help on my E30

[mkow]

Hi all sifus out there,I have a few questions regarding my E30 that I need help:1. speedometer reading not accurate, last checked on Kerinchi Link which shows an upwards of 15km/hr(i.e. actual speed shld be 65km/h, but needle points 80km/h). My tyre is 185/65 R14, any effect on the reading?2. how can I reset the service inspection indicating meter after every service? any special device for it, or can I just change the pins manually?3. power windows all except 1 not functioning. Anybody has spares to sell? thanks.:top:

 

[fivexal]

Hi all sifus out there,

I have a few questions regarding my E30 that I need help:

1. speedometer reading not accurate, last checked on Kerinchi Link which shows an upwards of 15km/hr(i.e. actual speed shld be 65km/h, but needle points 80km/h). My tyre is 185/65 R14, any effect on the reading?

2. how can I reset the service inspection indicating meter after every service? any special device for it, or can I just change the pins manually?

3. power windows all except 1 not functioning. Anybody has spares to sell?

thanks.:top:

Hi Bro,

1. How do you know your speed should be 65km/h and not 80km/h?
How do you make the comparison? 195/65/14 is stock tyre size compare to
185/65 R14 will be not much diff.

2. You may learn how to reset the service indicator from this link base on your e30 model. http://www.noren.com/bmw/e30reset.htm

3. Which power window is not functioning? Front R/L or Rear R/L? Run a check first which parts is faulty. It might be the push button switch or wiring or the power window motor. Sometimes by just giv a knock at the door it will work.

 

[mizhan]

mkow, best advise is please visit nearest E30 specialist. several things can cause incorrect speedometer reading, and lots more can make the power windows kaput..

 

[mkow]

Hi Bro,

1. How do you know your speed should be 65km/h and not 80km/h?
How do you make the comparison? 195/65/14 is stock tyre size compare to
185/65 R14 will be not much diff.

2. You may learn how to reset the service indicator from this link base on your e30 model. http://www.noren.com/bmw/e30reset.htm

3. Which power window is not functioning? Front R/L or Rear R/L? Run a check first which parts is faulty. It might be the push button switch or wiring or the power window motor. Sometimes by just giv a knock at the door it will work.

Thanks for your advice. I got the speed reading from the Kerinchi Link speed detecting board. I guess it shld be right, coz when I drive my Toyota, the readings match it's speedometer, but not my E30.

Only the driver side power window is working. I tried to work on the Rear L motor, but unsuccessful. Check the fuse, it's ok. Checked the switch, can't find any fault. At least the Front L gives some click sound when I press the button. So I think the motor is jammed, maybe with some oiling will help. So I guess the "knock" may do the trick. I intend to get the motors out. Do you know of any site where I can get the manual to do this? I have Haynes, but it is not detailed enuf.

TQ.:top:

 

[mkow]

mkow, best advise is please visit nearest E30 specialist. several things can cause incorrect speedometer reading, and lots more can make the power windows kaput..

I will opt for this when I am really out of ideas, which I think it will be very soon. But I still wish to try and see what is the actual problem, otherwise, u know, these "specialists" always has their parangs behind their back. he..he..

Anyway, I appreciate your reply.

TQ:wink:

 

[Lefthanded]

Try any electrical (vehicle) shop. They should be able to spot on the problem. Just did mine. Simple cleaning on motor. It was on/off problem for past couple years. Now no more issue.

 

[mkow]

Try any electrical (vehicle) shop. They should be able to spot on the problem. Just did mine. Simple cleaning on motor. It was on/off problem for past couple years. Now no more issue.

will do just that. urs just some servicing on the motor? i hope mine is just the same. thanks for advice.:top:

 

[frie2u]

juz knock on the windows motor or exchange the switch if u had spare windows switch...

rgds

 

[mkow]

juz knock on the windows motor or exchange the switch if u had spare windows switch...

rgds

will try just that. thanks:top:

 

[JONNIEZ]

ur power window defect cleared? if not try swapping the switch c if it works. l/h switch put to r/h side.

 

[mkow]

ur power window defect cleared? if not try swapping the switch c if it works. l/h switch put to r/h side.

tq, will try this.:top: