The "WTF is wrong with my E46 now?" thread.

[Coog]

Driver side rear also works the speedo. No speedo = faulty sensor (usually).

If speedo is working it simply means another one is faulty. Get it plugged in.

 

[j44nty]

its not a speedo sensor its a wheel speed sensor (one per wheel). To detect wheelspin and kick in ABS or TCS.

Yep the very one. It's not dear

 

[da.murf]

its not a speedo sensor its a wheel speed sensor (one per wheel). To detect wheelspin and kick in ABS or TCS.

Are wheel speed sensors not needed to all be working though for cruise control?

 

[Coog]

Driver side rear only

 

[chapletown]

Mine done the same last month was a dsc pressure sensor on the abs pump.

 

[dub]

So, this appears to be the wrong thread to be reading if you're considering an E46 Touring you say?

Are they practical as an estate?

 

[Coog]

Im actually getting on with mine just fine, few niggles at first but has been great since. Its only got 60k on it though! If you want a look and drive at one let me know - I'm in Belfast these days. Its a saloon though!

 

[Coog]

Oh and can't imagine the estate would be massive. I guess it depends on what you intend to carry.

 

[dub]

Oh and can't imagine the estate would be massive. I guess it depends on what you intend to carry.

That 316, after thinking about it might be a smidge lifeless. I've seen a 318se, never been near a BMW.

I like the idea of an estate donkey. Some room for tools & the wee one some days we decide to take it.

 

[Coog]

Has to be a 6 pot mate. If you can wait it out or stretch to it try and go for a I6 version. Can't imagine there would be much in it price wise these days anyway.

 

[dub]

Has to be a 6 pot mate. If you can wait it out or stretch to it try and go for a I6 version. Can't imagine there would be much in it price wise these days anyway.

You're probably right, I'm getting impatient in my old age these days

 

[Antoin]

Lads anyone running 20mm spacers on a saloon with MV1's?
Any rubbing issues?

 

[gribby1]

Any touring owners have an issue with no radio reception and heated rear screen not working I know the 2 are related as antenna for radio is in rear screen also, when I turn on rear screen heater I can just hear a click from relay at rear , has got me thinking it could be the radio amplifier in the rear has gone?

 

[Antoin]

Lads what would be the best brake disc and pad combo for my 330d?
What have you got fitted?

 

[Coog]

Mintex pads. The dust is horrific though they work OK. Wouldn't buy them though!

 

[McKay]

Brembo disks and pads are excellent, was using mintex previously and the difference is night and day in comparison[emoji106]

 

[chapletown]

I am also using brembo discs and pads. Can't fault them..

 

[Antoin]

What sort of money are the Brembo discs & pads?
Are they plain discs or dimpled/ grooved/ drilled?

 

[McKay]

No just plan discs but there"high carbon coated " which means the shouldn't rust.
I get them here
www.roadtrackraceparts.com

 

[chapletown]

I got mine from gsf car parts Boucher road. Didn't work out much dearer than cheap tat outta euro car parts

 

[svensktoppen]

Plain discs are just fine for roadcars, unless you want the "look".

 

[Antoin]

Plain discs are just fine for roadcars, unless you want the "look".

No I definitely didn't want anything other than plain for insurance purposes.

 

[Jordy]

I've noticed cruise control isn't working on the m3, light is on the dash but won't engage....did a bit of digging online and it suggests faulty clutch switch?

 

[Antoin]

Anyone used Ferodo Premier on their e46 as I can get them from Paints & Components rather than off the net?

 

[AMG]

Anyone used Ferodo Premier on their e46 as I can get them from Paints & Components rather than off the net?

Thats what I put on ours the last time I changed pads, just an OE spec pad, nothing fancy.