( More procede questions sorry )

qbert65536 · 10-04-2007, 05:52 PM

I'm trying to fit the vacum lines on to the coupler but they only want to go about 1/4 of the way down, is their a secret to getting them on securely ?

lawdude · 10-04-2007, 05:57 PM

Put some spit on the coupler.

Dustin Bramell · 10-04-2007, 06:01 PM

As long as you get the end of the hose over the barb you should be ok. I typically go with the lawdude approved method.

dawgdog · 10-05-2007, 08:14 AM

We used some WD40 to lube the ends.

qbert65536 · 10-05-2007, 08:49 AM

Argh, more problems.

The larger of the two ECU bays, the part that plugs in, is stuck onto its receptor -- but the sliding lock is half way out.

The lock won't come out or go in, neither will the ECU plugin, its really stuck.

Anyone else have this problem ? What should I do -- just bite the bullet and call BMW and void my warranty ?

Help.

Charlie

Lee Rambler · 10-05-2007, 10:46 AM

you should get a friend or someone else who is mechanically inclined to help you out. doesn't need to be BMW, in fact preferrably not so you don't void your warranty. I'm sure there's a performance shop or possibly even a car audio shop around who could handle this for you. It sure sounds like you are in over your head (no offense intended, everyone has their own skill sets)

Dustin Bramell · 10-05-2007, 10:50 AM

Charlie,
Try pressing the two locking tabs to remove the slider. Once you remove it, you can put it back in, and start over.

qbert65536 · 10-05-2007, 10:55 AM

It doesn't want to budge, even when depressing the locks. I'm afraid I have no other option other than to force it out or force it in, should I try to get it out ?

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Originally Posted by Lee Rambler

It sure sounds like you are in over your head (no offense intended, everyone has their own skill sets

Thats for sure.

Kbueno · 10-05-2007, 10:57 AM

Keep working at it....it took me a while too. you have to grasp and unlock at the correct locations.

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qbert65536 New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	( More procede questions sorry ) I'm trying to fit the vacum lines on to the coupler but they only want to go about 1/4 of the way down, is their a secret to getting them on securely ?
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lawdude Colonel 93 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 335i ZPP ZSP TiAg MT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Put some spit on the coupler.
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Dustin Bramell Lieutenant 44 Rep 428 Posts Drives: e90 335i, 125cc Trackmagic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (1)	As long as you get the end of the hose over the barb you should be ok. I typically go with the lawdude approved method.
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dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	We used some WD40 to lube the ends. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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qbert65536 New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (0)	Argh, more problems. The larger of the two ECU bays, the part that plugs in, is stuck onto its receptor -- but the sliding lock is half way out. The lock won't come out or go in, neither will the ECU plugin, its really stuck. Anyone else have this problem ? What should I do -- just bite the bullet and call BMW and void my warranty ? Help. Charlie
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Lee Rambler Captain 17 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335 6mt, 04 e53 x5 4.4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	you should get a friend or someone else who is mechanically inclined to help you out. doesn't need to be BMW, in fact preferrably not so you don't void your warranty. I'm sure there's a performance shop or possibly even a car audio shop around who could handle this for you. It sure sounds like you are in over your head (no offense intended, everyone has their own skill sets)
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Dustin Bramell Lieutenant 44 Rep 428 Posts Drives: e90 335i, 125cc Trackmagic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (1)	Charlie, Try pressing the two locking tabs to remove the slider. Once you remove it, you can put it back in, and start over.
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Kbueno Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California iTrader: (5)	Keep working at it....it took me a while too. you have to grasp and unlock at the correct locations.
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