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by ssf1342
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Unknown connector & wire
Replies: 5
Views: 197

Re: Unknown connector & wire

The car started fine & drove, but the battery (new Interstate from Costco) is not charging. Before my wife took the car to get gas, she measured the battery voltage. Resting voltage was 12.8V, engine running was 12.3V (I didn't respond in time to tell her not to drive it). The battery light did ...
by ssf1342
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Unknown connector & wire
Replies: 5
Views: 197

Re: Unknown connector & wire

Thank you for the quick response. The car did start; he said he was going to take it out for a test drive but I haven't heard back yet. He also did say it looks like it routes towards the transmission. I thought maybe it was a pulse generator as seen in #1 here: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...
by ssf1342
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:41 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Unknown connector & wire
Replies: 5
Views: 197

Unknown connector & wire

Anyone have an idea as to what this is? This connector (pic 1) was found on the ground. It looks like it sheared off of this wire (pic 2) that is supposed to connect to this connector (pic 3). My mechanic sent me these pictures while he was replacing the starter on the '88 635csi.
by ssf1342
Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:22 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Parting 1985 635csi
Replies: 47
Views: 7428

Re: Parting 1985 635csi

How is the condition of both door seals?
by ssf1342
Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:44 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Auto to Manual Conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 1941

Re: Auto to Manual Conversion

I have been considering this swap for my '89 US spec on & off for the past few years. I've compiled an incomplete parts list that hasn't been updated in awhile, & taking into consideration that yours is a euro model, I'm not sure how much will apply but hope it will point you in the right di...
by ssf1342
Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: E24: 1980 Euro 635CSI
Replies: 7
Views: 3873

Re: E24: 1980 Euro 635CSI

Hi, What's the condition of the following: Both upper door frame seals (#15)? https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=5372-EUR-03_1982_E24_BMW_635CSi&diagId=41_0509#51211861501 Both tail light rubber bits (#2 & #4): https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=5331-EUR-12_1977_E24_BMW...
by ssf1342
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1986 635csi parting out
Replies: 28
Views: 9965

Re: 1986 635csi parting out

Auto or manual transmission? What is the condition of the door seals?
by ssf1342
Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: 1989 635csi automatic will not shift into 4th gear
Replies: 9
Views: 5603

Re: 1989 635csi automatic will not shift into 4th gear

I am fairly convinced my problem is in the TCM (Transmission Control Module) Just opened up the glovebox and the only boxes above it are the Engine and the Airbag Control Units. Can someone tell me where to find the TCM on a 1989 635csi? It seems they moved it for this year. On my '88, the TCM is l...
by ssf1342
Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:39 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1989 635 CSI SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 7081

Re: 1989 635 CSI

I sent you a PM.
by ssf1342
Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Hunting/Surging Idle
Replies: 14
Views: 8549

Re: Hunting/Surging Idle

I had a high idle issue on my '88 w/m30b35 after the car warmed up & driven around (a little above 1k when in D & 1400 when in P). I'm not sure what specifically fixed the issue, but I ending doing the following at the same time: 1. Replaced the two o-rings on the engine oil dipstick (it was...
by ssf1342
Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Belt sizes for '88 w/m30b35?
Replies: 2
Views: 2256

Re: Belt sizes for '88 w/m30b35?

I would trust engine documentation listed under the E34 more than the E24 for post-6/87 cars just to avoid any potential mislabeling between websites and documents and whatnot. At least, that's what I've started doing personally. Worst case though, 10-20mm difference shouldn't be an issue if you ca...
by ssf1342
Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:49 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Belt sizes for '88 w/m30b35?
Replies: 2
Views: 2256

Belt sizes for '88 w/m30b35?

What is currently installed in my '88 (all Contitech): 13x875 13x1040 10x888 Can I use the following (specs from vbeltguys): 13x855 (outside circumference is 33.77 in.) 13x1040 (yes) 10x865 (outside circumference is 0.5 in smaller than the 10x888) Replacements are Contitech brand. Their 2015 PDF cat...
by ssf1342
Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:19 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Parting out Fritz
Replies: 67
Views: 34270

Re: Parting out Fritz

Do the seat belt receptacles have the P/N on them? I would like to see if they will work on a '88-'89 e24.
by ssf1342
Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 5
Views: 5536

Re: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses

To close out this post, my groaning noise & shuddering when turning was due to the PS belt slipping. I noticed it happening when I watched the belt as the noise was occurring. Tightening the PS belt solved the issue.
by ssf1342
Sun May 19, 2019 11:50 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 5
Views: 5536

Re: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses

JCS,

Thanks, will give it a try a few more times. Maybe I didn't do it enough.
by ssf1342
Sun May 19, 2019 11:48 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1986 635CSI Automatic Parts car Michigan
Replies: 32
Views: 17100

Re: 1986 635CSI Automatic Parts car Michigan

How about the PS pump, fuse box cover, all four window switches, PS high pressure hoses (#1 & #5), coolant temp sender p/n/ 12621716137, & temp switch p/n 12631279716?
by ssf1342
Sun May 19, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 5
Views: 5536

Re: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses

There are only 4 return hoses, Regulator/Brake bomb, PSP, Booster, Hydro Gear box. All the others are high pressure Thank you. The bottom four of the list were the correct ones. Someone used a section of heater hose for the one going straight down to the PS pump. Despite replacing all the old hoses...
by ssf1342
Fri May 03, 2019 3:19 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 5
Views: 5536

Low Pressure Power Steering Hoses

I am addressing a groaning noise when starting up & intermittent shuddering when turning. I count four that my '88 635csi needs, but confused by which ones I looked up on realoem. 32411134825 - ? 32411131524 - bottom of PS fluid reservoir to hydro steering box? 34321119071 - one of the smaller h...
by ssf1342
Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1986 635CSI Automatic Parts car Michigan
Replies: 32
Views: 17100

Re: 1986 635CSI Automatic Parts car Michigan

How do both of the door seals & fog lights look?
by ssf1342
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Limp mode...
Replies: 20
Views: 14193

Re: Limp mode...

Turns out the resolution to my limp mode issue was a faulty TCM. Not sure of the cause. Car runs well but I had a high idle (~1k RPM) issue. Adjusted my TPS (6-pin) to hear the "click" & tightened in that position to resolve. I am still curious if there is any significant difference be...
by ssf1342
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Limp mode...
Replies: 20
Views: 14193

Re: Limp mode...

SIB 12 07 88 (1678)
Suppression diode harness P/N 88 88 2 000 100
by ssf1342
Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Limp mode...
Replies: 20
Views: 14193

Re: Limp mode...

Update: I had the car towed to an independent shop due to starter issues & I asked them to check out the limp mode issue as well. They drained out some ATF to get the correct level & checked the condition of the transmission connector (which was good). Swapped the 179 ECU back to the origina...
by ssf1342
Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:58 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Limp mode...
Replies: 20
Views: 14193

Re: Limp mode...

Brucey, I was able to remove & crack open the TCU connector thanks to your guidance. Following the symptom table again, I started taking measurements & recorded the following for the Engine Spped & Fuel Rate Input Test: TCU pin 11 = 7.37 V (should be >10 V). Fuel rate gauge does work, so...
by ssf1342
Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Limp mode...
Replies: 20
Views: 14193

Re: Limp mode...

I looked at the TCU connector but could not figure out how to open it up to expose the pins for testing. It has a screw to the right, but it seems access to it is blocked by a black tab of sorts. There's a poor tape job on it & zip ties, so maybe it has been opened up before. There is a seam acr...
by ssf1342
Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:21 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Limp mode...
Replies: 20
Views: 14193

Re: Limp mode...

Correction, MCU/ECU/DME connector cannot be accessed from the back & requires the universal adapter.