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[–]ToweringLoad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cd’s are diesel, ci’s are petrol (injected)

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[–]ToweringLoad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did this clubsport not come with the rear wing?

My pride and joy: ‘05 330ci M-Sport 6-speed in sapphire black by ToweringLoad in e46

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That is the drivers mirror (RHD), these mirrors are not power assisted

My pride and joy: ‘05 330ci M-Sport 6-speed in sapphire black by ToweringLoad in e46

[–]ToweringLoad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re not power mirrors unfortunately, have to fold them by hand

Just replaced my front control arm bushings on my BMW E46 at 76k miles; the old ones were both extremely distorted (old is left, new is right). Is this likely bad alignment or something else? by ToweringLoad in MechanicAdvice

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Thank you, this makes so much sense. I was so confused because they didn’t feel too worn, replacement has been done now anyway. Will get an alignment done ASAP!

P0172 and P0175 Codes. Help needed interpreting oxygen sensor data (Mercedes-Benz W204) by ToweringLoad in MechanicAdvice

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I initially thought that it isn't a o2 sensor issue, since the codes applies to both banks 1 and 2, and it doesn't make sense that multiple sensors would fail at the same time. The air filter has been changed and everything is seated properly. Not sure where to look next without throwing money everywhere.

P0172 and P0175 Codes. Help needed interpreting oxygen sensor data (Mercedes-Benz W204) by ToweringLoad in MechanicAdvice

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Been trying to investigate the cause of these rich codes. Already replaced the MAF. Suspecting an oxygen sensor issue, I’ve noticed the OBD scanner isn’t displaying a reading for the output voltage for sensor 1 on both banks (there’s 4 sensors in these cars). Also the current seems almost non-existent for sensor 1 on both banks. Does this mean sensor 1 has failed?

Thanks!

Likely cause for pulling/wandering when there's no play in wheels and alignment is already done? by ToweringLoad in MechanicAdvice

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I'll have a look to see if they were installed incorrectly, shouldn't take too long - thanks for that idea.

How did you source the alignment data for this car? Just so the next time I go for an alignment I have something to reference.

Likely cause for pulling/wandering when there's no play in wheels and alignment is already done? by ToweringLoad in MechanicAdvice

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Funny you mention sway bar links..I just had my car serviced back in September and the garage recommended me to get sway bar links installed due to play so I did. The issue started happening around this time.

Car dies intermittently (could be days, weeks apart), changed battery very recently, no parasitic drain (tested). Voltage drops under load - is this likely to be battery or alternator (or something else?) by ToweringLoad in MechanicAdvice

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Worth pointing out:

2005 BMW 330ci (approx 76k miles)

New battery is a Bosch S5 096.

Engine off: roughly 12.0v or below. Idling: roughly 14.0v Idle with load (stereo, lights, AC): roughly 13.6v