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by northNH
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:54 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...
Replies: 40
Views: 18795

Re: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...

My fan and its control has been working perfectly since I installed the 30A transistor.
I believe in my case the lower rated transistors which failed were crap and not capable of handling their rated amperage.
Tho’ it’s been several years, I do still hold my breath a bit when I turn it on.
by northNH
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What did you do to your E24 today?
Replies: 1057
Views: 464619

Re: What did you do to your E24 today?

(Not today but ~2 months ago)

Found a mate for my faithful 185Kmile ‘86…


‘88 M6:
by northNH
Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Wood steering wheels.
Replies: 17
Views: 3372

Re: Wood steering wheels.

Will an ‘88 M6 airbag 4-spoke car accept any fine spline wheel without histrionics (e.g. MTech 1)?
TIA,
Michael
by northNH
Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: UUC Swaybars
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: UUC Swaybars

My recent UUC order for E24 short shift kit and DSSR rod has turned out quite poorly. Incorrect parts were shipped, no response to my emails, unable to get through to “customer service “ via phone over many weeks. I failed to take initial due diligence: Google “UUC problems” and it’s all there… I’ve...
by northNH
Sat May 22, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Power steering hose
Replies: 7
Views: 3799

Re: Power steering hose

I have an unneeded used hose noted as #1 above, from an ‘86 CSI… It is OEM BMW and is in excellent condition from end to end. Rubber hose sections good as new. You won’t find a better used one, if that’s the route you want to go. Open to a reasonable offer, Michael in NH D19EB83D-1EDA-4E5F-80A1-0A19...
by northNH
Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:09 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: '88 635CSi Clutch engagement
Replies: 8
Views: 3767

Re: '88 635CSi Clutch engagement

FWIW I recently pulled the transmission on my (obviously expertly driven :wink: ) 180K mile ‘86 CSI to replace the just-started-feeling-crunchy original clutch pieces/parts. Armed with everything I expected I would need, I found: -broken throw-out bearing; -reusable half-worn disk and strong intact ...
by northNH
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: How many cars have you owned?
Replies: 11
Views: 5310

Re: How many cars have you owned?

From what I can remember, with lots of overlapping periods of ownership: —‘53 Porsche 356 coupe, in 1969; —Many many Volvos from ‘55 444 and ‘65 544, through every imaginable version of Amazons/123GT, P1800, 140’s, 164’s, 240’s, 260, 740’s and 960’s; —VW Jetta1, Corrado; —Audi 5000TQ, 200TQ, 90CS; —...
by northNH
Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: WTB - Turn signal/high beam stalk assembly
Replies: 3
Views: 1728

Re: WTB - Turn signal/high beam stalk assembly

If needed I have a perfectly good spare switch, marked “xxx377082” as you note...

Let me know what it’s worth to solve your problem.
by northNH
Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:02 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: So I'm doing well needed brakes on the cabrio...
Replies: 8
Views: 4602

Re: So I'm doing well needed brakes on the cabrio...

Next time try 50/50 mixture of ATF/acetone...
Performs and formally tests best (by measuring force/torque necessary for removal) vs. PB, liquid Wrench, Kroil, etc, after both 1 and 24 hours...Also cheapest.
WD40 bottom of the list.
by northNH
Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:05 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Heater Control Valve
Replies: 41
Views: 25601

Re: Heater Control Valve

The situation with MTC valves and BMW’s complete units is ridiculous and has been for awhile. Until there is reason to believe that the quality of replacement internal valves has significantly improved, I believe a much better solution was posted by Anchored (thanks again): http://bigcoupe.com/phpBB...
by northNH
Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Turner/Conforti ‘86ish 635 ECU chip for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1375

Re: Turner/Conforti ‘86ish 635 ECU chip for sale

Thanks for your interest, Pm sent...
by northNH
Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Cluster Shift Indicator Bulb Out - Repair/Replace?
Replies: 10
Views: 5667

Re: Cluster Shift Indicator Bulb Out - Repair/Replace?

Working when removed,
For Sale, at going rate or B/O
Free shipping.
Michael
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by northNH
Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: 1986 635csi parting out
Replies: 28
Views: 9965

Re: 1986 635csi parting out

Greetings from NH,

Perhaps a fully functional dash AC switch?
And a nice tight cruise control switch?

TIA, Michael
by northNH
Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:04 am
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: Turner/Conforti ‘86ish 635 ECU chip for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1375

Turner/Conforti ‘86ish 635 ECU chip for sale

Twenty years ago I tried a BavAuto ECU chip for my ‘86 635 and after 3 weeks returned it unimpressed. Three weeks ago I decided to f**k around a bit and bought a virtually new T/C chip, installed it in my well-running car and spent the last 250 miles paying attention while driving the same roads I’v...
by northNH
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:50 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...
Replies: 40
Views: 18795

Re: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...

Problem solved, but some mystery remains... After installing a suggested 2N5302 30A transistor I used a jumper wire from the the supply wire (Bu/Gn) at the AC switch (term5) directly to the control wire at the transistor mount under the hood to eliminate both the AC switch and the downstream wiring ...
by northNH
Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Unused diagnostic/optional equipment connectors...
Replies: 3
Views: 1679

Re: Unused diagnostic/optional equipment connectors...

Thanks for the suggestion, However... I have had a copy of the ‘86 CSi ETM you mention for as long as I’ve had my car, ~25 years now, And have used it many 100’s of times for a variety of issues, real and theoretical. It is the lack of a complete diagnostic connector “inventory” in the ETM that prom...
by northNH
Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Unused diagnostic/optional equipment connectors...
Replies: 3
Views: 1679

Unused diagnostic/optional equipment connectors...

Has anyone made a “roadmap” listing the function of ALL the unused/unconnected diagnostic or optional equipment (e.g. airbag, rear cooler, Servotronic, etc.) connectors found under the hood, dash, and throughout the car? Sure would be useful... How about these 4, unconnected above the glovebox in my...
by northNH
Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:41 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Heater Control Valve - ($16 fix)
Replies: 7
Views: 6916

Re: Heater Control Valve - ($16 fix)

anchored wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:54 pm Transistor arrived...see what happens this week.
Which one?
How many?
by northNH
Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Heater Control Valve - ($16 fix)
Replies: 7
Views: 6916

Re: Heater Control Valve - ($16 fix)

Done, pretty much as you described, using the E46 bracket. Works as well as my E24 one did when it used to work right. For the hose to the heater core (the lower one that needs significant re-routing) I rooted around a bit amongst my various parts cars to find an easy-to-fit preformed section. The h...
by northNH
Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale
Topic: FS—Gas tank filler neck seal...
Replies: 0
Views: 2099

FS—Gas tank filler neck seal...

FS—Brand new fully intact rubber seal for filler neck of SOME 6-series gas tanks.

#16 11 1 121 878, list @ ~$42, may be now NLA...

(NOT #16 10 1 152 998, the other alternative seal)

$30 shipped CONUS.

Michael
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by northNH
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Heater Control Valve - ($16 fix)
Replies: 7
Views: 6916

Re: Heater Control Valve - ($16 fix)

Thanks for posting; I picked up an E46 heater valve from my local yard (off a car that should never have been parted) and plan to install as you outline. To simplify hose connections, any reason you can think of that the valve can’t be mounted without regard to orientation I.e. mounted rotated 90°CC...
by northNH
Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:01 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...
Replies: 40
Views: 18795

Re: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...

Thanks for your effort, but we’re way beyond that basic primer... The fact that the fan controller works as it should for the AC blower and the AC switch is working as it should eliminates any fan controller issues before the AC switch. The fact that the upgraded transistors fry almost immediately (...
by northNH
Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...
Replies: 40
Views: 18795

Re: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...

Having tested and confirmed normalcy of all the pertinent wiring and function up to the critical AC switch, the only part of the circuit that remains potentially responsible is the connector (“C1” terminals 1,2,5,6) where the 3 wires for the transistor (power in, power out to motor, and the term #2 ...
by northNH
Thu Jul 30, 2020 3:42 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...
Replies: 40
Views: 18795

Re: Heater blower transistor failure mystery...

I did not see any difference i.e. blowing transistors before vs. after I replaced my seemingly-good-old motor with a new one...NO difference. Unless your motor is blowing a 7.5 or 10 amp fuse while running on high speed as I described testing above, do me a favor and don’t replace your motor till yo...
by northNH
Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Need help - no heat
Replies: 16
Views: 33044

Re: Need help - no heat