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#1. Re: RE: [E36M3] Conforti Chip Check Engine Light Code? - from tetice@triad.rr.com
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:11:30 -0400 From: tetice@triad.rr.com Subject: Re: RE: [E36M3] Conforti Chip Check Engine Light Code? Hi Jim, I suspect you are right for the Peak tool. I have an OBD II specific code reader made by Autoenginuity. It's actually just an interface for a PC or PDA and only has the D shaped OBD II connector thus no way to even connect to the round BMW OBD I connector. Tom '98 M3 '93 325iS '02 325iT/5 '02 X5 4.4 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:57 pm Subject: RE: [E36M3] Conforti Chip Check Engine Light Code? To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > On Thu, June 22, 2006 8:26 pm, Tom Tice said: > > Yep, I was aware of that. I have an OBD II code reader for the > OBD II '98 > > M3 which does me no good on the '93 325iS. > > Have you tried it? (I'm being confrontational, I'm truly curious). > Is it > the R5/FCX-II (http://www.peakeresearch.com/code_tool.htm)? > > I regularly use my Peake Code Reader on both cars, successfully. > Both cars > have JimC chip/SW as well. > > The Peake tool should work just fine on the '93 325is. > > My 2 cents, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 > 1993 325is #44 JP
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#2. Re: RE: [E36M3] Conforti Chip Check Engine Light Code? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:13:12 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: RE: [E36M3] Conforti Chip Check Engine Light Code? On Fri, June 23, 2006 5:16 am, tetice@triad.rr.com said: > I suspect you are right for the Peak tool. I have an OBD II specific > code reader made by Autoenginuity. It's actually just an interface > for a PC or PDA and only has the D shaped OBD II connector thus no way > to even connect to the round BMW OBD I connector. You mean there are other readers than the Peake one? <boggle> I mean, you've got the same cars as I do, why not the same reader as well? :-) Yeah, apparently I failed the "reading comprehension" portion of your post. My bad. Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Water pumps - from Marc Plante
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:16:32 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Water pumps You MIGHT be lucky enough to see some temp gauge creep up for a few days before the pump goes if the impellor slips gradually. When I waited for one to fail, it went violently at 120k, seizing at 9:00 pm on my drive home from Thanksgiving dinner. It took out the fan clutch, and my fan exploded, cutting hoses in the process. At 175k, your water pump has served WELL beyond its life. I'd recommend replacing between 60 and 90k (more frequently if you track the car). Marc Plante E36 325 (sold at 230k) E36 M3/4 (71k, fresh cooling bits at 60k). Vienna, VA
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#4. Re: [E36M3] security system issue - from steve.tymoszuk@tds.net
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:16:00 -0400 From: <steve.tymoszuk@tds.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] security system issue Tim, The alarm chirping three times is telling you that it can't alarm due to a fault. In addition to the hood pin, as Reid said, also check the light in the trunk. This turned out to the the issue in my 99 M3. -Steve Reid Conti replied... Faulty hood pin switch? Tim g asked... Now it only chirps three times. occasionally it will work normal, but it is really irriating me. anyone have any suggestions.?
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#5. Re: [E36M3] security system issue - from MDR
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:09:24 -0700 From: MDR <mdrlist@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] security system issue Had similar experience with my non-factory alarm. Turned out to be the door switch, which was also causing the window raise/close to not work and the dome light to come on whilst driving. Used the ziplock tie on the locking bar to fix. Murray On 6/22/06, tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:15:00 -0700 (PDT) > From: tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> > Subject: security system issue > > about a week ago the factory installed security system in my 97' 328 began > having issues. normally to lock it chirps once, to unlock it chirps twice, > and if a door is open it would chirp three times when attempting to lock it. > now it only chirps three times. occasionally it will work normal, but it is > really irriating me. anyone have any suggestions.? > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. > > ************************************************* > 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 > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#6. FS: Performance Friction 93 Race Pads - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:31:12 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: FS: Performance Friction 93 Race Pads Group, I have one set left in my garage which I would like to unload. Up for sale is a PF 93 Front and Rear pads. From their website: (93s were) Developed after the 83 compound. Improvements include: better release characteristic; great improvement for trailing into a corner or modulation at threshold braking; kinder to disc; polishes disc smooth even under severe conditions. Racers claim three times the disc life. Pad life of the 93 compound is slightly better than 83. 93 comes on quicker and has a flatter torque curve - a plus in some applications. 93 has a progressive torque curve with a slight rise in friction within the braking event. This provides the driver with the confidence to brake late knowing the pad will not suffer from fade. 93 is effective throughout the temperature range, however cooling is recommended as not to thermally deteriorate the disc. http://www.performancefriction.com/pages/compounds.htm $185 includes both front and rear pads brand new in box shipped to your door via FedEx Ground. Current gen PF pads retail for $450~ Ahmad
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#7. RE: [E36M3] FS: Performance Friction 93 Race Pads - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:48:16 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] FS: Performance Friction 93 Race Pads I don't need these, but will vouch for Ahmad as a very stand up guy to do business with based on a previous dealing. Good luck with your sale... Dave -----Original Message----- Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:31:12 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: FS: Performance Friction 93 Race Pads Group, I have one set left in my garage which I would like to unload. Up for sale is a PF 93 Front and Rear pads. From their website: (93s were) Developed after the 83 compound.
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#8. Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:30:19 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors In an effort to do some more basic maintenance, attempt to curb my oil consumption, and eradicate a CEL, I've decided to replace the valve-cover gasket, cyclone separator and change some O2 sensors. The current gasket has always been somewhat moist, but I never really bothered with it. However, last autocross, it seems that it started leaking a bit more oil and was now wet and saturated. It just seems to be the outer-gasket as when I changed my spark plugs a month ago, no oil was in the holes. Regardless, I ordered a new gasket and will be installing it soon. However, while I was researching the cause to my catalyst efficiency CEL (was bank 1 but recently on both banks) that the cyclone separator might be a culprit, in addition to the oil consumption and increased blow-by I've been experiencing. When I had my oil analyzed, Terry Dyson of Dyson Analysis agreed. Also, given that the car now has 120K miles, I think it would be a wise choice to replace before it can get any worse. The last thing I was planning on tackling was changing the O2 sensors. This has also been a suggestion as to eradicate the CEL, and I think it would be beneficial, if not expensive. :) Should I replace just the pre-cat, post-cat or all four? Is any location more prone to failure and netting a CEL? From what I've been able to gather from various sources (and a search of the list), I think I might just have to replace the pre-cat O2 sensors. What are you thoughts/suggestions? What are your thoughts? I am planning on ordering the cyclone separator and installing it and the gasket at the same time. Are there any vacuum hoses or little things that I should replace while I'm in there? Thanks and I apologize for the long post. Drive Safely, Raza
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:42:02 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors On Fri, June 23, 2006 2:36 pm, Raza Uddin said: > I think I might just have to replace the pre-cat O2 sensors. > What are you thoughts/suggestions? As I understood it, the post-cat sensors were the ones that checked the efficiency of the cats? But, then, I've already been wrong once in the last 24 hours, so..... :-) > What are your thoughts? I am planning on ordering the cyclone separator And what the heck is a "cyclone separator"? :-) Jim Bassett - not having a good day, obviously
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:56:02 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors On 6/23/06, Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > > As I understood it, the post-cat sensors were the ones that checked the > efficiency of the cats? But, then, I've already been wrong once in the last > 24 hours, so..... :-) I was wondering about that also. I guess the pre-cats O2s tend to go more quickly and more often and might cause more problems for most people. I'm beginning to think that if I find myself changing any O2 sensors, I'm might as well do all of them. But there is a little part of me that thinks that is somewhat wasteful, especially if some might be functioning properly. And what the heck is a "cyclone separator"? :-) It is our car's PCV system. I believe it is supposed to separate the oil vapor in the intake air through a cyclone process. Who-da thunk, right? :) > Jim Bassett - not having a good day, obviously Obviously, but the only times I've seen are when you have a track weekend planned. :) Drive Safely, Raza
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors - from Jason Knight
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Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:56:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cyclone Separator, Valve Cover Gasket and O2 Sensors I'm pretty sure it's that thing in the back of the truck in Twister. ;-) --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > And what the heck is a "cyclone separator"? :-) > > Jim Bassett - not having a good day, obviously Fortunately, it's almost beer o'clock.