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My wife's 2006 325i is not starting. We replaced the battery not too long ago, and very recently had the ballistic cable replaced. It's getting juice, but it's not even trying to turn over. Here is a video from the engine bay I'm thinking it's the starter. Any ideas? Am I on the right path?
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Aug 15, 2012 21:56
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Deceptor101 posted:I took it for a quick drive, power is definitely down, but the CEL hasn't come back on yet, not enough drive cycles I guess. Maybe the injector noise is normal, but I hosed up something putting it back together. I didn't replace the OSV, but I did replace the rear intake manifold cover gasket. There was a mix of fuel and oil around all the gaskets in there though. That wouldn't cause it to be worse than when all the gaskets were oily though right? I am going to put on a new OSV, but there's some other problem that I just have no idea about. Sounds like a vacuum leak. Replace all your injector seals, then triple check your work. Then double check it. Replace the OSV as well.
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Aug 15, 2012 22:02
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Sounds like a vacuum leak. Replace all your injector seals, then triple check your work. Then double check it. Replace the OSV as well. Grabbing the Osv today and will replace all the small vacuum lines too tonight. I did the injector seals though already. I never took the injectors off the harness, but it got jostled around so I'll double check those too.
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Aug 15, 2012 23:16
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raej posted:My wife's 2006 325i is not starting. We replaced the battery not too long ago, and very recently had the ballistic cable replaced. It's getting juice, but it's not even trying to turn over. How long ago was "not too long ago?" It sounds like you've still got a bad battery to me. Did you replace the battery yourself, or did you get a shop to do it? Since you've got an E9x, IIRC the car's computer needs to be told by a BMW diagnostic computer that it has a fresh battery; I imagine if it wasn't, it would create all kinds of funny problems...assuming the car would even start in the first place.
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Aug 16, 2012 01:54
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Laziness and lack of a need to drive anywhere led to me putting off my end link replacement, but I finally did it today. For someone equipped with a full set of tools and an actual workshop, this would probably be a ten minute job at most. With what I consider a good set for an apartment dweller and a parking lot to work in, it took about 40 minutes. http://imgur.com/a/qs6GH While I was at it I also removed the model badging, leaving just the roundel. The picture from that ended up out of focus though, so just imagine it.
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Aug 16, 2012 02:47
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wolrah posted:Fuckin' ECS Tuning not offering local pickup. How else are they supposed to pocket half the shipping cost? 
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Aug 16, 2012 03:27
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Beach Bum posted:How else are they supposed to pocket half the shipping cost? Ordering the one for the now-broken other side now puts me at about $23 to them for shipping, $18 for actual parts.
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Aug 16, 2012 05:20
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQp-qrMA3bM&feature=youtube_gdata_player Doesn't sound good. This is after replacing the osv and checking over everything. Then I figured I'd check the plugs, and lo and behold they're swimming in oil. He'd said he'd done the valve cover gasket, but now that I've read up on it, that's pointless if your osv is blown. Anyone up on CA car sales law? This car had all these glaring issues preventing it from passing smog. I can take him to court for my time and costs right? Dmv wording is pretty clear.  That's a lot of oil.... Hopefully he didn't run like this forever. Combine this with the busted OSV and *according to the internet* he could have ruined the cats. Deceptor101 fucked around with this message at 16:00 on Aug 16, 2012 |
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Aug 16, 2012 06:34
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MrChips posted:How long ago was "not too long ago?" It sounds like you've still got a bad battery to me. Did you replace the battery yourself, or did you get a shop to do it? Since you've got an E9x, IIRC the car's computer needs to be told by a BMW diagnostic computer that it has a fresh battery; I imagine if it wasn't, it would create all kinds of funny problems...assuming the car would even start in the first place. About a year ago. Installed at the dealership and computer was reset.
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Aug 16, 2012 14:47
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MrChips posted:Since you've got an E9x, IIRC the car's computer needs to be told by a BMW diagnostic computer that it has a fresh battery; I imagine if it wasn't, it would create all kinds of funny problems...assuming the car would even start in the first place. Could you elaborate on this? Does this only affect E9x cars or did it begin sooner? At some point (when the prices come down sufficiently) I'd love to get an E82, but if I can't even disconnect the battery without the dealership's assistance, that may mute my desire for the car. Does it apply to post E9x cars, say the F10 and F30? Are there any aftermarket solutions for this yet?
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Aug 16, 2012 15:03
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CornHolio posted:Could you elaborate on this? Does this only affect E9x cars or did it begin sooner? It applies to everything e82 and over. You need to get a coding cable from http://www.bavariantechnic.com/ You can find cheaper options that is just the cable then search the web for the dealer software but it's a lot more difficult and you need to have some computer knowledge and critical thinking skills.
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Aug 16, 2012 16:44
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wolrah posted:Ordering the one for the now-broken other side now puts me at about $23 to them for shipping, $18 for actual parts. I've tried to stop in just to grab a pair of badges but they wouldn't sell them to me without having them shipped to my house. Also had the ECS R8 follow me there and that thing is tacky as hell. 
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Aug 16, 2012 16:53
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Jymmybob posted:I've tried to stop in just to grab a pair of badges but they wouldn't sell them to me without having them shipped to my house. Also had the ECS R8 follow me there and that thing is tacky as hell.
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Aug 16, 2012 16:57
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Jymmybob posted:I've tried to stop in just to grab a pair of badges but they wouldn't sell them to me without having them shipped to my house. Also had the ECS R8 follow me there and that thing is tacky as hell. Am I alone when I say the first thing I thought of was Ali G?
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Aug 16, 2012 19:42
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Jymmybob posted:I've tried to stop in just to grab a pair of badges but they wouldn't sell them to me without having them shipped to my house. Also had the ECS R8 follow me there and that thing is tacky as hell. Just a heads up, after ECS's security breach which they took over a loving month to inform people about, I would never order from them again.
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Aug 16, 2012 22:45
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Beach Bum posted:The noise in the left rear screams axle. Easy enough to replace. Do both of them and replace the shaft seals on the diff while you're at it, along with the diff fluid. You were pretty much right on the money on every point. I'm almost a complete newbie to mechanic work, but I'm eager to learn. The list I got back is basically: * Steering rack has some slight play, but it's not terrible * Rear subframe bushings are torn (this is a job for a shop, beyond my abilities. he guessed at about $6-700 to repair) * "Guibo" is cracked * Shift linkage needs rebuilding * Drive shaft seal is bad on the transmission (these three I could probably do, with some difficulty) * Left rear axle has play, needs replacing (could probably do this) * A few vacuum hoses are shot * And there's an oil leak in the engine, but it's real dirty and it's not possible to tell where the leak is coming from (* Also it's moderately rusty, although they didn't say anything during the inspection) So, not in great shape, but repairable. I have a feeling we'll end up passing on this one, but it is one of the best examples I've seen so far in my price range.
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Aug 16, 2012 23:12
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Crustashio posted:Just a heads up, after ECS's security breach which they took over a loving month to inform people about, I would never order from them again. They support Paypal as a payment option. I wouldn't give them my card either, but I'll let them risk getting hosed by Paypal since it doesn't affect me.
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Aug 16, 2012 23:50
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wolrah posted:They support Paypal as a payment option. I wouldn't give them my card either, but I'll let them risk getting hosed by Paypal since it doesn't affect me. Fair enough, I hadn't ever noticed that option.
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Aug 17, 2012 00:17
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Crustashio posted:Fair enough, I hadn't ever noticed that option. I think it was added after the breach, I hadn't noticed it before either (but fortunately had never ordered anything from them, was just aware of them through my then-VW-driving roommate). Unfortunately on this particular part they beat the complete crap out of any other seller, even including their lovely shipping. They apparently used to have an actual local shop which I'd have been a lot happier dealing with, but a few years ago they went entirely online and expanded their selection while ruining their service. wolrah fucked around with this message at 00:52 on Aug 17, 2012 |
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Aug 17, 2012 00:48
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ColdPie posted:* Drive shaft seal is bad on the transmission (these three I could probably do, with some difficulty) As a warning, shaft seals generally aren't what's bad. It usually means the shaft bearings have gone, which cause too much play for the seal to well, seal. At least that's how it's been with the transmissions i've worked with, they were borg-warners though. Bearings means a rebuild 
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Aug 17, 2012 01:51
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Are there other clues I might have noticed during a test drive that would point to that? That in combination with the unknown oil leak makes me think I should pass on this car and hold out for an E36, which I think would be more fun to drive anyway.
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Aug 17, 2012 12:03
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Nitr0 posted:It applies to everything e82 and over. You need to get a coding cable from http://www.bavariantechnic.com/ When I replaced my daytime running lights on my e90 I unhooked my battery and the computer was not happy when I turned it back on, DSC errors, xDrive errors, etc. A couple laps around the block and shutting it off seemed to let the computer realize the car wasn't broken. One error persisted for a few days (right turn signal) but even that has sorted itself out over the past week.
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Aug 17, 2012 12:42
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I've had my battery disconnected many times in my E87 with no ill effect.
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Aug 17, 2012 12:53
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ColdPie posted:Are there other clues I might have noticed during a test drive that would point to that? That in combination with the unknown oil leak makes me think I should pass on this car and hold out for an E36, which I think would be more fun to drive anyway. Nothing you can really notice while driving, the main thing will be a spray of tranny fluid out of the tailshaft. If it's leaking enough it'll cover stuff behind it, especially if you take it on the freeway.
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Aug 17, 2012 16:25
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Kenshin posted:Ewwwww I like the looks of the R8 but that yellow tint is loving awful It's even brighter yellow in person with the LEDs being really bright pinpoints of sickly yellow. Combined with the chrome wheels just made it look off, especially since R8s don't need to try hard to get noticed.
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Aug 17, 2012 17:16
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So now that I know I need to do the valve cover gaskets on my e39 540i, and I'm still not sure what's causing the power loss. I was thinking I would do the vanos repair. I definitely get a rattle-y noise on cold startup, and uneven power delivery, but I'm not sure about what they call "warm idle vanos clattering, similar to diesel engine." (I posted a video above of warm idle, if you know what to listen for maybe you can tell me) I know it's a massive job, but it would also allow me to replace the timing chain tensioners and guides (so I don't need to worry about that), and would give me something to do while the valve covers are being powder coated. Is there anything else I should do while I'm in there? I'll also have the intake manifold off so I'll likely do the valley pan gasket and and hoses down there too. I want to never have to go into the top/front of the engine again. What else should I think about doing while I'm in there? I know it'll be like $300 in gaskets alone, but then I know my engine is set, right?
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Aug 18, 2012 00:28
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Dyscrasia posted:That is kind of what I am thinking. My wrecked car has been sitting (with a cover, and tarp over the engine bay) outside in Wisconsin weather for two years, not sure if its even possible to rebuild it, and it had 190k, so its not worth a straight up swap, for all I know, its got cracks in it from the collision. when I swapped the M44 out of my Ti the engine went to sit quietly in my friend's garage (near Madison WI). if it's still there, you can have it for free -- 144k, ran perfectly when I pulled it... of course, it's OBDII, and does not have it's wiring harness (got pulled for a friend's project car) so that may not be any less complicated than an M/S50 swap... on the questions side -- I know this is a longshot, but does anyone know if there's a hitch receiver available for an E36 hatch (318Ti)? google brings me nothing and I'd LOVE to put a Saris Thelma on my Ti; the hatch rack I've been using is just not as convenient as I'd like....
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Aug 18, 2012 18:52
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snugglz posted:when I swapped the M44 out of my Ti the engine went to sit quietly in my friend's garage (near Madison WI). if it's still there, you can have it for free -- 144k, ran perfectly when I pulled it... of course, it's OBDII, and does not have it's wiring harness (got pulled for a friend's project car) so that may not be any less complicated than an M/S50 swap... Well poo poo, that would be awesome, I live in Madison. Cursory glance makes it seem that my M42 wiring harness may or may not plug right in. I'm seeing mixed info for sure. I'll have to do some more research. I really appreciate the offer.
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Aug 18, 2012 20:01
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no worries -- I'll email the guy who owns the garage and see if it's still there...
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Aug 19, 2012 02:03
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Anyone seen this before:  E92 D. It's gauged about an half inch in the rear of the tyre, I'm surprised it never came off. What aftermarket springs are out there for a mild drop and how do they compare to the OEM stuff for price/performance? Bit poo poo and disappointing this really. Happened while sat idle somehow.
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Aug 19, 2012 15:07
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ash with a five posted:Anyone seen this before: Aftermarket springs will always be cheaper. BMW quoted me 400 PER SPRING when I discovered the rears in my e36 were broken. If you want to use your current shocks, don't drop too far, otherwise you will be hitting the bumpstops quite often. I used H&R OE sports on my e36 and stuck with bilstein HDs which are a "direct" replacement for OE shocks.
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Aug 19, 2012 15:59
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So I stopped at a stoplight last night to hear a minor 'CLUNK' from the rear. Immediately after as I am driving again I am getting some pretty loud and firm clunks when I accelerate or come to a dead stop, and also when I shift into or out of park. I have also developed a weird hiss from the rear of the car when accelerating above 2000 RPM. This is a '05 E46 coupe. Ideas? Edit: Rear diff bushings?
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Aug 19, 2012 18:37
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Crustashio posted:Aftermarket springs will always be cheaper. BMW quoted me 400 PER SPRING when I discovered the rears in my e36 were broken. Hahaha drat! Aftermarket spring SETS here seem to be <£200! Any idea what the max drop is before you start breaking your shocks? I was looking at 35mm or so.
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Aug 19, 2012 18:41
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Chinatown posted:So I stopped at a stoplight last night to hear a minor 'CLUNK' from the rear. Immediately after as I am driving again I am getting some pretty loud and firm clunks when I accelerate or come to a dead stop, and also when I shift into or out of park. I have also developed a weird hiss from the rear of the car when accelerating above 2000 RPM. This is a '05 E46 coupe. Ideas? Read up on RTABs, RSMs and subframe mount issues and how to inspect.
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Aug 19, 2012 23:42
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Chinatown posted:So I stopped at a stoplight last night to hear a minor 'CLUNK' from the rear. Immediately after as I am driving again I am getting some pretty loud and firm clunks when I accelerate or come to a dead stop, and also when I shift into or out of park. I have also developed a weird hiss from the rear of the car when accelerating above 2000 RPM. This is a '05 E46 coupe. Ideas? If it turns out to be your rear shock mounts, I am trying to get rid of some new in box Rogue Engineering mounts that fit E46s, let me know!
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Aug 19, 2012 23:45
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could be the larger rear diff bushing as well
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Aug 19, 2012 23:52
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There's also the very remote possibility of subframe tearing. Jack up the rear and inspect all the things everyone mentioned first.
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Aug 20, 2012 00:05
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Goodbye E39  Hello E90   2010 335ix 6-speed with the M-sport package and less than 22k miles.
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Aug 20, 2012 16:50
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That was a pretty E39. I don't think I see those in red very often at all.
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The post-facelift kidneys and the M-sport kit really really help the otherwise 'meh' E90 sedan front end in the appearance department. Nice car dude, I'd love a 335xi with a 6-speed come winter time.
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