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BMW e46 convertible hydraulic fluid top up for roof
To check and top up the fluid level you need to stow the hood away (your handbook will give you the emergency hood folding proceedure if it is stuck).
1.Remove the N/S boot side carpet trim.
2.Behind it you'll find the hydraulic unit with it's integrated fluid reservoir - it will be encased in a foam jacket and fixed to the body by a 13mm nut - reove the nut.
3.With the unit upright the fluid level should be within the little circle that is moulded into the plastic of the reservoir (bullseye)
4.If it's not at the required level you'll need to top it up as follows; At the top of the unit on the side of the metal part you'll see two 4mm allen key headed plugs. Remove the lower one - taking care not to drop it's small copper washer.
5.Lay the unit on it's side and pour a little hydraulic fluid in to the hole left by the allen screw (have plenty of rag and atray available as it can be messy). NOTE, you should be able to get this hydraulic fluid from your local BMW dealer - it MUST be the correct type (yellowish brown coloured not pink steering fluid).
6. Keep ading fluid little by little, holding the unit upright each time to check the level again. You'll be surprised how little fluid will be required to get it working again.
7.Once the level is correct, refit everything and operate the hood a couple of times to bleed any air out. Don't forget to refit the little copper washer to the allen headed plug!
11/5/2014 11:18:46 PM •
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on Nov 05, 2014
Wont start
could be a number of things this one....immobiliser problem, fuel pump etc etc. I`d try basic stuff first like checking the sparkies are doing their job and take it from there. has main starter relay gone perhaps?
4/23/2014 3:48:06 PM •
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on Apr 23, 2014
Bmw convertible top squeaks
oil it lithium oil on every hing while top is closed and open top and close a couple time and then wipe off
6/18/2012 3:16:27 AM •
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on Jun 18, 2012
Where is the crank sensor on 2005 320d bmw and
To get to the crank sensor on a 320d you need to remove intake manifold then the starter you will then find a plug and a small 5mm allen key bolt angled toward the flywheel losen that and that is the crank sensor.
3/14/2012 6:20:11 PM •
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on Mar 14, 2012
P temputure sensor
front panel bumper area ,,,if you are getting an unusually low reading its possible the sensor has fell off and all you will be looking for are a twin wire plug ,,,, the ecu assumes a default temp in the event of the sensor becoming damaged or lost due to its position
2/11/2012 1:09:24 PM •
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on Feb 11, 2012
THE HORN ON MY 2007
hi cmccuin,
I think the horn contacts for your steering wheel are located at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. The contacts are behind the air bag and may have a poor connection. If the air bag has been either removed or replaced for any reason, that may explain your problem. I have also seen just a few issues with the wiring harness behind the airbag wearing and internally damaging the wiring for the horn signal.
6/29/2011 2:15:48 AM •
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on Jun 29, 2011
My E46 330Ci convertible closes to within 1
IF THE PUMP IS CLOSING THIS AT ANYTIME THAT MEAN THE PUMP IS WORKING. THESE GET OUT OF ADJ. EASY MAKE SURE SISSOR RODS ARE FREE AND LUBED, WHEN IT DOES CLOSE WATCH THE ACTION FRONT AND REAR. BOTH ADJ ROD EFF CLOSING YOU MIGHT HAVE TO HAVE TWO PEOPLE TO DO THIS.THE REAR ROD THAT SWINGS ON A CAM GEAR IS MOST IMPORTANT. ADJ OUT. THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU THAT LAST PUSH. THE REASON WHY IT DOESNT GO DOWN AFTER THAT IS YOU DIDNT HIT SENSOR TO TELL IT THAT IT COULD.SOLVE ONE PROBLEM AND FIX TWO HOPE THIS HELPS YOU
6/9/2011 6:38:48 AM •
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on Jun 09, 2011
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