Article by: Bill Rickard Article applies to: all e24, e32, and e34 models. If you’re having problems with a seat switch that won’t work in one or more directions then this page may be of some help. First thing to remove the switch. Carefully pull the control buttons straight back […]
Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods
Gearbox Replacement
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all models with the ZF4HP22 automatic transmission. Problem: The ZF4HP22 gearbox in my car has shifted a bit rough from 3rd to 4th for a while now. But a fluid change, the first time with a new filter, every now and then had prolonged […]
Wiper Mechanism Replacement
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. The procedure may differ when a different heating system is installed. Problem: Every time I used my wipers they would make a very annoying flapping sound. When I finally decided to replace the wipers I found that I […]
Windshield Replacement
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A bird smashed into my windscreen doing about 170 kmh/110 mph and the impact scared the bejesus out of me. Although it cracked the window severely, the inside layer of the laminated windscreen kept things together and I […]
Seat Swapping
Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models (all models with normal seats, no sport seats.) Problem: It was painfully obvious to me that the drivers seat wasn’t up to the 440.000/275.000 miles my car has put on the odometer until now. Although the leather was still […]
Rear Door Handle Replacement
Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: This time it’s a minor problem. The rear door handle didn’t move smoothly and sometimes stayed in an upright position. As I never get in the back of my car I wasn’t planning on ever fixing this. But […]