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Forum: Misc 08-04-2015, 04:04 PM
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Posted By PaulM
Anyone in MA have a SRS reset tool - rent, sell, or just reset...

Subject kind of says it.

My 318ti just failed inspection as the airbag light is on d (dimly) and goes off in a couple min. From reading it seems likely that the car was started with seat/ removed...
Forum: Misc 04-10-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By PaulM
well BMW of Warwick RI does not charge a premium...

well BMW of Warwick RI does not charge a premium over list so looks like I'll get it there.
Forum: Misc 04-10-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By PaulM
Dealer near MA that does not charge list +++ for igintion lock?

Ok just tried to order an ignition lock from one of the dealers online that offers a discount. They said BMW does not allow them to ship any keyed item. (Got a key this way about a year ago........
Forum: Interior and ICE 01-16-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,131
Posted By PaulM
When I went out to work out at lunch time I...

When I went out to work out at lunch time I checked the hatch again and it fixed itself..... Old cars have personality.

Anyway - with the hatch open I could look at the striker plate - definitely...
Forum: Interior and ICE 01-16-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,131
Posted By PaulM
Here is a quick pic I took with my phone from...

Here is a quick pic I took with my phone from inside the car. You can see the two bolts (the third one is the pin that the latch catches on), undo those and the striker/catch plate should lift up...
Forum: Interior and ICE 01-15-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,131
Posted By PaulM
Rear hatch lower trim removal (hatch locked)

I seem to have the hatch lock failure - in my case it has failed closed. Unlock car with central lock - puch hatch button in, nothing, try with key in lock - nothing, lock and unlock rear hatch with...
Forum: Engine 09-23-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By PaulM
Just figure I would follow up with what I believe...

Just figure I would follow up with what I believe was the actual cause of the squeak.
I ha ignored the squeak, it would usually go away when fully warm, could make it go away with chalk but it...
Forum: US and North America 06-22-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 645
Posted By PaulM
WTB door lock right side

Looking for a right side door lock/latch assembly (my car is a 1995 with central locking).

I believe the RealOEM part number is 51218198036

Door opens fine from interior latch but the exterior...
Forum: Exterior 05-02-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 718
Posted By PaulM
door handle/door lock

Figure this may be the most appropriate forum for this question on confirming door latch part numbers.

1995 318ti originally canada car, has power door locks and remote locking via fob.

99%...
Forum: Engine 03-17-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By PaulM
yup - been to that thread (even posted at the end...

yup - been to that thread (even posted at the end of it), and have done the belts off check, confirming its one of the rotating items. My squeak continues evn at full operating temp - although then...
Forum: Engine 03-15-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By PaulM
got one of the automotive stethoscope - does not...

got one of the automotive stethoscope - does not help the squeak is relatively high pitched airborne - poking the stethoscope on any hard point in the engine gives a rumble but no sigh of the...
Forum: Engine 03-07-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By PaulM
another belt squeak?

OK - chasing the illusive belt squeak. Yes, squeak periodic squeak faster than once per second, when cold it exhibits it after warm up squeak goes away/very faint at idle but increases with engine...
Forum: Engine 02-07-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By PaulM
yes tensioner OK - it was changed by the PO when...

yes tensioner OK - it was changed by the PO when I bought the car about 6 months ago (he thought that was the earlier ticking, which went away with a belt change). Still seems to provide appropriate...
Forum: Engine 02-07-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By PaulM
Belt is only a couple months old so I really...

Belt is only a couple months old so I really doubt that as a source. Swapped both pulleys and it no longer squeals like it did but it still shows some squeak at idle (now goes away when reved,...
Forum: Engine 02-07-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By PaulM
Went to the local dealer today, they had the bolt...

Went to the local dealer today, they had the bolt in stock so i was able to verify it is a regular thread - turn CCW to loosen, same direction ad releasing the tension to change the belt. Verified...
Forum: Engine 02-05-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By PaulM
Yes rev threads are fairly rare, I ask ask as...

Yes rev threads are fairly rare, I ask ask as there are references to people snapping bolts. The idler pulley is fixes so there should be nothing unusual about that one, however, on the tension...
Forum: Engine 02-05-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By PaulM
Belt tension pulley bolts

OK so I did a search and found some conflicting info. I'm going to change one or both of my belt pulleys (have two coming on Monday) and I'm just trying to verify that the bolts are normal thread...
Forum: Exterior 01-24-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,375
Posted By PaulM
bought a set of the gen5 DEPO's (I have had good...

bought a set of the gen5 DEPO's (I have had good experience with DEPO's on mercedes w124's in the past). Initial impressions are that they are of good quality (access door seals are good), I'm sure...
Forum: Engine 01-06-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
Posted By PaulM
Things I find for Stewart state 6 cilinder (no...

Things I find for Stewart state 6 cilinder (no mention of the 318 M42 M44 engine - in fact references on bimmerforums that they don't make one for the 318 series) and look to cost about 175-200,...
Forum: Engine 01-06-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
Posted By PaulM
Water pump brands

OK I know variety is the spice of life but the number of makes of water pumps is ridiculous.
Checking only a couple of parts sites (not sure if listing vendors is frowned on or not so I will leave...
Forum: Engine 01-05-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,483
Posted By PaulM
About to delve into a similar issue - in my 95...

About to delve into a similar issue - in my 95 when I got it it exhibited a moving idler and chirp/squeak etc, (pulled belt - started engine no noise) I changed the old belt - went away. Only 100 or...
Forum: US and North America 12-19-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,487
Posted By PaulM
Romak sent a PM - but figure I should ask anyway....

Romak sent a PM - but figure I should ask anyway. I could use one set, but I have no idea if shipping would be prohibitive? Not sure if Romak wants two sets, or would you or Romak split them?
...
Forum: Electrical 11-21-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By PaulM
DRL delete (Canadian car in US)

I know I saw info on this but I cant find it now so I'll post as general info plus a question.

My car was originally a Canadian car so it had the Canadian high beam relay 61358368039 which runs...
Forum: Electrical 11-21-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,033
Posted By PaulM
Just a detail for others as it was not obvious to...

Just a detail for others as it was not obvious to me - the "comb splice terminal" is not a connector, as the name implies it connects multiple wires together - it does not pick up power from the...
Forum: Transmission 11-16-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,327
Posted By PaulM
Dave is correct - I saw them listed at a bunch of...

Dave is correct - I saw them listed at a bunch of places. So when I swapped everything out I made my own - not really cost effective when you consider your time, but I have the equipment and...
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