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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 420
Posted By Sixracer
Rust. Need help & advice

Por-15 is awesome.

Just discovered some nasty surface rust on the inside of the lower front corner of my door panel. Plan is wire brush, then Dremel/power drill with sanding bit. Key is to remove...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 02-19-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 108,620
Posted By Sixracer
If it fits, you are good. I am an engineer and...

If it fits, you are good. I am an engineer and more "A" the better!
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 02-18-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 108,620
Posted By Sixracer
Sounds like the voltage regulator getting ready...

Sounds like the voltage regulator getting ready to go. My car had similar intermittent battery light until I accelerated hard one day and it stayed on. Luckily I was close to home. If mechanic...
Forum: E46 Xi Forum 01-01-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 33,403
Posted By Sixracer
+1

+1
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-08-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,621
Posted By Sixracer
+1 Happened a few timed before to me. Happening...

+1
Happened a few timed before to me. Happening again on my 2001. Key fob unlocks driver door and trunk but no passenger doors on second tap. BCenter console button wont unlock doors until car is...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 05-17-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 108,620
Posted By Sixracer
I emailed them and they said to return in for a...

I emailed them and they said to return in for a replacement. That was a year after I had originally ordered it. Since it was just headlights pulsing I actually drove around for months before I...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 05-17-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 108,620
Posted By Sixracer
Headlights or no headlights, it sounds dead. ...

Headlights or no headlights, it sounds dead.

If you can pull the failed Pelican regulator, they will likely replace it for you or give you a refund.
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 05-17-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 108,620
Posted By Sixracer
Sounds like the first thing to do would be to...

Sounds like the first thing to do would be to check all your wires are secure and there isn't any corrosion. Especially the grounds.

But it sounds like your new regulator is a dud. How much did...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 10-09-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 75,698
Posted By Sixracer
If you are getting a click, then you have power,...

If you are getting a click, then you have power, but maybe just a low battery. That could mean your alternator/regulator is on the outs. You should have a battery light if your alternator/regulator...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 10-09-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 75,698
Posted By Sixracer
I replaced my alternator voltage regulator again...

I replaced my alternator voltage regulator again and now my electrical system is great. I got the regulator from Bav Auto for the full $120 or so this time.

I decided to try to replace the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-21-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,031
Posted By Sixracer
Roof rails are 10 lbs total. I dont have any...

Roof rails are 10 lbs total. I dont have any pics of the removal, but I will get a pic of my black tape kludge.
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 06-21-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 108,620
Posted By Sixracer
Careful where you source your regulator. I got a...

Careful where you source your regulator. I got a $40-50 dollar Bosch OEM unit from Pelican and my headlights are pulsing. I now need to replace the regulator again and will be going with a $120...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 06-21-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 75,698
Posted By Sixracer
I should note that I ended up getting a voltage...

I should note that I ended up getting a voltage regulator from Pelican parts. I should have known by the price of about $40-50 that it was probably a refurb, though the web site said it was an OEM...
Forum: E46 Xi Forum 06-08-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 33,403
Posted By Sixracer
-did spark plugs -did trans and diff fluid -I...

-did spark plugs
-did trans and diff fluid
-I ended up doing both CV joints and axles
-Replaced alternator voltage regulator, headlights pulse so doing it again
-replacing serp belt...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-08-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,481
Posted By Sixracer
I guess I will try another regulator. What a pain...

I guess I will try another regulator. What a pain in the ass.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-08-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,026
Posted By Sixracer
Bought Bosch voltage regulator from Bav Auto,...

Bought Bosch voltage regulator from Bav Auto, what I thought was new. My headlights pulse. Also get my battery light flickers on for a sec at high RPM wide open.

I guess I will try another...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-14-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,031
Posted By Sixracer
Touring Roof Rail Removal DIY

The Touring roof rails are useful but not as sporty to some. Also, removing them might get you an MPG or two on the high way. BMW sells a "Roof Railing Delete Kit" to replace the existing roof trim...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-26-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,913
Posted By Sixracer
Updated list of repairs to my XiT since 90k when...

Updated list of repairs to my XiT since 90k when I got it:

I have already fixed or replaced:
-thermostat ($68)
-water pump ($47)
-coolant ($20)
-oil ($50)
-rear window sprayer
-cabin air...
Forum: E46 Xi Forum 04-26-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,552
Posted By Sixracer
My car has 101k and I have done 2 CV boots in the...

My car has 101k and I have done 2 CV boots in the last 11k miles. Now 2 more are torn to hell and I need 2 new axles. Not up for doing it myself but man, my mechanic is getting rich of my all wheel...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-27-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,481
Posted By Sixracer
I replaced my voltage regulator with a Bosch part...

I replaced my voltage regulator with a Bosch part from Pelican (12-31-7-559-183-M14). Headlights started pulsing shortly after! I am going to check connections and ground strap. I am pretty sure...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-27-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,809
Posted By Sixracer
Similar problem. I replaced me alternator...

Similar problem. I replaced me alternator voltage regulator a while back so thinking I have a loose connection.
Was wondering if it might be related to belt tensioner as it seems to happen when I...
Forum: The Showroom 02-24-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3,042
Views: 571,956
Posted By Sixracer
Winter fun! ...

Winter fun!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=342134&d=1261340324
Forum: The Showroom 02-23-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3,042
Views: 571,956
Posted By Sixracer
I bet the back is loaded with speakers and neon...

I bet the back is loaded with speakers and neon too, eliminating any and all usefulness of the Touring configuration.
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-11-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 184,055
Posted By Sixracer
I am tempted to add a running a tank gas with...

I am tempted to add a running a tank gas with SeaFoam added maybe every 60,000 miles as a standard maintenance procedure. I read somewhere on this board that many E46s have an injector clog issue...
Forum: The Showroom 12-30-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3,042
Views: 571,956
Posted By Sixracer
You aren't getting through much snow with that...

You aren't getting through much snow with that drop!!

Mine:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=342134&d=1261340324
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