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Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 05-09-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
DIY: Replace broken bolt in front suspension

Lucky me, wanted to replace front shocks on my E46 and the rusted bolt in the lower mount broke off.

Fighted with it for ~ 1 hour just because BMW wanted to save a few bucks in their design (not...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-24-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Found the problem. The connector was fallen of....

Found the problem.
The connector was fallen of. So this was a 6 min. repair that I have
lived with for 2½ years.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-13-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
It's not the 185 BHP that makes the wheel spin....

It's not the 185 BHP that makes the wheel spin. Note the torque...this is similar to a M3.
So at low RPM you will have a M3 torque which is a bit impressive. 0-60 acceleration feels
like a 323i but...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-12-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,833
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
yes its calculated using input from several...

yes its calculated using input from several sensors except for a real flow meter sensor.

I put a new chip in my 320d. This has increased my MPG readings on the display but actually the car uses...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-12-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
That may be possible.

That may be possible.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-12-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Thanks I will try that tomorrow. I think it can...

Thanks I will try that tomorrow.
I think it can spin the wheels. New chip = 185 BHP and 400 N (295 lbs-ft) :-)

Happens that yellow anti-spin light is flashing and takiing control over throttle....
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-12-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 271
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Can't disable ASC - Solved

Hi

I have never been able to disable my ASC. Whats wrong?

Tried pressing ASC for more than 10 sec. Nothing happens, no yellow light and still not able to spin the wheels.

I read the error...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 08-10-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I think you will get as many answers as people...

I think you will get as many answers as people has opinions. Most would always state their own sub is the best.
So if you havent heard any sub your self to make your own comparison its difficuld.
...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-03-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 475
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
You can take out the thermostat and put it into a...

You can take out the thermostat and put it into a pot of boiling water. You should clearly see the thermostat is opening.

If it works it could also be broken head gasket. That would cause the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-03-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 436
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I would say your air conditioner needs a refill....

I would say your air conditioner needs a refill. Error 3 is related to your climate control. If the pressure gets too low the switch will report a low amout of R134a coolant.

Error 2 is something...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-03-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I see only three ways the oil can be consumed (I...

I see only three ways the oil can be consumed (I exclude leaking to the ground) on a non turbo charger engine.
1.
The engine can consume oil at the clearence betwwen pistons/cylinders/piston...
Forum: Driveline, Engine & DME Tuning 08-03-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,399
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
You dont need to change injectors. A fast and...

You dont need to change injectors. A fast and cheap way to get more power out of your engine is just to
remap the ecu. If you still havent got enough, you should keep in mind next steps costs a lot...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-03-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 1,038
Views: 88,139
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I guess I'm an e46 fanatics as well ? I...

I guess I'm an e46 fanatics as well ?

I changed all interior to leater, I changed headlamps to HID, I installed arm rest, updated air con control panel from manual to electronic, installed sport...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-03-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,295
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Don't you have a service organisation like the...

Don't you have a service organisation like the german ADAC in Netherlands ?
I would call them, they know how to open a door without keys.

They gently twist the door at the top and have some long...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 08-03-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
The light behind the speedometer is made by 20-30...

The light behind the speedometer is made by 20-30 small SMD LED. So you really have to be skilled at
soldering. These small ¤#%#"% are melting like ice in the sun when you try to solder them to the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-02-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,850
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Yes, true. But if you have an automatic...

Yes, true.
But if you have an automatic transmission you probably wont feel much difference.
With a manual transmission you might be able to feel the engines RPM is increasing and decreasing much...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-02-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,850
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Lightweight flywheel gives more vibrations but...

Lightweight flywheel gives more vibrations but makes your engine accelerate faster (not the car, only the engine with clutch(es) disengaged). I don't think you would notice any big difference between...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 08-02-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I installed a spoiler on an Mondeo ST 200 once....

I installed a spoiler on an Mondeo ST 200 once. In the official Ford kit, there was a cleaner liquid, thereafter I had
to put some black sealent on, to make a good contact with the clear coat....
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 08-02-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,329
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
Great DIY, thank you. I guess I will do that...

Great DIY, thank you.
I guess I will do that job on my door as well. I get a squeaking sound from mine, which I can't get rid of
no matter how much oil I put onto the arm. People looks on me every...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 07-30-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 97,118
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
You can see it on the two connectors at the DDE....

You can see it on the two connectors at the DDE. If they look like
in this video below, the blue wire goes to pin 37. If you have the old
connectors its described in point 1.
...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-27-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,391
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I have just exchanged some of my gold with OEM...

I have just exchanged some of my gold with OEM brakes. German BMW stealer said ~ 450 Euro (380 USD) for
4 rotors, 4 set of brake pads 2 parking brakes and 2 wires.

A bit expensive, but rotors...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-27-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,182
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I was "lucky". Since our cars cost the tripple of...

I was "lucky". Since our cars cost the tripple of a US car, owners keep them in good shape here :-)

Ok, when I bought the car, shortly after I had to replace all the brakes and tires was in a poor...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-26-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,172
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
I find this forum to be the best in therms of...

I find this forum to be the best in therms of knowledge and DIY help.
How ever, if there is specific diesel questions, it seems like other forums has a bit more information to share.

I searched...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 07-23-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
hmm. Good guide, but seems he left out a few...

hmm. Good guide, but seems he left out a few things.
Never mention air conditioner coolant. I think it must be checked every 4 year and refilled (60.000 miles).

Shock absorber 100.000 miles
Coul...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 06-26-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By BayrischeMotorWerk
BMW do the same in their TIS manual. I have...

BMW do the same in their TIS manual.
I have really spend a bit of time investigating if ANY users who don't follow the official procedure had any problems after the repair. I found none and I didn't...
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