20 Most Recent 2002 BMW M3 Questions & Answers

most likely the regulator. they use a cable, and once that cable gets kinked or frayed it will make those noises, and eventually break Removing BMW Door Panel Replacing Window Regulator

It is a fairly straight forward process... here is a link to a page with written instructions as well as a video Enjoy BMW E46 M3 Battery Replacement chrisparente com

the problem will be in the unit that is attached to the end of the cam shaft that is driven by the timing belt/chain. It is hydraulically controlled by a solenoid that gets the signal from the ECM. Replacement of the unit by an accredited specialist will be the fix. The unit changes the valve timing by advancing or retarding the cam shaft in accordance to engine RPM

dont understand if it was the diff the noise would be their all the time like a whining noise sounds a bit like a wheel bearing or drive shaft or a bush bmws are prone to this hope ive helped you

MOST likely: VANOS seals. See Beisan Systems. If you have SMG, reset the SMG module.

trunk, passenger side, under black plastic tray in rear quarter panel

this obd2 trouble code table can help you understand the meaning of code.

you can use the bmw key programmer to program it.

Assuming your profile car is the correct one, on a bracket near the left front strut tower inside the engine compartment. It is typically black in color, rectangular in shape, and larger than the square-shaped relays nearby. I have just found a great site that you might want to check out www.e46fanatics.com


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The Syncromesh rings would not cause clutch slip. Sync rings assist in engaging gears without grating. Clutch slippage is normally due to a worn clutch plate or weak diaphragm. Difficult to say what the costs will be because spares alone will run onto at least $200, but shop around for the best price, but remember this is a performance car and the cheapest quote may not be the wisest one.

SOUND LIKE WORN OUT CLUTCH OR CLUTCH RELEASE BEARINGS.

check the cigarette lighter fuse in the glovebox.. the should be a card with the fuse names on it but it should be linked in with the cigarette lighter fuse

sounds like the voltage regulator in the alt. is bad i would start be changing alt.

check the connection at the starter motor. that is the link between the alternator and the battery. BMW doesn't test properly from one end to the other.

that connection is ususally a heavy nut and it needs to be tight.

You will need to go to a shop,have the out put checked,it is supposed to be 13.65 volts,to 14.25 volts out put at the battery.If it is over this,the voltage regulator is bad.The voltage regulator is in the computer.This is allowing the alternator to over charge.But make sure the belt is not slipping.