[jsunma]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

So Occam would say that they really are simply burnt out!

It is an early-early LCI car, so they've been on for a while!

I'd certainly try that first as it's the easiest fix. But there's also a function in the FRM where a bad light will run up a tally of "shorts" and after that tally gets to a certain point, you need to reset the short counter before a bulb error will go away. I discovered this when I kept getting bulb out errors even though I could tell that the bulb was in fact good.

Someone who's more conversant in coding and the various modules than I am can probably explain and offer more insight. I was able to ultimately reset the module and take care of this myself through software.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by jsunma

I'd certainly try that first as it's the easiest fix. But there's also a function in the FRM where a bad light will run up a tally of "shorts" and after that tally gets to a certain point, you need to reset the short counter before a bulb error will go away. I discovered this when I kept getting bulb out errors even though I could tell that the bulb was in fact good.

Someone who's more conversant in coding and the various modules than I am can probably explain and offer more insight. I was able to ultimately reset the module and take care of this myself through software.

OK, that's the FRM problem associated with lights... the resetting of the counter so to speak. I'm presuming I'll need that, so will swap the bulbs and simply ignore if necessary!

[StradaRedlands]

It's official, I have some work ahead of me! VCG, OFHG, and radiator/hoses/stat/pump.
But I think that'll be it for the most part.
Ha, that's funny...

Side of the valve cover:



The supposedly in good condition, but obviously not in good condition OFHG:



And the failing radiator that I honestly wasn't expecting:

[POBEP]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

The e91 crowd will very much appreciate this photo:

I had no idea these fail. I guess time will tell

StradaRedlands - congrats (on "new" project)

If time comes for you to get 4th E91 and it will be from SF-area - let me know, I can go check it out for you in person (anywhere in SF-Sacramento-Tahoe) corridor.

Should you need tail lights - consider euro version.
There are couple UK BMW dealers that have new, factory set on ebay.
It is cheaper than new or used US version, and IMO looks better.
I actually made a small net profit after selling my US 10y+ factory ones

Not a basic build - CA, NAV, PDC, ski bag, etc - very nice!

2009 E91 is the only LCI that had a net behind front seat.
I actually swapped one into my 2011 E90

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by POBEP

I had no idea these fail. I guess time will tell

StradaRedlands - congrats (on "new" project)

If time comes for you to get 4th E91 and it will be from SF-area - let me know, I can go check it out for you in person (anywhere in SF-Sacramento-Tahoe) corridor.

Thank you, and noted! I almost put out the call on this one, but felt it was pretty straightforward at the price point

And yeah, those flappers were always broken on my other E91s. I replaced one, and just ignored the other!

Originally Posted by POBEP

Should you need tail lights - consider euro version.
There are couple UK BMW dealers that have new, factory set on ebay.
It is cheaper than new or used US version, and IMO looks better.
I actually made a small net profit after selling my US 10y+ factory ones

Could you add a link for an example? I haven't seen them before, but am intrigued! A lot of work before I can really commit to the "made it fancy" fun part. I did buy a sport steering wheel though... hopefully plug and play with the heating feature!

Gotta' get the trans and brake fluid changed on the X5, then I can move it out of the way on starting focuing on the blue bomber!

[POBEP]

Originally Posted by lordnikon

How's the GM transmission at 122k miles? Mine shifts like crap when it's cold.

Mine GM is at 111,111 - shifts super smooth when "cold" (In SF "cold" is +3C)

[POBEP]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Could you add a link for an example? I haven't seen them before, but am intrigued!

E90 https://www.ebay.com/itm/264802125884
E91 https://www.ebay.com/itm/182690216025

I got mine E91 & E90 from
Lloyd BMW MINI Colne

It comes as a "kit" in a BMW box.

[POBEP]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Based on the picture belt is sliding off of the tensioner pulley - replace tensioner with belt while you there with OFHG.
And mickey mouse flange of course

[POBEP]

Take the CIC HDD out and make a backup (just dd entire drive block device to a file)

The drive will fail one day.
Last partition has certificates registered to your CIC unit that you do not want to loose.
I failed to backup my E70 CIC HDD - the recovery was very painful and time consuming

A CF adapter with decent CF card will make a solid upgrade:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036DDXUM/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NUB2TWI

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by POBEP

E90 https://www.ebay.com/itm/264802125884
E91 https://www.ebay.com/itm/182690216025

I got mine E91 & E90 from
Lloyd BMW MINI Colne

It comes as a "kit" in a BMW box.

Cool, didn't know this was a thing! On my elective list!

Originally Posted by POBEP

Based on the picture belt is sliding off of the tensioner pulley - replace tensioner with belt while you there with OFHG.
And mickey mouse flange of course

Yes, parts are already ordered!

Originally Posted by POBEP

Take the CIC HDD out and make a backup (just dd entire drive block device to a file)

The drive will fail one day.
Last partition has certificates registered to your CIC unit that you do not want to loose.
I failed to backup my E70 CIC HDD - the recovery was very painful and time consuming

A CF adapter with decent CF card will make a solid upgrade:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036DDXUM/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NUB2TWI

OK, you stumped me on this one... this is approaching scary land for me. First I've heard of it, is this a pretty good guide? https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1426773
I can swap OFHG and radiators all day, but I hate stuff like this...

[Runnin'Rich]

Looking at your valve cover, it may just be dirty from people spilling oil when pouring it in. I too thought I needed to do the valve cover gasket. I cleaned and flipped the seal on the oil cap and now everything has stayed clean for 6 months
Maybe VCC are getting replaced due to leaky oil caps?.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Runnin'Rich

Looking at your valve cover, it may just be dirty from people spilling oil when pouring it in. I too thought I needed to do the valve cover gasket. I cleaned and flipped the seal on the oil cap and now everything has stayed clean for 6 months
Maybe VCC are getting replaced due to leaky oil caps?.

Yes, I noticed a lot of it looks to be coming down from the top... I'll clean it well and monitor, but I have a bad feeling about the 17 year old VCG, never mind the VC itself!

[lordnikon]

Originally Posted by POBEP

Should you need tail lights - consider euro version.
There are couple UK BMW dealers that have new, factory set on ebay.
It is cheaper than new or used US version, and IMO looks better.
I actually made a small net profit after selling my US 10y+ factory ones

One of the first things I did when I got the car. Except I got OE Magneti Marelli with rear amber signals.

[lordnikon]

Originally Posted by POBEP

Mine GM is at 111,111 - shifts super smooth when "cold" (In SF "cold" is +3C)

The GM transmission was not super smooth to begin with. I noticed it likes to hold the gears in particular 1 to 2 shifts when the trans fluid is not warmed up yet. Then it seems to get better as the car warms up.

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by POBEP

Should you need tail lights - consider euro version.
There are couple UK BMW dealers that have new, factory set on ebay.
It is cheaper than new or used US version, and IMO looks better.
I actually made a small net profit after selling my US 10y+ factory ones

This was one of the first things I did to mine back around 2011... but I got them from a car recycler in German along with euro light switch (rear foglights) and a few other goodies.... https://www.schmiedmann.com/

https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/cata-ol?q=63217289431#
https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/cata-ol?q=63217289432#
https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/produ...t=B61319169416

[StradaRedlands]

Most import issue has been addressed!



Bonus finding out that windshield washer pump(s) leak... hooray!

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Bonus finding out that windshield washer pump(s) leak... hooray!

TIP... before attempting to put washer tank/pumps back in the fender... pull the side turn/marker light out of the fender. Makes it so much easier to get the tank back in correctly. You don't even have to disconnect the light... just let it dangle.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

Not sure I'll ever catch him now that I'm teleworking 2 weeks a month, my mileage is down to around ~1200 miles a month.

My E90 mileage is now down to <5,000 miles per year

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

It's official, I have some work ahead of me! VCG, OFHG, and radiator/hoses/stat/pump.
But I think that'll be it for the most part.
Ha, that's funny...

Side of the valve cover:



The supposedly in good condition, but obviously not in good condition OFHG:



And the failing radiator that I honestly wasn't expecting:

greetings strada,
for the unlearned (that would be me), please describe the damage to the part in the last pic and what is that part??

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

My E90 mileage is now down to <5,000 miles per year

i have never seen a typo from efthreeoh....he must have mistakenly selected the "<" key when he meant to select the "5" key....

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)

greetings strada,
for the unlearned (that would be me), please describe the damage to the part in the last pic and what is that part??

From my having to replace the main hose that you see, I'm thinking it's the driver side (left) top of the radiator and that crack has been peculating a long time.

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Most import issue has been addressed!



Bonus finding out that windshield washer pump(s) leak... hooray!

Nice... didn't read that your new ride had a heated steering wheel.