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Forum: Engine 01-31-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 26
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Posted By zahir_213
very good info but its definitely not the crank...

very good info but its definitely not the crank case vent valve as I replaced it 4 months ago
Forum: Engine 01-30-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
I will have to check this, also what is part 15,...

I will have to check this, also what is part 15, I have never seen this on my car when working on it?
Forum: Engine 01-30-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
Sorry if this question sounds amateur, but what...

Sorry if this question sounds amateur, but what is the secondary airpump solenoid?
Forum: Engine 01-30-2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
still having the problems, it also seems to be...

still having the problems, it also seems to be getting worse.

The weather hasn't been great here for the last 3 months so I am struggling to get anything done to the car!

Lots of good info from...
Forum: Engine 12-20-2010, 03:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,449
Posted By zahir_213
what oil are you running? It has been...

what oil are you running?

It has been suggested to use a 5w-40 fully synthetic oil, which can sometimes sort the issues.

Otherwise, possible vaccum leaks under the intake manifold? CCV?
Forum: Engine 12-20-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,787
Posted By zahir_213
M44 MAF - Diagnostic Readings

Hi there,

I recently hooked my 1999 318is M44 car up to carsoft to some diagnostics and it showed the following screen.

Could anyone tell me if the voltage readouts for the MAF are in range?...
Forum: Engine 11-30-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
Just a quick update, I did a live reading...

Just a quick update,

I did a live reading using carsoft, which indicated that the air intake temp sensor and the coolant temp sensor are showing correct readings.

Just out of interest, what...
Forum: Engine 11-20-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,404
Posted By zahir_213
any luck with the problems mate?

any luck with the problems mate?
Forum: Engine 11-20-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
Do you mean the coolant temp sensor? underneath...

Do you mean the coolant temp sensor? underneath in the intake manifold?
Forum: Engine 11-20-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
update on my situation, I am actually using 5w-40...

update on my situation, I am actually using 5w-40 fully synthetic oil and not 10w40 as previously stated!

back to the drawing board...
Forum: Engine 11-18-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
I am also using 10w40 fully synthetic and have...

I am also using 10w40 fully synthetic and have heard that using 5w30 can solve this issue.

Wonder if its worth a try?
Forum: Engine 11-17-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
What oil were you using before billy?

What oil were you using before billy?
Forum: Engine 11-17-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
Looks like a tidy bit of kit actually I've...

Looks like a tidy bit of kit actually

I've been using my laptop with some carsoft cables.

Do all these scanners have a standard set of codes they work to? If so, surely my software (carsoft...
Forum: Engine 11-17-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
Thanks for the reply I will get the intake...

Thanks for the reply

I will get the intake manifold off and check the pipes

Just out pf interest, what do you use to read codes? I am using carsoft but think I might try something else as all...
Forum: Engine 11-17-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,993
Posted By zahir_213
Another cold start problem with codes

Hello all,

I am having some cold start problems with my UK 1999 318is M44
car has done 99,000 miles.
just carried out an oil change using 5w40 fully synthetic oil.

I know loads of people have...
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