Fredo's ZHP Project

[fredo]

It has been almost 750 miles since the EWS unit was replaced. The car has started fine ever since. I consider the "no start" issue fixed.

[ELCID86]

It has been almost 750 miles since the EWS unit was replaced. The car has started fine ever since. I consider the "no start" issue fixed.

Glad to hear it (as I know you are!).

[Dual]

Glad you're back on the road. What's an EWS, tho?

[fredo]

The EWS control unit is part of the anti-theft system. The diagnostic was : "found EWS fault for anti-theft. Will cause crank not start, due to disabling fuel and ignition."

[Dual]

Thanks! Trying to learn...

[fredo]

Checked the fluids. Added half quart of coolant.

[ELCID86]

Checked the fluids. Added half quart of coolant.

How often do you have to add? I check mine every few months and it usually needs a little every time. (No apparent leak though)

[fredo]

The last time I checked the fluids was last year. But the car has been to the Indy two times in recent months. It's possible they added some coolant.

[fredo]

I bought a spare tire at DT, donut size. It will arrive in one week or so. The current one is dated 2004.

Edit :
added coolant and engine oil to the X3. Half quart of each. 12/27.
added half quart of oil, replaced low beam bulb passenger side on the X3. 04/22. I’m pretty sure I replaced the drivers one 2 months ago.
added coolant and engine oil to the X3. Half quart of each. 5/28.

[fredo]

Started 2018 with 144,900 miles. Need to troubleshoot the SES light that started two weeks ago.