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bigfub 
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 Posted: 18-February-2004 at 17:43 |
Aha!
Relay is on its way and thought I'd invest in some replacement grilles as well. Mine are looking a bit worn...
Cheers!
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Horsetan
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Posted: 18-February-2004 at 22:31 |
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Replacement kidney grilles shouldn't be more than about 50 quid a pair....
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bigfub
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Posted: 19-February-2004 at 13:02 |
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Makes all the difference though...
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Horsetan
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Posted: 19-February-2004 at 19:04 |
 bigfub wrote:
Makes all the difference though... |
Oh, absolutely. And make sure you keep them buffed with Autosol metal polish....
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bigfub
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Posted: 19-February-2004 at 19:41 |
Horsetan wrote:
bigfub wrote:
Makes all the difference though... |
Oh, absolutely. And make sure you keep them buffed with Autosol metal polish.... |
Nice new tube ready to use...
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bigfub
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Posted: 20-February-2004 at 10:28 |
Anybody know the part number for the indicator relay on my 86 635?
I've got a screwdriver and I am not afraid to use it but this could save me time.
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Horsetan
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Posted: 21-February-2004 at 12:33 |
bigfub wrote:
Anybody know the part number for the indicator relay on my 86 635?
I've got a screwdriver and I am not afraid to use it but this could save me time. |
Can't remember exact BMW part no. for the flasher relay, but Halfords have a compatible version, ref. no. HFU 203. It's about 12 quid, I think.
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bigfub
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Posted: 21-February-2004 at 13:53 |
Thanks for the info. Quick trip down to Halfords is in order methinks...
This could mean we'll be back on the road by next weekend!
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Horsetan
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Posted: 21-February-2004 at 15:17 |
bigfub wrote:
Thanks for the info. Quick trip down to Halfords is in order methinks...
This could mean we'll be back on the road by next weekend! |
...and if you're towing a trailer or caravan, HFU 206 is the one you'll need...
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bigfub
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Posted: 03-March-2004 at 07:45 |
The saga continues...
Fitted the relay and beamed with joy at the anticipation of being back on the road at last. Unfortunately, I decided to turn the alarm back on in the engine bay and managed to blow the relay again.
Back to Halfords and this time the alarm stays off.
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Horsetan
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Posted: 03-March-2004 at 11:34 |
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This is a bit like my own Cobra alarm which hasn't been used for years, as it was found to drain the battery almost overnight...
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bigfub
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Posted: 03-March-2004 at 15:12 |
Ok, now this is really getting annoying.
The alarm is off and I have changed the relay again but the right side indicators are still on permanently and there's no "clicking" from the relay when selecting a right turn.
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bigfub
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Posted: 03-March-2004 at 16:04 |
To make matters worse, she won't even start now. A fully charged battery but turning the key only gets a click from the engine bay and a very low electrical buzz. Doesn't even try to turn over.
Going to sulk in the corner for a while now...
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Andyboy
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Posted: 03-March-2004 at 18:52 |
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Look in Yellow Pages under scrap metal. You want 'cars collected free'.
Show that b*st*rd who's Boss.
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Horsetan
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Posted: 03-March-2004 at 21:27 |
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If you're in London / Home Counties area, I might be able to gallop down and have a look...
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bigfub
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Posted: 04-March-2004 at 07:44 |
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If you're in London / Home Counties area, I might be able to gallop down and have a look... |
Many thanks for the offer but let me try a new battery and see if that will get her started. If I am still banging my head against a brick wall after that I'll pm you if that's ok?
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Posted: 04-March-2004 at 15:03 |
bigfub wrote:
Horsetan wrote:
If you're in London / Home Counties area, I might be able to gallop down and have a look... |
Many thanks for the offer but let me try a new battery and see if that will get her started. If I am still banging my head against a brick wall after that I'll pm you if that's ok? |
Sounds fine.
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bigfub
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Posted: 05-March-2004 at 08:45 |
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She starts, she runs but damn me but I can't get rid of that indicator problem, despite being on the 2nd new relay. Might be worthwhile changing the entire indicator unit in the column, good thing there's a GSF in Daventry...
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Horsetan
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Posted: 05-March-2004 at 12:20 |
bigfub wrote:
She starts, she runs but damn me but I can't get rid of that indicator problem, despite being on the 2nd new relay. Might be worthwhile changing the entire indicator unit in the column, good thing there's a GSF in Daventry... |
This is beginning to sound like one of those annoying little short-circuits....
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bigfub
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Posted: 05-March-2004 at 17:13 |
You're not wrong. There's a leak somewhere but no obvious pooling of water. At the moment she's wearing a fetching car cover from Classic Additions and I've put a dehumidifier inside to remove as much moisture as possible.
Things seems to be improving but I'm hoping that swapping the switch and stalk will finish the job. Fingers crossed.
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