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Forum: General E46 Forum Yesterday, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 300
Posted By BmwDriver916
Yes this is my first brake job. I did not...

Yes this is my first brake job.

I did not really drive the car at all, just backed it out of my car port and parked it on the street, Couldn't of drove it more than 10 feet or so. What is the...
Forum: General E46 Forum Yesterday, 01:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 300
Posted By BmwDriver916
Changed rear pads and rotars, no pressure in brakes and red brake light on

Hi all,

I have a 01 E46 330Ci and I just did a brake job on the rear brakes. On the driver side I changed the rotars without issue, but on the passenger side the brake caliper fused (would not...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-02-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 212
Posted By BmwDriver916
What is this sound in my engine bay?

I have 173k on my car and ive noticed this sound randomly. It cuts in and out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy7bmrSt3E0
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-17-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By BmwDriver916
Never used a punch and hammer. Do I just get some...

Never used a punch and hammer. Do I just get some kind of chisel and try to hammer it in to get it to turn? If so, I guess i can give that a try, seems like I'd break the glass trying that though...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-17-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By BmwDriver916
I have something similar to easy outs and I can't...

I have something similar to easy outs and I can't get the screw to grab properly at this point because I drilled too much of it out and the drill point isn't flat anymore (two simi-deep holes on each...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-17-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By BmwDriver916
Yes the screw is reverse thread, thats why when I...

Yes the screw is reverse thread, thats why when I turned it counter clockwise I stripped it (not knowing it was reverse thread). It seemed like accessing the bolt from the other wise didn't really...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-17-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By BmwDriver916
Was changing door lock actuator and stripped the female torx screw, suggestions?

I was unscrewing the female torx screw (BMW :rolleyes: ) and I went counter clockwise and stripped it. I tried drilling it out for about 3 hours and finally got most of the screw but there is still a...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-17-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By BmwDriver916
I don't see any harness on that site.

I don't see any harness on that site.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-17-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By BmwDriver916
e46 sound amp harness replacement

Is there a part to completely replace the sound amplifier harness? Mine has a bunch of cut wires from when I had my aftermarket amp in and Im putting it back to stock. It's very hard to resplice all...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-02-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By BmwDriver916
3 smog monitors will not set, DEALER can't fix it, what now?

Catalyst, Secondary Air and Evap monitors will not set no matter how many miles I drive or how many times i perform the obd2 drive cycle. No check engine light.

Took it to the dealer today, they...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-18-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,006
Posted By BmwDriver916
Thanks man. I was trying to see if there is a...

Thanks man. I was trying to see if there is a generic part I can pick up from an auto store to replace this with. But if all else fails I guess I will have to pick this up from the dealer tomorrow.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-18-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,006
Posted By BmwDriver916
Yes I was going to say I went to pep boys and...

Yes I was going to say I went to pep boys and they don't sell this part.

So what exactly did you use to replace this part? Just a Y connector? Was it the right size? Can you tell me exactly which...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-18-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,006
Posted By BmwDriver916
What can I use to replace this vacuum tube elbow?

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6145/partj.jpg

This vacuum tube elbow broke (the smaller tube that sticks out), is this part replaceable with a part at a general auto parts store? Or do I need...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By BmwDriver916
I haven't tried autozone, but I already tried...

I haven't tried autozone, but I already tried kragen and they said no returns for scan tools.

Well as I stated above I know for certain my output for the MAF isn't shorted, so my problem isn't...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By BmwDriver916
Well it's definitely not completely shorted as I...

Well it's definitely not completely shorted as I am getting voltage out of the signal wire that is proportional to how much gas I apply to the pedal. I'll come back with codes later today and see...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By BmwDriver916
The dealer told me it was the MAF and wanted a...

The dealer told me it was the MAF and wanted a ridiculous amount of money to fix it so I don't know exactly what the codes are. I have been reluctant to buy a scan tool up until now but I'll break...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By BmwDriver916
I don't think it's ever been replaced so it has...

I don't think it's ever been replaced so it has about 160k on it.

Could a distorted curve or out of calibration MAF throw a check engine light?
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By BmwDriver916
Is it possible for your MAF sensor to be bad if the signal wire responds to throttle?

I have a MAF code and I checked the signal wire of the MAF sensor with a voltmeter while the engine was on and it appears to be responding to the gas pedal proportionality.

Is it possible for the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-15-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By BmwDriver916
o2 sensors location

I have an 01 330Ci, does someone have a link that shows with pictures where the o2 sensors are located and maybe a link to a diy on youtube how to take them out?
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-13-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,581
Posted By BmwDriver916
I mean take the airbox out and disconnect the MAF...

I mean take the airbox out and disconnect the MAF to check all of those hoses.

And if I don't want to buy an expensive ($100+) diagnostic tool, do you just recommend not buying one at all and try...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-13-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,581
Posted By BmwDriver916
I'll also see if I can get a hold of a MAF with a...

I'll also see if I can get a hold of a MAF with a return policy in case that isn't the issue. I don't know anyone else with a E46 so I can't just borrow one and test it.

Edit: Anybody near...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-13-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,581
Posted By BmwDriver916
I'm going to buy a cheap scan tool today and pull...

I'm going to buy a cheap scan tool today and pull the generic non-bmw specific codes. I'll also take apart my MAF tonight and see if I can find any vaccum leaks or bad pins on the MAF.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-12-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,581
Posted By BmwDriver916
Can you get a cheap code reader from kragen or...

Can you get a cheap code reader from kragen or something? I'm relying on dealer information and I don't know what the exact codes are.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-12-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,581
Posted By BmwDriver916
Mass Air Flow Sensor Code from check engine light, what could it be?

I have a check engline light, mass flow flow sensor. I tried to clean it with the MAS cleaner, reset the code, and it still comes up after driving for about 10 mins or so.

Is there any way to...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-22-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By BmwDriver916
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