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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 26, 2009 8:56 pm) 
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Replying to: kominsky (Feb 27, 2009 7:52 am) The only lighting issue I've personally witnessed happening on older 3 series, more frequently than I would normally see, is the front directional lenses popping out and dangling off the bumper! They are simple push-ins and I guess the little clamps get weak or something.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 7:56 am) My friend owns the car now... Maybe, there will be a class-action suit, and we'll all get rich! I'll have to drop over to his house and see if it is still a problem... He always has a great bottle of wine open... 
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 27, 2009 8:33 am) Lawyers must be called! Banners must be erected! Oprah must be e-mailed! Victims must be rallied!
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 27, 2009 11:48 am) Well I'll be darned. There IS a TSB on rear tail lights: SI B 63 03 06 Lights February 2007 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B63 03 06 dated January 2007. [NEW] designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Poor Connection at Rear Lamp Connector MODEL E46 (3 Series) sedan from 9/01 to 3/05 production SITUATION Some customers may complain that one of the rear lights is inoperative. CAUSE Minor corrosion at the 8-pin rear lamp connector creates high resistance causing damage to the connector housing. CORRECTION Repair the damaged wire(s) and replace damaged connector housing. Install additional ground wires to both left and right rear lamps.
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Replying to: pylt1 (Feb 26, 2009 6:38 pm) ------------------ Does anyone here have tips on how to successfully ask a dealer to perform (minor) repairs specified in a TSB on a car is 7000 miles out of warranty? This is the TSB I need http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bulletin_graphic_temp/B630306g.htm It is a fix for incorrect ground wiring used in the tail light of some E46 sedans (production dates of 9/01 to 3/05) The problem was reported as a dead bulb. After verifying all the bulbs were fine, I discovered corrosion on the connector. Heat from the ground wire had melted the connector and was causing a short with adjacent wires, along with lots of little sparks! Some guys have posted a DIY fix here: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=512469 I will do that this weekend if I am not able to get it fixed by the dealer. I would prefer it if they fixed it though, so what can I do to help my cause, other than asking nicely? jmb |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 27, 2009 12:49 pm) The E39s are notorious for indicating that tail lamp bulbs are bad. The cure is simple. Spray the bulb sockets with a good contact cleaner, use ONLY silver base bulbs(OEM or Sylvania/Osram), and coat the bulb terminals with a fine film of dielectric grease. I think it cost me  $300 per side... 
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| hi i just inherited a 1984 318i that was stored for about a year. before it passed emissions the icv was adjusted to bring down the rpms (I think). Shortly after that the power steering pump leaked and my husband rebuilt it and replaced the pressure and return hoses. the problem with the P/S was resolved but after he reinstalled it and went to start the car, it wouldnt start. It turned over fine but it was like the fuel wasnt getting to the engine. I suggested to my husband that maybe he didnt connect a hose back or something. That actually turned out to be correct and after he reconnected some hose it started but now it is idling at 3000rpm. it jumps to 4000+ when he presses the accelerator and then drops to 2000rpm when he releases the gas pedal but then right back up to 3000rpm and just idles there. no other real fluctuation. He replaced the ICV and the ICU but no change. Is it possible something didnt get "hooked" back up after the P/S repair? If so, ...what? and if not...what should I do? | |
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You might check for a tear/rip in the bottom of the rubber bellows that connects the fuel distributor to the intake air horn, or for some other vacuum leak which can disturb the fuel mixture. Being such an old car, cracks in rubber parts are always suspect.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 03, 2009 11:36 am)
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