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Has anyone actually DONE THIS?
I have a near free e38('98 740il 9/97) giving codes 39 & 204. Cranks, no start. No fuel pressure, no spark. My research indicates the EWS and DME are out of sync. Car would start before battery was disconnected.
Given the value of these cars a tow and even a minimum diagnostic fee will make this thing a part out.
I'd prefer to get it running again but it has rust and doesn't merit much investment.
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A tow and a little diagnostic time is enough to make you part it out?
May as well part it out now then... what happens when you fix the EWS/DME issue and then it needs brake pads or a vacuum hose?
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Once and if running it will be sold on. These cars can be bought all day long at auction for $500. That much can be spent in a dealer's shop before lunchtime.Originally Posted by BimmerBreaker
If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue
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Mine as well part it out... If someone actually posted how to bypass ews I'm sure thieves would be more great full than you.
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nobody steals these things anymore
If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue
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