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connectivity module58 viewsthis part is used for the aftermarket kit and will be removed09 Jul 2010
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aftermarket and factory BT module55 viewsnotice the additional MOST connector (with white protective cap) for the factory install module09 Jul 2010
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OLD version Bodsy's Brake Bible V1.3 +text change2197 viewsMinor Text Change updated P7 and P9.08 Jul 2010
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OLD VERSION Please check folder for newer. Bodsy's Brake Bible V1.32406 views07 Jul 2010
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Gear box casing showing wear from screaming friction...407 views...once the circlip has bust through the inadequate retaining land, the spring presses on the (other) gearbox casing, forcing the secondary gear to wear on the gear box casing where shown, there being no adequate provision for end-thrust (even though helical gearing would mandate that, to cope with the NORMAL axial vector forces produced) resulting from spring pressure on the other gearbox casing face pushing the gear into this face.02 Jul 2010
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The faulty unit (secondary gear / torque clutch)374 viewsShowing the inadequate circlip retaining land, ripped iopen by the normal spring tension. Should never have been made of plastic...02 Jul 2010
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Reservoir Air In fitting installed 1655 viewsSchrader valve installed. Shop air can now be introduced into the tank to facilitate the raising of the 3 when there has just been a failure of the onboard air compressor rather than the electronics or valve block wiring etc.

Air could also be sourced from this point, however the purpose of the modification is air in, not air out as the air pressure normally runs above 200 psig, too high to be safe for routine use unless a pressure reducing regulator is added per the Mitchell Bros kit.
30 Jun 2010
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Reservoir Air In fittings exploded view 1888 viewsThis shows the fittings required for the mod. The reducer adaptor requires a 27mm socket and is M20 x 1.5 male thread x 1/4" NPT female. The 1/4" male NPT Schrader valve has the standard valve core removed and an AN/MIL spec aircraft oleo strut valve installed instead.

A standard automobile valve is rated at 200 psig, (14 bar); the air tank runs closer to 244 psig, (16.8 bar), with the relief valve set to open between 334 psig, (23 bar) and 370 psig (25.5 bar). The aircraft valve is rated at 2,000 psig, (138 bar).
30 Jun 2010
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Reservoir Bung 24mm socket 1150 viewsThis is the view of the air tank at the end nearest the front left wheel. This is what you see before you do the mod. The other view is after the mod.

On pre 2008 models, there is this 24mm socket hex head bung, M20 x 1.5 thread, that can be unscrewed and the Schrader valve assembly installed instead. On newer 3's the bung hole was deleted from the front end of the air tank; hence the mod as described, is then not possible.
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transfer case control module71 viewsPicture shows blown components of the Transfer Case control module after water ingress over time - with a healthy top up from over-enthusiastic lad with a high pressure water hose in the car wash!!!28 Jun 2010
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EPB Failure Analysis468 viewsDocumented dissection of failed screaming EPB showing fundamental design flaw and use of inappropriate materials.27 Jun 2010
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CAD render of a rim I created.71 viewsCAD render of a rim I created. Was supposed to look like the 18" style 2 rims.26 Jun 2010
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CAD render of a rim I created65 viewsCAD render of a rim I created. Was supposed to look like the 18" style 2 rims.26 Jun 2010
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radio wiring diagrams84 views24 Jun 2010
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116 viewsMatte Black wrap + Carbon fiber doors23 Jun 2010
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Bodsys_Brake_Bible_V1.2a_low.pdf
OLD VERSION Please check folder for newer. Bodsy's Brake Bible V1.2a6873 views22 Jun 2010
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Dust Seal duct taped back together 2269 viewsThis shows the dust seal duct taped back together; also the surplus wire rope exiting from the actuator area prior to being cut to length.

I do not think the sticky plastic membrane is a dust seal, but more of a cable protector to cover up the wiring bundle that is effectively sticking to the underside of the flexible membrane.
22 Jun 2010
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Flexible wire rope fishing leader 0.032" diameter exiting carpet 1940 viewsThis is all you see of the completed mod.

The short little angled "line" about an inch long that looks like a piece of debris and is located a few inches "above" the support cable is actually the wire rope release cable exiting from under the carpeted lift gate cover.

I drilled a very small hole in the carpet and pushed the 0.032" diameter release wire thru and then slipped the loose end under the black plastic.

To release with the lift gate etc closed, from the inside, just pull the loose end free from under the black plastic and gently pull wire about 5mm, (1/4"), and the upper door catch should release. You will have to manually push the upper door out wards to actually effect opening, but you will already be inside the rear cargo area so that part is easy to do.

The assumption is that the lower door latch still works electrically and hence, the lower lift gate half will open as normal by pressing the usual button on the top left of the lower door half.
22 Jun 2010
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Carpeted cover removed showing uncut dust seal and underside of carpeted cover. 1621 viewsNote that there are all sorts of electrical wires sticking to the underside of the dust shield - so be very careful when you cut thru the shield.

I used a box knife very slowly and was surprised at how many conductors there were running just under the shield membrane.
22 Jun 2010
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Carpet Panel Removed showing Bass Speaker and Dust Shield 1726 viewsSomething is wrong with the orientation, however this shows what you see when the carpet is removed.

The dust shield, (under which the actuator is located), in the picture is as yet uncut. The white bit is the underside of the plastic lower lift gate carpeted cover panel.

The round thing is the woofer speaker for the Harmon Kardon radio. When the radio is working, one can see the speaker moving, but not much bass sound actually seems to emanate from the speaker.
22 Jun 2010
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0.032" OD metal fishing leader and lead fishing weight clamped to existing wire rope 2111 viewsI used a size #0 lead fishing weight as a clamp to attach the 0.032" diameter flexible wire rope fishing leader to the release cable.

The pictured weight is the smaller #00 weight, however it did not work very well so reinstalled with the larger #0 size. I clamped to the cable as what breaks is the L retainer that is hidden in the actuator and holds the cable. When the L breaks, it lets go of the cable so you hear the clicking but there is no opening action.

Clamping on to the cable is an attempt to resolve that reality; also if the actuator electrically fails, the release mod should still do the task. Note in the picture the two Torx T15 screws that hold the gold plate to the plastic case and also the two 8mm cap screws that have to be loosened to remove the actuator from inside the door.
22 Jun 2010
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Dust seal rolled back showing electrical conductors 1650 viewsNote power conductors just under the dust seal which makes cutting the seal more interesting.

Also shown are the two 8mm nuts located in slots. One must loosen each nut to effect removal of the actuator. This will then reveal two T15 Torx screws that one must completely un-thread to remove the top gold plate from the actuator assembly.
22 Jun 2010
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Dust seal cut; note electrical conductors right under dust seal 1620 viewsShows what is underneath when the dust seal is cut. Note the electrical conductors.

I used a box knife to cut the plastic and it was at first easy; then I seemed to hit something and fortunately I stopped - it was the wires - lots of them stuck right to underside of the sticky seal material.

Also shown are the two 8mm nuts in slots that you only have to loosen to release the gold actuator assembly.
22 Jun 2010
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