when i turn the key it will start rev to 1000rpm then cut out when it dose start and ticks over it ticks at about 500rpm and sounds realy rough like it wants to stall but no check engine light. iv replaced the fuel and air filter spark plugs air flow meter cleaned the icv but still no joy any help
Hi I have a problem with the electic wing mirrors all of a sudden they have stopped working I have checked the fuse and thats fine anyone got any other ideas?
I am hopefully going to try and fit a replacement starter motor on my bmw tommorow.Can anyone tell me how difficult,where I can see a engine diagram (maybe send me to webpage) or any other useful info.
My car: BMW E46 2001, 330XI. Current mileage: 80,000. When should I change the timing belt? at what miles? How much will it cost in average at independent shop? I drive about 180 miles a week. Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
STi? I was wondering what you guys thought about the e46 m3, the mitsubishi evo 8 or 9, and the subaru impreza sti 2003-2005? Which one looks the best to you? Which one is the best for its price? WHICH one is the most fun for driving? I want a car that has many options that will keep me having...
From the cars you mentioned to compare, all of them have factory turbo except for the M3. Thus, it is always more reliable but it will not be cheap to maintain a M3.
For business looks, the M3 will be fantastics. Elegant, Sporty and yet still "casual" but with 333 hp in built, it is more hp...
the best differential i can use to car ? my bmw e21 323 model 1982 with 5 speed manual trans and my problem is the original differential is short for the 3.0 e46 engine .
Okay I'm buying a used BMW e46 330i (preferably with sport package) in the next two months and wondering which exhaust system would provide my car with the best exhaust note and performance .My budget is around $1200 and I favor clean, deep racecar tones, not the raspy, obnoxious ricer tones (if...
i recently had a crash which wrote off by baby, fat tires and ice conditions do not go well together.
anyway, i spun on the dual carriageway (highway) and hit the nearside front from the centre of the bonnet to the wing and the car then spun round and did the exact same at the nearside rear...
bmw e46 3 series, filling radiator with water nearly every second day, its also over heating.
there is no water leak, heating is working well, oil is ok, no trace of water & oil mix,
COULD anyone help what may be causing it?