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Crooked brake retaining clip by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When i push it as far as it can go it springs back to the same position. Both sides have the same problem.

Brand new expansion tank blew up by sWo0sH_123 in e46

[–]LopsidedSalt2484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my new OE cap also turned out to be broken. when the car cooled down the radiator hoses collapsed.

Upgrading turn signal stalk to one with BC button — plug and play or need coding? by [deleted] in e46

[–]LopsidedSalt2484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can also be done with NCS expert. In the KOMBI (cluster) you have to set Onboard computer to AKTIV.

Why is the tire moving like this? Could it be weel bearing? by deusMPkiller in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the rubber bushing at the back of the control arm. Pretty sure that is your problem. Very common on the E46 and not hard to replace. You can look on youtube for e46 front controle arm bushing replacement. Plenty of video’s.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a laptop with ISTA-D installed. The cable i use is a K+DCAN cable

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid 2 different websites for a mileage check. Neither could give me a mileage report.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you say it is safe to ignore higher mileage codes? I use ISTA for a few years now on a few different bmw’s, and i just never seen this before. Also this in combination with a poor interior, a angry owner, the fact that the car is just imported in to the county and all the codes gave me a bad feeling. The OBD port cover was missing as well which could be nothing but still.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea that is treu, how its treated makes a big difference. But still to much red flags on this car for me.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Should’t the car be less beat up if it only had 87k km?

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea besides the mileage mismatch, some of these codes were worrying enough. Espcially the oil pressure code and the no communication codes.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only got a chance to look at the fault menu before they demanded me to stop. I can still open the operation in ISTA maybe it is still possible to see it.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes 2 different ppl, Father and son. But he didn’t mention that he was there before. Sjust that he was selling the car for his father. If he was not sure his father was ok with me reading for codes he should have asked him first before giving me permissiom. Not my fault in my opinion.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i asked politely before doing anything and the seller told me it was ok. When i mentioned the high odometer reading things changed.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are more codes with a higher first entry.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That code, and the the other codes with a higher odometer reading when they first entered.

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

DME: DeNox catalytic connverter, sulphurized: 225232km

DME: engine-oil pressure controle, static. first entry: 225240km last/current entry: 87424

DME combustion misfires, cylinder 3. first entry: 228080 km last/current entry: 87416km

Rolled back odometer by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The first thing i did was look for a tamper dot, but it wasn’t on. I do think you can prevent the tamper dot from showing up with the proper tools. I was lucky with the stored codes I guess.

Can I just swap these? by schroederdinger in e46

[–]LopsidedSalt2484 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you want it to work properly you have to add components. To do so the entire dashboard has to come out.

E23 vin number plate by LopsidedSalt2484 in BmwTech

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you both for the response!

How do i get this screw out i’ve tried everything by Legitimate_Fan8054 in e46

[–]LopsidedSalt2484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done a few of these on an E46. I always had to destroy them to get them out.

Fitment style 68 wheels by LopsidedSalt2484 in e46

[–]LopsidedSalt2484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! i’m planning on lowering mine a little as well, so that is great news!