Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨

efoursixfan · Tue, Feb-05-2019, 11:58:12 PM

Hey everyone super excited I was finally able to purchase my 99M3 vert with hard top and Vader’s in hell rot red l,manual last Sunday. I remember first seeing one in 1996 and knowing I would have one and finally it happened.
I have a few question it’s my first time in the threads so don’t hurt me.

Is there a diagram for the vacuum lines? (Ive searched and haven’t found one specifically for the 99m3)

My dash lights do not illuminate neither does center console. The indicator and warning lights work just no light to see it at night. Any idea?

Thank you all so much and I look forward to advice from you all.

pbonsalb · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 02:10:38 AM

Check the drivers shock tower area. I recall a vacuum diagram somewhere under the hood.

westopher · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 02:23:52 AM

Congrats on the pickup. Post up pics.
As for the lights, start with the low hanging fruit. Make sure your interior lights aren't turned all the way down with the dimmer lol. I've actually had that happen to me.
Next, check the fuses. The fuse diagram should be underneath the lid to the fuse box. Headlights and everything work I assume? So it wouldn't be the switch likely.

efoursixfan · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 02:56:39 AM

Yes headlights work and I tried adjusting the dimmer knob but no luck. I’ll check fuses next thank you.
And thank you for helping me locate where the vacuum diagram is. If it’s not there I ask maybe you can post yours?
And I tried posting pic but kept telling me server error 🤷🏽*♂️

Contracheatcode · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 03:31:31 AM

Super congrats. I too am a relatively new e36 m3 owner. Amazing car. Have fun and post some pics.

Hasan Shaikh · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 06:42:21 AM

Congratulations. Enjoy in good health.

Pics?

Vasil · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 05:16:26 PM

Black interior? Post pics please, and congrats!

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profesah x · Wed, Feb-06-2019, 05:41:51 PM

In for pics also

. Congrats

Nate047 · Thu, Feb-07-2019, 02:36:26 AM

Welcome, here's the shop manual:

Bentley_BMW_3-Series_Service_Manual_%28e36%29.pdf

Good source for part numbers and diagrams:

www.realoem.com

Post some pictures

edit: if that DL link doesn't work, google "E36 Bentley Manual PDF" and you'll find a few other links.

efoursixfan · Thu, Feb-07-2019, 03:14:29 AM

I’ve been trying to upload constantly tell me failed. Sucks. And thanks for the Bentley manual pdf. I’ll get right to it.

Tue, Feb-05-2019, 11:58:12 PM	#1
efoursixfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 34 Reputation: 0	Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Hey everyone super excited I was finally able to purchase my 99M3 vert with hard top and Vader’s in hell rot red l,manual last Sunday. I remember first seeing one in 1996 and knowing I would have one and finally it happened. I have a few question it’s my first time in the threads so don’t hurt me. Is there a diagram for the vacuum lines? (Ive searched and haven’t found one specifically for the 99m3) My dash lights do not illuminate neither does center console. The indicator and warning lights work just no light to see it at night. Any idea? Thank you all so much and I look forward to advice from you all.

Wed, Feb-06-2019, 02:10:38 AM	#2
pbonsalb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,751 Reputation: 0	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Check the drivers shock tower area. I recall a vacuum diagram somewhere under the hood.

Wed, Feb-06-2019, 02:23:52 AM	#3
westopher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4,114 Reputation: 0 Location: Vancouver	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Congrats on the pickup. Post up pics. As for the lights, start with the low hanging fruit. Make sure your interior lights aren't turned all the way down with the dimmer lol. I've actually had that happen to me. Next, check the fuses. The fuse diagram should be underneath the lid to the fuse box. Headlights and everything work I assume? So it wouldn't be the switch likely. __________________ 98 m3, techno/anthrazit cloth, 107k and officially worthless. 2000 323i touring, silver/grey/sport pack, 170k and officially boring. Member journal. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=491859

Wed, Feb-06-2019, 02:56:39 AM	#4
efoursixfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 34 Reputation: 0	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Yes headlights work and I tried adjusting the dimmer knob but no luck. I’ll check fuses next thank you. And thank you for helping me locate where the vacuum diagram is. If it’s not there I ask maybe you can post yours? And I tried posting pic but kept telling me server error 🤷🏽*♂️

Wed, Feb-06-2019, 03:31:31 AM	#5
Contracheatcode Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Age: 38 Posts: 81 In the garage: '97 BMW E36 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Sacramento Area	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Super congrats. I too am a relatively new e36 m3 owner. Amazing car. Have fun and post some pics.

Wed, Feb-06-2019, 06:42:21 AM	#6
Hasan Shaikh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 275 In the garage: '98 BMW M3 Coupe Reputation: 0 Location: Dubai	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Congratulations. Enjoy in good health. Pics?

Wed, Feb-06-2019, 05:16:26 PM	#7
Vasil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 76 Reputation: 0	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Black interior? Post pics please, and congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thu, Feb-07-2019, 02:36:26 AM	#9
Nate047 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 1,086 In the garage: '01 BMW M3 '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Venice CA	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 Welcome, here's the shop manual: MediaFire (Badges) Bentley_BMW_3-Series_Service_Manual_%28e36%29.pdf Good source for part numbers and diagrams: www.realoem.com Post some pictures edit: if that DL link doesn't work, google "E36 Bentley Manual PDF" and you'll find a few other links. __________________ http://www.natehasslerphoto.com

Thu, Feb-07-2019, 03:14:29 AM	#10
efoursixfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 34 Reputation: 0	Re: Bought my dream M3 🏎💨💨 I’ve been trying to upload constantly tell me failed. Sucks. And thanks for the Bentley manual pdf. I’ll get right to it.

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