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  • YoungCRY
    YoungCRY
    YoungCR
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    #331

    If that torrent doesn't work I have some direct links for you.

    Chris Young
    BMWCCA #458972
    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
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      A friend let me borrow his computer with the DIS and INPA software. The labtop turns itself into a virtual machine but it won't connect to my car.

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      The ignition is on but it won't read.

      Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        Thing won't shift into gear. Flashes 0. Not sure what's up. I know if measures the psi on the slave to make sure the clutch is disengaged.

        Hood is closed. Hood latch sensors plugged in. Ugh!!

        Matt from Urban Motorworx came over. They key chip is talking to the computer. Getting a failure to start.

        The shifter is outputting a signal. Switched the smg relay from the old motor that I know works.

        Fuses 14 & 30 tested good.

        SMG fluid is topped off.

        I cleaned off the smg harness connector. With electrical cleaner. It had water in the connector and protective cover.

        Oil level sensor?

        I think the smg needs to be bled because it isn't shifting into gear when the key is on.

        Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • B
          B
          B C
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          #334

          Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

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          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
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            #335

            Snap said:

            Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

            All I would need is a bell housing, a third pedal and shifter linkage. Probably some other odds and ends. The gearbox on the smg is the same as a 6 speed.

            Want to keep the smg so the wife can drive it.

            Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                 @DrLeadFoot

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
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              #336

              DrLeadFoot said:

              Snap said:

              Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

              All I would need is a bell housing, a third pedal and shifter linkage. Probably some other odds and ends. The gearbox on the smg is the same as a 6 speed.

              Want to keep the smg so the wife can drive it.

              Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

              Teach the wife some clutch kicking!!

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #337

                KaiserRolls said:

                DrLeadFoot said:

                Snap said:

                Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

                All I would need is a bell housing, a third pedal and shifter linkage. Probably some other odds and ends. The gearbox on the smg is the same as a 6 speed.Want to keep the smg so the wife can drive it.

                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                Teach the wife some clutch kicking!!

                She was in New York City for 9 years right after high school without a car. She has been practicing her skills on the 2001 Cherokee. We're taking the ultimate driving experience slowly.

                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
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                  #338

                  DIS/INPA links for reference:

                  Modify Vagcom Cable

                  Connection Problems DIS to Car

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
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                    #339

                    I don't know what I'm doing but it is talking to the car!!!

                    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
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                      #340

                      Got the INPA up and running. Does this mean I need to bleed my clutch? Help!

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                           @DrLeadFoot

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                        tsweers89
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                        #341

                        Alright if your not going to do anything with this just use AAA and tow it down to me. I will get is started for you no problem.

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                        • wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3
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                          #342

                          I see that you got it running. What was preventing it from starting?

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
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                            Used the INPA software to bleed the clutch and gearbox shifter. Ran the programs and it went into R & 1. Got excited then went to start it and it fired up on the 2nd crank!!!!!

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                            • straight6pwrS
                              straight6pwrS
                              straight6pwr
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                              #344

                              i bet that was a glorious sound!

                              Dan
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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
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                                #345

                                Good job! I can imagine how frustrating that was!

                                ...

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #346

                                  straight6pwr said:

                                  i bet that was a glorious sound!

                                  Straight headers! My wife said the whole house was shaking.

                                  Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #347

                                    GunMetalGrey said:

                                    Good job! I can imagine how frustrating that was! 

                                    I was trying to get the computer to connect to the car for 1 hour only to find out the USB plug was in the wrong port.

                                    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
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                                      #348

                                      Nice job man! must feel great to have the extra experience and know-how of swapping the engine on that thing under your belt to make any future repairs and diagnostics a bit easier.

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                                        Doorman
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                                        #349

                                        Bravo brotha!!

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #350

                                          Thanks guys!!

                                          Have to put in an order at the old Concours for some small stuff. Plastic connectors, washer fluid o-ring and some nuts.

                                          I ran 5 liters of some cheap 5w-30 through it for start up. I have some bmw 10w60 oil & filter ready to go.

                                          So excited!

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