T TONYMOR Active member Aug 26, 2022 #1 I’ve often heard people talking about replacing the “ salmon “ relays on the E89 as a precautionary measure. Has anyone done this ?
I’ve often heard people talking about replacing the “ salmon “ relays on the E89 as a precautionary measure. Has anyone done this ?
B21 Elite Scottish Borders Site Supporter Aug 26, 2022 #2 TONYMOR said: I’ve often heard people talking about replacing the “ salmon “ relays on the E89 as a precautionary measure. Has anyone done this ? Click to expand... A very significant number on this forum plus many others on other social media groups… For around £30 and ten minutes work it’s a no brainier offset against what may happen if you don’t…
TONYMOR said: I’ve often heard people talking about replacing the “ salmon “ relays on the E89 as a precautionary measure. Has anyone done this ? Click to expand... A very significant number on this forum plus many others on other social media groups… For around £30 and ten minutes work it’s a no brainier offset against what may happen if you don’t…
RobbiZ4 Senior member Munich, Bavaria, Germany Aug 27, 2022 #3 Take this as a starter: E89: Retractable Hardtop (roof) Maintenance https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130932
Take this as a starter: E89: Retractable Hardtop (roof) Maintenance https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130932
F flybobbie Elite Stourbridge Aug 30, 2022 #5 Just go to dealer, they have hundreds of them, common part, sometimes cheaper than online.
Mr Tidy Moderator North West Surrey Staff member Site Supporter Aug 30, 2022 #6 This might help you Tony:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133104&hilit=salmon There's a link to buying them and some tips on fitting them.
This might help you Tony:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133104&hilit=salmon There's a link to buying them and some tips on fitting them.
W warmasice Active member Aug 31, 2022 #7 Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case.
Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case.
B21 Elite Scottish Borders Site Supporter Aug 31, 2022 #8 warmasice said: Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case. Click to expand... I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one?
warmasice said: Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case. Click to expand... I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one?
W warmasice Active member Aug 31, 2022 #9 B21 said: warmasice said: Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case. Click to expand... I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one? Click to expand... No paranoia. I don't live next door a dealership so they're in the boot just in case.
B21 said: warmasice said: Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case. Click to expand... I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one? Click to expand... No paranoia. I don't live next door a dealership so they're in the boot just in case.
Chippie Veteran Wakefield Site Supporter Aug 31, 2022 #10 warmasice said: B21 said: warmasice said: Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case. Click to expand... I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one? Click to expand... No paranoia. I don't live next door a dealership so they're in the boot just in case. Click to expand... The problem is if they fail it’s not that the roof won’t work it just keeps the pump running until the pump burns out
warmasice said: B21 said: warmasice said: Yes just change them, get them from the dealer. I changed mine but left the old ones in a zip-lock bag in the boot just in case. Click to expand... I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one? Click to expand... No paranoia. I don't live next door a dealership so they're in the boot just in case. Click to expand... The problem is if they fail it’s not that the roof won’t work it just keeps the pump running until the pump burns out
F flybobbie Elite Stourbridge Aug 31, 2022 #11 And of course if pump is running and roof has moved you are locked out of the boot so can't disconnect battery. Unless you have modded to gain access to boot in any position. https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=136430
And of course if pump is running and roof has moved you are locked out of the boot so can't disconnect battery. Unless you have modded to gain access to boot in any position. https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=136430
W warmasice Active member Aug 31, 2022 #12 Chippie said: warmasice said: B21 said: I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one? Click to expand... No paranoia. I don't live next door a dealership so they're in the boot just in case. Click to expand... The problem is if they fail it’s not that the roof won’t work it just keeps the pump running until the pump burns out Click to expand... Yeh I've heard.
Chippie said: warmasice said: B21 said: I understand the reluctance to throw things away but why keep a part deemed beyond service ? If you are paranoid buy another new one? Click to expand... No paranoia. I don't live next door a dealership so they're in the boot just in case. Click to expand... The problem is if they fail it’s not that the roof won’t work it just keeps the pump running until the pump burns out Click to expand... Yeh I've heard.
T TONYMOR Active member Sep 10, 2022 #13 Bought from the dealership and fitted in minutes. Job done thank everyone for their advice.
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E89: Retractable Hardtop (roof) Maintenance 
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