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Cheers Andrew Stay on the mend Dave

Hi Daniel The only electrical connection is the under handle LED on the outside door handle. The door handle has a Bowden cable that connects it to the actuator, the actuator has electrical connections to communicate with the cars control system the actuator is bolted inside the door, the inside door handle is also connected to the actuator by a second Bowden cable To work on it you will have to take off the inner door card then carefully peel away the water membrane. Once the actuator is exposed you can get your hand behind it and unhook the Bowden cable then remove the outer handle and unhook the other end of the cable. Fitting the new cable is obviously the reverse Dave

Hi Daniel The door has an electric actuator for locking/unlocking the outer handle is connected to it by a cable if the outer cable is sticking the actuator can't release so the inner handle will not work. The only fix I think will be a new cable to the outer handle Dave

Morning Tony Welcome to the Forum All fuses check OK ? If you are a DIY man then in the passenger footwell behind the covers you will find the Blower motor housing. Fixed to the bottom of the fan will be the Fan Regulator (Sometimes reffered to as the FSR) This is quite often the problem, though the blower unit itself can be changed I would expect a Regulator to cost around £20 to £30 a complete fan around £60 to £90 Good luck Dave

Morning Daniel Welacome to the Forum If it all works OK when warm or above freezing it seems your door is frozen shut, get some silicone spray and treat the door seal rubbers to a good clean and spray with the silicane spray Dave

Morning Paul The sensor sticks back same as the Mirror just make sure everything is clean it goes without saying the sensor has to have a clean view of the screen, no sticky pad in the way 🤣 or your lights and wipers will think they need to be permanently on 🤣 Dave

Morning Bill Welcome to the Forum I don't understand why several manufacturers BMW included have made upgrades such a faff all they have succeeded in doing is drive folks towards Android upgrades ?? First talk to your local Dealer and get cost estimates. There is a register of BMW specialists check it online there should be a few around you compare prices with the Main dealer. Or as many have done upgrade to an Android screen (done this myself) cost for my E70 was around £200 I fitted it myself in a morning with a few coffee breaks. The upgrade allows Android Auto, Apple Car Play and of course more Apps than you can ever use 🤣 My sat nav is allways bang upto date as the App tells me of upgrades, it allows music and video streaming Personally the Android upgrade would be my route these days Dave

Morning CGH Welcome to the Forum The poor old gearbox is one of the most abused parts of a car and can be as expensive to repair/replace as an engine which we service religiously, yet the gearbox and diffs are ignored All car manufacturers buy the Gearbox in knowing that the gearbox manufacturer has a service schedule for each box type. As often this schedule is outside their own Warranty responsobility they ignore it (or used to) At one time several Main Dealers would tell customers the Gearbox is sealed for life ??? While the Manufacturer advised service Fluid and Filter every 60000 to 100000 kilometers dependent on climate and use. Service cost is normally similar to an engine service Dave

Morning Zoe Welcome to the Forum I would seek help else where an inspection ? what did they inspect and a dignostic scan will not necessarily tell you what or where the fault is particularly if it isn't a BMW capable diagnostic program. From your description it would seem there is a short somewhere when the wipers are on that is having an effect on one or more other systems (Throttle body, Fuel delivery, Wategate) Go online there is a register of BMW specialists you should find one near you or a Good Automotive Electrician Good luck Dave

Hi Ken It shouldn't be possible to fit an OEM or OEM style replacement wrongly as the joins are 3 bolt flanges. So my guess would be either it is an After Market exhaust or a support hanger is broken/missing If you are not aware take a look at www.realoem.com its an online BMW parts list, go to the Classic section then the model your considering check the exhaust section which will show both front and rear parts are fitted and supported. Dave

Morning Ken Welcome to the Forum Can't comment on whether it's normal or not as it is a long time since I have seen one 😁 Remember your looking at a 40+ year old car, I would bet it has had more than one exhaust or sections replaced in that time. It could be a missing/broken exhaust hanger or simply refitting, if it was replaced with a pattern part (not unusual) the only way to tell is to stand infront of the car (and get down under) I would check out replacement cost in case its the old enemy rust and use it in negotiation Beautiful cars hope it works out for you Dave

Thanks Paul I will trawl my notes and contacts to see if I can get any information for you Dave

Hi Paul When you say "when cranking it is all lit up" Are you reffering to the Dash Lights ? Or something else ? Not aware of an Overhead console on the cabriolet Dave

Morning Ray Welcome to the Forum From memory there are several connections but they should be colour coded I think the only route is to go back over what you did just to make sure tey are all correct an seated make sure the earth hasn't been disturbed Good Luck Dave

Morning They are really well thought out position aren't they (not) First time I did this on my own E70 I unbolted the seat moved it back and tipped it on it's side to get more room. My problem was a failed acctuator, then after struggling for a day to get the door card off I was talking to a BMW Mechanic who told me that in the workshop they just release the top of the door card open the window then slide a long screwdriver or pry bar down between the card and the door until it sits on the little lever that the internal door pull is attached to. push down until it stops then give it a good whack. The door will open then you can get to those pesky screws. Replacing the acctuator is straight forward just check the outer door handle cable is in good condition and free when I did this for a friend who thought he had the same problem as I had had same symptoms. Got the door open in 10 mins changed the acctuator then just before putting the card back on we tested the lock (triggered it with a screw driver) and the acctuator wouldn't release ??? After lots of head scratching with the door still locked I put my hand up inside the door to where the outer dor handle cable attaches and the lever could be moved down a fraction, click door open!! Rang the BMW Dealer who luckily had a cable after changing it all worked as it should again. So if you have the top of the door card free you should be able to use the screw driver pry bar technique Hope that helps Dave

Morning Donald We are a BMW Forum but having personally owned and run 3 AMG Mercedes under the Bonnet (Hood) on the left of the car (Drivers side for you) Mercedes put a plastic capped Pos terminal the Neg terminal was on the suspension mount. Same arrangement on a friends 2004 230 CLK If you got burning it could be one of your connections was in the wrong place or just dirty. Hope it didn't melt anything Dave

Morning Stu That looks brutal 🤣 nice and bright though You didn't have the metal high speed saw blades then 🤣 Dave

Morning Gary Welcome to the Forum Even a relativley new battery can die fully charge the battery (make sure you use the charge points under the bonnet) measure the voltage engine off key out at the charge points it should read 12.5 to 12.8v below 12v is either dying battery or a dead short somewhere. Once battery is at full charge engine running measure again you shouls see 14.8v indicating a healthy alternator. Engine off key out let the car go to sleep (takes up to 10 mins) then measure amperage at the under bonnet charge points you should se a few milliamps (clock, memory items etc) if your seeing higher you have a paracitic drain which will need tracking down. Check the starter motor a failing one can kill a battery really fast Hope this helps Dave

Morning Paul I believe you can also get an adhesive to stick it back, goes without saying the screen and disc have to be really clean and dry Dave

Morning Steve Where did you get the Battery ? they should have the code. When you say " upgrading " the battery be careful fitting an overrated battery can cause as many issues as a failing one. The correct battery for your car I believe is either a 90ah or 92ah AGM type also check the CCA (ColdCranking Amps) matches I have never used Foxwell to register a Battery only ISTA/INPA but I don't recall needing a 12 digit code just confirmation of the Battery type Have you checked online for any Video help there is a lot out there these days Dave

Morning Kieran Welcome to the Forum This is a new problem, I would start with the power supply where have you taken it from ? If you haven't already I would check a wiring diagram for both models to see where the power was arranged in the M4 and check whether that supply is available in the 140 model. Then check www.realoem.com to see if there are repair/replacement looms available. Your description sounds like a relay is tripping in the power feed Good luck with finding the issue let us know how yoy get on Dave

Morning Cid have you found the 2 screws underneath the very bottom middle of the door card under the storage bin? Once the screws are out then its working around with a trim removal tool to pop out the clips I started at the bottom you should be able to lift/lever the card upwards to release the top edge which is held by spring clips Check the internet for any useful videos that may help Good Luck Dave

Morning Rob A quick look at www.reaoem.com indicates the OEM battery would be standard 110ah but can be changed for 90 or 92ah AGM. Just remember your car has IBS so will need the battery registered to ensure correct charging Good Luck Dave

Morning Bruce Hope the Test Drive goes well and Welcome Back Dave

Morning Kelvin Welcome to the Forum Shipping could be a high cost as we tend to be mainly UK based, good information for our US mambers though Dave