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Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) Today, 07:54 AM

Replies: 4 valvebody question Views: 130 Posted By Starless This is from my no reverse thread: Part 6.... This is from my no reverse thread: Part 6. Remanufactured Valve Body with Sonnax Kits. Option 3: This is to buy a professionally remanufactured valve body with the Sonnax kits already...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) Today, 07:07 AM

Replies: 2 Transmission temp monitor Views: 78 Posted By Starless Transmission temp monitor INPA is the best thing. It will show you the transmission temperature and tons of other diagnostics stuff. This is what they use (or used to use) at the bmw factory Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) Today, 07:04 AM

Replies: 4 valvebody question Views: 130 Posted By Starless valvebody question Hey Boharris, check out my thread on non reverse in my signature. It mentions 3 types of valve bodies for this transmission. You need the correct one for sure and the source to get them from. I think...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-12-2013, 11:29 AM

Replies: 20 325 Ci Transmission issue after fluid flush Views: 411 Posted By Starless 325 Ci Transmission issue after fluid flush I'd probably leave it alone too now with my experience of changing atfs. Transmissions are assembled in the "clean room" environment (no contamination inside) and can work for a very long time on the...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 06-12-2013, 08:08 AM

Replies: 21 My GM auto transmission did not like Dexron VI Views: 1,865 Posted By Starless My GM auto transmission did not like Dexron VI Here is what I think. Many ATFs will be OK in GM transmission. And it's actually normal for a transmission to behave "a little differently" than before after the ATF change, due to different...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-05-2013, 01:52 PM

Replies: 41 Reassemble door lock cylinder Views: 21,719 Posted By Starless OK, my repair kit worked for 2 years. Lock broke... OK, my repair kit worked for 2 years. Lock broke again. Ordered another same kit from the same seller. For 2 years I've been using the lock ONLY, no remote. So this is how long it lasts - 2 years.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-27-2013, 04:28 PM

Replies: 7 2001 330xi for sale in Los Angeles Views: 261 Posted By Starless Since when 115K is low mileage? Since when 115K is low mileage?

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-24-2013, 12:36 PM

Replies: 4 New MAF part # Views: 192 Posted By Starless Get a Hyundai Siemens MAF, will be even cheaper.... Get a Hyundai Siemens MAF, will be even cheaper. Same sensor.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-21-2013, 08:49 PM

Replies: 19 Ladies and gentlemen? I present to you, "Thick, Black Smoke." (A short by SPDSKTR.) Views: 583 Posted By Starless What smoke? Can I have my 1:33 minutes back?... What smoke? Can I have my 1:33 minutes back? :rofl: Ok, saw it for like 2ms...:)

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-21-2013, 08:44 PM

Replies: 18 What's up with the valve cover gaskets on these cars? Views: 759 Posted By Starless Same here. Replaced my VCG at 74K with Goetze... Same here. Replaced my VCG at 74K with Goetze gasket set. Now the car has 123K and the VCG is leaking again. So lasted for some 50K. And Goetze is supposed to be OE :tsk: That seems early for...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-20-2013, 08:00 PM

Replies: 3 Power steering hose clamp, how to tighten? Views: 204 Posted By Starless Oetiker clamps are much better than the ones with... Oetiker clamps are much better than the ones with the screw because they provide uniform compression of the hose. All professional equipment where leaks see not allowed use them. There is a special...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-16-2013, 12:51 PM

Replies: 5 how to test MAF or fuel pump? Views: 201 Posted By Starless And do not forget that if you do decide to buy a... And do not forget that if you do decide to buy a new MAF, Hyundai MAF is the way to go for your car. Same sensor.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-16-2013, 12:46 PM

Replies: 36 Spark plugs Views: 583 Posted By Starless I bought multiple times from eeuroparts.com.... I bought multiple times from eeuroparts.com. Reliable vendor, fast shipping.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-24-2013, 03:28 PM

Replies: 5 P0491 sea foam 325i 2001 Views: 220 Posted By Starless well something tells me you did not check the... well something tells me you did not check the system and looking for an easy answer. Go to the link and perform all the steps. There is a bunch of crap behind the manifold. No way you checked all...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-24-2013, 03:26 PM

Replies: 14 So who got more winter weather? Views: 377 Posted By Starless Yeah, I'm in St. Louis. It's crazy, 10" and it's... Yeah, I'm in St. Louis. It's crazy, 10" and it's not stopping. That's more than the whole winter in one day. End of March. Ridiculous.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 07:08 PM

Replies: 10 Windshield replacement company (chain?) to go with? Views: 231 Posted By Starless Thank you. I do not deal with dealerships usually... Thank you. I do not deal with dealerships usually other than buying some parts sometimes. I think the windshield job usually run between $400 and $500. Ugh...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 07:04 PM

Replies: 10 Windshield replacement company (chain?) to go with? Views: 231 Posted By Starless Great idea, will probably call the mechanic I... Great idea, will probably call the mechanic I know personally and I know he uses somebody who comes to his shop. At least if the job is not perfect he'll be there to back me up and so on.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 07:00 PM

Replies: 6 transmission light on Views: 247 Posted By Starless Make sure your battery is good, get the specific... Make sure your battery is good, get the specific code from the transmission module, if you already ordered that sensor go ahead and replace it. Do not forget to reset the errors in the transmission...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 05:56 PM

Replies: 6 transmission light on Views: 247 Posted By Starless ok, how old is your battery? That angle sensor... ok, how old is your battery? That angle sensor code, what code is that specifically? you need to take a lot of info into account here. Any obvious problems with the transmission at all?

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 05:52 PM

Replies: 10 Windshield replacement company (chain?) to go with? Views: 231 Posted By Starless A lot of people seem to give them bad review... A lot of people seem to give them bad review specifically for using aftermarket glass and trim that fits poorly. A lot probably depend on the tech that does the job too.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 05:28 PM

Replies: 6 transmission light on Views: 247 Posted By Starless what software do you use to read codes? a generic... what software do you use to read codes? a generic obd 2 scanner is useless for transmission codes, you need a bmw specific software to read the tranny module. Meanwhile clean your MAF sensor plug.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-17-2013, 05:24 PM

Replies: 10 Windshield replacement company (chain?) to go with? Views: 231 Posted By Starless Windshield replacement company (chain?) to go with? Hey, guys, It's not exactly for my e46, but for our family van. I need a new windshield. What company does a good job? What's your experience? I read bad reviews about Safelite and good review...

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-16-2013, 04:20 AM

Replies: 7 Dealership Service Dept. Mess up My Car Views: 439 Posted By Starless I'd start by changing your attitude and let the... I'd start by changing your attitude and let the tech look at what you claim to be the problem :thumbup:

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-13-2013, 08:19 PM

Replies: 5 Computer/Instrument Cluster Views: 234 Posted By Starless Hook it up to BMW scanner 1.4 or INPA or other... Hook it up to BMW scanner 1.4 or INPA or other scanner you have access to and clear the error in DSC module or wherever that fault code is set.

Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-03-2013, 03:06 PM

Replies: 11 Buying a used engine online -- recommendations? Views: 409 Posted By Starless Wow, never heard anything like this before. ... Wow, never heard anything like this before. Good luck with your hunt!

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