airbag light has come on. Typical just after xmas, when I have no £££. I know how to fix the leak, but is the airbag light problem this goi...
by TAV
Sat 03 Nov, 2012 15:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof leak question
Replies: 12
Views: 4033

Re: Roof leak question

Yes, its definatley coming in through the plug seal. If I pour a little water in the drain hole behind it, I can see it suddenly appearing on the edge of the plug. I think I will take it out and try some silicone. If it still leaks, I will try the rubber cover you suggested. Will do it tomorrow as c...
by TAV
Sat 03 Nov, 2012 15:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof leak question
Replies: 12
Views: 4033

Re: Roof leak question

Thanks for reply. I can't see any gap, no light coming through. before trying your method (which makes perfect sense btw), I will tighten the clasp and glue the plugs broken seal and see if that stops it first. I have a decent water proof cover that goes over just the roof. Last night at 4am, I was ...
by TAV
Sat 03 Nov, 2012 13:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof leak question
Replies: 12
Views: 4033

Roof leak question

Ok, so I have a drip on the passenger side pillar by the latch and through research found it was the plug seal, coming unstuck (see pic I found on web). I poured a little water in the hole/groove, and sure enough I saw it appear, running quite freely through the seal. My question is, to anyone who h...