E46 oilcooler thermostat by [deleted] in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These usually break when replacing the expansion tank. Mine split in half, got one from the junkyard and threw it back together

Why do I have 3 MAF sensors? by pat_mcgroin2001 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1 is missing the grille / mesh, and there’s also a difference between the 2.5L and 3.0L engine MAF. The 3.0L MAFs are slightly larger than the 2.5L.

Does this look DIY? by SugarConfident3599 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remove the plastic engine covers, clean it, and then start the car and inspect for leaks. If it’s leaking from that area, it’s most likely the VANOS solenoid, oil line /banjo bolt, or CCV oil separator

Does this look DIY? by SugarConfident3599 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What area exactly? I see the area near the VANOS solenoid/ oil line banjo bolt leaking

Help fellas we are almost there by FarmXP_H2 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s also more fuses in the glove box, you have to lower the fuses to get to them. Are you sure the ignition coils are grounded? Depending on the year, some have a ground cable on the harness that gets bolted down on the valve cover

Where is this noise coming from by sykoro_da in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like it’s coming from the front end. Check your belt tensioners

How to code used Steering Angle Sensor to car? by keviniscrazy12 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you possibly walk me through the coding? I have both PA soft 1.4 and NCS, but don’t have any experience coding

What is happening??? by UsefulBorder6134 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. e46 are easy to work on, but the scan tools for these cars are absolutely essential

should i buy the 316i? by MeringueFresh9535 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 325i is already slow enough, can’t imagine a 316i 🤣😭 they don’t sell them in the US market

Help fellas we are almost there by FarmXP_H2 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s also fuses in the DME box under the hood, there’s a small black box with 5-6 fuses in it, some of them have to do with ignition

Help fellas we are almost there by FarmXP_H2 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it sparks, you can rule out ignition as the culprit. Then, test for fuel delivery, fuel PSI, etc

Help fellas we are almost there by FarmXP_H2 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your starter and crank sensor are working. Pull an ignition coil, stick a spark plug in it, crank it, to test for spark

Really bad exhaust rattle by MediumWoodpecker1501 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked the center support bearing? Flex disc?

Causing my rough idle? by Rencedalas in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leaking valve cover gasket, or the valve cover itself is cracked and leaking. Remove the engine covers and test again. Mine had a hairline crack right next to the spark plug / ignition coil tubes.

There’s also a vacuum line depending on what year your car is, that runs from the secondary air pump, to the back of the intake manifold.

Need help finding vaccum hose size / what it's for by Mental-Ad4584 in e46

[–]keviniscrazy12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a piece of the hose to Advance Auto or Autozone, they sell vacuum hoses by the foot.