Recent content by Mike6

Just to close down this thread. Replacement maf seems to have fixed problem which began a couple of years ago. Car actually runs much better and sports button seems to be having a positive effect. Even brakes are much more responsive, which is hard to fathom . My epic began when I got a code for...

Surface rust I would say. That exhaust to downpipe joint is a notorious one and there are a number of threads on the subject. On my car it looked terminal but Mr exhaust worked wonders and it was all solid underneath what looked like a lump of rust. Getting the bolts undone is the biggest...

Isn't the handbrake a mechanical mechanism operating separate pads to the braking system. As such isn't it more likely that handbrake is sticking as there is no connection to the brake fluid. Or am I completely wrong

There were cable ties on mine which you had to cut through to get motor out of housing

Still finding it hard to believe maf was the culprit as last summer ran the car a few times with it disconnected and eml still came on although it didn't go into limp mode on acceleration. Evidence however seems to suggest the MAF as it's now a few runs with no eml . Will do a write up at some...

Haven't done any lengthy journeys but eml not come on so very hopeful. I am probably tempting fate but you might need to consider how much you want for the unit after the weekend.

Fitted it Saturday and noticed engine didn't hunt on cold start up. Made a few journeys and eml didn't come on. Hopeful but not really conclusive as it was a bit random but more regular recently. Will run it for next week or so and report back, fingers crossed

I speak reasonable English, know a few words of French and Spanish but honestly cannot work out what language is being spoken on this thread.

I sent you my details but my it skills are a bit limited. Did you receive the message. Thanks.

That is brilliant, thanks enuff. Shall I message you with address for delivery. I will of course cover postage and a few beers. Thank you.

Insured for 2000 miles a year. Don't really cover that either. Just polish the car take it out for a few trips and spend the rest of the time trying to fix fault codes.

Thanks for the offer. A bit too complicated for me. The garage has carried out a full diagnostic and maf seemed ok but could be breaking down when very hot and engine under pressure. That's why they suggested I ask about borrowing one to test out. They phoned BMW contacts and a new maf works out...

After a few years of resetting codes 2882 and 2883 on my 2005 2.5i and replacing various parts I finally got round to enlisting the help of my trustworthy garage. They did a deep scan but everything appeared to be within parameters and then carried out a smoke test but didn't find anything. They...

You have just encapsulated the joy of owning a soft top car. I take mine off the road over winter as not much point having the roof up. Today I took my car out to buy some petrol at least that what I told the wife and within a few minutes pulled up alongside a jaecoo. My roofline didn't reach...

Anyone going to the Bromley pageant, now held at the south of England showground this year. Last year someone organised a stand for Z4s and we were reasonably well represented . This year I have registered for the single margue stand. Usually classic cars as far as the eye can see with arena...