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Forum: General E46 Forum 10-31-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By pilotnbr1
I turned in my original core for 110 credit to...

I turned in my original core for 110 credit to get the duralast reman. The duralast gold was 300 with no core credit, which will be returned for a full refund. The bosch bought off amazon was 215...
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-29-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By pilotnbr1
Update for anyone still following this or for...

Update for anyone still following this or for future readers. I called autozone and asked if they had a valeo in stock, which they said they did. So I pulled out the duralast reman and took it in....
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-13-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,422
Posted By pilotnbr1
For anyone still subscribed or interested the...

For anyone still subscribed or interested the bouncing idle got better but never went away. I ended up getting INPA, what an eye opener. Anyone with a laptop and $20 has no excuse not to have it....
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-08-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By pilotnbr1
Thanks for the replies! Hopefully a swap will...

Thanks for the replies! Hopefully a swap will solve this one. I had done a forum search (several ways/times) but all of the problems I found were with voltage, charging, noise, and short life span....
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-07-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By pilotnbr1
Bouncing idle after Alternator change

Well I had my battery light go on. Pulled up INPA and sure enough the system voltage was 11.25 volts. I went out and got an autozone alternator and put it it. Battery light went out and system...
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-06-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By pilotnbr1
Did you ever figure it out?

Did you ever figure it out?
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-13-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 25,017
Posted By pilotnbr1
With the MAF unplugged I noticed the patrol...

With the MAF unplugged I noticed the patrol adaptive values going both lean and rich depending on how the throttle was manipulated. it seemed like it was in a constant state of catch up as I believe...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-13-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 25,017
Posted By pilotnbr1
One last thing- you can really test the MAF by...

One last thing- you can really test the MAF by unplugging it. When you do unplug it the dme assumes substitution values which are actually pretty accurate. In fact when the car initially starts the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-13-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 25,017
Posted By pilotnbr1
Fernando, I chased a somewhat related problem...

Fernando,
I chased a somewhat related problem except my LAM_MV values were negative- see thread http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=934104&highlight=

In my case I bought an...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-22-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 849
Posted By pilotnbr1
You also may have glazing on your parking brake...

You also may have glazing on your parking brake pads and or inside of the rotors.... Maybe you drove around with the parking brake on one day and glazed the pads or rust has formed inside the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-03-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
Update: Problem solved!

Ok for anyone following this and to help future readers. I installed a new VDO/Seimens OE MAF sensor $220 from autohausaz.com . Inpa shows the kg/h is now in a more normal range around 12 at a 700...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-24-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
Thanks alot! I have a 2001 325ci which I am not...

Thanks alot! I have a 2001 325ci which I am not sure what the exact engine model is (need to find out). I would imagine it is close if not exactly the same as yours. Inpa shows my air consumption up...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-23-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
Update

Well today I was finally able to do some stuff on the car very briefly. Driving the car down the freeway doing 65mph my lambda integrator values are in the green range however my adaptive...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-20-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
What fault codes did you have specifically? Your...

What fault codes did you have specifically? Your problem was a vacuum leak which would cause your fuel trims to deviate rich and throw lean "p" codes.. My trims are deviating lean.

Shaneba good...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-19-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
Thanks for the info guys! I am with you in being...

Thanks for the info guys! I am with you in being very suspicious of my aftermarket MAF and its abilities... When I installed it it was a VERY tight fit into the airbox. In fact I am now wondering if...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-19-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
From what I understand with the maf disconnected...

From what I understand with the maf disconnected the dme assumes values from tables in conjunction to other sensors. When you start the car it also initially disregards actual maf readings. In inpa...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-19-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
I don't think I have a single malfunctioning...

I don't think I have a single malfunctioning injector. My error codes are for both banks and I don't have any single cylinder out of whack with the others. I do need to run some injector cleaner and...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-19-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,994
Posted By pilotnbr1
Any updates? I may be in the same boat!

Any updates? I may be in the same boat!
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-19-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,178
Posted By pilotnbr1
Inpa Lean Deviation...

Hi guys I have a 2001 325ci that has been throwing 02 sensor adaptation limit codes on my peake tool and an occasional sticking idle control valve. I have been chasing vacuum leaks and a general lack...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-18-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By pilotnbr1
For anyone still interested. I did finally hook...

For anyone still interested. I did finally hook up INPA and read the pressure sensor which reads off the high side. It was indicating 20 bar which is about 290 psi and it is about 90 degrees with 60...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-12-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By pilotnbr1
· Inlet pressure: 1.0 - 2.2 bar · Outlet...

· Inlet pressure: 1.0 - 2.2 bar
· Outlet pressure: 12 - 22 bar

Heres a good online read to further understand the system too--

http://www.bmwcarx.com/web/DocumentosBMW/E46ControlClimatico.pdf...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-08-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By pilotnbr1
You don't even know what you are talking about......

You don't even know what you are talking about... Try opening your shop manual.

I "messed" with the AC because this car had no cold air. My mistake was initially shooting from the hip and filling...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-07-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By pilotnbr1
Update-Problem Solved!

For anyone following this here was my solution. I was thinking about how my A/C was working in cooler temperatures and then progressively working a shorter duty cycle until not at all as ambient temp...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-07-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By pilotnbr1
I did another test this morning while its cool-...

I did another test this morning while its cool- 75 degrees. The ac was blowing cold and the low pressure line where it enters the firewall was very cold to touch and condensating. Now I know where to...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-06-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,614
Posted By pilotnbr1
Update

The heater valve is not the problem. First it is being sent the proper pulses in proportion to the heat control knob- confirmed with test light (kinda cool to watch). Second the heater valve was...
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