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by Sach_UK
Wed Jul 23, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: E30 Convertible Carpet
Replies: 0
Views: 603

E30 Convertible Carpet

Hi Guys,

I'm in need of a E30 Convertible carpet, preferably black or beige, if not any colour as I know there are not loads always for sale 🤣.

Please PM me or contact me on 07889506467 anytime on WhatsApp. Thanks
by Sach_UK
Mon Dec 20, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: E30 325i Touring Breaking good spec ac heated leather obc etc
Replies: 24
Views: 3345

Re: E30 325i Touring Breaking good spec ac heated leather obc etc

Have you got any front convertible seat backs only? just the plastic cards? mine are broken. preferably in black.
by Sach_UK
Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Passenger footwell leak convertible
Replies: 4
Views: 179

Passenger footwell leak convertible

Hi i am trying to solve a leak i have in my passenger footwell however i am having trouble trying to locate the root of this problem. It is usually around the speaker cover/side sill's where the water comes from, and is sometimes a orangey colour. anybody have an ideas?


thanks
by Sach_UK
Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:26 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible leak
Replies: 4
Views: 219

Re: Convertible leak

Thanks Gavla and daimlerman,

Gavla - which seal did you go with as there are many to choose from?
by Sach_UK
Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible leak
Replies: 4
Views: 219

Convertible leak

hi i have managed to source a roof in better condition than my original roof. i have fitted it using only one shim as i believe the alignment has improved, however at the very front of the roof by the windshield seal still leaks near the OBC. any ideas, have also sealed it with a line of black silic...
by Sach_UK
Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Headlight wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 254

Re: Headlight wiring

ebay or breakers mate, platinum in slough who i got them from.
by Sach_UK
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Headlight wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 254

Re: Headlight wiring

ah okay, no i don't get them on with the ignition off. i also don't get them at their full brightness in second position?
by Sach_UK
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Headlight wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 254

Headlight wiring

Hi guys, so when i bought my car they came with them ugly DEPO angel eyes, so i now have bought some genuine bosch lamps to go in the car. The wiring in the car has been modified for the angel eyes i believe, so when i now plug my lamps in and turn the headlight switch for sidelights only, i also ge...
by Sach_UK
Wed May 21, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rough idle, misfire, wants to die
Replies: 6
Views: 261

Re: Rough idle, misfire, wants to die

BMW maf mate
by Sach_UK
Wed May 21, 2014 2:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rough idle, misfire, wants to die
Replies: 6
Views: 261

Rough idle, misfire, wants to die

Hi i have a g 1989 325i cabby preface which was running fine for a while after a small service, new maf, new idle control valve, new intake boots which then finally brought the idle down correctly. Yesterday i thought i had perfected the engine side of things, fired her up today and she started to r...
by Sach_UK
Thu May 15, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 starting issues
Replies: 6
Views: 199

Re: E30 starting issues

when it last ran the whine was present, it started and i drove it literally a few seconds and then it cut out today;
by Sach_UK
Wed May 14, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 starting issues
Replies: 6
Views: 199

Re: E30 starting issues

325i Pre-face cabby, G 1989, sorry buddy,
by Sach_UK
Wed May 14, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 starting issues
Replies: 6
Views: 199

E30 starting issues

Hi, so my cars been stood around a little while without much fuel in it, so yesterday i charged the battery and today i put 5l of fuel in the car. It ticked over fine when i started it. Drove it a few mins down the road and it cut out, wouldn't start after. their is also a whine coming from the rear...
by Sach_UK
Tue May 06, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Bodged and fixable however isn't so bad especially if you raked it in at monopoly money prices! haha, yeah the petrol filler flap lock and unlocks fine. thanks for your help so far dude!
by Sach_UK
Mon May 05, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Hi, okay so i have fitted the mounting plates with new lock barrels and microswitches on both sides now. it now locks from both the doors and unlocks from both the doors. The only thing i havent got working is the boot is locked shut and i cannot open it with the key, previous owner didnt give me th...
by Sach_UK
Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Hi, yes i do have the locking ecu, the black box right?
by Sach_UK
Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Willeh -

doesnt that mean cutting some of the loom on the CLCU though,e g the specific colours requested to ground?
by Sach_UK
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

so ive got round to the microswitches, drivers door isnt mounted on the plate, passengers doors microswitch is also not mounted but are both present just hanging inside each door? do i need them for the central locking to function?
by Sach_UK
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

No apart from maybe if they used a complete aftermarket central locking kit only explanation, i can lock the car by microswitch in drivers door but not unlock?
by Sach_UK
Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

may be switching out all the lock mechanisms worthwhile?
by Sach_UK
Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

do i need the microswitch on the drivers door if i only want it to unlock from drivers door?
by Sach_UK
Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Yes the actuator in the front door, right ill try that tomorrow thanks!
by Sach_UK
Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Today i managed to get all the actuators to unlock all the doors even the front two doors by hand when pushing the actuator up and down, however when i turn the key in drivers door it didn't unlock?
by Sach_UK
Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

Nope, still confused i have the central locking ecu now
by Sach_UK
Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Adam's E30 316i Touring! Slammed on 16x9's now!
Replies: 68
Views: 4287

Re: Adam's E30 316i Touring!

Looks nice, stretch and poke on point too :) think I'm following this on insta!
by Sach_UK
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

right okay thanks,

i still don't understand what to ground to the central locking ECU? i have a piece of wire like you said with a bare end?
by Sach_UK
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

@Brianmoore - i still quite don't understand what to do with the grounding? back to the central locking problem been looking at some of the wiring near the ecu area and have found this relay which is a 'Ford' Relay which is always hot? any ideas? and the toad power window module? http://i.imgur.com/...
by Sach_UK
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Sach's 325i Convertible Project
Replies: 54
Views: 2820

Re:

So today i got her running all nice like it should be after a spark plug change and a little clean out! back to the central locking problem been looking at some of the wiring near the ecu area and have found this relay which is a 'Ford' Relay which is always hot? any ideas? and the toad power window...
by Sach_UK
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

is their a need for the microswitches also?
by Sach_UK
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

right it makes sense now! so open the black box and ground one of the pins there?
by Sach_UK
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

sorry i think I'm misunderstood still, the central locking ECU is the same as the central locking relay?
by Sach_UK
Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Re: Central locking query!

how do you mean to ground them, splicing them from the loom isn't ideally what i want to do?
by Sach_UK
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking query!
Replies: 33
Views: 1160

Central locking query!

Hi i have a Pre-Face Cabby and I'm trying to sort out my central locking problems. I have changed the actuators in the boot and the doors and after finding out about some horrible wiring from the previous owners i have managed to correct them sort of! Now have the central locking working when i manu...
by Sach_UK
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Sach's 325i Convertible Project
Replies: 54
Views: 2820

Re:

Shoddy Wiring! http://i.imgur.com/ZtKPRes.jpg One wire attached to a half broken microswitch! lol http://i.imgur.com/uVXl7rI.jpg Doesn't get much better on the other side! http://i.imgur.com/RkV6n9j.jpg Finally some genuine non-chavved shit tail lights! :P http://i.imgur.com/JobGDhZ.jpg http://i.img...
by Sach_UK
Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Sach's 325i Convertible Project
Replies: 54
Views: 2820

Re:

Finally got the alternator pulley noise sorted, some more tensioning was required. Have changed the cone filter back to a standard air box tonight, now idling around 1k which is much better. still not 100% and sounds a little misfirey? possibly think could have a tampered with MAF. Removed all the s...