Recent content by Dr. Zed

Hi all, Wondering if someone in the Wantage area of Oxfordshire has Scanner 1.4. I need it to programme a new GM5 I've put in (assuming 1.4 will do this!) Thanks.

It's time to leave the UK after almost 9 years living here and therefore I also need to sell my Zed. I wish I could bring it with my but the import tax is hardly worth it and the tax on these cars in Ireland is absolutely ludicrous. I've owned this car for about 4 years now and it's sitting at...

So in the on going issue with my indicator flashing fast, the mechanic has narrowed it down to the body control module. No surprise there really. Good news, it did pass the MOT with the fast flashing as it fell just short of the limit of 120 flashes per minute! Madness. He gave me a number for...

So for context, I run a clothing company for petrol heads. Recently a mate of mine designed and created some prototypes for 3D printed cupholders for the Z4 and other older cars with the idea of collaborating and selling them via my website. They're similar to the Ultimate Cup Holders, as...

So in the on-going saga of chasing down the issue with my indicators, I acquired a new indicator stalk a few weeks ago. Went to fit it yesterday and I cannot for all the will in the world, remove the centre nut on the steering wheel. Breaking bar did absolutely nothing. Am I missing something...

So I've had this on-going issue with my Z4 that my indicator blinks really fast when turning right. Initially thought it was a bulb but they're all fine. So the forum suggested it's the stalk. I have a new one, just haven't fitted it. However my MOT is due and I'm wondering if it'll fail with...

Hi all, So I managed to get hold of an indicator stalk (thanks again Barry). Ive reviewed some YouTube videos and read some forums before doing it as some point in the future, but are there are by pieces of advice people would give while doing this? Thanks!

Hi all. Did a quick search on the forum for this and found nothing (which likely means I'm being an idiot). Can anyone help me with what sump plug I need for my car? I found the part number on realoem and put into eBay but sometimes don't trust sellers on there with non OEM parts. Will any...

Hi all. Odd one for everyone. I got a warning light on the dash last week as I was driving. Went to turn right and the indicator speed increased. Thought to myself as I was driving that it saved me having to find which bulb it was as I now knew it was one of the right indicator bulbs. Nope...

As it says, looking for a gear shifter for an E85 (5 speed). Mine has been fading for a while now and recent mould issues has rendered it horrible to look at it, and it feels weird even after a clean). Don't need the whole set up, literally just the top gear shifter. Thanks!

So I've come to replace the O2 sensors and I've watched some videos so went ahead and removed the two probes down by the left side of the engine as these are the pre cat sensors. I then followed them up and they double back on themselves to connect to just below the coil packs (purple in the...

Does anyone know the part number for the grey membrane that sticks against the door behind the door card which prevents water ingress? Noticed the carpet is getting wet and I know this foam is torn a bit from when I fixed the window regulator but I can't find the piece on realoem. Thanks!

I've just ran a scan on my car with Carly and overall I really like it but sometimes it just throws back absolute nonsense. I've swapped coils 4 (bad) with 1(good) as it was just saying number 4 was bad but now the new code makes no sense to me. The first screenshot there says cylinder 9...

Hi all, been a while since I posted here. In classic fashion, it's only when I need something.. :oops: My car has been under a cover for about 3 months and aside from the mould that's formed in the cabin (separate issue related to a leaky roof I believe), the car has thrown two major codes...

Hi all, Trying to remove the alternator. I've followed multiple guides and have all the bolts, connectors and the belt off but I cannot remove the alternator. I can sorta wiggle it a little bit but it feels like it's rotating around something at the bottom end. It has almost cleared the top...