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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-27-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By rwall
Drive the effing tires off of it. That's what...

Drive the effing tires off of it. That's what it's made for. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Forum: Lighting Forum 05-27-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,428
Posted By rwall
I don't, 'cause I'm not a douche. /thread.

I don't, 'cause I'm not a douche. /thread.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-24-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By rwall
There are 2 aux cables, one if you have nav and...

There are 2 aux cables, one if you have nav and one if you don't. Maybe you bought the wrong cable?
Forum: Forced Induction Forum Sponsored by Active Autowerke 05-08-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 354
Posted By rwall
A 2006 bmw 330xi is an e90, not an e46....

A 2006 bmw 330xi is an e90, not an e46....
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-26-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 261
Posted By rwall
I have to agree with others in their responses -...

I have to agree with others in their responses - it's really too bad that no one can figure out why your car is malfunctioning like this. For you to have to disable a safety device just to get your...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-25-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 370
Posted By rwall
Yeah, just take out a front switch and compare it...

Yeah, just take out a front switch and compare it to a back switch, and you'll see what plastic you'll need to remove. I used a small, sharp wood chisel, and you can't even tell where I cut the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-24-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 370
Posted By rwall
Correction - one touch close DOES work on coupes,...

Correction - one touch close DOES work on coupes, but you need to cut away the little tab of plastic inside the switch itself that's blocking your second click. Then, use your PA soft to program. ...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-22-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By rwall
Well, Steelies rust They look like crap ...

Well,

Steelies rust
They look like crap
Chains work just fine on alloys
Maintenance on alloys consists of cleaning and waxing, if your OCD. Steel will need to be re-painted every so often....
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-22-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 571
Posted By rwall
Seriously, you don't know how to set your system...

Seriously, you don't know how to set your system to recirculate? RTFM.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-22-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By rwall
Have you bought them yet? If not, why go steel...

Have you bought them yet? If not, why go steel when you can get good used alloys off of Craigslist or similar for cheap? I have a 325ci with the 17" sport package wheels, and picked up a set of...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-21-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By rwall
Buuuuuuump!

Buuuuuuump!
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-19-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 138
Posted By rwall
Cluster knob stalks

Hi all - I damaged my cluster knob stalks when installing gauge rings, so if anyone out there has a damaged cluster you're willing to pull the stalks from, I'd like to buy them. To be clear, I'm...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-12-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 772
Posted By rwall
If you want to be sure you've flushed out as much...

If you want to be sure you've flushed out as much ATF as possible, I think you'd do well to follow the method Honda uses (and this is from memory, but is the gist of it):

Raise car securely on...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-11-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By rwall
Update - now the problem has spread to the inner...

Update - now the problem has spread to the inner door handles and the central lock button. Specifically, when trying to unlock the car, sometimes everything works, and sometimes nothing works and I...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-10-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By rwall
BMW Scanner 1.4, lock gurus, please help.

I'd like to diagnose an intermittent problem with my door locks. Car is an '04 325 Ci (coupe) with approx. 68k miles. Recently, the doors have occasionally refused to unlock with the key remote. ...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-07-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 540
Posted By rwall
They're really cheap at the dealership. I just...

They're really cheap at the dealership. I just bought a bunch to replace the ones on my under-engine pan and the one I broke pulling out my fan assembly.

Who's next?
Forum: NY / NJ / CT 02-26-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 381
Posted By rwall
Most auto insurances replace cracked windshields...

Most auto insurances replace cracked windshields with low or no deductable.
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-20-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,037
Posted By rwall
There're a ton of threads on how to change...

There're a ton of threads on how to change settings on your car using inexpensive software and a cable. Search, my friend, search.
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-13-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By rwall
It means it's time to buy an owners manual. ...

It means it's time to buy an owners manual.

Snark
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-13-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 380
Posted By rwall
"Putrid".

"Putrid".
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-30-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 597
Posted By rwall
I'd go for it with sceptical optimism: Get a...

I'd go for it with sceptical optimism: Get a PPI, and if nothing shows up bad, jump on it. Change the oil and filter, do a coolant flush, then drive it like it was intended for. I'd worry about...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-30-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,108
Posted By rwall
Ummm, wouldn't the 1st thing you want to check be...

Ummm, wouldn't the 1st thing you want to check be the fuse?
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-30-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,108
Posted By rwall
I've been working on cars for about 40 years,...

I've been working on cars for about 40 years, starting with helping my Dad keep our family cars going, and one of the very first things he taught me is to NEVER put any body part, especially my hands...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-28-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By rwall
My fold down seats rattle if they're not fully...

My fold down seats rattle if they're not fully locked back, and one seems to be very difficult to latch. I have to slam it with all my strength to engage it. So, first step is to see if they're...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 324
Posted By rwall
These thermostats fail in the "open" position,...

These thermostats fail in the "open" position, which means they won't partially close when it needs to when airflow is good at highway speeds. You can drive like this for a week or so, so go ahead...
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