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Here is the horn relative to the lower access panel. You could probably squeeze a hand on there to disconnect the plug and connect a multimeter to the pins and check for 12v, before buying anything Although the pins are thin, so may be hard to probe...

You'll probably find that it's stuck a bit on the gasket - just try rocking it back and fourth gently and it should work loose. You can see the 3 bolts (I thought it was 4, my apologies) in the photo above

Hi all, Thought this might be useful for someone in the future... I believe all non-M e85/E86 have interchangeable fans, so should be relevant to all owners without an S54. My coolant fan failed (it still span, but very slowly and with a lot of resistance). I tried to tear it down to repair...

Since I got my E86, the boot didn't open from pushing in the BMW badge/roundel. It would open from the key fob, so I knew the latch was all OK. I checked the wiring first, and it was all OK, so I removed the lock itself to see if I could find a cause. There is a microswitch, operated by an arm...

Hi all, This is more just a post for future reference/info. I had (self inflicted!) issues with my N52's power distribution module (also used on the N52 E83 X3), so bought a replacement. Out of interest, I took my old one apart, and here's pictures of what's inside. There's a couple of relays...

Hi all, Does anyone know if the coolant bleeding procedure on the N52 also activates the electric thermostat override, to allow bleeding of the radiator, too? Or does it just bleed it as if it was cold with the thermostat cold? My concern is bleeding it cold, getting up to temp on an actual...

Hi all, Has anyone got the lower plastic cover that goes under the cabin air filter? The L-shaped one? https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=DU52-EUR-09-2006-E86-BMW-Z4_30si&diagId=64_1310 Thanks!

Hi all, I have no idea if this is a part that is desirable or not (I see posts of convertible owners saying their roof latch is broken, so maybe? I'm not sure which bit breaks) Either way, here is the handle and springs from an E85. I bought this as a complete center console for my E86, and...

Hi all, I'm converting my E86 project from track car back to road car, and need the following harder to find parts; - N52 sound generator pipe and bulkhead grommet (no idea why the previous owner removed this!) - E86 B pillars - E86 A pillars - sourced, pending delivery - E85/E86 Sport button...

Hi all, I've wanted an E86 for years now, but never really thought I'd get one any time soon. I had a saved search on eBay for `z4 coupe` under £4,000, and then this one cropped up just down the road (some of you on here might have seen the advert, too), my wife said yes, and now it's mine for...