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This DIY article will help you successfully change the oil and oil filter in the E46 3-Series. This was done on a 325xi so there might be a few variations between the different models, but all should be closely related.
BMW recommends 15,000 miles for...
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I bought a liquid extractor and do not need to lift the car on a E46 to save time and the ease of doing it..
Good DIY.
You've nothing to worry about.
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This DIY article will help you successfully change the Air filter in the E46 3-Series. This was done on a 325xi so there might be a few variations between the different models, but all should be closely related. Changing the air filter on this car is ...
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I am pretty sure you.
Uh ...
Typing up a spark plug and valve cover gasket one right now.. .
For the E46.
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The E46 M3 is more prone to issues from a dirty/clogged fuel filter than the non-Ms. I picked up my 2003 M3 with 72,xxx on the clock and have had this on my list to do as I don't know when it was done last, if at all by the previous owner.
Tool/supply...
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THANX thunmbs up for a good DIY just did mine and was easy as the DIY....
Very thorough DIY, nice gotta order one, Now im gonna go ahead and order my fuel filter and get to work.
Thanks.
Ive been meaning to do this.
I Have 50k on mine.
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Figured I might as well post about my weekend project - while back I swapped seats in my 01 for ones with inflatable bolsters, but I came to find out they weren't heated. Doh!
Anyway it turns out on E46 cars, the heating came sown into the covers and ...
Started by halik on
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by 4 people.
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I haven't.
I' can snap some pics of the e46 covers and the E36 connectors.
To run continuously (that's how the e36 was set up), E46 has sort of a mesh that's connected and pics if you have them.
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Components Installed and Coded in this DIY:
-16:9 CD Navigation Monitor
-MK4 Navigation Computer with the 2010 Tele Atlas North America High DVD East/West Set
-BM53 Navigation AM/FM Radio Receiver
-Navigation Retrofit Harness Adapter
-OEM Aux-In for Navigation...
Started by delmarco on
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by 4 people.
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NOTE: Only two BMW Sirius Receiver models for the E46 are known to work?...ofitbmwe46.jpg
Before I move on to the....
Last minute stumpers in this DIY that I managed to solve-
NOTE : Leaving the car's battery it is double counter-intuitive.
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Does a E46 sport wheel fit the E39?
Started by 4.4E39 on
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by 5 people.
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After march 1999, E39's also switched to a dual stage airbag system, so it means that E46 steering wheels and the airbag connections will fit and work
Here's my 03 E39 with an ....
The E46 airbag system is dual stage.
Was 'single stage'.
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Thought this was neat i did it one day when i got bored. i like it others have their own opinions but hey whatever LOL. what this is, is a bypass of the clutch safety switch so you dont need to push the clutch in to start your car (if its a standard)....
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Same here i put a hidden button that im going.
It in gear and have taught the wife to do the same .
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BMW
X5, E46 & E39 Diamond Shaped Key
To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs to be programmed.
1. with the both keys, get in the car and close all windows and doors.
2. Put working key into the ignition and turn to...
Started by Linelisrs on
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by 12 people.
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I've thought about using the other DIY thread (E46 2002year) BMW....
Hold the unlock button, then press the lock button three that currently works, but seems to slowly be dying.
Into ignation to postion 2 then take the key out .
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Preface
This is not intended to be a DIY. I've done a lot of work on cars over the years, but I am not a mechanic. I'm not that experienced with differentials. I do, however, like learning new things and had an opportunity. I'm not an expert. If you choose...
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I have four E46 diffs....
Very Awesome Write UP! Much more intense then American differentials reeks .
BMW pattern and button it back up.
Now, here's why E46 diffs suck.
Backlash should be .003" to .004", with good gear mesh .
The E36 TIS.
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Praxis Air Suspension is part of my M3 motor project , but I figured some of the M3 guys would wanna see the kit and how it compares with coils...
First off...I'm pretty amazed with the packaging...its very well put together and it seems they spent a ...
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Then adjust damping....
Its as easy as touching a button and turning mounted button.
More to come the spring-rate and ride-height are controlled by air .
The garage...Even had a mini vacuum cleaner DIY...=p
Cleaned up my spare tire area...
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