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Forum: General E46 Forum 04-26-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By bdrbmw
I just went through the same thing with the same...

I just went through the same thing with the same exact symptoms except mine would no longer unlock with the key either. I replaced the driver door actuator with a brand new OE part and it did not...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-06-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By bdrbmw
So I got through the actuator replacement with...

So I got through the actuator replacement with only a minor amount of blood and cursing. It now does exactly what it did before, no improvement except the door seems to latch a little nicer. What's...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-06-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By bdrbmw
By comparing all the symptoms that everyone seems...

By comparing all the symptoms that everyone seems to have had. Will lock but won't unlock by key or key fob. All others work fine. Have repaired the manual key cylinder with the ebay kit and that...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-06-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By bdrbmw
Sedan door lock actuator removal - help!

2002 330i drivers door lock actuator has failed. Have read all I can find about this and am confident that I can do this DIY but am really afraid of breaking the bolt attaching the window glass. I...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-27-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 682
Posted By bdrbmw
I just did my CCV a month or so ago. I used the...

I just did my CCV a month or so ago. I used the ECS level 2 kit. It comes with a few more parts than you have listed like a lower intake tube and a TB gasket. I don't know how the kit compares...
Forum: Southeast 03-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
Posted By bdrbmw
Have been watching this. Any plans yet? I'd be...

Have been watching this. Any plans yet? I'd be up for a beach drive.
Forum: The Tire Rack's Tire & Wheel Forum 02-28-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By bdrbmw
I put four new Continental ContiProContacts on my...

I put four new Continental ContiProContacts on my car which has the staggered setup. Got the stock sizes. They are H rated and I got them because I mostly drive sanely and the wear rating was very...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-14-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 690
Posted By bdrbmw
Flying is such a pain these days I always...

Flying is such a pain these days I always consider driving first and usually do.
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-19-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 622
Posted By bdrbmw
Happens to mine also very infrequently. Like...

Happens to mine also very infrequently. Like Spanners, mine goes away if I turn the car of and then restart. It definitely is not a mechanical sound, doesn't vary with rpm or fan on or off. Fun...
Forum: Lighting Forum 10-03-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By bdrbmw
I also have a bad wire that blows the fuse for my...

I also have a bad wire that blows the fuse for my reverse lights. I have never had a dash display for that. I got the dash display when the grounds in my taillights failed. That was repaired by...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-12-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,489
Posted By bdrbmw
2002 330i 78,341 miles running great

2002 330i
78,341 miles
running great
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-23-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,315
Posted By bdrbmw
I had a very similar issue with mine. I replaced...

I had a very similar issue with mine. I replaced the rear tires and held off doing the fronts because they weren't quite as worn. Turned out the new rears were H-rated Conti's and the fronts were...
Forum: Lighting Forum 02-14-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 124,620
Posted By bdrbmw
My stealership never asked about the letter. My...

My stealership never asked about the letter. My VIN was in range and they scheduled a fix immediately.
Forum: Lighting Forum 02-10-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 124,620
Posted By bdrbmw
I had my recall done yesterday at the Mobile, AL...

I had my recall done yesterday at the Mobile, AL stealership. It was actually not a bad experience. They took it right in and performed the fix in about an hour. It took them another hour to do a...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-08-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,596
Posted By bdrbmw
Outstanding. It may not be perfect but it works...

Outstanding. It may not be perfect but it works great and saves a bunch of searching. Thank you!
Forum: Lighting Forum 01-30-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 124,620
Posted By bdrbmw
I would like to see some pictures if possible. I...

I would like to see some pictures if possible. I just started getting the warning light and looked at my connectors in the tail light assembly. In mine, the male ground lug attached to the light...
Forum: General E46 Forum 12-29-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By bdrbmw
Really bad shocks will allow the wheels to hop...

Really bad shocks will allow the wheels to hop under hard load.
Forum: Southeast 12-29-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,094
Posted By bdrbmw
As much as I'd like to I won't be able to make it...

As much as I'd like to I won't be able to make it this time. To SHOoff11, I am over on the Eastern Shore in Spanish Fort. While you are driving with Spdsktr lobby him to organize a LA event. We...
Forum: Lighting Forum 12-09-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 124,620
Posted By bdrbmw
Got my letter yesterday as well. So far I...

Got my letter yesterday as well. So far I haven't had any issues with tail lights but I have had issues with my back-up lights and I was hoping this recall might address that also but it doesn't...
Forum: General E46 Forum 11-02-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By bdrbmw
Silly me. I thought I had a similar sounding...

Silly me. I thought I had a similar sounding problem until I realized it was the passenger side rear view mirror adjusting. I never heard it until the first time I shifted into reverse with the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-25-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,609
Posted By bdrbmw
I have a similar problem in my 330i except mine...

I have a similar problem in my 330i except mine blows the fuse within a week or so every time I put a new one in (even if I don't open the trunk). I am told that it is likely the wire bundle going...
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-07-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 676
Posted By bdrbmw
For my two cents worth on the downshift feeling. ...

For my two cents worth on the downshift feeling. I have an '02 330i slushbox and when I am slowing down as you describe I feel the same thing but in my case it is the transmission downshifting. It...
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-01-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By bdrbmw
I also bought a new OEM waterpump and T-stat and...

I also bought a new OEM waterpump and T-stat and housing. Easy install and problem solved so far. The picture shows where the coolant was leaking. The t-stat seemed fine but am happy I did a new...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-22-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,633
Posted By bdrbmw
I've been searching but haven't found the...

I've been searching but haven't found the procedure for unlocking the temp readout. Couldn't find anything except your post regarding the Easter Egg trick. Could you post the link to that procedure?
Forum: Southeast 08-19-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By bdrbmw
That should be good to take care of any pesky...

That should be good to take care of any pesky Civic blocks that get in your way!
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