The 3 Series E46 Forum

A/C erratic.............. - mikeyg 2005-07-18 10:03:14 (1179 views)
- your Final Stage Resistor is going south. It can be (pic) - chip h 2005-07-28 23:54:27 (4435 views)
  - Re: your Final Stage Resistor is going south. It can be (pic) - dslarsen 2007-10-28 18:30:28 (507 views)
    - Re: your Final Stage Resistor is going south. It can be - 912guy 2008-01-02 08:06:43 (221 views)
    - Re: your Final Stage Resistor is going south. It can be - jetman43 2007-11-01 22:44:14 (250 views)

Tires losing air - bigboi 2005-12-15 09:08:11 (516 views)
- Re: Tires losing air - mcdammitt 2006-06-22 12:42:46 (211 views)
- I'm skeptical. Ask for new tires. (nt) - davidc 2005-12-15 16:46:05 (456 views)

Grinding Noise at Cold Start-Ups - halmkim 2005-12-18 00:22:14 (840 views)
- This happened with the Ex's 323. I replaced the tensioners - bimmer5michael 2006-03-04 07:55:11 (470 views)
- From where does the sound originate? The engine, the transmission, rear end? - davidc 2005-12-18 16:31:51 (597 views)
  - Re: From where does the sound originate? The engine, the transmission, rear end? - halmkim 2005-12-18 17:17:40 (611 views)
    - My first guess would be the water pump. Any signs of coolant loss? - davidc 2005-12-19 00:33:38 (654 views)
      - Re: My first guess would be the water pump. Any signs of coolant loss? - halmkim 2005-12-19 08:22:00 (603 views)
        
        could be the belt tensioner or idler...also, it could - chip h 2005-12-21 10:44:49 (586 views)
        
        Re: could be the belt tensioner or idler...also, it could - carrollf 2006-03-02 04:40:45 (542 views)
        
        Re: could be the belt tensioner or idler...also, it could - pselva 2006-06-13 10:19:15 (300 views)

320D starting problem - square88 2005-11-24 09:42:18 (923 views)
- Re: 325I starting problem (nt) - psmith23 2006-01-10 20:03:15 (639 views)
- Re: 320D starting problem - 330xd 2005-12-10 09:08:56 (675 views)
  - Re: 320D starting problem - 330xd 2005-12-12 09:53:39 (645 views)
    - Re: 320D starting problem - square88 2005-12-16 03:59:03 (668 views)
      - Re: 320D starting problem - helpmywheels 2006-01-10 15:20:19 (484 views)
        
        Re: 320D starting problem - square88 2006-01-20 04:09:12 (554 views)
        
        Re: 320D starting problem - helpmywheels 2006-01-20 14:34:45 (520 views)
        
        Re: 320D starting problem - square88 2006-04-20 20:50:24 (388 views)

E46 Cabin Rattles - lljjuk 2005-11-29 15:10:17 (807 views)
- Mass air flow sensor - pmaclll 2006-04-15 13:23:54 (413 views)
- Re: E46 Cabin Rattles - pmaclll 2005-12-12 14:40:44 (681 views)

3 Series Wheels - bigala 2005-08-11 10:50:24 (624 views)
- Re: 3 Series Wheels - comanche 2006-03-07 17:04:10 (315 views)

Poor AM reception on 2001 330i - letsski 2005-09-08 18:25:01 (638 views)
- Re: Poor AM reception on 2001 330i - nightwing2000 2006-02-01 23:11:23 (405 views)

xenon lights conversion - dakotanicco 2005-07-11 16:31:18 (849 views)
- Re: xenon lights conversion - peterleinfelder 2005-09-25 12:59:50 (646 views)
  - Re: xenon lights conversion - nightwing2000 2006-02-01 23:08:39 (450 views)
  - Re: xenon lights conversion - michellina 2005-11-07 12:10:37 (518 views)

Factory Amplifier - Grant 2005-11-13 19:45:38 (642 views)
- Re: Factory Amplifier - maniac005 2006-01-11 17:12:35 (487 views)
  - Re: Factory Amplifier - Grant 2006-01-11 17:36:59 (437 views)

Service Reminder - Grant 2005-10-08 19:48:35 (1056 views)
- Re: Service Reminder - peterleinfelder 2005-10-09 17:44:48 (687 views)
  - Re: Service Reminder - Grant 2005-10-10 14:16:54 (737 views)
    - Re: Service Reminder - peterleinfelder 2005-10-10 19:36:45 (626 views)
      - Re: Service Reminder - Grant 2005-10-11 13:34:00 (754 views)
        
        Re: Service Reminder - peterleinfelder 2005-10-14 04:39:16 (680 views)
        
        Re: Service Reminder - maniac005 2006-01-11 17:36:01 (495 views)

Adding the OBC to my car - frankiegello 2005-10-26 19:32:29 (833 views)
- Re: Adding the OBC to my car - tbm 2005-10-28 16:31:06 (1892 views)
  - Re: Adding the OBC to my car - mjf 2005-12-19 09:59:02 (599 views)

OBD TUNING - pmaclll 2005-12-18 04:51:08 (590 views)
- Jim Conforti makes a 'shark injector' that might - davidc 2005-12-18 16:32:53 (582 views)

Got a new 2006 (e46) 330 convertible - Can any of you offer a definitive answer - apwe38/Allan 2005-12-14 22:25:52 (659 views)
- Yes, there is a BMW alarm system that can be added. - davidc 2005-12-15 16:44:35 (1918 views)

CD/DVD navigation system change - bigboi 2005-12-12 13:54:09 (747 views)
- Yes, you can upgrade. You might need a cable adapter depending (url) - davidc 2005-12-14 00:44:25 (653 views)
  - David, thank you for your input. The price is - bigboi 2005-12-14 07:46:08 (468 views)

Speaker Malfunction - lljjuk 2005-12-12 16:13:40 (437 views)

300i - snprhd 2005-12-03 12:27:32 (473 views)
- How about the 12V wire that feeds the HomeLink in the overhead console? (nt) - davidc 2005-12-04 02:44:12 (602 views)
  - Re: How about the 12V wire that feeds the HomeLink in the overhead console? - snprhd 2005-12-04 18:09:03 (545 views)
    - Do you have a homelink module up there? (nt) - davidc 2005-12-05 01:37:42 (543 views)
      - Re: Do you have a homelink module up there? - snprhd 2005-12-05 07:36:14 (529 views)
        
        Valentine 1 and Homelink Installation - snprhd 2005-12-05 22:25:30 (1283 views)
        
        Excellent. Please show us some photos of that. (nt) - davidc 2005-12-07 17:27:13 (574 views)
- Re: 300i - V1 Instal - 12Volt switched wire (nt) - snprhd 2005-12-03 12:28:30 (557 views)

cold air intake kit - salina1 2005-11-23 19:35:37 (690 views)
- Re: cold air intake kit - bigboi 2005-11-30 07:36:12 (565 views)
  - I'm skeptical about performance increases, though - davidc 2005-12-01 15:30:12 (542 views)
- Re: cold air intake kit - timothydfuller 2005-11-29 10:15:15 (540 views)
  - The URL for Dinan is www.dinanbmw.com (nt) - davidc 2005-12-01 00:44:23 (555 views)

iPod adaptor for '06 E46? - gwilliams54 2005-11-30 19:33:11 (610 views)

At how many miles should I replace the shocks in my 2001 325i? - nathans 2005-08-05 16:22:57 (781 views)
- Re: At how many miles should I replace the shocks in my 2001 325i? - semar 2005-11-25 00:25:22 (600 views)
- Re: At how many miles should I replace the shocks in my 2001 325i? - tbm 2005-10-19 19:19:50 (586 views)
- Under normal use, they should last more than that. - davidc 2005-08-06 02:26:10 (783 views)

Want more horse power for my 330CIC - timothydfuller 2005-09-23 14:03:43 (715 views)
- Re: Want more horse power for my 330CIC - sniper1k 2005-09-24 12:18:36 (742 views)
  - Re: Want more horse power for my 330CIC - semar 2005-11-25 00:21:22 (555 views)
  - Re: Want more horse power for my 330CIC - bugsiegel 2005-09-28 19:35:31 (607 views)

520i chip tuning - salih2 2005-09-25 00:36:11 (438 views)
- Re: 520i chip tuning - semar 2005-11-25 00:17:23 (383 views)
- Re: 520i chip tuning-check e34 Forum --------------> (nt) - kingdom7 2005-09-30 02:37:42 (489 views)

CPU CHIP - sam787 2005-10-18 16:08:20 (533 views)
- Re: CPU CHIP - semar 2005-11-25 00:15:46 (456 views)
- Dinan is excellent. Conforti is good, too. - davidc 2005-10-19 13:10:01 (499 views)

sound system - sam787 2005-10-18 16:13:08 (581 views)
- Take a look at an Infinity Baselink Subwoofer (url) - davidc 2005-10-19 13:12:49 (1013 views)
  - Re: Take a look at an Infinity Baselink Subwoofer - semar 2005-11-25 00:14:38 (908 views)

E46 Air Filter - pfreiburger 2005-11-19 02:07:38 (592 views)
- Punch in your VIN at this web site then drill down into (url) - davidc 2005-11-20 02:06:19 (694 views)
  - Re: Punch in your VIN at this web site then drill down into - pfreiburger 2005-11-21 11:45:29 (488 views)

Left arm rest - greenbmw 2005-11-17 08:52:30 (424 views)
- Show us a photo. You can probably re-dye and re-finish what you have (url) - davidc 2005-11-18 00:01:44 (465 views)

Front brake rubbing - frankiegello 2005-11-14 19:29:58 (448 views)
- The slotted rotors on my 750iL don't make any such noises. - davidc 2005-11-17 23:59:00 (408 views)

rear floor tearing - hetcherj0818 2005-10-09 18:33:41 (482 views)
- I heard this about E36s - bartc 2005-11-12 11:09:02 (409 views)

Auxiliary Audio Input Cable w/ I-pod kit - bridgeyc 2005-11-10 22:54:16 (694 views)

What is good buy price for a 328i 1998 model - ))))nadeem(((( 2005-10-27 21:17:28 (513 views)
- Re: What is good buy price for a 328i 1998 model - jeelix 2005-11-02 01:34:09 (467 views)
  - Thanks, it went for 11K (nt) - ))))nadeem(((( 2005-11-07 12:27:08 (455 views)

E46 M3 Performance Upgrades - hgschneider 2005-11-04 21:47:03 (635 views)

coolant sensor problem? - greeny 2005-10-28 18:08:16 (908 views)

Rubbing noise in front end when braking? - frankiegello 2005-10-25 18:12:28 (507 views)

E46 Aircon and Power steering problems - pat325uk 2005-10-25 10:45:06 (714 views)

M60 and M52 engines and nikasil - tbm 2005-10-23 19:19:23 (592 views)

Side Mirror - Grant 2005-10-21 13:44:19 (494 views)

Headlights on chime - halassan 2005-10-20 23:31:55 (479 views)

OBC hidden menu read-out. - tbm 2005-10-20 11:06:28 (10747 views)

Get OBC (On-Baord-Computer) very cheap !!!! (pic) - tbm 2005-10-19 17:12:18 (827 views)

New owner with lots of questions! What are these things? - luvmybmw 2005-10-13 12:21:03 (1086 views)
- Re: New owner with lots of questions! What are these things? - tbm 2005-10-19 16:53:22 (772 views)
- Re: New owner with lots of questions! What are these things? - luvmybmw 2005-10-13 14:32:08 (588 views)

Intermittent blower motor inside cabin (url) - caseyj7186 2005-10-19 14:41:11 (683 views)
- Re: Intermittent blower motor inside cabin - tbm 2005-10-19 16:38:57 (668 views)

STRUT TOWER BAR FRONT BMW E46 - indy530i 2005-10-18 11:19:24 (561 views)
- Yes, but cheap ones aren't worth it. Get a Strong Strut. (url) - davidc 2005-10-19 13:08:44 (543 views)

330d Sport starting problem - playitcooltrig 2005-09-24 11:18:30 (633 views)
- Re: 330d Sport starting problem - playitcooltrig 2005-10-17 13:44:30 (491 views)

brown sludge in engine - toplessinok 2005-09-12 22:20:06 (677 views)
- How thick is the sludge? It probably means the engine had fewer oil changes - davidc 2005-09-14 03:18:04 (630 views)
  - Re: How thick is the sludge? It probably means the engine had fewer oil changes - toplessinok 2005-09-14 12:39:42 (601 views)
    - Just found out the car is a CPO - toplessinok 2005-10-15 12:56:29 (518 views)

E46 average mileage indicator on dash. - rbuft 2005-10-08 17:33:59 (592 views)
- Re: E46 average mileage indicator on dash. - peterleinfelder 2005-10-09 17:48:03 (507 views)

Is it possible to add driving computer to my E46? - idbagh1 2005-06-22 00:42:50 (779 views)
- Re: Is it possible to add driving computer to my E46? - urizoli 2005-06-29 06:27:00 (672 views)
  - Re: Is it possible to add driving computer to my E46? - rbuft 2005-10-08 17:51:15 (518 views)
  - Re: Is it possible to add driving computer to my E46? - idbagh1 2005-06-29 09:27:14 (631 views)

Navigation Computer on E46 and Radio capability - p0kie2003 2005-09-15 16:57:23 (708 views)
- Re: Navigation Computer on E46 and Radio capability - rbuft 2005-10-08 17:43:50 (580 views)

Fuses & schematics - sweakley 2005-10-03 22:08:11 (622 views)
- Re: Fuses & schematics - rbuft 2005-10-08 17:35:59 (543 views)

Decal Removal - Grant 2005-10-06 14:20:21 (471 views)
- Blow dryer to warm the adhesive and it should peel off... - chip h 2005-10-07 08:10:35 (450 views)

Radio Mulfunction - macwolffe 2005-09-26 19:35:21 (541 views)
- Re: Radio Mulfunction - macwolffe 2005-09-30 12:52:13 (463 views)

my E46 Engine Blew Up - mannava 2005-09-26 20:01:46 (987 views)
- Engine for sale in the FOR SALE Forum -----------> (url) - kingdom7 2005-09-30 02:35:41 (675 views)

Indicators flashing very quickly - justynb 2005-09-20 08:15:37 (492 views)
- Re: Indicators flashing very quickly - peterleinfelder 2005-09-25 12:49:39 (460 views)
  - Re: Indicators flashing very quickly (now fixed) - justynb 2005-09-27 15:05:33 (448 views)

328i Fluttering noise - tharris48 2005-09-26 13:16:49 (479 views)

Tire recommendation....... - mikeyg 2005-09-14 14:29:55 (540 views)
- Re: Tire recommendation....... - peterleinfelder 2005-09-25 12:52:26 (493 views)

Air flow for BMW - salih2 2005-09-25 00:39:42 (499 views)

BMW aftermarket shifters - marcus63 2005-09-24 23:42:28 (461 views)

Navigation - seangie 2005-09-23 22:34:53 (718 views)

E46 318ci sport convt roof problem - m400fox 2005-09-23 11:27:26 (425 views)

Extended warranty/maintenance plan for 2002 E46 M3 - steves 2005-09-19 16:59:06 (998 views)

sunshade - peterleinfelder 2005-09-18 12:19:29 (418 views)

New to this board... - pcgb34 2005-09-16 12:18:21 (441 views)
- YOU'VE GOT MAIL (nt) - chip h 2005-09-16 17:03:30 (400 views)

325i 2005 - looking for performance parts - marcus63 2005-09-10 23:17:06 (469 views)
- ZERO power to be gained without spending Big $$$ - chip h 2005-09-14 16:52:34 (483 views)
- Try dinanbmw.com, but bring your wallet - davidc 2005-09-14 03:14:16 (584 views)

several - peterleinfelder 2005-09-11 09:28:42 (408 views)
- I've not used those products, but try the Detailing forum (url) - davidc 2005-09-14 03:15:21 (391 views)

rear floor tearing - hetcherj0818 2005-09-06 15:19:13 (476 views)
- Also prone to tearing? I've never seen that. - davidc 2005-09-08 04:32:38 (437 views)
  - Re: Also prone to tearing? I've never seen that. - hetcherj0818 2005-09-08 12:27:02 (442 views)

o2 sensors - hetcherj0818 2005-09-06 15:14:33 (491 views)
- There should be two, one fore and one aft of the catalytic converter (nt) - davidc 2005-09-08 04:31:50 (482 views)

cold air intake system or computer chip - jpruisi 2005-07-11 21:02:22 (675 views)
- Re: cold air intake system or computer chip - tpharrison 2005-09-03 22:36:00 (531 views)

Minneapolis BMW Owner's Group September Gathering! (pic) - Triton540i 2005-09-02 15:41:47 (375 views)

cleaned out my garage today. Getting rid of a few items (url) - rover73 2005-08-26 23:00:34 (510 views)

Automatic transmission maintance - letsski 2005-08-24 18:32:09 (695 views)
- BMW's definition of 'lifetime' is 100,000 miles - davidc 2005-08-25 03:26:37 (844 views)
  - Re: BMW's definition of 'lifetime' is 100,000 miles - letsski 2005-08-25 12:50:04 (523 views)

auto lock does not work after battery replacement - guitarman 2005-08-23 16:06:05 (526 views)
- Try disconnecting the battery for 5 minutes to reset the computers - davidc 2005-08-25 03:29:17 (489 views)

E46 DIY technical library (url) - shogun 2005-08-21 00:20:44 (1488 views)

VIN # - ....albo 2005-08-20 23:25:24 (382 views)

low speed bucking - hetcherj0818 2005-08-18 15:22:02 (757 views)
- If this started imediately after the plugs were installed, - chip h 2005-08-20 09:08:37 (559 views)
- Could be the O2 sensors or catalytic converter, too - davidc 2005-08-19 19:13:15 (471 views)

E46 A/C Question - fanatic 2005-08-17 13:37:48 (602 views)
- Yes, the pressure switches are inline with the power to the compressor - davidc 2005-08-19 19:20:14 (546 views)

Gas grade - arizwildcat 2005-08-17 17:20:36 (494 views)
- You probably won't notice a difference in the short term, aside from - davidc 2005-08-19 19:16:14 (486 views)

M3 E46 - paul325740 2005-08-19 15:52:26 (477 views)
- Several options. Ask Martin in the Nav forum (see right side navigation links) (url) - davidc 2005-08-19 19:11:41 (543 views)

Well it happened. Got rear-ended! (pic) - swampthing 2005-08-06 20:05:10 (1207 views)
- take it back and tell them to get the color right... - chip h 2005-08-08 09:27:46 (753 views)
  - I'm taking it back in tommorrow! (pic) - swampthing 2005-08-08 22:10:26 (760 views)
    - That bumper color is much deeper...that's not close... - chip h 2005-08-09 10:30:15 (544 views)
      - Body shop said it was the pearl in the color... - swampthing 2005-08-11 17:44:44 (519 views)
        
        Yep...know exactly what you mean...mine goes in shop (pic) - chip h 2005-08-12 08:28:03 (712 views)
        
        Great lookin Bulldogs...sorry about the crack - kingdom7 2005-08-19 02:00:44 (491 views)
        OUCH !!!! - swampthing 2005-08-15 07:14:49 (613 views)
        
        I live in Chesapeake, VA...I work in Portsmouth, VA... - chip h 2005-08-15 10:06:00 (545 views)
        
        Good Luck... Post some pics when you get it back - swampthing 2005-08-15 21:21:38 (536 views)
        
        ok (nt) - chip h 2005-08-16 09:27:13 (433 views)

BMW M Experience Performance Driving School - asi 2005-08-18 15:02:36 (433 views)

BMW/Nakamichi CD Changer with New Gen BM Radio - Brian 2005-08-16 09:36:28 (476 views)

Whistle - kmonty 2005-08-08 09:00:58 (557 views)
- Re: Whistle - mermar 2005-08-12 11:00:46 (563 views)
- the first thing I would check is any possible leak... - chip h 2005-08-08 09:49:38 (505 views)

to achieve more power - haig 2005-08-04 15:01:51 (529 views)
- Most aftermarket chips will void the warranty, except for Dinan (nt) - davidc 2005-08-06 02:27:26 (558 views)
  - Not quite...A warranty cannot be voided from the install - chip h 2005-08-08 09:31:05 (502 views)

Pre-wiring - sed951 2005-08-01 00:54:29 (514 views)
- The part is around $165. Most dealers will charge 1 hour of labor (around $90) (url) - davidc 2005-08-06 02:34:08 (498 views)

New to West LA and need a good indy shop? - nathans 2005-08-05 11:12:14 (401 views)
- Here's the independent BMW mechanics thread (url) - davidc 2005-08-06 02:31:43 (489 views)

new to the board and E46 323i questions - guitarman 2005-08-03 10:04:12 (708 views)
- That's not something I've done, but perhaps someone else will chime in - davidc 2005-08-06 02:30:10 (433 views)

Door or window trim - pmaclll 2005-06-26 04:54:24 (718 views)
- Re: Door or window trim - rhuie1 2005-06-30 12:04:39 (654 views)
  - Re: Door or window trim - pmaclll 2005-07-17 13:56:20 (640 views)

*UMNITZA* Angel Eyes (about to go, 1/3 price) (pic) (url) - 2005m3guy 2005-07-16 14:44:07 (678 views)

oil change - arizwildcat 2005-06-14 12:47:14 (982 views)
- here's a good DIY...oil filter right on top...and I use (url) - chip h 2005-06-15 00:20:15 (1002 views)
  - Re: here's a good DIY...oil filter right on top...and I use - arizwildcat 2005-06-15 19:17:39 (894 views)
    - like this one??? (url) - chip h 2005-07-14 23:34:53 (666 views)
  - Re: here's a good DIY...oil filter right on top...and I use - arizwildcat 2005-06-15 14:53:35 (631 views)

FS: CF HAMANN STYLE BRAKE DUCTS **NEW** - punksterz626 2005-07-11 13:34:42 (396 views)

faulty idle switch - dufferum 2005-07-10 13:11:12 (440 views)

BMW phone control module for CPT8000 system for sale - mstaylor 2005-07-09 01:01:34 (638 views)

window rattle - mmaraschky 2005-07-01 17:47:17 (624 views)
- Re: window rattle - rhuie1 2005-07-05 10:24:03 (630 views)

Need help with shifter issues on E46 - rhuie1 2005-06-29 14:25:47 (549 views)

Brushed aluminum trim - navybob 2005-06-23 23:52:24 (591 views)

sticker price negotiating - swampthing 2005-06-22 21:26:06 (514 views)

owners manual for download from Hungary (url) - shogun 2005-06-17 08:44:45 (907 views)

Backup Reverse Camera - RyanUH 2005-06-14 13:04:13 (556 views)

Coolant flush - arizwildcat 2005-06-13 13:30:10 (706 views)
- Yes, you should be doing that every 2 years. (nt) - davidc 2005-06-13 23:50:23 (578 views)

320i, 2003, buyeres advice needed - mithoowani 2005-06-07 23:51:43 (542 views)
- Very good cars. Just have it checked out by a reputable - davidc 2005-06-11 23:23:06 (633 views)

Window regulators - arizwildcat 2005-06-09 20:49:56 (746 views)
- Here's how it's done on an e38 7-series. Maybe it's similar. (url) - davidc 2005-06-11 23:21:56 (631 views)

tire balance / inclination - please help - rclmd 2005-06-07 18:02:51 (450 views)
- a slight pull to the right is normal when driving on a - chip h 2005-06-07 23:34:02 (450 views)

Head on Collison - kingdom7 2005-05-27 21:44:39 (648 views)

Donations welcomed and the new donations forum (url) - davidc 2005-05-20 11:40:46 (399 views)

Location of fuel filter - 2000 / 323ci E46 - rexer27 2005-05-19 09:23:08 (893 views)