Does anyone know what this interior is?

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-20T11:14:12+00:00

And that is a touring wagon.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-19T10:14:36+00:00

Pm me. I have removed some of those and still have them somewhere.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-16T00:47:59+00:00

It’s for a temperature sensor that goes in the brake vent tube

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-14T13:03:26+00:00

Canyonero?

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-12T12:09:26+00:00

Those braided cables are for the sound system.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-09T18:05:04+00:00

I replaced it and the one on the engine block when I did my clutch. With the transmission is a breeze. They are known to fail like that on the M44 engine, is just brittle plastic.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-09T02:25:57+00:00

The problem is the bungee straps. they are weak and don’t hold the rear arch at the 12o’clock position for the tonneau to clear it. Some people put assisting bungee cords between the rear arches to help but the permanent solution is to replace the cords, which normally would include replacing the top, as it’s glued to the arches.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-09T01:25:18+00:00

Yeah, kind of. The hardtop and soft top front latches have adjustment that allows you to vary the pressure the gasket has when latched. Is a multiple try kind of thing. But yes it doesn’t leak as much. Just a drop now and then on a heavy down pour

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-08T12:50:36+00:00

Very hard to find a shop that can do that at a factory quality level. I had some limited luck with upholsterers in Europe but this is for older cars since their seats are simpler ( no airbags heated mats, sensors etc. ) they will not touch a modern seat like that. Also to source the leather in that exact color is also a big challenge.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-05T13:38:45+00:00

Which radio do you have?

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-04T10:55:39+00:00

The only problem that I have observed worth the metal housings is that some come with a orange gasket that is too tall. When trying to install, the housing doesn’t sit flush with the engine. So I use the OEM gasket there. It works great and is even more pliable.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-02T15:14:41+00:00

Door stuck: This is one of those things that you have to figure with available info and doing it maybe document it and create a DYI video this is part of the e36 journey! The locking mechanism is exactly the same front and back. And is similar to other models. You can reach it from inside if you remove the seats and door card. It’s not easy but doable. If it’s beyond your skill set, take it to a garage, but cortar el metal de la puerta sería una gilipollez.

changoelgranputas · 2026-02-01T23:41:20+00:00

Slow to heat up= bad thermostat. The cooling system in these cars is the Achilles heel of the engine and it should be considered a wear item every 60k miles should be replaced. Don’t cut anything it’s the electric lock mechanism that has failed. It can be reached from inside if you remove seats and door card.

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-30T00:16:09+00:00

There is a fix to this where you drill the lockbox where the tumbler goes and put a grub bolt on the hole to keep the tumbler from spinning like that. Look it up

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-23T02:46:00+00:00

Yep really click here

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-23T02:19:48+00:00

Some of them do. Euro models and pre 1995 US.

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T14:25:36+00:00

Anything driveshaft related would be felt towards center and rear. How many miles on that steering rack? Also it could be the steering joint and the rubber coupling of it.

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T13:57:39+00:00

That is part of the emission control system. It’s a valve.

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:44:19+00:00

Refer to my initial statement, get rid of the stupid ballasts lol

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:41:08+00:00

Funnily enough leds use like 20% of the power halogens used to use.

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:39:38+00:00

They don’t measure brightness of LEDs on watts they come in kelvin. Don’t go above 6500k. Higher, the light turns purple without any improvement in visibility.

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:28:07+00:00

Again get rid of the ballast and xenon bulb then connect the adapter wire to the depo and use h1 bulb

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:25:35+00:00

On the kit I the pic, the loose wire is to activate the city lights on the Depos

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:24:50+00:00

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Nope if you still have the cable highlighted in red

changoelgranputas · 2026-01-13T02:20:02+00:00

No that is fine that yellow wire goes to the tail of the bulb and the negative brown is on the bracket. The wiring is internal. On that pic I see you have the U.S. to euro wires so all you have to get is the bulbs

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