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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-26-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) ASC and ABS Lights on
Views: 158
Posted By marty505
Probably a bad wheel sensor. The stability...

Probably a bad wheel sensor. The stability control system, ASC, needs a fully functional ABS system to work. A fault in the ABS will disable both systems. An intermittent ABS fault is usually a...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-13-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Z3 Coupe (E36/8) Is this real life?
Views: 716
Posted By marty505
Based on personal experience that's about 5-6K in...

Based on personal experience that's about 5-6K in damage.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-12-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By marty505
The ECU fine-tunes the programmed fuel map,...

The ECU fine-tunes the programmed fuel map, making it richer or leaner, based on what the O2 sensors report. There are programmed limits to how much it can vary from the original map. Your error...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-12-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By marty505
So how does the car run? A bad O2 heater...

So how does the car run? A bad O2 heater shouldn't have much effect once the car is warmed up. Your car thinks Bank 2 is running rich. That's odd, why only cylinders 4-6? A bad temp sensor would...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-06-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By marty505
A brake problem should only make noise when...

A brake problem should only make noise when you're pressing the brake pedal. The exception would be a draggy pad. That points to a wheel cylinder or pin problem which they have had plenty of time...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-06-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By marty505
AustinZ3, that's a really nice color on that car,...

AustinZ3, that's a really nice color on that car, what is it? Sahara?
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-05-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By marty505
Unless the wheel bearing is in truly horrible...

Unless the wheel bearing is in truly horrible condition it will seem just fine on the lift. What you're describing sounds like minor damage to a wheel bearing race sometimes called brinelling (...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-05-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 161
Posted By marty505
Actually didn't have any mounting bracket etc.,...

Actually didn't have any mounting bracket etc., just used what was there and stuff scrounged from around the garage. No doubt there is an official BMW kit for this but a few screws and some washers...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-05-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 161
Posted By marty505
I added a CD changer to my 99 Coupe and it was...

I added a CD changer to my 99 Coupe and it was plug & play. There was a blank off plate where it went in and when I took off the plate the wire harness for the CD changer was already there. The CD...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-05-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 609
Posted By marty505
I use Pentosin MTF2 in the Coupe. It's...

I use Pentosin MTF2 in the Coupe. It's recommended for all ZF or Getrag manual transmissions made from 97 on. Seems to work just fine.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-05-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By marty505
Could be a wheel bearing, they do fail once in a...

Could be a wheel bearing, they do fail once in a while. The sound is usually noticeable at freeway speeds as a low droning noise that changes in intensity at about a 1 Hz rate when driving in a...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-01-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 390
Posted By marty505
There is a certain credulous tone to this thread...

There is a certain credulous tone to this thread that gives it a troll-like feel. What the heck, I'll bite. The 115 is the dealer's hourly labor rate. Will plugging in the scan tool and reading...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-27-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By marty505
I went with the S52 for it's reliability and...

I went with the S52 for it's reliability and lower maintenance costs. It is after all an S series engine and by no means doggy or slow. I'm currently looking at supercharging to make up the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-26-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 390
Posted By marty505
ASC, Airbag, and ABS lights on? What were the...

ASC, Airbag, and ABS lights on? What were the codes behind those faults? The power loss while merging sounds more like the ASC system chopping the throttle than a misfire on #3. You need to find a...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-19-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 217
Posted By marty505
Rear shocks & mounts are easy as can be to...

Rear shocks & mounts are easy as can be to replace in the M Coupe - once you get to them. An outrageous amount of interior trim has to come out (in my case 23 pieces) before I could get to the tops...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-19-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By marty505
I'm pretty sure TV is an abbreviation, probably...

I'm pretty sure TV is an abbreviation, probably German, for "Lambda Sensor Timing". The 99% graphs mean the car is trying to enrich the mixture and failing. Check for a vacuum leak, a bad mass...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-18-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By marty505
The S54 is a fantastic engine, perhaps the best 6...

The S54 is a fantastic engine, perhaps the best 6 BMW ever made. The performance comes with a price though. Maintenance costs are somewhat high and there are some potential weaknesses. The Z3M...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-17-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By marty505
Sounds like your car doesn't hear the signal from...

Sounds like your car doesn't hear the signal from the key, like maybe the antenna isn't working. I'm pretty sure the antenna for the key in your car is built into the rear view mirror. Where ever...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-17-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 388
Posted By marty505
For at least the past 15 years the typical system...

For at least the past 15 years the typical system response in a BMW if you have successfully programmed a key or fob is the doors will lock then unlock at the end of the process as a signal to you. ...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-07-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Asc traction light on
Views: 500
Posted By marty505
I'd suspect a wheel sensor is causing this...

I'd suspect a wheel sensor is causing this problem. ASC monitors the inputs from the wheel sensors, the same sensors used by the ABS system, to augment ABS with the ability to close down the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-28-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By marty505
Mr. Forbes is too modest, his diff/subframe...

Mr. Forbes is too modest, his diff/subframe reenforcement kit is the preferred solution for the Z coupe & roadster. It's safe to say he's familiar with the Z3 chassis. ...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-26-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By marty505
I had the 3 chirps for a while - it was the hood...

I had the 3 chirps for a while - it was the hood switch. Didn't replace the switch, put a sticky-backed rubber foot pad, the kind of thing that comes with small electronics boxes, on the hood where...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-17-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Z3 Coupe (E36/8) Z3M Clutch Line Replacement
Views: 541
Posted By marty505
I went with the UUC line. This post has pics of...

I went with the UUC line. This post has pics of the installed line - http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663087&highlight= it fits just fine.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-17-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Z3 Coupe (E36/8) Z3M Clutch Line Replacement
Views: 541
Posted By marty505
I went with the SS line in my M coupe and am very...

I went with the SS line in my M coupe and am very pleased with the results. The main advantage of the SS line is the stiffness under pressure - it does not balloon under pressure as much as...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-07-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 439
Posted By marty505
That's great - congratulations on a job well done!

That's great - congratulations on a job well done!
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