DouglasABaker

M5 Expert (>4000)

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29th September 2009 03:41 - permalink
malexgcab

Doug,

I presume the "sound" tripped SES light with Peake codes 7F (Dm-TL module) and E8 (evaporative emmisions purge valve functional check).

Any ideas? I'll do a board search as well.

Thanks.

Glenn
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25th July 2009 19:34 - permalink
MMac

Hello Doug,
You didn't happen to be in Salem, NH today around 9:30 a.m. I looked out side and there was a Chiaretto Red M5 leaving the parking lot. M5's are uncommon to begin with and this was my first time seeing a Chiaretto Red one. Whether it was or not it was yours, it is a beautiful color. Your very lucky to have one.
Thanks in advance.
Matt
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27th May 2009 18:57 - permalink
nerio02

hey Doug, i got some quick questions for you bud, does a non dsp/non ///M audio m5 got a amp by any chance?or is the oem radio amped allready in a non dsp car.

saterday they going to place my focal install but i'm doubting iff i schould amplify the door and rear speakers.
i doesnt have to be a boom car.. it just want it sounding super clean.
the sub is going to be amped but could i amp the speakers trough the oem cables or should i have them run new wires all over the car?

i'm reading up all the info i can get at your blog..just too be prepared..

thanks man.
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3rd January 2009 04:45 - permalink
Raheel Raja

Hey Douglas, is there any way to change/ update your username or is that something that needs to be done by a mod?
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20th November 2008 21:22 - permalink
koolmofo

Hello Douglas,

Were you able to view the link I sent you last week, regarding the below?
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11th November 2008 19:22 - permalink
koolmofo

Hello Douglas, I hope you don't mind me sending you a message, but judging from the last messages we exchanged, you seem to be a knowledgeable guy, and very understanding. I have performance problems with my car, It seems to be linked to this odd engine noise I am hearing at a certain RPM range. I tried to send you a link to a small recording I made of it. I didn't want to start a new post without getting some advice first. I guess I can't past a link in this message. I'll be happy to give you any info you might need.

Regards
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7th September 2008 20:03 - permalink
DouglasABaker

Never seen a visitor message before - interesting...

Anyway, the air vent is part of the door panel. You need to remove the screw in the duct in order to remove the door panel (also called a door card). Once you have the door panel off you'll be able to get a better look at the air vent. I believe you'll find that it is adhered to the surrounding leather (as opposed to retained with clips, etc). I don't know this for certain as I've not yet removed mine, but I'm pretty sure.

Best of luck with it - let me know what you find out

d-
6th September 2008 23:36 - permalink
Justin13

Doug,

Do you know how to remove the passenger side air vent? I removed the screw in the duct opening and have been using pry tools to try and pop it out but its hard to move. Please don't tell me that I have to remove the entire door...

Thanks,

Justin
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