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I have a problem with the Auto box on my 325ise. the gear change from 1st to 2nd hangs for a second or 2 before jolting in properly into gear, the problem is worse at higher revs. I am going to do a fluid filter and gasket change on the box at some point this week. If that doesn't solve the problem ...

Just wondering if this is a good strategy for derusting and treating the inner arches. The worst of the back arches has rust and a couple of small holes so what I'm planning is: To take the affected areas back to metal with the grinder/wire brush/elbow grease, weld where necessary, treat surface wit...

just the job, thanks.

Brianmoooore wrote:Only lights up when the window circuit is live. Nothing to do with the rest of the panel/instrument lights.

I know now, when I checked it a few weeks ago I probably didn't plug it in properly or something.

Those mounting clips that you screw into, ie. the type that are used to mount the speakers, bonnet catch etc... what are they called? I need to replace one that's snapped in half.

It works now, I don't know what I was thinking

ok with you

I've been getting this problem intermittently too.

Another question; When I start the car the dash flashes 'check', which goes out as soon as I press the brake pedal, is this normal??

What could cause this? The switch in there at the moment currently has blown bulbs, however when I switch with a working switch that doesn't light up either. I have a new working switch to replaced the old one tonight, however it won't light up. The switch and the windows work perfect it just doesn'...

I'll bet that's seat belt damage, does the seat belt retract fully and quickly? Mine had (and still does) chips here and where it kept getting shut in the door by quick exits and the seatbelt not retracting quick enough and the shutting the door on to it. Thinking about it I don't think it closes a...

Thomas, the rot is not that bad...mine was in a far worse state that that. Polsta has a point, a full resto is costly if undertaken correctly. If you plan on keeping the car long term, (imho its worth restoring) start chiping away at it over the summer and do the bits as and when you can afford. It...

I'm now thinking just to dremel the worst of the rust away on the sills and underbody, splash on some jenolite followed by a liberal application of hammerite and then covering with side skirts, shut my eyes and put my fingers in my ears enjoy the car whilst saving up a couple of bags and getting th...

I'm now thinking just to dremel the worst of the rust away on the sills and underbody, splash on some jenolite followed by a liberal application of hammerite and then covering with side skirts, shut my eyes and put my fingers in my ears enjoy the car whilst saving up a couple of bags and getting th...

I'm now thinking just to dremel the worst of the rust away on the sills and underbody, splash on some jenolite followed by a liberal application of hammerite and then covering with side skirts, shut my eyes and put my fingers in my ears enjoy the car whilst saving up a couple of bags and getting the...

passenger side http://s15.postimg.org/onam51phn/20130424_193520.jpg http://s15.postimg.org/602ib50ej/20130424_193448.jpg Driver's side http://s15.postimg.org/yr3xexvm3/20130424_193543.jpg missing 'jacking pad'? http://s15.postimg.org/44fpzzbkb/20130424_193554.jpg http://s15.postimg.org/40lwjq62z/201...

If that's all the rust spots there are, then it shouldn't be too painful do deal with. :D By the way, that to-do list including a full respray, is pretty much what happens when the e30 obsession kicks in... :mad: But wait! ... there's more Small Passenger side door scab complete with dodgy cover jo...

Here's some pictures of areas of concern: O/S rear arch: http://s23.postimg.org/cica0eikb/20130424_192718.jpg http://s23.postimg.org/nn6aismm3/20130424_192755.jpg N/S rear arch: http://s23.postimg.org/n7v0ps0or/20130424_192911.jpg crusty arches plus some evidence of a rear bumper replacement some ti...

Im in SE London/Dartford, Kent area

good list of jobs to be getting on with there bud, RE the heater blower, it could well just requite removal and re greasing, as they were installed on dry bearings and these tend to seize up over time. the rear demister most likely doesn't work as the metal contacts on the actual screen could be br...

Got a couple of bits working over the last couple of weeks, The passenger side electric window now works, motor screw was jammed up, just took the motor off and reseated it and works a treat, replaced a few blown fuses and a blown interior bulb. List of jobs that needs doing: Replace cigarette light...

install an amplifier

fantastic, thanks for the link.

I am planning to teach my self to weld very soon. Can anyone recommend a good book or some online resources to help me to do this? Also what is a good entry level welder under 300 pounds anyone could recommend? I plan to get a bit of practice in before letting myself loose on the E30, but I figured ...

ahh I see, well I'll just put that idea to bed then.

I'd like to install an interior light in the slot that is next to the check computer overhead. The slot appears to be the same size as an interior light... From what I can gather from the wiki... the wiring is present should a map light be fitted... my question is, would it be possible to extend thi...

I have the regular two interior lights, I would like to install a third in the centre next to the check panel. There is a slot there where an interior light could be mounted, is the wiring there to accomodate for one? and either way can it be done?

great result!

ok thanks that what I thought, I didn't even think when I went ahead and touched the wires. oh well lesson learned. That'd be helpful, I can't work out where the lamp would go and haven't got anything to comapare it to.

Ye I understand that. My knowledge of electrics is very basic... so work with me here, if there was a bulb in the circuit, would the fuse still have blown as l would like toinstall a lamp in my glove box without the fuse blowing every time I go to use it.

Ok fuse 21 was blown. Replaced fuse and now the radio turns on and the rev meter is working correctly. The right indicator is still going like the clappers though. What would be causing that? Did fuse 21 because the bulb was missing from the circuit?

Ive now blown something... the electrics are all messed up. The radio doesnt switch on. But when I click it onto the on position the rev meter and the mpg meter stop working. The same thing happens when the interior lights are switched on. Also the right indicator is going at double speed. Whats goi...

A quick and easy one: I am trying to workout where the lamp is mounted in the glove box but I can't work it out, only had a quick look this morning though. On the bracket the hole where the switch is located does not contain a switch so I need a new one of those for a start, I tried touching the two...

Plugged in the gong, was about to remove the ambient temp sensor to test when I noticed some very faint numbers on the obc display that changed when i pressed different buttons.

So it looks like it just needs some new bulbs!

ok thanks, I'll do some trouble shooting tonight and see if I can't get this sorted over the weekend when my trendy new butane powered soldering iron kit comes in the post. A trip to Maplins is on the cards!

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