Bits and bobs for my purchased 3.0 E85

[Gollom122]

Just picked her up and not been in an old high miler since my E46 M3’s about ten years ago, so getting my DIY hat back on I can see a lot of bits and bibs that need attention including a bit of bolster repair and dying, wing mirror and centre console nut covers, so looking for a bit of help.
The centre console bolt hole covers are missing. I’ve been quoted £37 by bmw for a pair in black. Is this a joke? They’re about the size of a 2p coin. Are there alternatives?
The wing mirror glass looks new but doesn’t clear with the rear demister button so I am guessing they’ve been replaced with non heated glass. I haven’t investigated yet. Where can I get replacements? Passenger side mirror won’t budge using the controls. Is this a common switch issue perhaps or do I start by taking toe door card off?
Also it has front pdc sensors but I can’t seem to find a switch to turn these on!

I am sure there will be more questions as I get familiar with the car. Thanks for any input.
The car drives brilliantly it just needs tidying up a bit.

 

[kis]

The centre console bolt hole covers are missing. I’ve been quoted £37 by bmw for a pair in black. Is this a joke? They’re about the size of a 2p coin. Are there alternatives?

I can hook you up; https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125150

The wing mirror glass looks new but doesn’t clear with the rear demister button so I am guessing they’ve been replaced with non heated glass. I haven’t investigated yet. Where can I get replacements?

The mirrors run always hot, so should be on all the time, not just with rear demister. Prob a cheap replacement which doesn't heat up. Replacements probably ebay, just make sure it has the two prongs to indicate heated. Also don't fall into the trap of just the mirror (to stick on). You want a complete mirror and housing.

Passenger side mirror won’t budge using the controls.

I've got a bare passenger mirror unit if you need. Let me know?

Also it has front pdc sensors but I can’t seem to find a switch to turn these on!

Front PDC are aftermarket, so good luck finding the switch, could be anywhere! Just look out for a non original BMW looking switch.

 

[Gollom122]

Brilliant
I’ll be buying those plugs when I’ve checked to see where the other two go.
Found glass and blacking plate on eBay for wing mirrors about £12-13 each.
No switch visible yet for pdc sadly.

Also got water ingress on a headlight. Is there a cure for this? Looks a bugger to get out.

 

[Chris_D]

Also got water ingress on a headlight. Is there a cure for this? Looks a bugger to get out.

If xenons and theyre still actually working then unplug, and get dried before the condensation seeps underneath the headlight housing and into the ballast and kills it.

 

[kis]

Also got water ingress on a headlight. Is there a cure for this? Looks a bugger to get out.

The most likely culprit will be the rear access cover, the rubber seal deteriorates and it's not so spongy (and therefore doesn't create a good seal around the light). Dealer, ironically, is probably best for those. Think ebay prices are more expensive.

As mentioned, get them dried ASAP if xenon.

 

[Gollom122]

Thanks guys

 

[Gollom122]

I believe the headlights are facelift loci halogen clear. I’d attach a photo but can’t figure out how to do that.
Can these be dried out and sealed back? I guess I am going to have to remove from the car to investigate.

 

[Gollom122]

The wing mirror glass looks new but doesn’t clear with the rear demister button so I am guessing they’ve been replaced with non heated glass. I haven’t investigated yet. Where can I get replacements?

The mirrors run always hot, so should be on all the time, not just with rear demister. Prob a cheap replacement which doesn't heat up. Replacements probably ebay, just make sure it has the two prongs to indicate heated. Also don't fall into the trap of just the mirror (to stick on). You want a complete mirror and housing.

Further investigation has revealed the mirror is a stick on top one which is probably why it’s not clearing. I am assuming the heat isn’t passing through enough.
I’ve ordered a pit of complete ones. However one is extremely wobbly right now possibly something broken inside. Will the new one fix this issue or do you think I’ll need something else to fix that?