* What did you do to/for your E46 today? * - Page 683

ZHPSteve · 11-09-2012, 08:35 AM

Automatic transmission fluid change, fuel pump filter change, rear differential fluid change. As always thanks to the guys at Ultimate Bimmer Service in Dallas for their expert care and attention.

Stiggles · 11-09-2012, 08:59 AM

My E46 tried commiting volticide.

Cluster test revealed alternator was putting out 18v at idle. Voltage regulator, FSR, or battery? (Next day the battery was completely flat)

Mango · 11-09-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ac_2007

My E46 tried commiting volticide.

Cluster test revealed alternator was putting out 18v at idle. Voltage regulator, FSR, or battery? (Next day the battery was completely flat)

VR. no question.

Mango · 11-09-2012, 09:22 AM

Oh and as a result, your battery is done. both should be replaced as PM anyway. first thing i did when i bought my car was chuck the battery in the trash even though it was "still good"

briangl92 · 11-09-2012, 10:54 AM

My car freaked out on the drive this morning

I was coasting downhill when all my gauges shut off and went to zero for about 2-3 seconds. Everything reset itself - the time, my trip meter, MPG, avg mph. The engine, lights and radio all stayed on.

My radar detector was showing 14.5-14.6V most of the way. Isn't that on the high side? It's usually on the low side of 14V.

Mango · 11-09-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by briangl92

My car freaked out on the drive this morning

I was coasting downhill when all my gauges shut off and went to zero for about 2-3 seconds. Everything reset itself - the time, my trip meter, MPG, avg mph. The engine, lights and radio all stayed on.

My radar detector was showing 14.5-14.6V most of the way. Isn't that on the high side? It's usually on the low side of 14V.

Might wanna replace that VR and battery!!!

briangl92 · 11-09-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

Might wanna replace that VR and battery!!!

Is 14.6 enough to cause issues though?

Mango · 11-09-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by briangl92

Is 14.6 enough to cause issues though?

I'm not sure how accurate your radar detector is but I'd probably read the cluster voltage. I thought the voltage should be 14.4. Maybe the brushes could have momentarily lost contact at the alternator? I would do this stuff anyway as PM.

briangl92 · 11-09-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

I'm not sure how accurate your radar detector is but I'd probably read the cluster voltage. I thought the voltage should be 14.4. Maybe the brushes could have momentarily lost contact at the alternator? I would do this stuff anyway as PM.

It's pretty accurate believe it or not

I would've if I remembered what number it is in the menu lol Idk, my gut is saying its the VR but I want to be sure before I start tossing parts at it. I can't imagine there's a short anywhere but it did just rain so if there were one, it would be more likely to become apparent.

Mango · 11-09-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by briangl92

It's pretty accurate believe it or not

I would've if I remembered what number it is in the menu lol Idk, my gut is saying its the VR but I want to be sure before I start tossing parts at it. I can't imagine there's a short anywhere but it did just rain so if there were one, it would be more likely to become apparent.

well if your VR hasn't failed yet, it will soon. so it's one part worth "tossing" at it.

limpiabota809 · 11-09-2012, 12:12 PM

Trying to figure out, how to securely put rear facing car seat

///MPR77 · 11-09-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by briangl92

It's pretty accurate believe it or not

I would've if I remembered what number it is in the menu

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briangl92 · 11-09-2012, 12:42 PM

I don't think it's the VR

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=366825

dsandif · 11-09-2012, 12:45 PM

got some new shoes

Mango · 11-09-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by briangl92

I don't think it's the VR

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=366825

interesting. seems like its a cluster thing. wonder where this speedometer sensor is?

briangl92 · 11-09-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

interesting. seems like its a cluster thing. wonder where this speedometer sensor is?

Freaky stuff huh?

Is it in/on the transmission?

Stiggles · 11-09-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dsandif

got some new shoes

You sir, are doing it right

illestminimike · 11-09-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dsandif

got some new shoes

Nice

briangl92 · 11-09-2012, 02:05 PM

My radar detector consistently reads -0.2V compared to the cluster. I decided to test it just for fun in the garage. My cluster read 14.8V at idle. Maybe an unrelated problem.

tock172 · 11-09-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by briangl92

My radar detector consistently reads -0.2V compared to the cluster. I decided to test it just for fun in the garage. My cluster read 14.8V at idle. Maybe an unrelated problem.

Have you compared these results with a multi-meter?

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11-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#13645
briangl92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotts Valley Posts: 6,520 My Ride: A08 ZSP ZPP SULEV View My Garage	My car freaked out on the drive this morning I was coasting downhill when all my gauges shut off and went to zero for about 2-3 seconds. Everything reset itself - the time, my trip meter, MPG, avg mph. The engine, lights and radio all stayed on. My radar detector was showing 14.5-14.6V most of the way. Isn't that on the high side? It's usually on the low side of 14V. __________________ My Build Thread \| SULEV Warranty Information/Check-in/Q&A \| SULEV Warranty Handbooks Sponsored by *Swift Motorworks*

11-09-2012, 12:42 PM	#13653
briangl92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotts Valley Posts: 6,520 My Ride: A08 ZSP ZPP SULEV View My Garage	I don't think it's the VR http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=366825 __________________ My Build Thread \| SULEV Warranty Information/Check-in/Q&A \| SULEV Warranty Handbooks Sponsored by *Swift Motorworks*

11-09-2012, 12:45 PM	#13654
dsandif Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St.Louis, Mo Metro Posts: 10 My Ride: 2000 323ci View My Garage	got some new shoes Attached Thumbnails

11-09-2012, 08:35 AM	#13641
ZHPSteve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 22 My Ride: 2004 330i ZHP View My Garage	Automatic transmission fluid change, fuel pump filter change, rear differential fluid change. As always thanks to the guys at Ultimate Bimmer Service in Dallas for their expert care and attention.

11-09-2012, 12:12 PM	#13651
limpiabota809 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 622 My Ride: 330 XI View My Garage	Trying to figure out, how to securely put rear facing car seat

11-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#13659
briangl92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotts Valley Posts: 6,520 My Ride: A08 ZSP ZPP SULEV View My Garage	My radar detector consistently reads -0.2V compared to the cluster. I decided to test it just for fun in the garage. My cluster read 14.8V at idle. Maybe an unrelated problem. __________________ My Build Thread \| SULEV Warranty Information/Check-in/Q&A \| SULEV Warranty Handbooks Sponsored by *Swift Motorworks*

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