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Need to adjust the timing for convertible top 1999 BMWi




By jarnez on Jun 17, 2009

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How do I adjust the motor timing for a 1999 BMWi 323 convertible top

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Posted by Iggy82 on Jul 02, 2009

You sure its not the spark plugs?

Solution #1

posted on Aug 17, 2009
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Manolito64

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It is (normally) not adjustable. If a mechanic told you the car is out of time, check with another mechanic.
If you have a damaged reluctor wheel, the crank position sensor can get mis-readings and cause the car to fire out of time. I recently saw a Lexus that had its reluctor wheel damaged during a timing belt replacement. I have heard of similar mis-haps on BMWs. A related problem is damaged shielding on the crank position sensor lead. Such damage alows electrical interference to get in to the ignition trigger signal from the sensor, and can cause mis-fires.
If you put in an aftermarket performance "Chip" in your ignition computer, it will change the timing program. Such chips are illegal in most states and may be detected in an emissions inspection. Is that what happened to you?
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Solution #2

posted on Jul 23, 2009
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stanley141

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the timing an not be adjusted as this is eset in the control unit of your engine management what is your problem and why do you want to set the timing
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Jul 23, 2009

- The timing cannot be adjusted this is factory set.

Jul 28, 2009

- You do have a hall seensor defect but i will need to know what the problem is with the roof
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