Jakes DIY Videos

Solidjake · 11-09-2009, 06:45 PM

E46 gauge cluster removal - sharpie mod - gauge face removal (portion). Should be similar in a way to other models

E46 spark plug diy - should be similar to other I6 engine models.

E46 DISA removal. Should be the same for other I6 engine models

E46 spark plug boot diy - should be similar to other I6 engine models.

E46 idle control valve diy - should be similar to other I6 engine models.

BMW Oil service / inspection reset

Solidjake · 11-10-2009, 03:05 PM

Vids updated: Added service indicator reset

Hartman · 11-10-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Vids updated: Added service indicator reset

Does that procedure work on all e46s?

Solidjake · 11-10-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hartman

Does that procedure work on all e46s?

It should. I read your thread about you having a problem, right? Give it another shot

stakka · 11-10-2009, 08:23 PM

nice. props jake!

ken@bimmertools · 11-11-2009, 09:42 PM

Awesome, Jake!

Hartman · 11-12-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

It should. I read your thread about you having a problem, right? Give it another shot

Nope that wasn't me

delmarco · 11-12-2009, 08:01 PM

SolidJ,
What does the red sharpied cluster needles looks like at night? or looks like in general?
any pics or vids?

secono330ci · 11-12-2009, 08:17 PM

Nice dude I will doing spark plugs soon so that will be a help

Solidjake · 11-12-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

SolidJ,
What does the red sharpied cluster needles looks like at night? or looks like in general?
any pics or vids?

Same thing as if the needles were white

See attachment

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Originally Posted by secono330ci

Nice dude I will doing spark plugs soon so that will be a help

Right on brotha!

delmarco · 11-12-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Same thing as if the needles were white

See attachment

Right on brotha!

so it just looks red during the day?

Solidjake · 11-13-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

so it just looks red during the day?

Correctemundo

WidowFactory · 11-13-2009, 08:42 AM

Awesome set of diys, but how did you clean the ICV? Just run it under the tap?

Solidjake · 11-18-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WidowFactory

Awesome set of diys, but how did you clean the ICV? Just run it under the tap?

Get brake parts cleaner and put the stick in there, spray it up a lot and slosh the fluid inside.

smolck · 11-18-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hartman

Does that procedure work on all e46s?

No, it won't work on 99-00 models. Only 01 and up. The earlier ones have to have the pins on the gong connector (where you hook to tune the ECU) under the hood jumpered together.

AWESOME JAKE!!!!

Solidjake · 11-18-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by smolck

No, it won't work on 99-00 models. Only 01 and up. The earlier ones have to have the pins on the gong connector (where you hook to tune the ECU) under the hood jumpered together.

AWESOME JAKE!!!!

Thanks!

Custom3 · 11-18-2009, 01:33 PM

very cool....good stuff man

Custom3 · 11-18-2009, 01:36 PM

for the idle control valve what are the symptoms of it being dirty? ruff idle? did you feel any difference by cleaning it?

anacondatcu · 02-02-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smolck

No, it won't work on 99-00 models. Only 01 and up. The earlier ones have to have the pins on the gong connector (where you hook to tune the ECU) under the hood jumpered together.

AWESOME JAKE!!!!

wish i knew this before i started. i now have the idle control valve seperated from the engine, but cant remove it. i need to reattach it and would appreciate any advice on doing this with the throttle cable in the way, otherwise i'll need to tow it

Solidjake · 02-02-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by anacondatcu

wish i knew this before i started. i now have the idle control valve seperated from the engine, but cant remove it. i need to reattach it and would appreciate any advice on doing this with the throttle cable in the way, otherwise i'll need to tow it

The ICV just gets pushed back in. Shouldn't be that difficult.

11-09-2009, 06:45 PM	#1
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,921 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Jakes DIY Videos E46 gauge cluster removal - sharpie mod - gauge face removal (portion). Should be similar in a way to other models E46 spark plug diy - should be similar to other I6 engine models. E46 DISA removal. Should be the same for other I6 engine models E46 spark plug boot diy - should be similar to other I6 engine models. E46 idle control valve diy - should be similar to other I6 engine models. BMW Oil service / inspection reset __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide Last edited by Solidjake; 11-10-2009 at 03:05 PM.

11-10-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,921 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Vids updated: Added service indicator reset __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

11-10-2009, 08:23 PM	#5
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11-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#8
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11-13-2009, 08:42 AM	#13
WidowFactory Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 26 My Ride: '99 328i View My Garage	Awesome set of diys, but how did you clean the ICV? Just run it under the tap?

11-18-2009, 01:33 PM	#17
Custom3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 5,327 My Ride: HellRot 330CI View My Garage	very cool....good stuff man __________________

11-18-2009, 01:36 PM	#18
Custom3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 5,327 My Ride: HellRot 330CI View My Garage	for the idle control valve what are the symptoms of it being dirty? ruff idle? did you feel any difference by cleaning it? __________________

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