Gotcha, didn't know that's what the A stood for. The eBay ad was specifically for amber bulbs, but listed them as 7440, so I'll see how that goes.Quote:
Originally Posted by terraphantm
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Gotcha, didn't know that's what the A stood for. The eBay ad was specifically for amber bulbs, but listed them as 7440, so I'll see how that goes.Quote:
Originally Posted by terraphantm
Either that guide has misinformation or my car has always had the wrong bulbs in it from the getgo...
I've always had 1156 bulbs in the rear running lights (bottom row). 1156 are single contact - the guide calls for 1157, which is dual contact, and makes no sense since there's only a single metal contact at the bottom of the socket...
Only for the incandescent bulbs. The LED bulbs are all aftermarket, and they do not respect the A naming convention. Every LED amber bulb I've seen (aftermarket) just says the base bulb socket number, so in this case, just 7440 instead of 7440A. It was the same thing when I was looking for amber 1156 bulbs - none of the aftermarket LED options labeled it as 1156A. He should be fine with the LED 7440 amber bulbs he ordered. :thumbsupQuote:
Originally Posted by terraphantm
Just go to Bimmian.com. All of your LEDs are right there. For me....better quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Their prices are astronomical for the same bulb you can get elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by das boots
Their Weisslicht Illustro H7 Flex bulbs that I bought for over $100 from Bimmian can be had elsewhere for anywhere between half that to 75% of that price. The Weisslicht fog light bulbs I bought also were about $100 - can be had for half that price as well elsewhere with similar quality.
That was my feeling. If these don't work out, worst case is I'm $17 out of pocket.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Is removing passenger seat as easy as 4 bolts and electronic connector?
I'm looking to reduce weight at track day.
Well... yes, but you'll trigger an airbag light.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
Before you do it, is this a track school or just pure track days? Be certain you won't have to have an instructor at any time before you remove it!Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Just HPDE NASA. I've been signed off for no instructors.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAdventure
Oh... Is that easily reset?Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Don't people have non-OEM seats in their street cars? Do they just ignore the light?
Easily reset with PA Soft or INPA.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
I imagine those with aftermarket seats would code them off or use some kind of device to fool it... I don't remember.
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Ok. I don't have either of those, but I'll keep that in mind.
Don't we have a member here who sells the USB cable for PA Soft? I finally got Windows via VMware for my MacBook.
OK, so I went to take the ZHP to C&C this morning, and figured out the puddle in front of the car that I thought was water yesterday isn't water. It's coolant. I checked the overflow tank and sure enough, it's empty.
I drove the car to work Friday, and on Friday night, and there was no puddle. The puddle appeared Saturday morning, I believe. I thought it was water from the irrigation system early Saturday morning, and didn't think anything of it until it was still there Sunday morning, and then I found a couple of dots on the hood that dripped from the garage door. Not suspecting anything wrong yet, I drove the car a little Saturday night and everything appeared fine; no lights or temp that I know of.
The part that really has me baffled is the puddle under the door is two feet from the front end of the car... There's no trailer or runner from under the car, I can't see a single drop anywhere on the belly pan or front fascia, and not a drop on the floor under the car. It's like it puked out a quart on the floor when I drove by the door on Friday night, then stopped. The only place I can see anything are some drips on top of the expansion tank, and what might be something wet down on the rail behind the radiator on the passenger side.
The car only has 45k miles on it, but is an '04. Judging by appearance, I think the hoses may have been replaced at some point, but probably not the expansion tank or water pump as the car wasn't enthusiast-owned for the least 4-5 years, nor would anybody probably think it was necessary given the mileage.
Should I drop the belly cover and try to see where it's leaking from? Fill the expansion tank and start it in the garage and let it idle and see if I can find the leak? Thoughts?
Thanks, guys!
SC
I'd refill it and see what happens. Make sure you bring it up to temperature if you are going to just leave in the garage and see what leaks. Take off the plastic belly pan before starting so if it does leak you can get an accurate location. If it leaked on the belly pan then it may run to the back of the pan and drip out.
Also, if it's the water pump seal, it could be leaking out the weep hole for the seal. That would still leak onto the pan, I believe...
Coolant there is usually heater core, right?
Thanks! I'll try to tear into it tonight and see what I can find out and report back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
SC
I think my post might have been confusing... The puddle of coolant I found was two feet in front of the car, i.e. two feet *away* from the car. I don't see anything at all under the car, but I need to put the front end on stands and take the belly pan off and see what I can see from underneath.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
SC
This, and remove the belly pan for diagnosis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
S7 Edge, out
Oh my bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by ecrabb
Ya remove the belly pan so you can get a more accurate idea of where it's leaking from.
On my family's 3 E46s, the two most common spots are from the expansion tank, and the aux fan temp sensor o ring that plugs into the lowest hose near the AC compressor.
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
I had the same 2 parts go bad on mine
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I've been wanting to remove the seats to properly vacuum under them and clean the carpet (I spilled a Dr. Pepper...)Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Also, what are the common oil leaks on these cars? I had to remove the belly pan for a bolt I dropped and noticed the engine had oil on it...
3 Common oil leaks:
Oil filter housing gasket,
Valve cover gasket,
Oil pan gasket.
Oil filter and valve cover are easy enough, but I don't wanna mess with an oil pan gasket!
Road trip to VA? I can knock it out in 4 hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by theothersawyer
Sound like a plan to me! Haha
How hard is it to remove the lower steering wheel trim piece for restoration? DIYs or pics? I'm tired of the fingernail marks.
It's not hard, but be advised, it will never look as good as a new one. Once resprayed, it won't match the top button panel. If you do it, I'd recommend you do the button panel as well to match.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClimRox
Thanks for the insight. This is interesting, because the lower trim on mine is definitely a different color than the top button panel. The lower trim is more of a soft touch matte black, and the top is more of a hard plastic satin or gloss black.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
I was thinking of trying a 3M vinyl wrap in either satin or matte black for the lower.
You can't go wrong with a vinyl wrap. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ClimRox
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make sure you use a heat gun or at least a hair dryer when you do it or it won't go around curves, edges, etc, Lots of YouTube videos on it...
Does anyone have a recommendation for the serpentine and AC belts for our cars?
I put a set of Continental (OEM I think?) brand belts on 14 months ago, and now I think I have an intermittent belt squeak/chirp for the first 20 or so minutes of driving, even though the ambient temp. is pretty warm here right now. I replaced all tensioners and pulleys with OEM INA parts at that time as well.
OK, guys... So a follow-up on my earlier question about my coolant leak. It looks like a pressure relief plug on the expansion tank is leaking, at least to me. But I went ahead and started a thread on it in the Mechanical/troubleshooting subforum....
Weird coolant leak...
Thanks, guys!!!
SC
Sounds like it could be one of the pulleys, first see if you see the belts wiggling side to side they should be running smooth and straight, then take of the belts and try spinning the pulleys if they spin easy thats a sign of a bad, when spinning it should turn about half a turn thats a good pulley.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClimRox
was told i should post here but I need something that is $50 and is actually useful and beneficial nothing cosmetic so I can get free shipping on ecs tunning rather not spend 20 on shipping and get something instead, was thinking some new interior pieces but im looking for more engine wise right now
Not engine related, but ... Do you need trunk struts ? They are like $50 each. Part number is 51248227895.
found the answer to my own problem Ive had this clunking going on in the front right and just tried moving the sway bar end links and it moves on the right side but not the left ill just replace them both so 2 of them lemforder brand is 50 looks like im getting free shipping :rockon
ECS is doing free shipping on eligible items from today through tomorrow.
Yes they are. Ordered a fuel pump and other things that go with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w
Thanks for the heads up! Now I can finally order my fog light cover and don't have to pay more for shipping than the part is worth! Guess I'll order one for each side so they match!
Lol got the email today, at least I got the parts i neededQuote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w