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#1. RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Tom Melton
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:59:39 -0500 From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Another way, if you do not have the central locking button is to rest your elbow on the lock knob on the top of the door panel. Tom Melton 95 M3 with elbow on door >>> Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> 01/13/05 12:44 PM >>> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:32:43 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Quoting Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com>: > I'm fairly certain that this is in the users manual. I barely remember > something about putting the key in the driver's side door and turning left > or right and holding for X time. This is different from the original poster's question (if I'm following this correctly). What you describe Mel, is correct for rolling up the windows/closing the sunroof after exiting the vehicle. What Patrick was asking was a feature that locks the doors automatically once you start driving (I, personally, HATE this feature on cars). AFAIK, there is no secret code to enable automatic locking of the doors once underway with factory equipment. You can either do it manually with the center console button or install an aftermarket alarm with this feature. Cheers, Jim Bassett ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#2. Turner race cars / EBAY - from Will Turner
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 13:24:14 -0500 From: "Will Turner" <willt@turnermotorsport.com> Subject: Turner race cars / EBAY http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7947659873 Please pass this around, They need a GOOD , FAST Home ! -Will **2004 WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS** **2003 WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS** Will Turner President, Turner Motorsport Inc 207 Elm St Amesbury, Ma 01913 978-388-7769 x11 978-388-4202 (fax) www.turnermotorsport.com www.tmsracing.com www.allshocks.com
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#3. WTB: E36 shift knob - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 13:24:59 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: WTB: E36 shift knob Hi All, Anyone have a 5-speed leather shift knob for an E36 laying around they'd like to get rid of? No boot needed, just the knob. It's for the race car, so mint condition not required <g>. Thanks, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
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#4. Re[2]: [E36M3] Different question - I'll go search the - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:25:11 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Different question - I'll go search the archives also.. At 12:54 PM 1/13/2005, Andrej wrote: >Jim Bassett writes: > > > Removing the switch is fairly straight-forward. There's a screw > underneath the > > dash below the switch. Remove that and the switch should come out. Not much > > access to disconnect the two(?) wiring harnesses. Then just locate the bulb > > holder, pull it out of the assembly, change the bulb, and Bob's your > uncle :-) > > > (OK, so I saved you searching the archives - you now owe me a beer, right > > Andrej? <BFG>.) > >It's been a while since I replaced my bulb, I think there's 2 >connectors back there, but not 100% on that one. The main connector >back there is a twist-off, bayonet style mount. Yup - the other one is for the fog light switch. Getting it out wasn't a problem, a bit of wiggling and it popped right out. Have the bulb assembly in my pocket, in the hope of passing an autoparts place tonight that might carry the bulb. The trick was getting the switch assembly back in place. It didn't want to line up with the vent plumbing, even though that plumbing is firmly fastened in place. FINALLY got it back in. I don't relish doing this again, but guess I gotta when I get the bulb. >Beer has always been a valid form of currency on the E36M3 list hehe. On most any list I've been on :-) >Andrej BTW - if anyone in the NJ area has dings or minor dents in their M3 - and wants to get them removed.. ping me offline. I'm running a "DentFest" with Brian Romer (ex BMW-NA dent remover dude) on the 29th in Central NJ. He quoted me a price of $60/dent, and probably a good discount for multiples. Normal price is > $125 per panel. Best, ____D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ http://www.eilenberger.net
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:53:28 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks I also do not like this feature. I have one car that does this (Miata with aftermarket door lock remote system...not an alarm!), and it locks the doors 3 seconds after the car is started. Well, since the Miata will lock an open driver's door (I don't think this is possible in a BMW), if you ever have the occasion to start the car and step out immediately (and shut the door), you will lock yourself out! -rb Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:32:43 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Quoting Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com>: > I'm fairly certain that this is in the users manual. I barely remember > something about putting the key in the driver's side door and turning left > or right and holding for X time. This is different from the original poster's question (if I'm following this correctly). What you describe Mel, is correct for rolling up the windows/closing the sunroof after exiting the vehicle. What Patrick was asking was a feature that locks the doors automatically once you start driving (I, personally, HATE this feature on cars). <snip>
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Hans Batra
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:59:12 -0500 From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks I like Tom's solution the best...free...immediate...and nothing to do but expend approx. 1/32 of a calorie. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 2:54 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks > Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:53:28 -0500 > From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks > > I also do not like this feature. I have one car that does this (Miata with > aftermarket door lock remote system...not an alarm!), and it locks the doors > 3 seconds after the car is started. Well, since the Miata will lock an open > driver's door (I don't think this is possible in a BMW), if you ever have > the occasion to start the car and step out immediately (and shut the door), > you will lock yourself out! > > -rb > > > Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:32:43 -0800 > From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks > > Quoting Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com>: > > > I'm fairly certain that this is in the users manual. I barely remember > > something about putting the key in the driver's side door and turning > left > > or right and holding for X time. > > This is different from the original poster's question (if I'm following this > correctly). > > What you describe Mel, is correct for rolling up the windows/closing the > sunroof > after exiting the vehicle. What Patrick was asking was a feature that locks > the > doors automatically once you start driving (I, personally, HATE this feature > on > cars). > > <snip> > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:22:30 -0800 From: Raza Uddin <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:04:50 -0600, Hans Batra <hansbatra@yahoo.com> wrote: > I like Tom's solution the best...free...immediate...and nothing to do but > expend approx. 1/32 of a calorie. Not to mention very effective. But I worry about long-term issues, like the indentation in the elbow method commonly referred to in medicine circles as "BMW doorlock actuator elbow" or BDAE. On a more serious note (but semi-off topic), do your aftermarket alarms double-lock your car? The PO of my M3/4 had installed a Clifford Alarm back in 1998 but lost whatever literature and model number so I have no idea how it works. Best of all, tinkering with it for an afternoon, I was not able to trigger the alam except by using the panic feature on the remote. I could arm the car with the window down, pull on the doorlock actuator, open the door and start the car with nary a peep. Needless to say, I'm not particularly impressed with it, even though it twice flashes its lights when I arm and the aux button, when held, on the car does close the windows. I'm very interested in perhaps gutting the old system and buying a BMW one that properly double locks. If there is a way to convert my system to doube lock I would be interested in converting/modifying. Drive Safely, Raza
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Jay G
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:31:33 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks raza, i have a clifford alarm in my 97 M3, and it's one of the best alarm systems i have used...mine is set to lock the doors when the ignition is on (but NOT double locked- in case of an accident); and set to double lock when the ignition is off (no people in the car)... usually installers place the brain somewhere above the glovebox area, maybe you could check there to see if you can see the actual alarm brain itself so you can get a model number off of it... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> > > On a more serious note (but semi-off topic), do your aftermarket > alarms double-lock your car? The PO of my M3/4 had installed a > Clifford Alarm back in 1998 but lost whatever literature and model > number so I have no idea how it works.
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 15:14:39 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Raza, I bought the Auto-Loc alarm specifically because it double locks the doors when you set the alarm. I checked this after installation to be sure. This alarm is sold b one of the catalog mailing outfits (Bavarian Auto or BMP, I don't remember). I also read that some 'engineering' by the installer must be done with most aftermarket alarms to double lock the doors. Something about adding diodes in series with the trigger line to the central locking relay. I found this information through some Google searches some time ago. Jim is right, the auto locking feature is part of the alarm system I bought and can be turned on or off through some monkeying with the valet button. I would have to read the directions again to turn it off. Mel -----Original Message----- From: Raza Uddin [mailto:raza.uddin@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 2:25 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks I'm very interested in perhaps gutting the old system and buying a BMW one that properly double locks. If there is a way to convert my system to doube lock I would be interested in converting/modifying. Drive Safely, Raza
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#10. Re: Light switch light - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:34:34 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Light switch light At 12:54 PM 1/13/05, David wrote: >Don wrote: > > > Replacing the bulb for the light-switch. I'm sure > > there is a FAQ > > on this somewhere.. can anyone point me to it? > >http://www.koalamotorsport.com/tech/e36/E36.light.switch.htm > >Don't force the switch. Wiggle and jiggle until >you get it out. There's a hooked piece of plastic >holding the top of the switch/vent in place. Yup.. it's a pita, but more to get in than out. Out you just have to wiggle and pull harder than you think you should.. putting it back in, I figured out two tricks: 1. Air-vent flapper - open. If not - it hangs up 2. A LONG screwdriver to wiggle around the air duct so it lines up with the vent (need a bright light also.) >Don, just for the heck of it, check the vent on >your battery. The last two cars I bought that >replacement batteries in them and the PO/mechanic >had deleted the vent. Bad ju-ju. It is the factory battery, and yup - has the vent, strangely about half-way along the long side. Other BMW ones I've had always had the vent at one end. The one for the convertible is "special" - it's vibration proof. BMW used the mass of the battery as part of a resonant design to help eliminate cowl shake in the ragtops (unfortunatly - IMHO - they could have done a better job.. it still has cowl shake.) >David Kroth >david_kroth@yahoo.com Best, _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ '98 M3c/5, '03 525iT, '87 K75S
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#11. RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:28:47 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks At 12:54 PM 1/13/05, you wrote: Mel said: >I installed an Auto-loc alarm that is plug-n-play with the factory >harnesses. The alarm had no effect on this function as I recall, but I >could be wrong. Maybe it _IS_ the alarm that performs this function? Now I >really don't know... It's the alarm. I went and looked at the AutoLoc website (actually owned by another company now), and it specifically states this is the default unless you turn it off.. Questions: 1. Did you install it yourself? 2. If so - was it actually plug and play? I read some horror stories on another E36 site about a group buy of the AutoLocs that went bad in a lot of ways.. the people were charged more than promised, and it seems all of them got the wrong plug-and-play harness with their alarms. Since the Autoloc does have some features the stock one doesn't - and since I'd like remote unlocking of the car and perhaps even an alarm, I'm really interested in answers to #1 and #2. Best, _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ '98 M3c/5, '03 525iT, '87 K75S