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- Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:16 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: Close Call, Just Lucky. or Neither
- Replies: 12
- Views: 643
Re: Close Call, Just Lucky. or Neither
Yes, BMW engineers do not want you to use an old school (battery charger). the Battery Tender type of device are low amp. trickle chargers that are designed to maintain, not overcharge a battery. I have 7 of them connected to various vehicles with great results, even a Scooter.
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:45 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Power steering pump misbehavior
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1262
Re: Power steering pump misbehavior
What would cause cavitation in the pump? Would this possibly cause occasional loss of power steer. at idle?
Re: mud flaps
Whenever I take the car out, I end up with crap, or chipped paint on either the lip of the front fenders (aft of the tires), or the side of the car.
Re: mud flaps
Yes, I was thinking the same.
mud flaps
I am looking to install mud flaps to the front fenders of my M6. Anyone know of a source? Could I use a pair meant for a 740i or other model?
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Jays BMW Parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 771
Re: Jays BMW Parts
No, no noise. sometimes, especially when the car is on an angle side to side and at idle, power steering is interrupted.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:41 am
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Jays BMW Parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 771
Re: Jays BMW Parts
Hi Jay. the power steering pump on my '88 M6 is not leaking but may not be creating enough pressure (sometimes there is no power). Can your service improve this?
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS module
- Replies: 4
- Views: 786
Re: SRS module
Thanks, I will check it out. My SRS light is on, I am trying to decide if checking connections on the module will serve to extinguish the light (after battery disconnect), or if I can subvert the system with a module disconnect. I figure that the airbag may now be inoperative or even dangerous at 35...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS module
- Replies: 4
- Views: 786
Re: SRS module
Is yours U.S. model? So above the glovebox?
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:40 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS module
- Replies: 4
- Views: 786
SRS module
What is the location of the SRS module on a 1988 U.S M6? Various articles place it either under the driver's side dash or glove box. Possible confusion may be left or right hand drive. Will disconnecting it turn off airbag light?
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: Exterior
- Topic: Aluminum bumper clean
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1085
Aluminum bumper clean
How do I clean/refinish the aluminum bumpers on my '88 M6? Do I just use a compound and rub? Is there a clearcoat on the surface? Do I use fine grit sandpaper?
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:07 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
Re: SRS light
Yeah it is different. The #15 pin connector on my e24 is not wired.
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
Re: SRS light
I was able to extinguish the SRS light with this method.
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
Re: SRS light
I read that the 2 orange sensors on front fenders should be disconnected after disconnecting the neg. battery cable to attempt to reset the system. The article does not mention whether one should reconnect the sensors or not. Do you know?
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:02 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
Re: SRS light
I do not recall any bump etc.
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
- Topic: SRS light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
SRS light
My SRS light came on and will not go off on my '88 M6. I would like to either disable the system, or, atleast, turn off the light. I am thinking that the 35 year old air bag is non-functional at this point. Any hints?
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:07 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Hard steering
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1181
Re: Hard steering
Yes, symptom appears, especially, when I pull into my sloped driveway. I shift to reverse and there is no power steering until I wait a few seconds or give a little gas. A few days ago, I had no power steering after slowing for a turn.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:25 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Hard steering
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1181
Re: Hard steering
I have no screeching or other noise. I have "rebuilt" the power steering pump to stop a leak. Symptom only appears with engine at idle.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:54 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: OE tweeter wtb
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1354
Re: OE tweeter wtb
I could sell my tweeter for a smaller price, if you let me know what is reasonable to you.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:47 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Hard steering
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1181
Re: Hard steering
Yes, fluid level is fine. Also, there is no problem with braking, only hard steering at rest. I am wondering if it could be the power flow regulator above the brake bomb or the pressure switches.
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:22 pm
- Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
- Topic: Hard steering
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1181
Hard steering
Interesting occasional malady of my 1988 U.S. M6: I lose power steering when I brake hard (foot off accelerator), especially if the car is on a side to side slope. This symptom has persisted for a couple of years. Last year I changed the "brake bomb" - made no difference. I recently change...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: flashlight
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1759
Re: flashlight
Okay, will do.
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: flashlight
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1759
Re: flashlight
On mine, the contact posts are broken. I need a replacement unit - even one that needs a battery.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:02 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: flashlight
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1759
Re: flashlight
Do you have one that still lights?
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
- Topic: flashlight
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1759
Re: flashlight
Are the white flashlights original condition, rebuilt, LED, etc?