Big Red Gear icon of DEATH

[Onyx]

My heart skipped a beat... apparently so did my E90.

This weather aint helping my situation either #DOOM #GLOOM

Talk to me, make me feel better :=):

 

[zaleonardz]

Could be worse, wife could be pregnant with triplets ?

 

[Onyx]

Could be worse, wife could be pregnant with triplets ?

...and it could be the neighbours :biglol:

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So appears that the computer box is corroded/water damaged.

What are my options??

 

[Nukleuz]

Sell and get an m4.

 

[Nick]

Gearbox ?

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634628

 

[AshG108]

Get a new ECU froma scrappie and take it to Gert at OBDWorx to sort you out.

He might also be able to fix your water damaged one too, give that Guru a call.

I swear by his work!

 

[Onyx]

Get a new ECU froma scrappie and take it to Gert at OBDWorx to sort you out.

He might also be able to fix your water damaged one too, give that Guru a call.

I swear by his work!

Thanks for the heads up.
Just dropped him a mail. raise:

 

[Nick]

YES, he is the man to speak too.

 

[ShaunB]

Could be worse, wife could be pregnant with triplets ?

Hey don't joke!

 

[Jakkie2207]

Could be worse, wife could be pregnant with triplets ?

:biglol:

 

[Naruto]

It's the gearbox.

 

[Onyx]

It's the gearbox.

Nope. Its the computer box.... Tune Tech says so :=):

 

[Onyx]

Next question:
There's no point in replacing the ECU only to have the problem pop up again (at great expense i might add)

So... How do i prevent this from happening again? What do i need to fix/replace/check?

Aaaaand Go! raise:

 

[AshG108]

Next question:
There's no point in replacing the ECU only to have the problem pop up again (at great expense i might add)

So... How do i prevent this from happening again? What do i need to fix/replace/check?

Aaaaand Go! raise:

Onyx - the E90 are prone to having this issue, because the ECU is housed behind the bonnet gutter well.

There is a way to prevent the water from entering and another way is relocation (bollocks hard). Gert knew a way to prevent, just ask him again. We spoke about this a few times when we had our cars tuned.

 

[Ratslaaf]

I'll explain nicely what needs to be done when you come past :=):

 

[akajee]

My brother has a similar issue with the ECU - check with the insurance, he got his done through them.

 

[AshG108]

My brother has a similar issue with the ECU - check with the insurance, he got his done through them.

Thats is true, but if you want to avoid a claim & increased incurance next year etc etc and pay a few bucks to get it fixed then gert can help, even better than the insurance guys can...guaranteed!

 

[JENICH]

Oom Gert is a legend,

Just take it to him

 

[Onyx]

***UPDATE***

Thanks for all the referrals to Gert from OBD Worx!
He took the time to email me to explain the problem and also called me to assist where he could... raise: Support him – he's one of the good guys!

The great news is that my Insurance investigated and yesterday i heard that they approved the Insurance Claim. The ±R1000 excess i have to pay is a drop in the ocean compared to the quote to have my vehicle fixed.

I'm happy/relieved/thinking of trading in after this latest escapade :rollsmile: