Looking for some advice!!

jlcollins24

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 Clapham
Hey everyone!!

I've been trawling through the forum and trying to compile some answers to a couple of questions i have regarding some TLC to me Z4 and thought i would just ask outright as i've found a few conflicting answers :?

1) I'm going to change my 3rd brake light (currently red and has the classic edges cracked plus the right side LED's not fully functioning so this must be changed, do you think clear would be the better option? plus where about should i pick one up i have seen a few listed but all are from Latvia? has anyone got any experience dealing with parts shipped etc?

2) Suddenly as of the other day i could no longer unlock the car or boot with the buttons and have had to manually use the key since (a few weeks before this the battery went flat and i got a jump could this potentially be related??) i also have checked the two central locking fuses in the glove box and they are both fine, i haven't used the 2nd key since i bought the car so can't tell if its the fact that the car hasn't been charging the key since the battery went flat (hopefully that makes sense?) from what i've seen this could be the GM5 module etc, should i go to BMW or go to Hellfords etc? i live down in Eastbourne and don't know any good Indy's down this way as i originate from the Midlands, i've put up with it for 2 weeks now but just need to sort it haha :lol:

3) I'm keen to change the ginger side indicators and front indicators to clear, any advice on this would be much appreciated!!

4) I'm not sure how to show of my beauty in the signature on here? (computer idiot!! it took me long enough to re size my avatar picture lol!) and finally is anyone near eastbourne?? would love to meet up with other Z4 owners particularly now the sun is coming out!

Many thanks for any advice/ criticism hahaha :D :rofl:
 

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#2 is most likely GM5 but DON'T go to BMW or Halfords (they'll charge you a fortune).

Other forum members pointed me to this guy - http://www.bmwgm5.info - lovely guy called Colin, knows his stuff, repaired it for me for £70 (as opposed to £400 from BMW for a new module). You can remove it yourself (small box under the glove box, just unplugs) and send it to him in the post, or if you're local to him (Hampshire/Berkshire) you can go to his place and get it done and get a free cup of tea whilst you wait.
 
jlcollins24 said:
rossonr said:
Sopers lincoln for centre brake light mention forum for discount.

Brilliant thanks!! all ordered and sorted! :D

How much was the clear 3rd brake light from Sopers if you don't mind me asking buddy?
 
nb67 said:
jlcollins24 said:
rossonr said:
Sopers lincoln for centre brake light mention forum for discount.

Brilliant thanks!! all ordered and sorted! :D

How much was the clear 3rd brake light from Sopers if you don't mind me asking buddy?

Including the new springs etc etc and the forum discount it was £62 or along those lines can't remember the exact price sorry!
 
Worcester_spoon said:
#2 is most likely GM5 but DON'T go to BMW or Halfords (they'll charge you a fortune).

Other forum members pointed me to this guy - http://www.bmwgm5.info - lovely guy called Colin, knows his stuff, repaired it for me for £70 (as opposed to £400 from BMW for a new module). You can remove it yourself (small box under the glove box, just unplugs) and send it to him in the post, or if you're local to him (Hampshire/Berkshire) you can go to his place and get it done and get a free cup of tea whilst you wait.

Okay brilliant thanks i'll give that a go!!
 
jlcollins24 said:
nb67 said:
jlcollins24 said:
Brilliant thanks!! all ordered and sorted! :D

How much was the clear 3rd brake light from Sopers if you don't mind me asking buddy?

Including the new springs etc etc and the forum discount it was £62 or along those lines can't remember the exact price sorry!

Thx buddy, I'll look into that next month.
 
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