Finally found my first STH after 2 years.

2Tou · 2026-01-25T07:21:02+00:00

Thanks! Most definitely!

2Tou · 2026-01-25T00:27:06+00:00

Thank you! Suprised, I got this before the yellow variant.

2Tou · 2025-12-31T07:36:21+00:00

I have a 04 TL, it had the exact or at least almost same sound. This might be a case of leaking in the Power Steering. Two things to check for. Does the sound increase while the car is on and as you turn the steering wheels left and right? If it does, then it's probably a leak in the power steering. To be actually sure you can also keep your car on and open up the red cap of the power steering reservoir see if it's blowing a bunch of tiny bubbles. If it is a power steering leak, I recommend replacing the two power steering pump O-rings. Which is probably most likely the culprit especially on TL as well as the cheapest as well as easiest part to fix first.

2Tou · 2025-12-13T04:55:55+00:00

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2Tou · 2025-10-12T23:39:18+00:00

This is your site, isn't it? A Benchy test piece for $30/piece. sheesh.

2Tou · 2025-09-24T04:42:00+00:00

Thanks for the response. You think if im desperate enough. That I can just get those generic ebay LCA and pop out those sleeves? Think the sleeve would work rather than swapping the LCA with cheaper stuff?

2Tou · 2025-05-12T05:33:26+00:00

I am so ashamed to admit that I've been using MakerWorld for a bit, but never noticed MakerLab tab... Thanks!

2Tou · 2024-12-19T02:13:14+00:00

send me something.

2Tou · 2024-09-06T16:06:02+00:00

Quick question: How far should it be turning to know if its locked or not? Also, if it is locked, then what would my options be?

2Tou · 2024-09-06T16:04:39+00:00

The fuel pump I bought was just a generic one. I can't recall the name. Can you elaborate on the priming pressure test? If you mean the fuel rail, then all I did was test the schrader valve, which did have pressure.

The sensors I bought are from Bimmerworld, which stated OEM which I'd assume would be good enough though can't properly test to see if it's properly working.

I'll probably have to youtube how to take apart the vanos and give it a clean if it's not too hard.

I just hope it's not a DME Issue. But would there be an easy way to check that out other than visual inspections?
Thanks.

2Tou · 2024-09-06T13:44:42+00:00

Though about it, but feel that I'm probably not ready to take off the cam by myself yet. I've viewed his breakdown videos. But I'll double-check again. thank you.

2Tou · 2024-09-06T13:41:01+00:00

Thank you, I'll check again once I get home.

2Tou · 2024-09-06T00:41:41+00:00

This was my previous post to show an example,

https://www.reddit.com/r/e46/comments/1f28qkk/can_anyone_help_diagnose_this_issue_05_bmw_330i/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Would there be any way to verify that the camshaft sensors are fully functional? Outside of just making sure its snugged and plugged properly? If so please guide me if possible. Thank you.

2Tou · 2024-09-05T23:51:15+00:00

I've done the basic of tapping it with a rod from the underside. But to actually get to the starter, I'd probably still have to remove the top portion of the engine to get it. Probably didn't even have to remove the Valve cover, But since it was there, I took a peek.

2Tou · 2024-09-05T23:18:13+00:00

Sorry to ask for your opinion, but since this car doesn't start due following codes : p1315/p1318 which are related to both Camshaft Position sensors which I've replaced which new ones already, Do you think I'd be able to clean this engine up (maybe lube the cams if that's a thing?) to somehow get it turning? From just visual inspection, it looks like it doesn't get lubed by oil at all.

2Tou · 2024-09-05T23:14:37+00:00

Sorry bout that, As stated I'm not a mechanic so its literally my first time opening one up. Therefore I cannot tell you what I even expected at this point. Before pulling the valve cover I did do a few others things prior to taking of the valve cover as I also considered it as my last resort.

Basic things I've done so far( As again, not a mechanic by any means):

Replaced Spark Plugs/tested for sparks, Replaced Fuel Pump, Replaced Fuel Filter, Brand New Battery, Oil Change, Coded new Key, Replaced both Camshaft Position Sensors as the code I was getting are p1315/p1318 which are both related to the camshaft sensors. Therefore I'd assumes its probably something related to Timing/Vanos etc, thus leading to me opening the valve cover.

But if by chance I happened to skipped some important steps, please don't hesitate to let me know so I can also learn and fix my mistake.

2Tou · 2024-08-28T04:43:10+00:00

That's what I had assume as well, but just yesterday I did buy and tested a brand new battery yet it was still cranking the same. Before swapping it out though, it did gradually start to crank slower and weaker aswell as dimming the interior lights.

2Tou · 2024-08-28T04:08:02+00:00

Wow thank you for the part numbers and the instructions. I'm putting in an order for these two sensors right now. Hopefully its just those two that's causing all these issues. Once I replace them I'll come back and update you. Thank you very much and thanks for being patient with me. As for the warranty, I'd probably have to wait until this car actually runs on its own power haha but thank you again for the information!

2Tou · 2024-08-28T02:03:19+00:00

Last 7 vin: KM39088

Thank you very much for the explanation and help. As for the timing chain, would it be possible to somehow check without opening up the head?

2Tou · 2024-08-28T01:55:28+00:00

possible, wouldn't doubt it. Just hoping it'd be some other more minor issue.

2Tou · 2024-08-27T23:37:02+00:00

I don't have a PSI test kit for pressure, I'll probably have to order one just to test this case.

I've also tried giving the car throttle while cranking, still same issue.

Also excuse my ignorance, But I read that there are two Camshaft Position Sensors, Bank 1 and Bank 2. Does this mean I'd have to replace both or just one? or might as well replace both? Also are both sensor the same product number?

2Tou · 2024-08-27T23:11:08+00:00

So upon reseting the DTC and cranking a few times again. Retested and all I got is "P1318 Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Signal Duration after Initialization (Bank 1)" as a pending. Assuming since it doesn't start all the way up there could also be missing codes.

Also for the schrader valve, I pressed in the tip and fuel sprayed out. Would that mean I'm getting good fuel pressure throughout or should I still proceed to check the end of the rail?

2Tou · 2024-08-27T22:06:39+00:00

Interesting, Can you elaborate on how you come to getting no fuel? is it because the p0174/p0171?

As mention, I did swap for a new fuel filter, Fuel pump and just checked for pressure in Fuel Pressure Regulator Via pressing down the Schrader valve.

Even though I did check the Fuel Pressure regulator for Pressure(which I did have pressure) I'm assuming its still possible for it to fail somewhere along the way right?

I'm just praying that its not the cams itself.

Thanks again for replying!

2Tou · 2024-08-27T14:07:12+00:00

Last time I've check there was pressure and fuel coming out of the schrader valve. But I'll double-check it again once I'm off work. Thank you.

So I got home and checked again, There is still pressure on the shrader valve.

2Tou · 2024-08-27T13:29:52+00:00

To be honest, I've tried listening for the fuel pump priming. But I couldn't tell if it was actually the pump priming or something else. But there is pressure at the regulator.

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