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  1. 03-10-2003, 01:59 AM #1
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    What tool is missing from my BMW trunk tool kit? (pic inside)

    I think I am missing a tool from the tool kit that is on the inside of the trunk on my 98 M3/4. Below is a picture, with an arrow pointing to the missing tool. Anyone know what it is? Thanks.



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  2. 03-10-2003, 02:01 AM #2
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    anyone got a part number for the 17mm spark plug tool? Is this tool even handy? ( I assume it is, but better to ask) Thanks
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    Lol, please tell me you're not going to go to the dealer and buy one?!? It's pretty useless stuff, in fact, I never even knew that hting was for spark plugs... noone actually uses those tools... usually if you break down (rare in M3's) it's a bit more serious than a screwdriver and a 8mm wrench

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    Oh... while we're on the subject... anyone have a BMW light (that comes in the glove compartment) that they don't need? Mine split in half... and _THAT_ is a useful tool!! If someone is preparing a racecar or whatever and ready to throw one away, please contact me... I'll take it

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  7. 03-10-2003, 08:13 AM #7
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    I asked the same question at the dealer, and was told that the spot is for a tool that's needed only for the convertible. It's apparently a tool to use when the roof isn't opening or closing properly.

    I don't know anybody who has anything in that spot, and also don't know anyone with a convertible, so it seems normal to be missing it..
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    yup, on my car, that spot is for a tool to put down the rollover protection bars once it has popped out.
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    Itīs the spark plug removal tool.
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    Actually the spark tool is not included on newer E36 cars. When I had my '93 325i It came with that tool. But I have not seen that tool on any of the newer E36 M3 cars including my '98. But I took it out and put it on my M3 before trading in the 325i. That tool is actually very handy as a crow bar. I don't need it for spark since my tool kit has one for my wrench.
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    That diagram shows a lot of tools that aren't in my toolkit, and the plastic base is not the same as mine (or the one in the posted photograph).
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    And, if you look up that part # for a '98 M3 sedan (USA version), you get the error "Sorry, this part number is not in the parts catalog data base or not installed in this model."

    EDIT: I just looked deeper into my ETK, and I do see 71 11 1 181 460 listed as a spark plug socket, but that and the socket wrench 71 11 1 181 418 are not in my kit.
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    I think its a crack pipe scraper tool ....be serious My car never had anything there either.
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    A pick with the spark plug wrench in place. It came with my car (bought used).

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    cool, I thought I didn't get that tool, guess it didn't even come with it.

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    The spark plug tool comes in handy for spark plugs, of course, and as a damn fine little breaker bar if you use the other end of it. It'll also work on sunroof bolts, steering wheel nut, and seat bolts/studs. I've used the hell out of mine.
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    aladdinM3 - You are also missing another tool as well... Click on the M3 folder at the following link.

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  22. 03-11-2003, 02:25 AM #22
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    Wow, thanks all for the replies. I know to some it's not a big deal missing a tool, but for me, I am detail oriented, and it was bothering me all the time. I was scared I might need it to change a tire or something...didnt want to be caught without it.

    Estoril- Thanks for pointing out that I am missing another tool. I thought there was only supposed to be one in the spot.

    So now, does anyone know what the other tool (indicated by red arrow below)? It looks to be a little smaller, almost like an adapter? I posted your pic below, hope you dont mind, Estoril

    Thanks!

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