sounds like a solenoid not working

 

Mine turned out to be dirty, I just removed it and gave it a quick spray with Maplin Electrical Cleaner. I could see the elements were dirty and afterwards they were white(ish). Runs like a different car now, give it a shot before buying a new MAF.

It was hesitating off boost and bogging down. All gone now

 

Problem fixed, door opened with the key it just didn't make an "electrical" noise much to my embarrassment when the neighbour opened the door.


Thanks for all the replies.

 

well the battery was flat

 

You've made us all laugh with that one.

So you turned the key but didn't actually try to open the door?

 

Experiment with silent coat under bonnet

 

Experiment with heat reflective tape on cold pipe

 

Since the scoop is not doing anything on my car, should I remove that black plastic bit?

 

I wish i had a complicated and technical answer but in a nutshell yes.

 

^^ that is funny.
stress over though

 

So i took the under scoop off the bonnet, quite fancied not putting it back, but wasn't sure if to much water might get in, so just went with more silent coat and put the scoop back after.

Again can't stress enough how good this stuff is, noticeable difference each time i put some on the car. This is the lighter 2mm product, bonnet still lifts fine.

 

Anyone looking for a clear rear cluster to replace there nasty rear fog. I have two in stock for immediate dispatch, Getting harder to get hold of at the moment. I've waited quite a while for these two £71 posted with the dreaded vat

 

I'll take one please
Pm me payment details

Cheers
Phil

 

Trial fitted my strut brace, will be painting the ends . . . . .probably.

 

I'll have the other. Please PM me the details.

 

PM's sent Cheers guys

 

Has anyone else fitted one of this "ebay" type strut braces ? My cross bar sits on top of the bodywork , and is actually forced tight down on it to allow me to attach the bar to the ends. Does that sound ok ? Seems wrong to me but want to know before leaving feedback.

 

Just ordered the clear cluster from Rob, what bulbs are you guys using?

Also need to sort the breaks as after another set of performance discs and pads they are still not how I want them. Any suggestions?

Regards,

8ulldog

 

Are you getting the tint overlays for the lights from Salsa-king? If so he can supply a bulb

 

No. Tried that twice already and don't have the skill / patience to pull it off. I coloured my existing units with fine detail masking tape and E-Tech tint.

 

I didn't get mine from eBay though I believe they are sold on there. I use an M2 strut bar which are highly thought of by the BMW forums, looks very similar to yours.

It does not rub on any of the trim or bodywork though gets close to it. Here are a few pics of mine.

 

Yours looks like it has an extra bend in it , which probably takes it above the bit where mine hits.

 

Thankyou for your custom

 

Thanks rob

Fog light arrived today, not to the missus pleasure but so glad I got it already.

Thanks again
Phil

 

No Worries, Thanks for your custom

 

put it back on ebay and buy one that you know fits and works as it should

 

Thanks, though mine fits and works perfectly!

 

 

Coolant hoses turned up today

 

Lol , mine was 50 quid , and I'm betting yours wasn't !