What did you do to your car today?

F13.KENN · 05-19-2022, 09:25 PM

Finally started to actually tear the car apart today for the single. Stock turbos ready to come out. Just have to disconnect oil lines.

The whole process is a lot easier than i thought and is going wayy quicker. Going to pick up a new electric ratchet in the AM, i have no clue where mine went and it is such a pain not having one anymore.

Hopefully on my next work weekend the car will be all back together and running. Doing this on jackstands and the subframe hanging from the suspension.

Oh also my suspicions of the turbos being changed around 100k before i got it are true & who ever installed them didnt do a great job. Missing hardware, loose hardware, & had a few bolts in PITA spots that they put back in almost completely rounded off that caused some slight nightmares

Seattlesquash · 05-20-2022, 04:13 PM

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Might be different on the e93 I think. It was mentioned to me that the e93 has two diversity modules one for top down and top up. Not entirely sure

That explains it! On the e90 sedan, I thought it was in the headliner. I know that in the e91 wagon it is inside the rear spoiler. No idea on e92 but apparently now know on an e93! :-) But glad it was fixed and you get tunes now!!!

Changed mine on the E92, and could be wrong as it was a long time ago, but thought I change a module up by the headliner/high brake light. My reason for changing I think was short key fob range

Snail · 05-20-2022, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Changed mine on the E92, and could be wrong as it was a long time ago, but thought I change a module up by the headliner/high brake light. My reason for changing I think was short key fob range

Yeah my key fob range is non-existent at the moment. Once swapping the module it worked perfectly for a day and it fixed the audio problems I had. Audio still sounds good and works fortunately but my keyfob range woes continue.

Twix · 05-20-2022, 06:54 PM

Put over $100 for the first time ever in a BMW. $1.99.9 per litre

colorado.e9x · 05-20-2022, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Changed mine on the E92, and could be wrong as it was a long time ago, but thought I change a module up by the headliner/high brake light. My reason for changing I think was short key fob range

Yeah my key fob range is non-existent at the moment. Once swapping the module it worked perfectly for a day and it fixed the audio problems I had. Audio still sounds good and works fortunately but my keyfob range woes continue.

I think thats just a bmw thing. Put the fob under your jaw and it'll help extend the range

Efthreeoh · 05-21-2022, 08:47 AM

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Yes, really! Haven't heard back, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Yes, biggest fear there. And only myself to blame! It was making serious clattering sound... not a wobble sound. Frequency matched RPM. First heard it driving home, parked it, and then again driving to indy. That's when it seized and shredded the belt. Literally as I was on the phone with my Dr. for a phone appt and 200 yards from the shop! Was trying to get there before either of those happened, but gambled wrong on both accounts.

EDIT: It's all good, no seals popped today!!! Now my wife's 528i is in the shop, probably with a BSD system error that is going to hose it. Fingers crossed on that one after dodging this bullet!!!

Hey, you could have had two glass jugs of water in the trunk...

StradaRedlands · 05-21-2022, 09:04 AM

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Hey, you could have had two glass jugs of water in the trunk...

What could possibly go wrong?!?!? A lot of cautionary tales being told here!

Here's the compressor BTW... or at least what was left of it! 220k miles on it since 2006. And yes, the oil pan gasket has been replaced :-)

bimmermech123 · 05-21-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Hey, you could have had two glass jugs of water in the trunk...

Did you get around to diagnosing yet?

Efthreeoh · 05-21-2022, 11:12 AM

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Did you get around to diagnosing yet?

Not yet, going out now. Hoping for the best...

Efthreeoh · 05-21-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

What could possibly go wrong?!?!? A lot of cautionary tales being told here!

Here's the compressor BTW... or at least what was left of it! 220k miles on it since 2006. And yes, the oil pan gasket has been replaced :-)

When mine seized way back at 82,500 in June 2009, the clutch in the pulley broke. A spider cage piece popped off the pulley, and it just free-spun. I got 291,000 out of the second pump. The third pump is making noises I don't like and it's just 3 years old @ 42,900 miles.

But first worry is seeing if the ECU is toast...

StradaRedlands · 05-21-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

When mine seized way back at 82,500 in June 2009, the clutch in the pulley broke. A spider cage piece popped off the pulley, and it just free-spun. I got 291,000 out of the second pump. The third pump is making noises I don't like and it's just 3 years old @ 42,900 miles.

But first worry is seeing if the ECU is toast...

Everything else seems fine, so...

Efthreeoh · 05-21-2022, 01:06 PM

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Not yet, going out now. Hoping for the best...

THE ENINTY... HE RUNS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAHOO!!!!

Details later, I have to go for a test drive and cut the yard. lol

Efthreeoh · 05-21-2022, 01:07 PM

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Everything else seems fine, so...

Hope it goes well.

S65Hunter · 05-21-2022, 01:19 PM

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THE ENINTY... HE RUNS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAHFUCKINGHOO!!!!

Details later, I have to go for a test drive and cut the yard. lol

Sweet! So happy to hear this!

tcphoto · 05-21-2022, 01:34 PM

It's been six years of trouble free cooling system on the E92 and I've been adding a little coolant over the past few months. I looked over the engine bay and noticed a little dried coolant on the lower fan area, so I ordered an Expansion Tank hose from FCP Euro. I can't believe the difference between this car and my old E46, I remember chasing issues with the E46 on a regular basis so I won't complaining about the E92.

F31B48 · 05-21-2022, 02:23 PM

Virginized my second hand high Instrument cluster to finally put the finishing touches to my cruise control retrofit. I now have the cruise control indicatoron the speedo dial.

Also coded my cluster lights to be on with DRL. Seems that option is present in the coding file for the low cluster but doesn’t work when activated.

colorado.e9x · 05-21-2022, 10:13 PM

Bought a torque converter off a supposedly compatible transmission HW for N52s. This one was off an E60 though the seller had no idea what model it was from. Either way doesn't matter to me. It was the only one I could find that had the right splines and was recorded compatible. Did a test fit and it goes on perfectly. I'm very close to having the car shipped out for its final stage before getting put back together and undergoing some serious cosmetic changes!

StradaRedlands · 05-21-2022, 10:46 PM

Changed the oil and replaced a fuse... good times!

Need to swap out an actuator, but this will buy me a little time...

colorado.e9x · 05-21-2022, 10:52 PM

Do a soft close retrofit. Its pretty simple and a hell of a lot of fun. My friends and I admittedly open and close the door for fun now lol. Its like magic

F31B48 · 05-21-2022, 11:09 PM

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Changed the oil and replaced a fuse... good times!

Need to swap out an actuator, but this will buy me a little time

You can replace that 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse for the central locking. That was part of the original service bulletin that BMW issued when theses cars were new and had all the central locking issues.

StradaRedlands · 05-21-2022, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EvaBmw

You can replace that 15 amp fuse with a 20 amp fuse for the central locking. That was part of the original service bulletin that BMW issued when theses cars were new and had all the central locking issues.

Thanks! I have some fuses ordered and was planning on doing that as well. Just the #57 fuse, or any of the others?

F31B48 · 05-22-2022, 12:18 AM

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Thanks! I have some fuses ordered and was planning on doing that as well. Just the #57 fuse, or any of the others?

56 as well. They're both for the door actuators

05-19-2022, 09:25 PM	#20637
F13.KENN Lieutenant 604 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Finally started to actually tear the car apart today for the single. Stock turbos ready to come out. Just have to disconnect oil lines. The whole process is a lot easier than i thought and is going wayy quicker. Going to pick up a new electric ratchet in the AM, i have no clue where mine went and it is such a pain not having one anymore. Hopefully on my next work weekend the car will be all back together and running. Doing this on jackstands and the subframe hanging from the suspension. Oh also my suspicions of the turbos being changed around 100k before i got it are true & who ever installed them didnt do a great job. Missing hardware, loose hardware, & had a few bolts in PITA spots that they put back in almost completely rounded off that caused some slight nightmares __________________ Speedtech Top Mount 6766 2009 335i VF Supercharged 2003 540i msport https://www.instagram.com/schwarz.e92/
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3531 Rep 3,046 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	It's been six years of trouble free cooling system on the E92 and I've been adding a little coolant over the past few months. I looked over the engine bay and noticed a little dried coolant on the lower fan area, so I ordered an Expansion Tank hose from FCP Euro. I can't believe the difference between this car and my old E46, I remember chasing issues with the E46 on a regular basis so I won't complaining about the E92. __________________
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F31B48 Captain 278 Rep 657 Posts Drives: BMW G21 E61 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Virginized my second hand high Instrument cluster to finally put the finishing touches to my cruise control retrofit. I now have the cruise control indicatoron the speedo dial. Also coded my cluster lights to be on with DRL. Seems that option is present in the coding file for the low cluster but doesn’t work when activated. Attached Images
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colorado.e9x eBay Special 3066 Rep 3,028 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [9.50] 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00]	Bought a torque converter off a supposedly compatible transmission HW for N52s. This one was off an E60 though the seller had no idea what model it was from. Either way doesn't matter to me. It was the only one I could find that had the right splines and was recorded compatible. Did a test fit and it goes on perfectly. I'm very close to having the car shipped out for its final stage before getting put back together and undergoing some serious cosmetic changes! __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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