J88TEO

On my car, no other lights except the TPMS and of course the red triangle light too. Message is just "check system".

This is the 2nd time this has happened. As mentioned, the 1st time garage told me the system went blank - no sensors detected. Reprogrammed and all Ok until this longish journey...same with the 1st time....

Long journey triggered the warning light??????....strange!

Is it possble the TMPS module is faulty? Is this module a "plug and play" one?

Cheers.

funny thing these sensors are.....couple of months ago the warning light came on and I took it back to the garage who told me they had to reprogramme the codes as the system went blank. All OK until I too it for a long drive 2 days ago. On the return journey the warning light came back on. I tired resetting it but it would not play ball....so back to the garage at some point!

Lost it's memory again?

Anyone has encountered this problem before?

Apart from that, the GS300 mk3 has been a joy to drive!

Cheers.

an easy fix...a used wing and a bit of time...

18 hours ago, 200h said:

could the exhaust be made and shipped to you so you could arrange to have it fitted

Not too sure but will check with TB.

4 hours ago, rich1068 said:

Having used Tony Banks before I asked for a price for the 9-3 and it was very reasonable. I'm only an hour away from him but the logistics make the trip impossible for now. Previously you could just hang around in the McDonald's up the road but you can't even do that now.

Exactly!

So I just have to drive around in my "sports" exhaust!

4 hours ago, 200h said:

just searched Tony Banks exhausts and noticed he's in West Yorkshire

if you kindly ask Dominic Cummings to take your car to Tony Banks

i'm sure you'll be able to have your exhaust fitted no questions asked,

if he wont take it i think you could possibly encounter issues with the

distance travelled .

DC is nout of favour sodon't think he will get away this time...

I have a letter ffrom my AD that I am an essential worker but travelling out of borough?...that's a no no!

So just have to ring TB and reschedule and in the meantime drive around with my "sports" exhaust 😁

Now that SS exhaust system....tier 4/5 in London area...will I be able to travel to TB to get this done?

May have to reschedule the appointment - disappointed!.

1 hour ago, Micholas said:

Haha the infamous. His tenure was before my time, but it changed hands before I joined. But I've heard all the stories about him. 

Met him years ago and shipped the parts for my E9. I was back in my home country then and came in for a visit. Took the opportunity to source the parts while I was here on holiday and met up with BH. They had the Glossier Beer car there then!

12 hours ago, Micholas said:

All lovely cars. Most Coupes are showing their age now, you need to be really dedicated to own one of them lol.

I worked at Munich legends for years so lucky enough to have driven pretty much every BMW oddity going. Although I’m well out of my comfort zone if I drive something from before the 80’s. E3’s, E9’s, 2002’s etc.

E28, E30’s etc. That’s my golden age of cars. 

Munich Legends? - Was there a Barney Hayes or something like that?

2 hours ago, J88TEO said:

Just picked up Lexi...£95 + VAT ( £114 ) poorer and the TPMS light is now out!

£60 to remove and refit tyres and £35.00 to erase and programme the sensors.

Am a happy man....

🤣 done that before with my 300E Merc!

16 hours ago, Shahpor said:

Welcome Nicholas 🙂

If I might enquire, what BMW's are in your current background? 🙂  I used to dabble a little in 'classic' BMW's having owned some E28's, E34's, E30's and one of my all time favourite cars, the E21. 

I still have the E9., the 3.0 CSL Used to own the E9 , E24 ( 635CSi ) - cracking sports coupe....and the E3 ( 3.0SA ). lost interest and sold all except the E9.

Just picked up Lexi...£95 + VAT ( £114 ) poorer and the TPMS light is now out!

£60 to remove and refit tyres and £35.00 to erase and programme the sensors.

Am a happy man....

I bought 4 sensors from Coiln and my GS300 is going to my local garrage tomorrow for installation and re-coding. I will update when done.

Fed-up with the light s on the dash!

There is bound to be resistence as the brushes are spring loaded against the core.

With a car this old one never knows what horrors lurk underneath, thought I have a fairly good idea having changed all 4 shocks and both the front fenders.

I did tidy up some of the suspension arms, brushing off the rust and giving them a lick of paint but wasn't too sure of the bushes/joints/brakes...the parking brake is near end of it's life so this will be next summer's job ( together with the backplates ).

And yes....a relief when given that ticket!

Cheers.

If you have a spare car then get it refurbished...back in my home country we do that all the time...

That's what I bought for my GS300 mk3.

Booked the 2005 GS300 mk3 in for MOT today but have been driving with a blow exhaust since I bought the car in late May ( MOT extension till Dec 19th due to the 1st lockdown ). TPMS not working but that's not an issue... so was a bit apprehensive but Lexi passed with just an advisory on the blown exhaust! I am pleased, though I have had no problem with her since the alternator was replaced.  Have booked with Tony Banks for a new cat back stainless system on 4th Feb and will, hopefully, enjoy the 3.5hrs' drive from Sutton, London ( that's 7 hrs return trip ).

Will report back when the SS system is in place.

Happy days.

John,

Just checked...it was the switch!!!

Scratched my head the last few day!!!

Thanks again.

Cheers.

Arrrrgh!!!!!

My son was messing around in the glovebox last Saturday!!!!

Will check the switch...

Thanks John.

Cheers.

Hi all,

Am sure I read it somewhere but just can't find the topic...

My remote will not open the boot. The same with the button on the master control and neither the remote sensor.

Had to open the boot with the key but can hear the motor on opening and closing.

Any idea what the problem is?

Would appreciate any help to overcome this.

Cheers.

Sorted.

Part came from a european breaker and now floor is level even when I have heavy items in the boot. Will post photos later.

Happy days.

aha....a bug but not as in the software type 🤣

Oh Audi and VW Golf drivers!!!!