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#1. RE: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor - from andy radin
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:14:52 -0700 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@fourfa.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor >>I threw a Check Engine Light over the long weekend: Pulled the code and says >>it's the "Camshaft Position Sensor _Circuit_." >The Crankshaft position sensor was replaced under warranty on my '97 last >May under: >General Recalls >TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title >121099 MAR 99 Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replaced camshaft, not crankshaft. It's the sensor that tells the VANOS where it is in its stroke. Besides, this is the circuit error code, not the sensor error code, so he needs to know how to troubleshoot the wiring. andy r.
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#2. Re: Timing of RSM replacement? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:16:51 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Timing of RSM replacement? on 7/10/02 10:58 AM, "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> wrote: > I used the hole saw like Neil suggested. Then I plugged the hole with > center caps from the M3 wheels. So now I have a nice roundel > to plug the hole, and it pops out for easy shock adjustment or > removal. I did cut the hole when the liner was removed from the > trunk. That's a cool idea. I wouldn't have guessed the wheel caps to be big enough. Neil 96 M3
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#3. RSM Access - from Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:20:15 -0500 From: "Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR" <Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil> Subject: RSM Access Chris,=20 You just got my attention. With access to the top of the rear shock (I = presume you have Koni SA), can you adjust the shock stiffness with an = Allen wrench while the shock is ON THE CAR??? Doesn't the shock have to = be fully compressed in order to engage the internal adjustment cam?=20 Please advise!=20 Cod Major Chris Darling HQ AMC/CEX DSN 779-0698, Comm (618) 229-0698 -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:42:38 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Timing of RSM replacement? I used the hole saw like Neil suggested. Then I plugged the hole with center caps from the M3 wheels. So now I have a nice roundel to plug the hole, and it pops out for easy shock adjustment or removal. I did cut the hole when the liner was removed from the trunk. Chris 97 M3/4
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#4. windshield replacement - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:27:46 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: windshield replacement I said> > By the way, the only way you will have the BMW roundel on the > aftermarket glass is if it was bought from an authorized BMW dealer. > Otherwise, you can get the same glass made by the OE suppliers of BMW > but without the Roundel. Russell replied with >> >> i had mine replaced monday by safelite autoglass and it DOES have the bmw >> roundel. i didnt ask for it or anything; my insurer (nationwide) set >> everything up and thats what i got. Therefore, we can deduce that Safelite Autoglass bought the unit from an authorized BMW parts department. See how that works :-) Pretty uncommon I would bet that BMW glass was used by an aftermarket windshield replacement company unless you requested it. Maybe the BMW parts department was the only one that had the desired unit in stock. Who knows. I know that most BMW dealers use aftermarket guys to do their window replacements. I bet that not all of the windshields replaced by BMW dealers necessarily use glass from their own parts departments and, therefore, lack the Roundel. Later, Rich 95 M3 - roundel on all windows (all original) 90 325is - roundel missing from the windshield but replaced with OE glass (Sekurit name on all the windows) 89 325is - roundel on all windows (all original)
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#5. RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:47:15 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor Mel - from: Check this link for recall info for your '96 http://www.alldata.com/TSB/06/96067237.html would this Emissions Recalls - TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 121099 JUL 99 Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Redesigned be different than this? General Recalls - TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 121099 MAR 99 Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replaced they look to be the same TSB number but upgraded to Emissions Recall in JULY? And which build dates of 99 would the TSBs been incorporated from the factory? TIA Kim L Burgess 99M3/2
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Parting ways...maybe. - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:53:42 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Parting ways...maybe. M3 sedan was only produced in 97 and 98. This is why I own a 97. I looked specifically for a Sedan which limited my search to two production years, but I found one and couldn't be happier with it. However, I have entertained the thought of getting 2 door M3 AND getting a 530->540 for carrying adult passengers in the back seats. But, budget constraints returned me to reality. The M3 Sedan does have 4 doors but, adults are a little cramped in the back especially behind the driver (and I'm only 5'9"). Mel -----Original Message----- From: David Hogg [mailto:springwood@blazenet.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 1:08 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Parting ways...maybe. Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 13:52:32 -0700 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: [E36M3] Parting ways...maybe. Scott responded: "M3 sedan perhaps?" I concur. Whooooooooops! They're not making it anymore. Hey, BMW NA, anybody listening out there?!! Dave Hogg '98 M3/4 ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). To issue a command/request to the server: Send a message with the command you wish executed as the subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. *************************************************************
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: tire temp mystery - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:46:43 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: tire temp mystery Ron Buchalski writes: > Why is the inside of the LR tire so hot? What's next to it? The hot > muffler! That's my only explanation. The muffler radiates a ton of heat. Once on a trip I had some chocolates in the left rear (closest to the bumper, right above the muffler) of the trunk, they were pretty well melted by the time we got to New Jersey. Andrej '97 M3
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#8. Re: 1995 M3 For Sale - from Noah Weinstein
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:56:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Noah Weinstein <nzw212@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: 1995 M3 For Sale 1995 M3 For Sale White with Dove interior. Excellent condition. Completely stock minus clear front signals, smoked side markers, red/clear rear cluster. Momo shift knob and shift boot. Nakamichi MB-75 (6 disc in-dash CD changer) with amp and subwofer. Just received 60K Inspection II service plus new battery (paid $1,400 at BMW of South Hampton, NY) Yokahama AVS Sports have about 5k on them. Never raced always pampered and garaged. This has been the ultimate weekend getaway car. Selling because I purchased a 2002 M3. This is the one you want if you're planning on tinkering- OBD I is the only way to go! Car is located in Westchester, NY. Reasonable offer will be accepted. Please email me directly at nzw212@yahoo.com or call 917.721.5946. E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> wrote: This digest contains the following messages: 1. winshield replacement by: russell 2. Re: Timing of RSM replacement? by: Neil Maller 3. Ground Control Installation by: Jon S. 4. Re: Differential gear oils by: 5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Timing of RSM replacement? by: Chris Teague 6. 95 vs. 96+exh manifold by: Craig Perrin 7. Diff Fluid by: kitwetzler@mindspring.com 8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential gear oils by: Jeff A 9. RE: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor by: Mel Silva 10. Re: tire temp mystery by: Ron Buchalski -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:08:52 -0700 (PDT) From: russell Subject: winshield replacement > By the way, the only way you will have the BMW roundel on the > aftermarket glass is if it was bought from an authorized BMW dealer. > Otherwise, you can get the same glass made by the OE suppliers of BMW > but without the Roundel. i had mine replaced monday by safelite autoglass and it DOES have the bmw roundel. i didnt ask for it or anything; my insurer (nationwide) set everything up and thats what i got. russell dakar 99 ===== "the state is the great fiction by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else" --frederic bastiat __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 23:14:19 -0500 From: Neil Maller Subject: Re: Timing of RSM replacement? on 7/9/02 10:08 PM, "Paul Elliott" wrote: > Which brings me to something Ive read a few times in this active thread, and > that is the reference Ive seen to cutting 3 sided flaps into the carpet over > the RSM, to allow inspection, tightening, and removal without dissassembling > the entire trunk. > > If anybody is about to do any shock work, could they please post to the list > some measurement coordinates of where to locate the rsm under the carpet? I > cant tell by pushing the carpet in and feeling so, perhaps a set of inch > coordinates from a fixed point would allow us to cut away with impunity. Im > interested in the driver side rsm at this point. I cut these RSM access flaps several years ago. So I just went out to the garage and did some measurements. I don't claim this is the only possible, or even optimal, way to do it. But it works for me. The advantage is that you can quickly and easily cut the access flaps without removing the trunk liner. The RSM is located under the flat part of the trunk liner directly below the rear speaker housing. My flaps are long and thin, with the hinge toward the rear of the car. The flap itself is 4.5" long and 1.5" high. The front cut is in line with the forward wall of the speaker recess, i.e. roughly 5" behind the rear seat. The upper horizontal cut of the flap is 1" below the flat floor of the speaker recess. WARNING! Poor ASCII art follows, view with monospace font: _______________ <-- Parcel shelf / | | Speaker| / | |________| / | / | Recess / |___________ /<--5"-> ___________ 1" / |___________ <-- Flap 4.5" x 1.5" / / <-- Seat back I cut the flap with a razor knife. Under the liner is a separate layer of heavy rubber-like sound deadening material. I cut a full rectangular access window in that (with no flap). The outer flap can be massaged back to lie almost flush with the surrounding material. There's just enough room to get a compact ratchet handle with socket in there to use on the RSM nuts, or of course a regular wrench fits easily. Another option I might consider now if doing it for the first time would be to use a hole saw to cut a 3" diameter hole in the flat top of the liner immediately under the speaker. The E34 5 series uses a black plastic front strut tower cap of just that size which would cover the hole nicely. However due to tight access the hole would have to be made with the liner removed from the car. (I've used this approach on the hard plastic trunk liner in a friend's Z3 Coupé where it works perfectly, with no prior disassembly required.) Neil 96 M3 -------------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 00:35:05 -0500 From: "Jon S." Subject: Ground Control Installation Gruppe- Anyone have any installation instructions for the GC Coil Over kit for the E36 M3? We're in the middle of putting it on and the front is stumping us a little bit. Is it necessary to modify the body of the strut tower (like on an E30)?? How does this work with a strut tower brace? Are longer bolts necessary? Any and all info is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jon -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 02:08:39 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: Differential gear oils I wrote: > Here's an idea for you. Something to try at least. Replace your> > > differential fluid with Redline 75W/90 NS gear oil. That is, > > gear oil NOT made for a limited slip differential. It won't have > > the friction modifiers in the oil. It should increase the "lock > > up". > astaylor@taylorautosport.com writes: > It's also the fast way to burn up, gall, pit, overheat and otherwise destroy > what's left of the friction materials that allow your diff to limit slip in > the first place. This will make rebuild come sooner, rather than buying > you > more time. > > And it's noisy, too. I got the idea to use the non-limited slip differential gear oil from Redline Oil itself. Quoting their web site: 75W90NS - recommended for manual transmissions and non-limited-slip transaxles that recommend 90 WT oils. Can be used in racing limited-slip units to increase lockup and reduce wheel spin. Street-driven rear-wheel drive cars should use regular Red Line 75W90 or 80W140. I'm not sure what a "racing limited slip" differential is. Probably the stock BMW M3 diff doesn't qualify. I'm also guessing that the Redline Shockproof line of differential oils does NOT contain the friction modifiers. Their web site is mute on this subject. They are targeted towards racing applications. Jay said that his M3 didn't like Redline Shockproof in the differential. Too much noise? I guess I will have to try either the 75W90NS or Shockproof. I'll let everybody know my results. I figure it can't hurt. Any way you slice it, I am probably looking at a rebuilt differential. :( Lowell Seaton '95 M3/2 Dallas, Texas BMW CCA #131505 -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:42:38 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Timing of RSM replacement? ----- Original Message ----- >Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 23:14:19 -0500 >From: Neil Maller >Subject: Re: Timing of RSM replacement? > >Another option I might consider now if doing it for the first time would be >to use a hole saw to cut a 3" diameter hole in the flat top of the liner >immediately under the speaker. The E34 5 series uses a black plastic front >strut tower cap of just that size which would cover the hole nicely. I used the hole saw like Neil suggested. Then I plugged the hole with center caps from the M3 wheels. So now I have a nice roundel to plug the hole, and it pops out for easy shock adjustment or removal. I did cut the hole when the liner was removed from the trunk. Chris 97 M3/4 -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:44:23 -0400 From: Craig Perrin Subject: 95 vs. 96+exh manifold Jeff, The information I have is, yes, the 96+ exhaust manifold flows better than the 95. It certainly looks better designed and constructed. In fact, I've purchased a used 96+ from Turner, already modified to bypass OBDII, to be installed in my 95 later this month. Combined with my current modifications, it should yield a small increase in mid-range to high-end power. Craig Perrin > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:47:04 EDT > From: RacerxJLing@aol.com > Subject: 95 vs. 96+exh manifold > > I believe I heard that the 96+ M3's manifold flows better than the 95...true? > > I am thinking of doing a 3.2 96+ motor & exhaust manifold on my 95. > > Also heard the OBDI works well w/ the 3.2 motor. > > Open to thoughts/opinions on this conversion. > > Thanks > > Jeff -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 07:25:59 -0400 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" Subject: Diff Fluid My diff was pretty unhappy with Redline Shockproof. (klingon blood) I switched to Mobil 1 Gear Oil and the diff is MUCH happier! hey, look Ma! LSD action! Between that and the new S-03s, I have a BUNCH more grip in the rear, which is good most of the time, but bad for smoky one lane u-Turns that chicks dig so much. ;) -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 07:11:17 -0500 From: "Jeff A" Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential gear oils Lowell, One twist. . . you can use the NS stuff from Redline. Then add just_the_right_amount of friction modifier to eliminate noise. Presumably this will be less than the amount of modifier in the 75W90 oil, so you'll get better locking properties. My understanding is that the 'regular' 75W90 stuff is really just the NS with a predetermined amount of FM thrown in. Jeff > I wrote: > > > Here's an idea for you. Something to try at least. Replace your> > > > differential fluid with Redline 75W/90 NS gear oil. That is, > > > gear oil NOT made for a limited slip differential. It won't have > > > the friction modifiers in the oil. It should increase the "lock > > > up". > > > astaylor@taylorautosport.com writes: > > > It's also the fast way to burn up, gall, pit, overheat and otherwise destroy > > what's left of the friction materials that allow your diff to limit slip in > > the first place. This will make rebuild come sooner, rather than buying > > you > > more time. > > > > And it's noisy, too. > > I got the idea to use the non-limited slip differential gear oil from Redline > Oil itself. Quoting their web site: > > HREF="http://redlineoil.com/redlineoil/gearolti.htm#75W90NS">75W90NS - recommended for manual transmissions and non-limited-slip > transaxles that recommend 90 WT oils. Can be used in racing limited-slip > units to increase lockup and reduce wheel spin. Street-driven rear-wheel > drive cars should use regular Red Line 75W90 or 80W140. > > I'm not sure what a "racing limited slip" differential is. Probably the > stock BMW M3 diff doesn't qualify. > > I'm also guessing that the Redline Shockproof line of differential oils does > NOT contain the friction modifiers. Their web site is mute on this subject. > They are targeted towards racing applications. Jay said that his M3 didn't > like Redline Shockproof in the differential. Too much noise? > > I guess I will have to try either the 75W90NS or Shockproof. I'll let > everybody know my results. I figure it can't hurt. Any way you slice it, I > am probably looking at a rebuilt differential. :( > > Lowell Seaton > '95 M3/2 > Dallas, Texas > BMW CCA #131505 -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:27:33 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" Subject: RE: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor Tom, The Crankshaft position sensor was replaced under warranty on my '97 last May under: General Recalls TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 121099 MAR 99 Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replaced Check this link for recall info for your '96 http://www.alldata.com/TSB/06/96067237.html Mel former wrench turned computer systems geek -----Original Message----- From: tom eby [mailto:thomaseby@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 1:09 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 11:01:56 -0700 From: "tom eby" Subject: [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor I threw a Check Engine Light over the long weekend: Pulled the code and says it's the "Camshaft Position Sensor _Circuit_." Anyone have experience with this failure? I've searched the archives and found lot's of info on the "Crankshaft" Service Bulletin, but hardly anything on the Camshaft position circuit. I'm wondering if simply replacing the sensor will solve the issue, or is the nomenclature "circuit" mean that there's greater gremlins at work than simply the sensor (A la, "Brake Sensor" and "Brake Sensor Circuit") Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated! TIA, tom eby 74 02 96 M3 -- _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). To issue a command/request to the server: Send a message with the command you wish executed as the subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. ************************************************************* -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 15:46:37 +0000 From: "Ron Buchalski" Subject: Re: tire temp mystery I've seen similar results using an IR temp probe on my tires. Why is the inside of the LR tire so hot? What's next to it? The hot muffler! That's my only explanation. Your outside tires will be hotter, and with a CCW track, explains why your right-side tires have higher temps. -rb >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:26:21 -0400 >From: "BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)" >Subject: tire temp mystery > >I recently made some alignment changes in an attempt to help my track tires >last longer, and borrowed an IR pyrometer to check tire temps at my last >track day. After fiddling with pressures a bit, I obtained the following >readings (temps are inner, middle, outer): LF:165,162,158 - RF:167,163,168 >- >LR:193,190,175 - RR:182,178,181. > >I understand that the process of taking tire temps has a lot of room for >error, but I got similar results in 3 sesssions. So what's up with the LR >tire? _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ************************************************************** Digest Commands UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). 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#9. RE: [E36M3] RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:08:31 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor Yes, I believe you are correct. From the cryptic info from AllData (I am not a subscriber), I assume that the CPS was redesigned after customer complaint failures in the 97 model year. BMW-NA in their infinite wisdom included the 96 model year in the replacement TSB since the 96 may have had the same CPS. The major difference being that "general recalls" are only affected by the manufacturers warranty (4 years 40K miles), while "emissions recalls" are Federally mandated to 100K miles. Whatever that really means. A recall is a recall, right? Wrong. Emissions recalls require the manufacturer to notify all customers (same with safety recalls) while general recalls are only addressed if/when the vehicle is serviced by a dealer. This happened to a neighbor of mine that owns a Chrysler Sebring. She got a notice for a safety recall because the transmission fluid could leak onto the catalytic converter causing a fire. When we looked at AllData, we found over 30 other items that had recall TSB numbers. Admittedly, we don't know how many of these were already addressed by the dealer (she is the second owner of the car), but if she goes in with the print out of all the TSB's at least she can get information on what has been done and what hasn't. As GI Joe says "knowing is half the battle". Mel -----Original Message----- From: Burgess, Kim L [mailto:kim.l.burgess@boeing.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 11:48 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:47:15 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor Mel - from: Check this link for recall info for your '96 http://www.alldata.com/TSB/06/96067237.html would this Emissions Recalls - TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 121099 JUL 99 Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Redesigned be different than this? General Recalls - TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 121099 MAR 99 Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replaced they look to be the same TSB number but upgraded to Emissions Recall in JULY? And which build dates of 99 would the TSBs been incorporated from the factory? TIA Kim L Burgess 99M3/2 ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). To issue a command/request to the server: Send a message with the command you wish executed as the subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. *************************************************************
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#10. Re: [E36M3] RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor - from nabli@earthlink.net
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 13:40:22 -0400 From: <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor MODEL: E36 - 323i and 328i with M52 engine produced 6/95 - 12/98 E36 - M3 with S52 engine produced 1/96 - 12/98 E39 - 528i with M52 engine produced 3/96 - 8/98 Z3 - with M52 engine produced 7/96 - 9/98 Z3 - with S52 engine produced 1/98 - 1/99 The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are NOT to be considered as the only deciding factor. Model Chassis Number Range 328i/4 AV15000-AV25219 LB10002-LB10479 328iA/4 AV35000-AV65890 LB30004-LB31291 M3 Conv. EC42001-EC43174 M3A Conv. EC38005-EC40502 M3/4 EE05001-EE09665 M3A/4 EE10002-EE14165 M3/2 EY72008-EY81023 328i/2 ET00009-ET08059 328iA/2 ET30015-ET38036 328iC ET60003-ET67400 328iCA ET90006-ET99999 EY85000-EY91136 323i/2 EH40001-EH43356 323iA/2 EH60002-EH63662 323iC EA15000-EA18321 323iCA EM20001-EM23874 528i BV50010-BV56850 528iA BW00026-BW49997 GT90000-GT97785 Z3 LC00020-LC16358 Z3A LB62000-LB63999 LG20000-LG20708 Z3 M coupe LC60010-LC60950 Z3 M roadster LC85002-LC89198 HTH! Cheers, Jim E. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 12:48 PM Subject: [E36M3] RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor > Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:47:15 -0700 > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Subject: RE: Crankshaft Position Sensor > > Mel - > from: Check this link for recall info for your '96 > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/06/96067237.html > > would this > Emissions Recalls - > TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title > 121099 JUL 99 Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Redesigned > > be different than this? > General Recalls - > TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title > 121099 MAR 99 Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replaced > > they look to be the same TSB number but upgraded to Emissions Recall in > JULY? And which build dates of 99 would the TSBs been incorporated from the > factory? > > TIA > Kim L Burgess > 99M3/2
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#11. Re: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor - from nabli@earthlink.net
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Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 13:46:04 -0400 From: <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor The believe what Tom was referring to as the "camshaft position sensor" (which is not what BMW calls it) is: PULSE GENERATOR: CAMSHAFT part # 12 14 1 703 221. Cheers, Jim E. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 11:28 AM Subject: RE: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor > Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:27:33 -0500 > From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor > > Tom, > The Crankshaft position sensor was replaced under warranty on my '97 last > May under: > General Recalls > TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title > 121099 MAR 99 Campaign - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replaced > > > Check this link for recall info for your '96 > http://www.alldata.com/TSB/06/96067237.html > > Mel > former wrench turned computer systems geek > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: tom eby [mailto:thomaseby@hotmail.com] > Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 1:09 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor > > > Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 11:01:56 -0700 > From: "tom eby" <thomaseby@hotmail.com> > Subject: [CEL] Camshaft Position Sensor > > I threw a Check Engine Light over the long weekend: Pulled the code and says > it's the "Camshaft Position Sensor _Circuit_." > > Anyone have experience with this failure? I've searched the archives and > found lot's of info on the "Crankshaft" Service Bulletin, but hardly > anything on the Camshaft position circuit. > > I'm wondering if simply replacing the sensor will solve the issue, or is the > nomenclature "circuit" mean that there's greater gremlins at work than > simply the sensor (A la, "Brake Sensor" and "Brake Sensor Circuit") > > > Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated! > > > TIA, > tom eby > 74 02 > 96 M3 > -- > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > > > > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > > >