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  1. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello, I am new to the bimmer world and got myself an e46. Everything was fine for half a year and recently the temperature gauge went to the right side for the first time on a trip. I checked the temperature it was somewhere between 115-120. I won't bore you with the story but since then I've...
  2. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Recently replaced turbo as it was shot… Ever since owning the car i have had a code saying Needle Motion Sensor 05. Start up is often smokey and smells like it’s being over fuelled, I have noticed sometimes on long drives it will suddenly loose power then after a minute gain power again.. odd...
  3. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, I need to get the following repairs done on my E46 330i Touring to pass the latest MOT: (1) both rear metal brake pipes corroded and need to be replaced. (2) front nearside drop link rubbers split and need to be replaced. Appreciate any recommendations on where I can get this done...
  4. Introductions
    I would love my first car to be a BMW, I am aware that it could be a costly endeavour which im fortunate enough to be able afford but I would still love some advice on what would you recommend getting as a first BMW. I probably wouldn't want to spend anything more than £3500 on a first car. My...
  5. BMW Cars for Sale
    2001 bmw e46 316i Y427OBL Silver 1.4 liters 79k Selling this old girl quiet a decent car for its age Had alot of work done New exhaust 2022 New rear brakes system including pads 2023 New Radiator 2023 LED rear registration lights New wish bones 2023 New MAF sensor 2022 New ICV 2022 New...
    £800 GBP
  6. BMW Cars for Sale
    2001 bmw e46 316i Y427OBL Silver 1.4 liters 79k Selling this old girl quiet a decent car for its age Had alot of work done New exhaust 2022 New rear brakes system including pads 2023 New Radiator 2023 LED rear registration lights New wish bones 2023 New MAF sensor 2022 New ICV 2022 New...
    £800 GBP
  7. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    What does that maf sensor code means? Hard cold start, if engine warm lack of power (barely runs)
  8. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi Everyone Newbie here! Can anyone recommend a decent Auto Locksmith? E46 Key Re-programme / Replacement. Think key fob has had it so likely be a replacement. Needs to be mobile service as car is immobilised (reckons AA man) and I'm inclined to agree with him :) Many Thanks!
  9. E46
    Hello, I'm having this problem, that my e46 doesn't start anymore. Drove around, stopped after 30minutes came back to my car and it wouldn't start, I think it's something with the fuel, I replaced the fuel pump under the back seat, it didn't work. The fuel pump makes a sound, but car doesn't...
  10. Car Audio, ICE, Car Alarms, Mobile Phones, I-Drive
    I have the cassette with navigation radio unit in the front, CD player in the trunk and also 2 speakers in the trunk. I'm looking how to connect a sub to the stock unit, maybe I can do it from the 2 speakers in the trunk? Maybe the CD player? I have seen from pictures online that the radio unit...
  11. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, my E46 316Ti has been giving me some problems over the last month, and I need some help diagnosing what parts to buy/what work to do. It's an 05 model with the N46B18 engine. The only mod is a magnaflow exhaust with a sports cat. The list of problems is as below: Engine revs very low...
  12. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    just wanted to get some assurance for modding my e46. i have a 2003 320ci but i want to put an m3 rear bumper/diffuser and an m3 exhaust on the car, is this all possible? don’t want to spend a load of money for nothing😅
  13. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Looking to change my 16" original 318ci convertibles alloys to a slightly better looking and bigger set but I keep hearing conflicting advise on what alloy size would be the least trouble, was anyone able to advise? Thank you in advance, happy to learn!
  14. BMW Chassis and Brakes
    Hello,I’m researching for information about switching from ASC to DSC system on a e46. Because I swap the original m47d20 engine with fully mechanical one,the car no longer have access to throttle input. So I want to have some sort of a stability control in case of the car slipping or doing...
  15. BMW Cars for Sale
    BMW E46 INDIVIDUAL - MORA METALLIC Rare vehicle with Mora metallic paintwork and matching nappa leather. I’ve not seen another car with this spec. Facelift model - 2004 1 previous owner 85k miles Petrol Manual 2.2 straight 6 engine (slight oil leak) I have owned this car since 2007 9 months...
    £6,995 GBP
  16. Auto Electrical Forum
    I have a 2005 320cd 6spd manual, body and interior is exactly as I wanted but the engine is pretty much dead. I've bought a clean M57 204bhp 330d engine with a loom on it, an ECU and a key. The donor car has been scrapped and I forgot to grab an EWS off of it. I have people here to help me swap...
  17. E46
    So the speakers in my 2001 320Ci sound awful, want to put some decent aftermarket speakers in to replace the tweeters, main front speakers and rears too, but I wouldn't know where to start. I can't seem to find what sizes the speakers are as different sites/threads are saying different things...
  18. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi there, Hoping there might be somebody out there who can understand why my Compact has recently developed some odd electrical happenings. Very recently the passenger door open indicator has started flashing intermittently. Then on exiting the car I notice the brake lights are illuminated...
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello! Got few questions if anyone knows more about m47 cuz I bought it a month ago thinking its a great and reliable engine that will run fine, but today i find out that mechanic got car with same problem on 3 cars and all of them died after approx 1k km. Im will try to explain the problem...
  20. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I have a 53’ E46 318i Touring with the infamous N42B20 engine @ 83k Once the engine warmed up it would bog down if you gave it more than 25% throttle under 2500rpm. This progressively got worse at any rpm. Check engine light appeared and would flash under acceleration. Now when I start the car...
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