... E30 ... own ... E30 M3's are extremely rare in Australia and command higher prices than the UK or US. If you can find one (which you probably won't) the...
I found the only really noticable difference after installing the panel replacement K&N filter was the louder induction noise which attracts more attention and...
Hi Terry, ... Battery is new, changed it this past summer ... Original... ... 10000 km worth, Bosch ... Original... ... 5000 km worth, Bosch ... 10000 km...
Demetre, It's time to test the various elements to see what's not functioning correctly. The cold start injector is simple to test. Pull it out of the...
Demetre, Try these steps with the engine cold (sit overnight), preferably on a cold night: 1. Remove 2 small bolts holding cold start injector valve, then pull...
Hi All, Firstly, thanks to all who took the time to reply... Secondly, I'll give all suggestions a try and let you know what happens. Up to two years ago I...
Hi all, Could use some help troubleshooting a non-functional blower on my '84 318 with 3-speed fan. I've replaced the blower with a good one, as well as the...
Using a voltmeter, check to see there is power at the blower switch first. If no power, try running a loose wire from the fusebox (use the fuse to hold the...
Thanks, Terry. Is the resistor pack the blower resistor underneath the blower motor? Another dumb question as long as I'm asking: Obviously, I'll stick one...
Any ground will work when testing for power at the switch - any part of the metal frame for example. The resistor pack is the white plastic piece mounted under...
Thanks once again, Terry. Maybe if the weather's not too cold (they're actually saying snow this weekend, which is a rarity for us here in TX) I'll see if I...
Anyone who lives in europe please read: I am looking for the "EURO" nose panel for my 318i. The american style doesn't accept/have voids for the "EURO" fog...
Andrew Doe
andrewswen@...
Feb 7, 2003 6:47 pm
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Hmmm, if money is no object and you want "new" sheet metal, why not contact Maximillian Importing? I'm sure they can order a Euro nose panel for you from...
I don't think the Euro bumpers affect the front fenders. Mel ... ===== Mladen Mel Micic z3velocity@... __________________________________________________...
I've done come research and the nose panel and they are vertually the same on both euro and american. The only difference is the large open areas on the left...
Andrew Doe
andrewswen@...
Feb 8, 2003 1:54 am
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I see what you are saying. A lot of 316s over here came from the factory without fog lamps, including mine. Mine looks much better now with fog lamps...even...
What piece is this nose panel? Is it stock or is it actually a front spoiler? Bavarian Auto sells front spoilers for around $400. from what I recall. Terry ...
Let's step back. What are we trying to talk about? The sheet metal skirt under the bumper, or the sheet metal above it, between the fenders? The latter is...
Is there a starter relay? if so which one is is? There are four electrical connections on the silonoid. one is for the battery and some other large cable,...
Andrew Doe
andrewswen@...
Feb 9, 2003 2:13 am
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On my '85 318i, Red is from battery, green goes to unloader relays K5 & K7 and black\yellow goes to starter, instrument cluster, unloader relays K5 & K7 and...
The other day my 318i stopped starting. I replace the starter and it is still no go. I checked the ignition switch and it is still good; I even tried to hot...
Andrew Doe
andrewswen@...
Feb 9, 2003 9:02 pm
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Andrew, Give me your production month a year and I will get you a diagram. Scott ... it is ... I even ... wouldn't get the ... controls the ... look at ... put...
05/83 and thank you very much. I have been stressing on this for two days now trying to figure this out. You can send it to Andrewswen@... but I'd...
Andrew Doe
andrewswen@...
Feb 9, 2003 10:45 pm
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Hi Andrew, Are you getting a clicking sound at all when you energize the solenoid? If so, then your solenoid is shot... not letting battery voltage/current ...
I'll send you the start diagram to your email. A clicking sound may not be just the solenoid. It can also be caused by improper grounding or insufficient...
I personally can't offer much advice on this, but I can encourage you to go to: http://themurrays.homeip.net/bmw318/index2.html Scroll down until you find the...
I just posted the file in the files dir. under e30 83 318 directory. Scott ... two days ... Andrewswen@h... ... everyone can ... diagram ... and ... good; ... ...