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- Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:52 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: What are these connectors for
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3942
Re: What are these connectors for
The black plug with green wire will be an ignition switch start/run feed. This goes to numerous things like fuse box (for power distribution), OBC, charging system indicator, ABS system, and power windows. If everything mentioned is working on the car I wouldn't be too worried about the plugs.
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:32 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: What are these connectors for
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3942
Re: What are these connectors for
The white connector will be lighting of some kind. Can't quite make out the other wire on the white connector. If it is grey red then that white plug is lights. Things like all the dash lights, cigar lighter light, visor light, light switch lights, fog light switch lights, hazard switch lights, OBC ...
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:53 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Starting issue - wiring??????
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5097
Re: Starting issue - wiring??????
That voltage seems low to me and should be around 12v in start position. There could be bad or intermittent contacts on the ignition switch.bigboystoy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:17 am Start Input on pin 4 - measured 0.07V with key in ON position. 9.66V with key in start position cranking engine.
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Idling/stalling issue - '89 635csi
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4739
Re: Idling/stalling issue - '89 635csi
This is the applicable paragraph from the Bosch Motronic Guide by Hi Performance Store; If you have a 528e with Motronic 1.1 or a 535i you are looking for a slightly different set of values. With a coolant temperature of 12-16F (-9C to -11C) resistance between the two terminals should be 8200-10500 ...
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:33 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Stranger starting issue once warmed up, please help?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10273
Re: Stranger starting issue once warmed up, please help?
Weird !! Definitely doesn't work for me.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:21 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Stranger starting issue once warmed up, please help?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10273
Re: Stranger starting issue once warmed up, please help?
When it wont start, does it fire a few cylinders and then die, or does it not start at all? Does giving a little throttle help? How does it run otherwise? and how is the idle? It could be the idle control valve staying open, or possibly another vacuum leak. Another phenomenon is a heat soak where t...
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:07 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Starting issue - wiring??????
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5097
Re: Starting issue - wiring??????
Sounds like you're on the right track. I would conduct some point to point continuity testing of all of the ECU wiring to the plug, whilst at the same time moving it to find any faults.. I'm afraid you or someone is going to have to get under that dash and pull the Motronic plug. Other things to che...
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:49 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Searching for a M635CSi but have my E46 M3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6384
Re: Searching for a M635CSi but have my E46 M3
Yep the Topaz Blau has grown on me must admit. When the pandemic has blown over come and have a look at the 635csi !
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:21 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
- Replies: 157
- Views: 117408
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
A/C blower transistor demolition. I should say that the original transistor was date 1985, so not a bad run ! ;
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:14 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
- Replies: 157
- Views: 117408
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
Yesterday and today I got stuck into removing the A/C evaporator assembly for refurbishment. Fairly easy job which is well documented elsewhere. The evap was a little crusty but only minor surface rust in a couple of places. Decided to run with it instead of trying to find a new replacement. Cleaned...
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:50 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Searching for a M635CSi but have my E46 M3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6384
Re: Searching for a M635CSi but have my E46 M3
Welcome. I'm also at the left hand side of Oz in Perth. Also have an E46 M3 :) I was looking for an M635 a few years ago but had to settle for making my own version
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:53 am
- Forum: The Saloon
- Topic: This Sucks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10066
Re: This Sucks
Sad to hear that Don. Condolences to the family from Down Under.
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:45 am
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Group interest - rear light frame seals
- Replies: 88
- Views: 61289
Re: Group interest - rear light frame seals
Ron: Just PMed you. I'd be interested in 2 sets if someone can create via 3D printer. Just tried to order a set - eEuroparts website said "in stock". Unfortunately, this was not correct. Thanks, Mike Mike. The seals Ron will get come from Ralph in Socal. They are used originals pulled by ...
- Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:23 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Good things begin on Jan. 12, 2009!!
- Replies: 213
- Views: 154938
Re: Good things begin on Jan. 12, 2009!!
Well done Phillip that must be a good feeling !
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: ALL OF THE LIGHTS!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3303
Re: ALL OF THE LIGHTS!
I know that Ralph had some tail light units available too. Look up Ralph in SoCal.
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:57 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
- Replies: 157
- Views: 117408
Re: Ex LOCUTUS the fun and pain begin
So today I got the hood back on the car with renewed washer hoses etc. I decided to stick with the main tank plus intensive tank. My lack of plumbing knowledge showed however because I forgot to put a one way valve in the intensive line :oops: When the main bottle washer was operated, the fluid drib...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:58 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Temperature gauge malfunction
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10332
Re: Temperature gauge malfunction
There have been cases where old batteries have split and damaged the circuit boards so why not replace if you are in there ? I re-engineered mine by installing a battery holder to enable ease of replacement in the future. The service interval processor memory power supply is "hot at all times&q...
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:25 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: 1983 Bmw 635Csi E24
- Replies: 49
- Views: 33668
Re: 1983 Bmw 635Csi E24
There is more work done here in 4 months than I've managed to do in 4 years
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:12 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Temperature gauge malfunction
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10332
Re: Temperature gauge malfunction
A good result, though I would be replacing those 1989 SI batteries !
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:07 am
- Forum: My Project
- Topic: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 464385
Re: 1984 633CSi Rises again!
Song it's a bit hard to see the pictures aggregated like that, to get enough detail. The relay switches something, have you traced out the relay contact circuits to see what they switch ? Can you trace it all out and draw an electrical diagram ? Relays often have what is called a "flyback diode...
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:40 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Temperature gauge malfunction
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10332
Re: Temperature gauge malfunction
Sorry about the late reply, bit going on here ! :) I see in the diagram that the signal indeed goes through the service indicator, do you know why? I believe the service indicator takes into account an aggregate of engine temperature to calculate service intervals. I assume plug C6 are the pins sold...
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:18 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Back on the road! (nearly)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6304
Re: Back on the road! (nearly)
Looking good Tom !
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:03 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Non-Essential Emission Sensor?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6106
Re: Non-Essential Emission Sensor?
Yep. Trace them out and see where they go. I can't think of any "sensor" that would need to go between MAF and the computer.
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:38 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Temperature gauge malfunction
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10332
Re: Temperature gauge malfunction
You need to go about this in a systematic fashion. Do you have the appropriate Electrical Troubleshooting Manual from here ? http://wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/ Do you have a digital multimeter ? One of the pins on the sender is a switch contact (activates the idiot light on dash). The other pin on t...
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:02 am
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Non-Essential Emission Sensor?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6106
Re: Non-Essential Emission Sensor?
Song I'm trying to imagine what sort of "sensor" would go in between the MAF and Motronic ? Are you sure its a sensor and not simply a resistor ?