Pinging w/no cruise control and a hot radio

["Manuel Paredes" <ddrk1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello fellow bimwads!!

question #1:  I took a trip to Vegas this weekend (lost a lot of $$)and 
I noticed a little over half way there that when I changed the cassett 
in the casset that the thing was about to melt in my hands.  It was VERY 
hot when I pulled it out and so was the face of the radio so I turned it 
off so it would cool down. Is this normal??  I know that if you have it 
on for a while it will get warm but this was a little too warm.  By the 
way I was driving at night so the outside temp. was not a factor.

Question #2:  Unfortunatly on this same trip I was not able to use my 
cruise control.  It's not working.  I've noticed a few postings on 
cruise controls for 5 series not working would those suggestions also 
apply to a 325i?  I'm hoping it's just a burnt out fuse or relay but I 
don't know which fuse or relay controls the cruise control.  It's not in 
the owners manual. HEEEEELLLLLLPPPP!!  I really need this function as 
I'm always driving long distances.  I tried pulling back the clutch but 
that didn't work either.

Question #3:  My engine is still pinging after two full tanks of chevron 
supreme w/techron additive for knocks and pinging.  What else can I try?  
If there's nothing else to try I'm assed out!!   The next thing that I 
know of is a $1,400 piston cleaning.OUCH!!!!!!!!

Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated!!  TIA!!

Manuel Paredes
1995 325i w/sports package
L.A. Chapt bmwcca


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