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by chrisuxi
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking problem drivers door deadlocked.
Replies: 2
Views: 106

Re: Central locking problem drivers door deadlocked.

Thanks Brian Managed to take door card out while door still locked unbolted lock motor and hey presto door unlocks. Borrowed lock motor from rear door and bolted into front, works a dream, apart from passenger side. Will have to get two motors from somewhere. Any ideas on why both front door motors ...
by chrisuxi
Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Central locking problem drivers door deadlocked.
Replies: 2
Views: 106

Central locking problem drivers door deadlocked.

Hi Guys & Girls. E30 325i Touring My central locking has gone and locked me out. The problem is as follows: car will unlock the two rear doors and tailgate with key fob. then I can open passenger door by pulling lock up from inside. I have then to climb over into drivers seat to drive car, when at d...
by chrisuxi
Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:26 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: no water coming out of water bleed???
Replies: 9
Views: 221

Had one the same, it ended up just being crapped up, try cleaning it out with pointy object,

Chris
by chrisuxi
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Erratic RPM
Replies: 14
Views: 363

Hi Iain I had the same problem with a 325i a few years ago, I tracked it down to the round multi-connector to the left of the engine, down below the inlet manifold. I ended up sliping clutch to get home as car was revving up to 2K then down to 800 RPM. Sounded like a boy racer at traffic lights. Fix...
by chrisuxi
Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Towbar Electrics on touring Help!!
Replies: 11
Views: 157

Brianmoooore wrote:Sounds like that could be it, but four of the seven wires would connect here.
Thanks for all your help Brian

Cheers

Chris
by chrisuxi
Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Towbar Electrics on touring Help!!
Replies: 11
Views: 157

This "relay" is the bulb check module for the "check" panel up by the rear view mirror. As you say, you already have one - you don't need another. You need to connect your towbar wiring in front of this module, or the trailer lamps will trigger the bulb failure warning. White, trailer = earth = BMW...
by chrisuxi
Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Towbar Electrics on touring Help!!
Replies: 11
Views: 157

Towbar Electrics on touring Help!!

Hi Guys and Gells I have recently purchased a second hand towbar for my 325i Touring, Has anybody got any ideas on what wires go to what terminals on the relay I got with it? Also what colour wires are for socket? Relay has two sets of terminals 8 and 6 have picture but not sure how to upload it. :?...
by chrisuxi
Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sticky Windows.....
Replies: 16
Views: 377

Do not use Vaseline on rubber as it is petroleum based and will rot. KY gel is not petroleum based, (same applies to condoms) I found oil on worm gear worked great. Are we still talking about my windows, or have we moved onto my missus???? winkeye Either/or Vaseline rots rubber whichever you use it...
by chrisuxi
Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Will a 1992 525i engine fit into a 1990 325i?
Replies: 12
Views: 289

Thank you for the help. will have to look carefully.
by chrisuxi
Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Will a 1992 525i engine fit into a 1990 325i?
Replies: 12
Views: 289

Will a 1992 525i engine fit into a 1990 325i?

Do you know if a 525 engine is the same as a 325? i.e. will it drop straight in?

Regards

Chris
by chrisuxi
Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sticky Windows.....
Replies: 16
Views: 377

Do not use Vaseline on rubber as it is petroleum based and will rot.
KY gel is not petroleum based, (same applies to condoms)
I found oil on worm gear worked great.
by chrisuxi
Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:56 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help wanted on size issue!!
Replies: 3
Views: 110

Thank you for your help.

Do you know if a 525 engine is the same as a 325? i.e. will it drop straight in?

Regards

Chris
by chrisuxi
Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help wanted on size issue!!
Replies: 3
Views: 110

Help wanted on size issue!!

Can anyone help me with a radiator problem?
Need to know if the rad from a 320i will be the same size as the 325i one?

Any help gratefully received

Chris
by chrisuxi
Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 535i LSD in a 325i ?
Replies: 4
Views: 150

Cheers and thanks for the help.
by chrisuxi
Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 535i LSD in a 325i ?
Replies: 4
Views: 150

Thanks anyway, will a LSD from a 318i be strong enough or not?
by chrisuxi
Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 535i LSD in a 325i ?
Replies: 4
Views: 150

535i LSD in a 325i ?

Does anyone out there know if a LSD from a 535 will fit into a 325 axle or what other BM's LSD will fit into my 325.
Regards
Chris