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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-16-2013, 01:45 PM

Replies: 1 Bluetooth Pairing to MP3 Player Views: 81 Posted By WestCDA Not without a third party device - the BMW HU and... Not without a third party device - the BMW HU and the OEM Bluetooth phone hardware do not do Bluetooth wireless audio (A2DP).

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-28-2013, 09:18 PM

Replies: 2 Z4 Roadster (E85) Rain Sensor unstuck from windscreen 2003 Roadster Views: 197 Posted By WestCDA Stop by a glass shop - they have windshield... Stop by a glass shop - they have windshield adhesives and can stick it back on for you. Might even do it at no charge as goodwill ... :)

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-10-2013, 03:20 AM

Replies: 3 Z4 Roadster (E85) Electrical Gremlin? Views: 241 Posted By WestCDA It's in the owner's manual (Roadside Parking... It's in the owner's manual (Roadside Parking Lamps). If you don't have one, you should download a copy and have a look through it. Lots of good information in there.

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-09-2013, 10:08 AM

Replies: 25 2007 3.0si for sale! Views: 2,195 Posted By WestCDA Next time change the oil BEFORE storing it for... Next time change the oil BEFORE storing it for the winter. Used oil, especially with that many miles on it, contains a lot of acids and contaminants that you do not want your engine basting in over...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-17-2013, 10:14 PM

Replies: 3 Z4: selling 6 CD changer Views: 758 Posted By WestCDA Don't hold your breath - the post is over 3 years... Don't hold your breath - the post is over 3 years old ... :)

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-15-2013, 02:52 PM

Replies: 20 Z4 Key problem Views: 4,493 Posted By WestCDA Plastic 'Spare' Key Actually it will - provided you bought the key from BMW, for your car. It contains the same transponder as the regular keys - it just doesn't have the big electronic 'remote' head. If you haven't...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-15-2013, 02:12 PM

Replies: 20 $395 Dealer Administration Fee Views: 869 Posted By WestCDA Ask for Jerry Lundegaard - I hear he can take 100... Ask for Jerry Lundegaard - I hear he can take 100 dollars off that Tru-Coat sealant. :rolleyes: TruCoat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5gwc4UizUc)

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-15-2013, 10:22 AM

Replies: 20 $395 Dealer Administration Fee Views: 869 Posted By WestCDA When I made an offer on my car (CPO), I'd already... When I made an offer on my car (CPO), I'd already told them that I wouldn't be paying a documentation fee. However, when looking at the papers before signing, they had an 'Insurance Registration'...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-05-2013, 05:29 PM

Replies: 15 Winter Storage - Question Views: 815 Posted By WestCDA From what I can see, the NOACK test measures oil... From what I can see, the NOACK test measures oil volatility over a period of time at high temperature and exposed to continuous airflow. Considering that we are discussing undisturbed oil in an...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-05-2013, 03:54 PM

Replies: 15 Winter Storage - Question Views: 815 Posted By WestCDA Wow - no wonder oil products are getting in short... Wow - no wonder oil products are getting in short supply ... :) Seriously, why would you change oil that had no running time on it? :dunno:

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-25-2013, 05:50 PM

Replies: 15 Winter Storage - Question Views: 815 Posted By WestCDA I store motorcycles and the car every winter for... I store motorcycles and the car every winter for about the same period of time. Once the oil has been changed, they aren't started again until spring. I don't see any benefit to starting the car...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-21-2012, 03:25 PM

Replies: 21 Z4 Roadster (E85) Auxiliary input adapter? Views: 1,956 Posted By WestCDA Apple changed from 12V charging to 5V (USB... Apple changed from 12V charging to 5V (USB voltage) charging on their devices some time ago. You just need a charging adapter like this one, which plugs in-line with the 30 pin Apple connector at...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-18-2012, 04:21 PM

Replies: 4 Odor from heated seats? Views: 706 Posted By WestCDA If it's happening with either seat I'd check to... If it's happening with either seat I'd check to make sure you're not overheating an electrical connection or plastic connector - the seats are independently supplied, but are a pretty high amperage...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-05-2012, 07:14 AM

Replies: 4 Z4 M seats dismantle Views: 555 Posted By WestCDA It can be done relatively easily with the seats... It can be done relatively easily with the seats out of the car. I contemplated doing the same when I converted my car to power seats. The back is dead simple with the two screws locking the...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-13-2012, 11:10 AM

Replies: 13 Z4 Xenon headlights out!?! Views: 1,244 Posted By WestCDA You're asking for a guess based on pretty limited... You're asking for a guess based on pretty limited information. Troubleshooting is a lot easier done with a meter, than relying on speculation. How long between one light failing and then the...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-09-2012, 04:48 PM

Replies: 5 sudden *clutch failure* on '97 Z3 2.8 Views: 892 Posted By WestCDA Should actually be a 'relatively' inexpensive... Should actually be a 'relatively' inexpensive repair - from what you describe, you've lost hydraulic pressure for your clutch. That's typically a failed seal in either the slave cylinder or master...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-04-2012, 02:32 PM

Replies: 24 Storing a Z4 during Canadian Winters Views: 1,907 Posted By WestCDA There are positive and negative posts under the... There are positive and negative posts under the hood for connection of booster cables/charger - the positive post is on the firewall, offset slightly to the drivers side. The negative post is on the...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-04-2012, 01:30 PM

Replies: 24 Storing a Z4 during Canadian Winters Views: 1,907 Posted By WestCDA I've never used fuel stabilizer but I use a CTEK... I've never used fuel stabilizer but I use a CTEK 3300 (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/3/Batteries/BatteryChargers/PRD~0111522P/CTEK+Multi-use+3300+3.3A+Battery+Charger.jsp?locale=en)...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-21-2012, 08:27 PM

Replies: 24 Storing a Z4 during Canadian Winters Views: 1,907 Posted By WestCDA I give mine a thorough cleaning inside and out,... I give mine a thorough cleaning inside and out, fill the fuel tank, do an oil change, connect a smart charger (CTEK) to the remote battery terminals under the hood, and put on a car cover. I don't...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-02-2012, 09:57 PM

Replies: 8 Z4 Want to Buy M Sport Seats for 2003 Z4 Views: 1,143 Posted By WestCDA Yes, they do make manual sport seats as well as... Yes, they do make manual sport seats as well as power - the mounting points for the bases (both to the seat bottoms and to the car floor) are the same on both. I wouldn't be overly concerned...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-02-2012, 09:08 AM

Replies: 8 Z4 Want to Buy M Sport Seats for 2003 Z4 Views: 1,143 Posted By WestCDA They pop up for sale from time to time on the Z4... They pop up for sale from time to time on the Z4 forums, or you put the word out at the wreckers. In good shape, they can bring a pretty good price. As you have an early car, you most likely...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-01-2012, 08:24 AM

Replies: 5 Z4 Coupe (E86) key remotes both stopped working today? Views: 680 Posted By WestCDA Missed that part about the wiring being unplugged... Missed that part about the wiring being unplugged - that would definitely be the problem ... :) Should be an easy fix once you get a mirror reinstalled and the receiver hooked back up.

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-31-2012, 11:56 AM

Replies: 5 Z4 Coupe (E86) key remotes both stopped working today? Views: 680 Posted By WestCDA The receiver for the key remotes is in the mirror... The receiver for the key remotes is in the mirror housing, so it's likely that caused the problem. Make sure you follow the instructions and close the door - it won't work if you have a leg hanging...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-31-2012, 10:29 AM

Replies: 5 Z4 Coupe (E86) key remotes both stopped working today? Views: 680 Posted By WestCDA Sounds like you lost the pairing between the car... Sounds like you lost the pairing between the car and keys somehow - here's a link on how to redo it. Note that you need to do both keys one after the other. If you only do one, the car will...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-11-2012, 01:27 PM

Replies: 31 E85 z4 triple turn Views: 2,834 Posted By WestCDA The convertible top can be coded to close from... The convertible top can be coded to close from the key fob, but unfortunately it requires holding the button down through the entire sequence, same as the remote open. Combined with the very short...

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