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#1. Heated mirror glass source? - from Michael, Dave
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Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:12:00 -0500 From: "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael@maxtor.com> Subject: Heated mirror glass source? Folks This winter has been hard on the side view mirrors of my m3/4. I have the common/dreaded "creeping corrosion" along the bottom edge. I tried to find replacement glass at the usual online suspects, but have not had any luck. New glass IS available from the dealer for $80.00, but was hoping to find an OEM aftermarket source. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks Dave 98 M3/4 90 200QA 02 MCS
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#2. Re: Dead M3 Electrics - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 10:22:26 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Dead M3 Electrics on 3/2/05 9:56 AM, Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> wrote: > Last couple weeks it has been doing several things > when hitting bumps. First it started off as the > traction control and ABS idiot lights flashing when I > hit a large bump. Then last week the radio started > cutting out along with the flashing lights. One day > last week after it had sat two days it wouldn't start, > and I had to use a booster pack to start it, but it > still ran and drove fine, and started fine afterwards. <big snip> Since this fault is initially provoked by going over bumps, the likelihood is that you have a loose electrical connection. Since the fault affects a wide range of functions my guesses, in descending order of probability, would be: 1) Loose ground connection. There are many of these throughout the car. You're going to need to hunt them down and tighten them one by one, starting with those that are easy to find. Faulty grounds often have weird effects of the sort you're seeing. Start at the alternator, since it was previously replaced. 2) Faulty ignition switch or connector. Not likely to be the key itself. 3) Loose power connection. Less likely simply because there are fewer of them. Start at the alternator (see above). Have you had your codes read? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from arionatof@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 15:54:30 +0000 From: arionatof@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? I think mine stopped working long ago. Is it something easy to replace because I don't see how I can open up the housing. -Johnny M3/4 94K -- mailto:mclee@ieee.org > Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:12:00 -0500 > From: "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael@maxtor.com> > Subject: Heated mirror glass source? > > Folks > > This winter has been hard on the side view mirrors of my m3/4. I have > the common/dreaded "creeping corrosion" along the bottom edge. I tried > to find replacement glass at the usual online suspects, but have not had > any luck. New glass IS available from the dealer for $80.00, but was > hoping to find an OEM aftermarket source. Anyone have any ideas? > > Thanks > > Dave > > 98 M3/4 > 90 200QA > 02 MCS > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#4. Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:56:38 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? The heater is built into the mirror itself, so you have to buy a new mirror. I noticed recently that the passenger's side glass doesn't heat up well anymore, whereas the driver's side (replaced with euro glass a few years back) still heats well. Not sure if it's worth $80 for a new mirror though.. Replacing the glass is fairly easy, just pull it out and snap the new one in. Once you pull the glass out, you'll see the heating connector. Andrej '97 M3 > I think mine stopped working long ago. Is it something easy to > replace because I don't see how I can open up the housing. >> Folks >> >> This winter has been hard on the side view mirrors of my m3/4. I have >> the common/dreaded "creeping corrosion" along the bottom edge. I tried >> to find replacement glass at the usual online suspects, but have not had >> any luck. New glass IS available from the dealer for $80.00, but was >> hoping to find an OEM aftermarket source. Anyone have any ideas? ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ##### ##### ##### ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ##### ##### ##### ################################################################# ################################################################# #################################################################
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from Greg Cagle
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Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 08:10:27 -0800 From: Greg Cagle <gregc@gregcagle.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? I replaced mine with the Euro mirror glass on both sides some time ago. My understanding at the time was that the Euro glass heats to a higher temp than the stock US glass (?). - Greg Andrej Dolenc wrote: > Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:56:38 -0500 > From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? > > The heater is built into the mirror itself, so you have to buy a new > mirror. > > I noticed recently that the passenger's side glass doesn't heat up > well anymore, whereas the driver's side (replaced with euro glass a > few years back) still heats well. Not sure if it's worth $80 for a > new mirror though.. > > Replacing the glass is fairly easy, just pull it out and snap the new > one in. Once you pull the glass out, you'll see the heating > connector. > > Andrej > '97 M3 > > >>I think mine stopped working long ago. Is it something easy to >>replace because I don't see how I can open up the housing. > > >>>Folks >>> >>>This winter has been hard on the side view mirrors of my m3/4. I have >>>the common/dreaded "creeping corrosion" along the bottom edge. I tried >>>to find replacement glass at the usual online suspects, but have not had >>>any luck. New glass IS available from the dealer for $80.00, but was >>>hoping to find an OEM aftermarket source. Anyone have any ideas? > > > > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > ##### > ##### > ##### > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > ##### > ##### > ##### > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > ################################################################# > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > > > > -- Greg Cagle gregc at gregcagle dot com
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#6. Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:14:17 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? I replaced just the drivers side with euro glass, and can definitely confirm that. > I replaced mine with the Euro mirror glass on both sides some > time ago. My understanding at the time was that the Euro glass > heats to a higher temp than the stock US glass (?).
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#7. Re: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from arionatof@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 16:20:04 +0000 From: arionatof@comcast.net Subject: Re: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? I see. Thanks! Well, winter is almost over in DC so I think I will put these off until next year :) -Johnny 98 M3/4 94K -- mailto:mclee@ieee.org > The heater is built into the mirror itself, so you have to buy a new > mirror. > > I noticed recently that the passenger's side glass doesn't heat up > well anymore, whereas the driver's side (replaced with euro glass a > few years back) still heats well. Not sure if it's worth $80 for a > new mirror though.. > > Replacing the glass is fairly easy, just pull it out and snap the new > one in. Once you pull the glass out, you'll see the heating > connector. > > Andrej > '97 M3 > > > I think mine stopped working long ago. Is it something easy to > > replace because I don't see how I can open up the housing. > > >> Folks > >> > >> This winter has been hard on the side view mirrors of my m3/4. I have > >> the common/dreaded "creeping corrosion" along the bottom edge. I tried > >> to find replacement glass at the usual online suspects, but have not had > >> any luck. New glass IS available from the dealer for $80.00, but was > >> hoping to find an OEM aftermarket source. Anyone have any ideas? >
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#8. Wacky tachy problem found - Need Gauge Cluster - from air2daa@insightbb.com
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Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 16:25:46 +0000 From: air2daa@insightbb.com Subject: Wacky tachy problem found - Need Gauge Cluster As a follow up on the hyper active tachometer and stumbling issue that I've been experiencing, I swapped out my gauge cluster with a friends and all the issues went away. My guess now is that either a component in the gauge itself or as part of the cluster has went bad and I need to replace mine. Does anyone have one that they are willing to sell? A quick search of ebay last night found two at around $50, but one had been modified with funky white gauge faces and the other was from an automatic (M3 Automatic - WITW?) so I would rather get one that nobody has dinked with if possible. My car is a 95 if that makes a difference - anybody know? Thanks, Dave A Wacky Tachy ///M3
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#9. RE: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:40:39 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? Heated mirrors was an option was it not? How does one know if they have it or not? Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: Andrej Dolenc [mailto:adolenc@erols.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 11:07 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:56:38 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? The heater is built into the mirror itself, so you have to buy a new mirror. I noticed recently that the passenger's side glass doesn't heat up well anymore, whereas the driver's side (replaced with euro glass a few years back) still heats well. Not sure if it's worth $80 for a new mirror though.. Replacing the glass is fairly easy, just pull it out and snap the new one in. Once you pull the glass out, you'll see the heating connector. Andrej '97 M3 > I think mine stopped working long ago. Is it something easy to > replace because I don't see how I can open up the housing. >> Folks >> >> This winter has been hard on the side view mirrors of my m3/4. I have >> the common/dreaded "creeping corrosion" along the bottom edge. I tried >> to find replacement glass at the usual online suspects, but have not had >> any luck. New glass IS available from the dealer for $80.00, but was >> hoping to find an OEM aftermarket source. Anyone have any ideas? ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ##### ##### ##### ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ##### ##### ##### ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ************************************************* 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 Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#10. Re[4]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:24:11 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re[4]: [E36M3] Heated mirror glass source? I didn't think they were an option, thought that all M3's came with them. Along with heated windshield washer nozzles, and door locks. Andrej '97 M3 > Heated mirrors was an option was it not? How does one know if they have it > or not? > Patrick Goss > 97 M3/4