Article by: Johan Problem: My rear door remained locked when all other doors opened. It was not possible to just pull up the locking pin in the door. The servo appeared to remain in it’s “deadlock” anti-theft state. Models: Applies to all e32 and e34 models. Solution: At first I […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Dashboard Removal
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: You want to remove the dash. Probably because you have some sort of problem with the heating system. I have divided the removal of the dashboard into three steps: Removing the glove box and other lower dash parts. […]
Hood and Trunk Shocks
Article by: Johan Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem:Working on your own car has its share of risks. One of them is having the hood slammed on your back when it’s rather windy outside. After getting a quote of 50 euro for two new shocks from the dealer […]
Key-less Entry Version 1
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Preface: There is just no way you will be locking your E32 with a key is there? OK, so they all have a heated door-lock? So what?!? We all want key-less entry! Most E32s came from the factory with […]
Bumper Respray
Article by: Johan Applies to: most early BMWs. Problem: The bumper looks very ugly ! Not very surprising after 15 years . . . and someone using it as a bumper car only makes things worse: Requirements:To respray the black parts on the bumper you’ll need: Sandpaper. I used 600 […]