The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[san]

Yeah it's a solid option. This is the one that I went with. 20% off coupon is niceee

ACDelco 94RAGM Professional AGM Automotive BCI Group 94R Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006N91C2M..._r1HqBb3XYADAJ

Thanks Nate!


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[JPMo]

So about 2 weeks ago, while heading southbound on the NJ turnpike, I hit a rather large pothole right on the edge of the lane. It was a very violent impact and the car immediately didn't feel right. Pulled over and discovered the right rear tire (maybe a few months old) is flat and right front has a bubble. I got them replaced but the car still feels off when driving. I'm driving mostly city now so its not as apparent but on the highway or twisty roads, the steering feel is looser and theres a slight pull to the right. What do you think could be the issue?

just trying to get a rough ball park in cost as I'm filing a damage claim to NJ so hopefully I'll be reimbursed. Its always something with the ZHP

[Vas]

When the tires were replaced, did the shop mention to you about having a bent wheel?

Also an impact like that could have damaged other suspension/steering components and altered the alignment.

[JPMo]

When the tires were replaced, did the shop mention to you about having a bent wheel?

Also an impact like that could have damaged other suspension/steering components and altered the alignment.

They did not but it was also 6pm on a Sun in small town NJ. Everyone was closing and I had to basically plead to a shop to install my tire. Im just hoping its not too messed up or expensive. There are no promises that NJ will reimburse me

[Vas]

They did not but it was also 6pm on a Sun in small town NJ. Everyone was closing and I had to basically plead to a shop to install my tire. Im just hoping its not too messed up or expensive. There are no promises that NJ will reimburse me

I would start there. A free option is You can remove the wheels and inspect them visually for any bends or cracks. Spin them by hand as well to see if they don't seem round . A quick glance at how much weight is on each rim also tells you also how much weight it takes to balance that particular wheel.

Or another option but will cost money is to have all 4 of them balanced at a place that has a road force balancer.

Also if you have not had the car alligned in a long time, this is the time to do it.

In a situation like this, the tires gives out first, then the wheel and then suspension components.



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[JPMo]

Thanks for you help. I'll definitely give that a go

[ELCID86]

So is this the brake pad wear sensor light?

[Vas]

So is this the brake pad wear sensor light?

It sure is.

[Sockethead]

They did not but it was also 6pm on a Sun in small town NJ. Everyone was closing and I had to basically plead to a shop to install my tire. Im just hoping its not too messed up or expensive. There are no promises that NJ will reimburse me

I had 2 sets of wheels destroyed in NJ. They're going to tell you to go through your insurance company and, if you can prove that NJDOT was at fault, they'll pay your deductible

[ELCID86]

It sure is.

So riddle me this. A year or more back, I disconnected the sensor and jumped the connection in the small capsule-like connection inside the box near the front left wheel. Why would the light now be coming on ? (I checked to make sure the wire jumper is still in place). Is there another reason it would trigger? (Another sensor...?)