Recent content by richyrich

Argh, @enuff_zed , it got me today 🙉

Where I put the microphone - has anyone got a better place for it!?!

hulloha esteemed Z4ers! I've done a 'google' and I've searched the forums and read through a number of threads about how to replace the third brake light itself - yet cant find anything about only replacing the gasket. Nothing for an E85 is currently coming up on eBay either. Any pointers would...

thank you for the warning, @enuff_zed :rofl:

Just successfully fitted this to my E85 with BMW Business CD. Not yet tested the microphone for a phone call when driving though. £20.49 Riloer Bluetooth Audio Aux Adapter with Microphone, Compatible with Bmw Z4 (E85/E86). 3.9 out of 5 stars (124)...

thanks @enuff_zed - my seals were swapped and greased recently yet I'm wondering if that has simply trapped the moisture in there - ergo the question about my ventilation shafts potentially being blocked. I have previously been advised to cover the outside of the unit with silver foil [to...

I've read on this post https://z4-forum.com/threads/headlight-overhaul-e85.82010/ I've asked @R7VOX, these three questions - would anyone on this thread know the answer to them please? 1. if this is for a xenon unit, are the ventilation shafts the same on a halogen unit? 2. if there are two...

@mmm-five - he he, no, I'm unable to do that myself!!!! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!

thanks @mmm-five - I was trying to tag Briazilianhipster in my post, I've edited it so it hopefully now does! If it is a crack in the lens housing can it be [somewhat!!] easily and cheaply replaced or is it a case of buying a new full headlight unit? Thanks again, Rich

Hi @R7VOX, three questions if I may please. 1. if this is for a xenon unit, are the ventilation shafts the same on a halogen unit? 2. if there are two ventilation shafts, why would one be covered by the rubber boot? 3. can a blocked shaft be cleared without taking the unit out of the car...

Hulloha, I'm posting to see if anyone has thoughts on the part of @Brazilianhipster 's post on "moisture egress inside" the headlight unit as, funnily enough, I have a lot of moisture egress inside one of mine!

Hey all, from what I, an automobile layman [!!], understand the faulty oil sensor was shorting out the rest of the electrics causing the car to cut out.

hi everyone, the 2nd auto-electrician to look at it found it to be a faulty oil level sensor in the sump. £95 to replace the part. £14 for a new oil filter while they were at it, £52 to refill the oil and labour at £57.50 per hour. Here's hoping for some trouble free mileage! Cheers, Rich

thanks again, @bigwinn :thumbsup:

thank you all. @bigwinn I've contacted 8 businesses in England who advertise ECU services. 7 say that my car's ECU is too old for them to test. Only 1 www.ecuexpress.co.uk have replied positively, saying; I emailed to ask them if they could tell me more about how the re-coding works and...