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  1. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi All, This is my first post! I have starting misfires that after a few minutes of driving they seem to clear. There is also a throttle hesitation that also appears to clear once the engine is up to temp. So far my mechanic has read the codes and basically told me there are multiple misfires...
  2. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi guys, wondering if someone can help me, i plugged my car in after having the engine management light and the air bag light on the dash, it came up with; '' 17 - voltage supply '' '' 1 - ignition circuit 2k0, airbag driver '' '' 171 - pruefung kraftstoff versorgung '' '' 8 - no description...
  3. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi, I have a T reg, 1999 316 se. It is the E46 version. In January the car had some tile damage and I was not sure what to do. I have been to a bodyshop and the cheapest quote I could get to fix the damage was £370. I have put the pictures of the damage below. FGiven the age of the car and...
  4. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I have had my BMW just over a week and just noticed that the o/s/r is lower than the n/s/r ive checked wheels they are all same size just wondered if anyone knows of this happening to other models and what it might be!! Thanks!!
  5. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Ok, sounds like a silly question, but how do you remove the first aid box? I see it's in 2 parts, the bit that screws to the seat and the box that shouldjust slide off, but it won't budge. The front flap on mine is broken and I have another box to replace it with.
  6. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hey guys I'm new to the forum and i am after a little advice. I have just bought a 2001 316i, i bought it as repair job as the guy who sold it to me had bought a new merc and had just left the e46 destitute and ready for the scrap yard, it had been parked for 9 or so months as he had lost the...
  7. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi guys this is probably a very noob question but being this is my first beemer i know nothing about the cars at all i have a 1998 1.6 compact se full leather interior so anyway i was hoovering up today and i noticed as i got under the seat there was electrical wires underneath the seat so i...
  8. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi there newbie to this still need a lil help have a few issues 1st one is like a thud sound when put into gear also when changing gear any help wud be greatful cheers andy
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi my car has a slight miss/ back fire when i rev the car on the spot and when i try and use the full rev counter when speeding it losses power as soon as it hits the red it wont go into the red but. any ideas x plate 2000 316ise
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Do you think this is a reasnable price for the work carried out on my e46 316ise
  11. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    hi i am thinking about getting my e46 316 colour coded but would like to see some pics first and get a rough price.:confused
  12. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi I would be grateful if someone could help me out. I had my air con re-gassed last week and since then I’ve had some strange electric problems with my car. First my cd magazine went, then my dash lights wouldn’t go off, then my indicators inside wouldn’t work but they flash outside. Now my...
  13. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi. i have a bmw 316 se 2002, the eml light comes on and engine goes into limp mode, if i turn of engine and then restart it light goes out and engine runes ok , i have had the codes read they are p2781 can sensor inlet p285e variable valve gear control module inlet fault...
  14. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    hi guys, i have and 1995 e36 saloon, my keys has been playing up for a whilehaving to jiggle with locks to get in, now i cant get in my car, my keys are too badly worn to be copied and dont have a fob (is my car meant to have one as never got one when i bought the car). the key wont open any of...
  15. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    in the last couple of weeks i noticed that my accelerator pedal feels like its sticking if i take my foot off and then back on it feels quite stiff is this a common problem? if so whats the best fix? thanks
  16. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    hi guys need some help. haven't used my car for couple of days (have another car the family wagon lol) took it out for a drive and its losin power and jerky as if its gettin power then losin it again then when i stop the revs will sit above 1000 then drop to normal and my car is shaking and...
  17. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi guys...can someone confirm as to how much pressure should be in the cooling system please? (just a rule of thumb!) Mine are fairly firm and a bit concerned that something ain't right! Had a new pump,thermostat, no leaks, heaters fine, temp gauge normal, fan kicks in, had the head tested twice...
  18. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi i have a coolant leak and have eliminated it to the plastic pipe connector at the back of the head. Has anyone else had this problem and is it a difficult job to do or is it possible for a keen diyer. any help would be much appreciated. thanks bap
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Could anyone tell me where I can get a head gasket set for my m43 1.9 engine? thanks
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