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My local guy charges £150 a side. And thats pretty decent (including prep) So I reckon £700ish for a good job.

Blown fuse for me, happened to me last week. Check the fuse box - think it was number 21

Had this - did the red/black wire disconnect thing - this didn't help - However I found that the fault was the C/Locking ECU had a damaged resistor. I soldered it together & its fine now. Had exactly the same symptons as you. Had to manually close all doors. But could open the drivers door ok!! You ...

This was my problem too - thanks, I used this!!

DHFiS wrote:No one knows more about E30 electronics than Brianmoooore, sorry for the bum info.

Not at all mate. Had to start somewhere. Just glad to get the CL back. The remote doesn't work, never has!

whay colour is it?

Just an update - it is the standard BMW alaem ie. Siren, box & key. I left this completely disconnected & soldered the CL ECU, this resolved my fault - So the wires do not have to be connected to make the C/L work.

Had lots of issues with mine - Did the red/black wire thing. No joy. It was the central locking ECU. There is a repair guide on here - basically had a broken wire on the resistor. Soldered it together - and coolio...........all working. Dead chuffed.

As said check the gaps, may need a cooler plug. What make plugs? Hopefully NGK and not Bosch. Any mods?? or air leaks?

AM I being an arse or is it that easy. Don't all the wires go to that box?? The key switch.........are you meaning the small box with the on/off small key?? - sorry for my ignorance.

Tits - So I need to trace the wires to the small box with the key? For which I don't have a key........

Ta - I will just solder them all tomorrow, and see where that get me. thanks for the input!!

AH that explains the grief then. I take it I can just splice them/solder them back together? Is there a particular pair that I need to splice? Thanks BTW

My car has the standard BMW alarm with fob. However looking under the bonnet - The alarm (with box next to siren) the wires connecting to this have been cut. I know it was cut as the siren wouldn't turn off. Car been standing for a long time..................My question is this. Would this stop the ...

Will be doing this tomorrow for sure!! Great bit of info this. This site is awesome,

Hi guys, im hoping someone has experienced my problem. My central locking seems to have packed up. I can undo the drivers door by key but the pass. side wont open. It is dead locked and cant pull the button up? When i lift the drivers door pin the locking petrol cap works still. The boot and pass d...

Right, here is the update..............Car got clamped 1430 on friday. I did't know til sunday. So my 24 hours was up. Fine doubles. Anyway phoned them up on Monday @ 0800 on the dot. I wasn't sh1tty with them as that gets you no where now days. I explained the situation, they where understanding & ...

Where was the car kept for the last 3 years? If you haven't declared it SORN in all that time then the DVLA might feel like fining you for that too! :? If the grass verge / parking spaces are owned by the council etc then then your car has to be taxed to park there. The car has been kept in a barn ...

fuzzy wrote:thats his problem and he should have thought about it before leaving it on a public road and that is the attitude of the dvla.

Thats the point its not on the road.....

As B7 said it's got to be on your property or it's classed as public highway, there was one guy on here that got his car clamped and maybe even removed IIRC. He thought he was OK as it was in his allocated parking bay outside his house. Not much you can do about it really. Did it pass with no work ...

is it on private property? thje grass at the side of the road doesnt count as off the road unless its private property. im surprised its only £100. usually its £120 + the cost of 6 months tax + the cost of the release fee. and you get the £120 refunded when you produce a valid tax disc at the impou...

town325i wrote:cut the clamp off with a 9" grinder

Could get this done? They can't prove I did it can they?

town325i wrote:if you have the green slip off the log book you can tax your car

No V5 at all - sent it to the dvla. do have confirmation of post though.

B7 wrote:Off the road means on your drive or front garden. Gras verge outside your house is still public highway and it must be taxed to be legal.

bollox thought someone would say this............swallow the bitter pill then.......

Guys just after someones advice....... come home from work to see my car clamped. Ive just MOT'd it. After its been sat for 3 years. It passed ok, so thought I would leave it parked up And apply for the V5. Done this on wednesday. As its impossible to sorn or tax a car without it. Anyway car is comp...

Still interested Rob, just trying to sort out an inexpensive way of picking it up.....will keep you posted.
Would say yes if we could agree at £200

Brianmoooore wrote:
Chris36 wrote:Had this problem to, just drilled all 3 ends, and aroldited the 2 small holes. Good as gold.
Words fail me!!

This was only a temporary fix by the way!!! Sorted now with a replacement!!

Brianmoooore wrote:Pull out the locking ECU, and check (with a 12 volt bulb) whether there is power across the red/black and brown wires.

thanks, where is that ecu? is it the small black box behind the speaker?
If so do you just pull it out?? thanks BTW

Had this problem to, just drilled all 3 ends, and aroldited the 2 small holes. Good as gold.

Hi guys wonder if you could help me........I have a 4 door 1991 E30. My central locking has packed up by key & remote. I can unlock and lock all door manually so not the end of the world. I cannot however lock the drivers door, but I can unlock it. I have done the red/black wire trick - it did nothi...

Jacking points for rust & the bottom of the doors & scuttle panel to.
Wheel arches for rust.
Whinning diff

gooner1 wrote:Welcome Chris, think a few pics are needed as your car seems to be changing by the minute.

Well it was THAT green that im finding new bits & bobs all the time.......Like a sunroof. Im thinking I best change my user name to Stevie Wonder.

May as well get a Mk 4 1.8T - £300 on a remap at Jabbasport and thats 200 BHP - good motors. Wouldn't bother with the vr6 too heavy. Shite chassis. Had both.

Sounds good, i don't mind paying for a bonnet if its good. Free is always wanted. Ive also just checked the car as I may be buying Robs as its the same colour ie schwartz. Also while I was there I noticed a couple of things - A its got a sunroof!! B the bumpers are not chrome, but has chrome around ...

any pics mate? Not yet. Trying to get most of the green off it. Once done I will. Bloody leaves all over the engine (sycamore) need removing to!! Will be spending the day on monday getting it prepared for the mot. Just love that interior - I don't think anyone has sat in the back - Not been smoked ...

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