Pull the belts and check the pulley's per this video.
https://youtu.be/3jJgZgCJhvQ
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Pull the belts and check the pulley's per this video.
https://youtu.be/3jJgZgCJhvQ
Sent from an S6 Edge
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I don't know which part it is specifically on the e46, but it sounds like the bearing on an idler, tensioner, or possibly a driven accessory.
The problem with driving it is if something does seize and the belt breaks at high rpm, it can grenade other stuff like the cooling reservoir, fan, radiator, or even put dimples in the hood.
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Oops. Dane beat me to it.
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2004 ZHP Vert - Titanium Silver 6MT
BMW CCA Rocky Mountain Chapter #504522
ZHP Replacement: 2012 E93 M3 * Daily Driver: 2007 Hummer H3 Adventure * Wife-mobile: 2016 VW Touareg Exec
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Thanks guys. Yea I understand tht...but I have to get to work tomorrow...guess I will be very cautious and diagnose this when I get home after work.Originally Posted by ecrabb
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I wouldn't chance it, I'd call a few colleagues and bum a ride...
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I would remove the mechanical fan first and see if the noise is still there. If it is, then look at the pulleys and belts.
Either way look into doing the electrical fan mod
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Going to pick up idler pulley and pulley tht goes on hydraulic tensioner...also the mechanical ac tensioner...will replace them this afternoon.
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Removed the bolts and checked the numbers. Here is a picture! Based on the BT logo I assume I have it! I also assume that PK: 9950 is my passcode? How do I connect it to my phone then?
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You know that sneezing man button on your steering wheel?Removed the bolts and checked the numbers. Here is a picture! Based on the BT logo I assume I have it! I also assume that PK: 9950 is my passcode? How do I connect it to my phone then?
Press that button for 2-3 seconds, while keeping it pressed in, turn the ignition to the second position, keep it pressed for 2 or 3 more seconds and then release. It should say BT PAIRING on your radio display at that point. Pull out your phone and make sure bluetooth is on then search for devices like you would connect to anything else. Enter the PK and you're good to go.
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Nothing came up when I tried that...
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