BMW E46 330d SE Touring
Discussion
helix402 said:
g3org3y said:
I'm often surprised how reasonable some bits are (for older BMWs) direct from the dealer rather than online/eBay etc.
I got paid to learn how to fix them! An apprenticeship then Technician training. I then ran my own business for a few years.My last three cars have been E46s. Pics to follow as the IPhone update is crashing.
As you know. I've just purchased my first E46. Had 3x E36s though (325iA saloon, 328i saloon and the most recently departed 328i touring).
The o/s dipped beam had been intermittently n/w. It’s a xenon so the fault could be bulb, ignitor or control unit on the light.
I swopped the bulbs n/s to o/s, fault stayed on the o/s. This left the ecu or ignitor. I didn’t fancy swopping these, used ones seem to be £30-40 each.
I bought a used headlight for £90 and fitted that.
Whilst I was in the light area I had a good used fog light to replace the manky o/s one.
New light:
Fitted:
I swopped the bulbs n/s to o/s, fault stayed on the o/s. This left the ecu or ignitor. I didn’t fancy swopping these, used ones seem to be £30-40 each.
I bought a used headlight for £90 and fitted that.
Whilst I was in the light area I had a good used fog light to replace the manky o/s one.
New light:
Fitted:
JakeT said:
Helix, I don't know how you find the time to change the pollen filter on these. One of those spring clips getting stuck is a day ruiner.
I joke, of course. I found mine all came out quite grotty after 10k. I do them every service.
The ease of working on E46s is one of the best bits of owning one!I joke, of course. I found mine all came out quite grotty after 10k. I do them every service.
Insp 2 yesterday, new parts:
6.75l of Elf LL04 5w30:
Diagnostic check, no faults:
Diagnostic setup (with interior in need of a vacuum):
All done:
The rear tyres are wearing rapidly both in the centre and on the inner edge, probably due to them being cheapish Vreidesteins and me not checking the pressure often enough. They grip well but I’ll spend more next time.
The car also needs new front anti roll bar bushes, I thought it might as there is a slight knock from the n/s/f. All the other suspension is new. I’ve gone for gen BMW bushes as I know they will fit. Not cheap though at £54 for a pair of 27mm M3 Conv ones.
6.75l of Elf LL04 5w30:
Diagnostic check, no faults:
Diagnostic setup (with interior in need of a vacuum):
All done:
The rear tyres are wearing rapidly both in the centre and on the inner edge, probably due to them being cheapish Vreidesteins and me not checking the pressure often enough. They grip well but I’ll spend more next time.
The car also needs new front anti roll bar bushes, I thought it might as there is a slight knock from the n/s/f. All the other suspension is new. I’ve gone for gen BMW bushes as I know they will fit. Not cheap though at £54 for a pair of 27mm M3 Conv ones.
I’m still enjoying your threads helix , looking forward to the 6 speed conversion
My 330d daily is just coming up to 10/11 years of ownership can’t remember which as it’s been part of the family for as long as I can remember
In the next 2 weeks It’s getting a very long overdue 3 years 12k service and some other bits that have been on the to do list
Out of curiosity is the 6 speed conversion purely for the benefit of being able to handle more power ?
As I had mine converted to 5 speed 2 years ago when the autobox died I had the opportunity for the 6 speed conversion but it worked out £200 more
My 330d daily is just coming up to 10/11 years of ownership can’t remember which as it’s been part of the family for as long as I can remember
In the next 2 weeks It’s getting a very long overdue 3 years 12k service and some other bits that have been on the to do list
Out of curiosity is the 6 speed conversion purely for the benefit of being able to handle more power ?
As I had mine converted to 5 speed 2 years ago when the autobox died I had the opportunity for the 6 speed conversion but it worked out £200 more
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