Mechanical | Troubleshooting [Archive] - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

Noise When Reversing (1 replies)
Engine cuts out momentarily while driving / idle (3 replies)
No gas lines near exhaust header heat shield, right? (2 replies)
High pitched whining sounds around 3K (while driving). Not heard when in neutral (1 replies)
Transmission not going into gear from Park (0 replies)
Replaced Fan Blower Resistor, Climate Control Unit Still Dead (2 replies)
Shuddering - Vibrating Brakes (3 replies)
Toxic oil smell coming into car in idle (8 replies)
Trunk / License Plate Light Support Broke (3 replies)
coolant pipe mystery (3 replies)
Damage to shocks/struts etc.... (8 replies)
What is this black pipe come from the engine called? (12 replies)
Vapor barrier (seal) - Pics (1 replies)
Differential leaking from output shafts (10 replies)
Part the front wheel arch trim mounts to (3 replies)
Troubleshooting a fan that mgiht not be starting? (0 replies)
Clutch / flywheel question (5 replies)
Overheating (not coolant) (17 replies)
Replacing cooling system parts---anything else while I'm in there? (34 replies)
Light stumbling between 2-3K (12 replies)
Is my alternator bad? (6 replies)
Dialing in the suspension (2 replies)
Audio Volume Control Help Needed (8 replies)
ZHP stalled on the road after jerking and lurching forward and won't start afterwards (6 replies)
Humming whirring noise from engine bay (especially upon start up) (2 replies)
Adding an auxiliary fuse box---best place to tap to a switched fuse slot or wire (1 replies)
Check engine light and new gas cap (7 replies)
Alignment Check (6 replies)
Steering Rack Rebuild (0 replies)
2005 BMW 330CI Door Compatibility (4 replies)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror failure (12 replies)
Power Steering Pump Failed... Options? (16 replies)
Clogged cats diagnosed on 2003 w/ 205k miles. Fixed. (2 replies)
Stubborn A/T oil leak (7 replies)
Replacing Dash Unit (2 replies)
Car lurches under acceleration, rear end not behaving quite right (3 replies)
Help Interpret My PPI (3 replies)
Did a booboo and need some help (12 replies)
Plugs and Coil replacement - how did you reach the plug in the back (cylinder 6?) (3 replies)
Slight \vVibration at high speeds - I think I messed up my driveshaft (3 replies)
Throttle absolutely crazy after installing new throttle body (5 replies)
Trim Panel with broken tab installation (14 replies)
Max Negative Camber Right Front Side (4 replies)
Left Rear Axle Differential Leak (1 replies)
Rear Window Regulator Replacement (18 replies)
Brake Warning Light Question (3 replies)
Getting key replacement for wheel locks for e46 (5 replies)
Ever mysterious clunking noise (12 replies)
Aside from the obvious, what’s your opinion here (1 replies)
P-0305 Misfire on cylinder 5 (2 replies)
Are the trailing arms for the ZHP different than for the standard E46? (2 replies)
ABS Module Issues (3 replies)
Crankcase vent valve is leaking vaccum (5 replies)
Is my alternator or battery dead? (5 replies)
Blocked Brake Hose/ABS Channel (1 replies)
Vert Window Issue (1 replies)
Engine Misfires Low RPM and Heavy Throttle (11 replies)
Defroster not working (1 replies)
DISA Valve Failure Rate? (8 replies)
Now the M56 VC swap…question (2 replies)
Squealing noise upon braking to a full stop (6 replies)
Radiator is smacking the crankshaft pulley? (12 replies)
Xenon Igniter/Bulb Issue (0 replies)
Back up lights (0 replies)
Getting new coils - cost etc.... (18 replies)
Starting issues / error codes help (7 replies)
Yet another lean code/fuel trim adventure (10 replies)
Broken air hoses (3 replies)
Exhaust drone/resonance on highway (3 replies)
Windshield Install Instructions (9 replies)
LED reverse lights stopped working (3 replies)
2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S - coolant issue (4 replies)
Driver side gog light flickering + random cluster lights coming on (4 replies)
Cluster repair (2 replies)
Problem Starting When Warm/Hot (10 replies)
Need advice on rear trailing arm bushing signs of needing replacement (4 replies)
Overheated causing 3 other problems (59 replies)
Intermittent lights out (1 replies)
Thud/clunk from drivline-rear end (30 replies)
Coupe rear windows. (9 replies)
What does this hose attach to? (6 replies)
DRL (14 replies)
Bizarre Electrical Issue - Light Sequence w/ Lock/Unlock after IBUS Module (6 replies)
One headlight self-levels faster than the other & high beam shutter gets sticky (1 replies)
Electrical gremlin... (13 replies)
Stuck Oil Dipstick Issue/Solution (0 replies)
Something is wrong with the new driveshaft (8 replies)
Missing hardware to attach bellypan (8 replies)
Steering column failure? Massive Steering Unpredictability (4 replies)
1st and reverse gear popping out of gear. (16 replies)
Occasional Steering Wheel vibrations (25 replies)
Multimeter suggestion and replacing a fuse for ignition cranking (1 replies)
Help!!! Coolant leak through transmission (4 replies)
Got a P0500 Speed Sensor A code and some lights on the dash (0 replies)
Need help diagnosing why I have no audio/nav function (5 replies)
Car keeps losing charge seemingly randomly with new FSR and voltage regulator (24 replies)
Mini Cooper TPMS resetting problem (13 replies)
Bent rim or out of balance and how much $ to fix. (5 replies)
Looking for a good mechanic in Fort Myers Florida (4 replies)
Turn signal problem (6 replies)
A/C and Auto recirculate won't activate on IHKA (7 replies)
Bulbs (14 replies)
Bosch alternator already dead??? (4 replies)
Play in steering wheel after FCAB replacement / Clockspring-steering angle sensor replacement / alignment (5 replies)
Manifold blew up! (22 replies)
ZHP convertible - glove box lock cylinder replacement (4 replies)
Low-RPM whistle noise only sometimes (7 replies)
Heat (10 replies)
Front Bumper Replacement (3 replies)
P0171 & P0174 codes.......WTF?? (9 replies)
Still having idle issues--injectors?? (42 replies)
How can I tell I need a new clutch (11 replies)
Turning heater on exploded my cooling system (16 replies)
Exhaust header stud reinstallation issue (27 replies)
AC compressor leak? (6 replies)
Fuel Filter - Question (3 replies)
Got a new Key - Remote lock/unlock still doesn’t work (5 replies)
Installing a Hitch on the ZHP (74 replies)
Battery suggestion Duralast H7-DLG or H7-AGM? (5 replies)
Are shocks supposed to come apart like this? (2 replies)
Koni Sport shocks not level (20 replies)
AC not activating (3 replies)
leaking in Wind noise after replacing windshield (4 replies)
Crank, no start after 9 months storage (0 replies)
2004 Imola ZHP - 270K Miles (18 replies)
Creaking sound from drivers rear at low speed (31 replies)
Mysteriously poor running engine after jump starting (6 replies)
Serpentine Belt Question (water pump, ps, alt) (4 replies)
Stiff steering after 3 months storage (0 replies)
Battery Replacement Confusion (10 replies)
Dead Battery, what to do from here? (9 replies)
Battery light, car died, did some further tests, now need help interpreting (4 replies)
Windshield Washer Fluid needs new pump? (6 replies)
Ball Joint Creak? (13 replies)
Mechanical key system broke (5 replies)
Traction Control/Throttle Issues (4 replies)
ZHP splash guard / under tray question (5 replies)
Driver side rear locks on heavy braking (2 replies)
Replacing heater return hose (that attaches to expansion tank) (5 replies)
Strange Sounds from Clutch Pedal (2 replies)
Little help with an oil leak diagnosis? (5 replies)
Strange vibration - seems to move from front to back of car (7 replies)
Here's a fun one to try to diagnose (8 replies)
Chasing down oil leak (6 replies)
Coolant leak--can't track it down (15 replies)
Bad Key (2 replies)
Crank, no start checklist (18 replies)
Whistle noise on startup (3 replies)
Broken Side Mirror Help!! (0 replies)
Luggage Lights Always On (1 replies)
AC Center Vent Hissing Even When Car Turned OFF (5 replies)
First day using the heater, but heater only blowing warm/cold air on max (16 replies)
Sometime hard getting into 1st gear? (5 replies)
IAT "Dead plug" part number (5 replies)
Low idle and occasional stalls (4 replies)
Service Engine Soon - Random multiple misfires + running too lean (5 replies)
First gear stubborn (3 replies)
Terrible loss of power 4000 rpm and beyond (12 replies)
CD doesn’t eject from stock Head Unit (5 replies)
What's wrong with my engine? (9 replies)
Where to look for trans I.D. # (2 replies)
Replacing mechanical fan with Electric ? 2006 ZHP A/T (0 replies)
Oil Pan Baffle (12 replies)
Trunk knocking (random) (10 replies)
Hard to start at times and now to crank (9 replies)
Broken hose on the upper intake boot? (8 replies)
Need me some black cube (2 replies)
BMW 330ci vert w sport package has a rough ride...is this normal? (6 replies)
Alternator (2 replies)
Do front bushings need to be replaced in pairs for both sides or one side? (6 replies)
Are e46 door armrests sold by themselves? (7 replies)
Adjusting wiper arm range of motion (3 replies)
Fuel issues - 05 330i ZHP (2 replies)
New AC compressor belt shredded lower radiator hose--why? (9 replies)
Help!!! Driver side door won’t open from outside (0 replies)
Low on power: Vanos good, DISA good (7 replies)
CV Boot Noise (5 replies)
Smoke test machine (4 replies)
Rain Sensor Inop - can someone measure the cutout? (14 replies)
Installed new Struts, and now the front sits higher (10 replies)
Leaky Fuel Injector (2 replies)
Subframe + Diff Bushings (1 replies)
Front Lower Control Arms (5 replies)
Convertible top won't open or close. Fix inside... (2 replies)
Idler Pulley bolt size? (11 replies)
Burnig electrical / Rubber Smell - Front Driver side wheel well (5 replies)
Clutch Feel and Engagement Point (12 replies)
Odd noise (1 replies)
Key battery replacement (7 replies)
Premature Control Arm Bushing Failure (5 replies)
Ouch--what the hell is that noise?? (7 replies)
Sunroof rattle (when closed) (1 replies)
The pulley sound (3 replies)
Windshield Cowl Trim Replacement - tool? (16 replies)
Doing a bunch of work on the ZHP (15 replies)
How complicated is replacing belts? (4 replies)
Kah-Clunk from the back of the car every time I let off the gas (9 replies)
Chasing lean codes (9 replies)
Shift Knob (4 replies)
Lower Oil Leak (4 replies)
Loss of power, misfires 2000-3000 RPM, codes P2240 and P2237 (20 replies)
Brand new DISA - suspicious flap operation (5 replies)
Random windows all opening/door lock malfunction (11 replies)
Key Fob Battery Replacement (21 replies)
P0172 P0175 System too Rich Bank 1 and 2 (12 replies)
Help needed with weird radio connectors. (2 replies)
Help, car won't start! (6 replies)
Loud rattling noise when I start the engine (18 replies)
Help w/Part Numbers? (0 replies)
will Body Shop make color match and straightened dented area (12 replies)
Steering Rack Leak (5 replies)
Oil in Cylinders, all. (13 replies)
Cylinder #6 Misfire, only at ~6krpm (32 replies)
LED HB4/9006 Auxbeam FS-2 (3 replies)
Window Regulator Consensus (8 replies)
Occasional front end "popping" (5 replies)
Shifter Feel (12 replies)
28BC - Exhaust Camshaft Bank 1 Stiff (11 replies)
AC Evaporator and Cost (8 replies)
Need Help With Final Stage Resistor (17 replies)
Suspension oddity (9 replies)
Chime? All the time... Fob? Never (1 replies)
Lighting Flashing & (5 replies)
Best code reader/reset tool? (6 replies)
Windshield wiper not variating during rain fall rate (3 replies)
Wondering... what is causing rough idle and accelleration from exhaust? (3 replies)
"Reduced torque" error, alternator BSD issue, possibly a poor ground (2 replies)
Front wheel bearing -> popping noise (5 replies)
DSC + Yellow brake light (13 replies)
Creaking sound from undercarriage? (6 replies)
Front license plate holder (10 replies)
Tint on rear windows needs to be removed, questions about rear defroster (7 replies)
Coupe Door Help Needed asap (2 replies)
Popping sound from speakers when turning key (14 replies)
Anyone have experience with the shadowline trim piece? (13 replies)
Stripped bolt on starter (10 replies)
Strange instrument cluster issues (3 replies)
clunky-ity clunk (8 replies)
HVAC lights not coming on after battery disconnect (4 replies)
How do I replace the Center Bumper Grille? (8 replies)
Crayon smell after rolling down window (2 replies)
Engine/car loud? (19 replies)
Broken VANOS bolts on 2011 F25 X3 (8 replies)
Near 200K Miles - First Time Limp Mode Appears (12 replies)
Squeaks from driver side dash or A pillar (5 replies)
Anyone know a good mechanic in or near Forty Myers FL - my evaporator needs to be replaced (3 replies)
Need quick check on MAF data before I buy new one... (4 replies)
Ignition Switch: Symptoms/Replacement (7 replies)
Infamous P0102, Is it the MAF? (0 replies)
DME EWS delete (13 replies)