The S52 is the straight-6 DOHC M-variant engine found in US and Canadian-spec E36 M3s and Z3Ms. While the S52 lacks some of the tech found on the Euro-spec S50 engine, the S52 is a fantastic engine in its own right. The S52 is, in most basic terms, a bored and stroked M52 engine. The M52 was BMW’s replacement for the widely loved M50 engine
Check your fuses, relays, wire harnesses under the hood, especially near exhaust. It is possible that some wires got displaced and melted due to heat causing a short. I would care fully check the SMG pump and wire going to it. I am not too much help with SMG, as mine is stick shift but that would be my route of debugging it.
The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the BMW 3-Series. This series has several issues but the most common ones are oil leaks, faulty engine cooling system, tail lamp assembly problems, and steering wheel vibrations under braking. Despite having several problems, the BMW 3-Series is one of the most dependable BMW series.
Howmany keys do you have. If you have 2 try other one. EWS not receiving signal from key = no start. Check power at starter it will be the 10mm nut on starter. If getting power bad starter. If no power you have other problem. I see lots of keys go bad. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Bimmer App. K.
329 hp. Torque. 332 lb-ft. Fuel. Gasoline. Noteworthy Applications. BMW E60 545i, BMW E63 645Ci. BMW would put a healthy engine common annoyance among N62-powered BMW owners excess carbon build-up
When new, the cost of a 2003 BMW M3 coupe was $46,500 MSRP. Convertible models were about an $8,000 premium over the coupe. At the time, the Competition Package was an extra $4,000. Over the
A guide to help decide which M3 (E30, E36, E46, or E90) is right for you. Search. for example—and focus on M3-specific issues. so traditional sticks are more common in the E46 M3s here.
iTrader: ( 3) It is safe to say: All S65 engines experience rod bearing wear. Not all S65 engines fail due to rod bearing wear. If the M3 is a car you want to buy, drive hard, and keep, it would be a wise investment to have them swapped at some interval. The interval depends on the car's prior use, modifications, and proposed use.
Next Post2004 BMW 325i 2.5L M54 E46 Valve Cover Replacement. This is a summarized excel table of common repair and maintenance on an BMW E46 from 2006-01. You can see the breakdown of the cost as well.
BMW e46 Cooling System Failure/Leaks from Plastic Components: Weak Rear Shock Mount. Tail Light Failure. Crankcase Vent Valve Failure/Maintenance: Torn Front Axle Boots / Front Axle Failure (Xi AWD models only): M3 Camshaft Gear Bolt Failure (S54 only)
The E46 M3’s most common problem is also one of the scariest, and it is the subframe cracks. The subframe is mounted employing four points of contact underneath the car between the rear wheels.
Not having air conditioning in Florida can be a bit, well, sticky, especially during the summer months. The a/c in our E46-chassis BMW has been lukewarm at best. Sometimes it just seemed to stop blowing altogether.
After years of working on BMW's, we have begun to see common problems and maintenance concerns that need to be addressed on nearly every middle-aged BMW. E46 3-series cars, like all BMWs, they have certain areas that need to be inspected regularly, and prospective owners should always have a pre-purchase inspection done to verify the condition
The E46 M3, a favorite among BMW enthusiasts, is known for its reliability and performance. However, it can suffer from issues like VANOS failure and subframe cracking. In contrast, the E90 M3, which features a V8 engine, may experience rod bearing failure and throttle actuator issues.
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