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  • nl328i
    E30 Addict
    • Aug 2010
    • 556
    #1

    Z3 diff speed sensor

    Hi all, in a bit of a bind.

    I am installing a 3.07 torsen diff in my 24v e30. The speed sensor currently in the z3 diff doesn't appear to work with the e30 plug and the e30 sensor doesn't seem to fit in the z3 diff.

    Anyone have any insight to help me out?

    Cheers!
    1976 2002, 1987 325is, s50 1991 touring, 1996 328i vert

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    • QUKBMER
      R3V OG
      • Feb 2010
      • 8178
      #2
      Originally posted by nl328i
      Hi all, in a bit of a bind.

      I am installing a 3.07 torsen diff in my 24v e30. The speed sensor currently in the z3 diff doesn't appear to work with the e30 plug and the e30 sensor doesn't seem to fit in the z3 diff.

      Anyone have any insight to help me out?

      Cheers!
      What diff cover are you running?
      Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

      garage queen 91 bmw 325is / 1972 Chevy El Camino 355 sbc 450hp

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        • nl328i
          E30 Addict
          • Aug 2010
          • 556
          #3
          Sorry,

          I am running the z3 cover.
          1976 2002, 1987 325is, s50 1991 touring, 1996 328i vert

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            • King Mufasa
              E30 Addict
              • Sep 2012
              • 530
              #4
              early model and late model sensor are different part numbers on the e30

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                • QUKBMER
                  R3V OG
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 8178
                  #5
                  Si
                  Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                  garage queen 91 bmw 325is / 1972 Chevy El Camino 355 sbc 450hp

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                    • nando
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 34827
                      #6
                      switch the plug over to the Z3 style. The E30 connectors usually break anyway. the sensor works the same - and it doesn't matter which way you connect the 2 wires.
                      Build thread

                      Bimmerlabs

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                        • nl328i
                          E30 Addict
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 556
                          #7
                          The e30 is a late model (1990).

                          So I can order a z3 plug, wire it up where the e30 plug is, and just keep the z3 sensor in the z3 cover? That seems like it should be a good way to do it.

                          Anyone have a part number for that plug?
                          1976 2002, 1987 325is, s50 1991 touring, 1996 328i vert

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                            • nando
                              Moderator
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 34827
                              #8
                              yes
                              Build thread

                              Bimmerlabs

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                                • nl328i
                                  E30 Addict
                                  • Aug 2010
                                  • 556
                                  #9
                                  You guys are the bomb.com

                                  Now to track down a z3 plug.
                                  1976 2002, 1987 325is, s50 1991 touring, 1996 328i vert

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                                    • nl328i
                                      E30 Addict
                                      • Aug 2010
                                      • 556
                                      #10
                                      Do you happen to know the part number for that plug? Talking to steve at blunttech now trying to figure it out.
                                      1976 2002, 1987 325is, s50 1991 touring, 1996 328i vert

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                                        • dannyg
                                          E30 Mastermind
                                          • Mar 2007
                                          • 1553
                                          #11
                                          62168357020 the same part number as that guys butt plug
                                          1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
                                          1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
                                          1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
                                          1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3

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                                            • kdkool
                                              Member
                                              • Nov 2011
                                              • 63
                                              #12
                                              Just use the speed sensor that's original to the diff and splice in the cable to your car.

                                              I just went to the junkyard and clipped a mating connector (any e36 e32 e34 will do) and matched up the colors.

                                              It works just fine. :)

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                                                • nick526
                                                  Wrencher
                                                  • Jan 2011
                                                  • 258
                                                  #13
                                                  I've got the same diff and Z3 cover. Mine plugged right in.

                                                  I miss the old BMW

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                                                    • nl328i
                                                      E30 Addict
                                                      • Aug 2010
                                                      • 556
                                                      #14
                                                      The part number given is for a sensor, not the plug.

                                                      Where I live there is no euro/BMW junkyard unfortunately.

                                                      Anyone help a brother out?
                                                      1976 2002, 1987 325is, s50 1991 touring, 1996 328i vert

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                                                        • R3VMEISTER
                                                          Advanced Member
                                                          • Nov 2011
                                                          • 104
                                                          #15
                                                          Bringing this thread back for a second. My speed sensor on the pigtail plastic side broke and I ordered a new plastic connector from BMW. However, the connector is for a Z3 and has a different profile than the factory one. Can I get a Z3 sensor and will it work in my factory diff, also will it read correctly?

                                                          Thanks

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