Bmw e30 convertible central locking help
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ibzy
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My central locking does not work on my e30 but the relay does work as i check it on another e30 what other problem will there be for the central locking not to work. Could anyone help resolve this issue so i can get my central locking working
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scappi3
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Check the 'Central locking' page in the E30 Wiki section.
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Brianmoooore
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Especially any bits that refer to red/black wires!scappi3 wrote:Check the 'Central locking' page in the E30 Wiki section.
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ibzy
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How will i know what pins in the doors are for the central locking as one of my bottom left pins are rusty and corroded. How do i clean this upBrianmoooore wrote:Especially any bits that refer to red/black wires!scappi3 wrote:Check the 'Central locking' page in the E30 Wiki section.
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Brianmoooore
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You don't go anywhere near the pins! Remove the speaker and finf the wires in there, at the back of the socket. One of the main reasons your pins are corroded is that you haven't done the red/black wire mod.
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ibzy
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Pmd please replyBrianmoooore wrote:You don't go anywhere near the pins! Remove the speaker and finf the wires in there, at the back of the socket. One of the main reasons your pins are corroded is that you haven't done the red/black wire mod.
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Grrrmachine
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You'll be very lucky to get a PM from Brian 
This issue has been covered on the forums a thousand and one times, which is why it's in the Wiki. If you're having issues, using the Search function will get you an answer a lot sooner than waiting for us to reply each time.
This issue has been covered on the forums a thousand and one times, which is why it's in the Wiki. If you're having issues, using the Search function will get you an answer a lot sooner than waiting for us to reply each time.
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ibzy
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Its cool all done and central locking is finally workingGrrrmachine wrote:You'll be very lucky to get a PM from Brian
This issue has been covered on the forums a thousand and one times, which is why it's in the Wiki. If you're having issues, using the Search function will get you an answer a lot sooner than waiting for us to reply each time.
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Grrrmachine
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Was it the red/black wire mod that fixed it?
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ibzy
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Yep it wasGrrrmachine wrote:Was it the red/black wire mod that fixed it?
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Brianmoooore
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Every time! (Almost.)
