Sign In Join 



BMW M3 Maintenance and Repair

228 messages,  Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 9:24 PM

You are in the BMW M/M3/M6 Forum. Your Host is claires

What is this discussion about? BMW M3, Coupe, Convertible


Messages Page 20 of 23
1
...
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#191 of 228
Re: Convertible top won't go up! [rroscher] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 12, 2008 (8:10 am)
Reply

Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 7:49 am)

Okay I'm thinking loss of hydraulic pressure. Just a guess because we don't seem to have a jam (mechanical) and the motor is working (electrical) so by elimination....?
 
You might check for a hydraulic leak, as that could damage the upholstery or paint surfaces back there.
#192 of 228
Re: Convertible top won't go up! [Mr_Shiftright] by rroscher
Oct 12, 2008 (8:47 am)
Reply

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 8:10 am)

No leaks!
#193 of 228
Re: Convertible top won't go up! [rroscher] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 12, 2008 (9:20 am)
Reply

Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 8:47 am)

gotta be the pump. Internal pressure loss?
#194 of 228
Re: Convertible top won't go up! [Mr_Shiftright] by rroscher
Oct 12, 2008 (9:32 am)
Reply

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 9:20 am)

No pressure loss...Cannot figure this one out!
#195 of 228
Re: Convertible top won't go up! [rroscher] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Oct 12, 2008 (10:12 am)
Reply

Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 9:32 am)

I don't know the specs for pressure but I'd imagine from the symptoms you describe that it's an internal leak in the hydraulic pump---since the top works part way and the electrical motor is working, hence top control module sending the right signals.
 
I believe there are trouble codes that can be read on this car to help with diagnosis on the top mechanism.
#196 of 228
E46 M3 Drain Plug by gmonkies
Oct 13, 2008 (9:55 am)
Reply
HI
 
Just need to know what is the right tool to use for the drain plug. The last time/1st time I change the oil, i used a hex key to remove and tighten the drain plug. Since there was no way I can use the torque wrench, I hand tighen the drain plug (using new washer) with the hex key as tight as I can without stripping it. After a couple of months, I saw oil leak from the plug. I realized that the drain plug looks like it can be torqued with a torx set even though the hex key works.
 
Now is time for another oil change, I used the torx to remove it but it started to slip. To prevent any damamge with a stuck drain plug that will require to be tapped out, I decided to leave it alone until I figure out the right tool.
 
If it does use a torx, what size am I suupose to use? It was either T40 or T45 that had the best fit but still slips. Or am I suppose to get a hex key to remove and use a hex key end that can go on my torque wrench to tighten down properly for seal.
 
Thanks!
#197 of 228
by gmonkies
Jan 07, 2009 (1:30 pm)
Reply
does anyone have DIY direction and diagram/photo on the air pump/ valve and where it is located?
 
Bentley manual shows nothing that I can find on that and i can't seem to find anything detail on other forum, aside from the fact that peole claim is a easy easy diy.
 
The dealer quoted a price of $1000 for parts and labor
 
any help will be appreciated
#199 of 228
Re: [gmonkies] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 07, 2009 (4:47 pm)
Reply

Replying to: gmonkies (Jan 07, 2009 1:30 pm)

Gimme your specs again, year, model, engine, blah blah and the exact part you are replacing and I'll try to look up DIY info for you and post it here:
#200 of 228
Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by gmonkies
Jan 08, 2009 (11:18 am)
Reply

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 07, 2009 4:47 pm)

actually, i google image for the air pump and found a link that shows diy for e 36
 
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92029
 
i have a 01 m3, will so will the e36 be similar to e 46?

Messages Page 20 of 23
1
...
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement