mRd Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Hey guys I'm back with my new E46 323ci in Topaz Blue born on 10/1999. Won this car on ebay for £875.99. The car was not driven for over a year. Since 10/2013 till 10/2014 has done less than 2000miles. The car came with both keys, service history. It does have some nice extras: Early BMW SatNav Electric memory seats Leather interior Harmon Kardon sound system R18 MV2's All tinted windows Wooden trims (Not too sure if I like it lol) Personalised number plate As I just picked it up today in London I have no idea of the actual condition of the car, but it drives fine, the engine sounds very good no weird noises, the previous owner said that he had no issues with the car before he abandoned it, I've checked the car service history and all I can say that the guy was looking after it .. I booked it already for an MOT so fingers crossed want to see whats going to happen. Bad bits already known: Instrument cluster indicates that the boot lid is open (but it's shut) The boot wouldn't open , even when trying to press the button on the key nothing would happen, the only way to open it is with the key. Does anyone know what the problem might be? And what's the best cleaner would be for my interior as the seats and door cords needs a good clean. The exhaust is giving vibration Here's some pictures from the ad: Edited August 9, 2015 by mRd CharlE46 and The Laird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Essex number plate. Big pimpin Spider.. The problem with the boot lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 The bootlid issue could be a microswitch by the sounds of things? If its faulty and thinks the boots open, it may not actuate the latch! I'm not sure how you'd get it open manually but there has to be a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 More: The Laird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 The bootlid issue could be a microswitch by the sounds of things? If its faulty and thinks the boots open, it may not actuate the latch! I'm not sure how you'd get it open manually but there has to be a way. I can open it with the key manually, but electric part doesn't work, the motor doesn't make any sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laird Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Topaz 323ci Nimraynn and mRd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_330 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looks great mate such a bargain for the money, nice options too. As for the seats i find the best to use is Gliptone, two bottles, G11 and G12 one is a cleaner and one a conditioner mate. The Laird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looks great mate such a bargain for the money, nice options too. As for the seats i find the best to use is Gliptone, two bottles, G11 and G12 one is a cleaner and one a conditioner mate. Thanks mate, I will get that. Still not too sure what to get for the carpet tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Gave it a wash and clean today inside out, sorry for the quality of pictures, my iphone is sh... The Laird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_330 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've used a normal household carpet cleaning solution on my carpets and it did the job mate. I use a foam spray aswell and scrubbing brush i bought from halfords i think its a brand called car plan. Cheap and cheerful but does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_330 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've used a normal household carpet cleaning solution on my carpets and it did the job mate. I use a foam spray aswell and scrubbing brush i bought from halfords i think its a brand called car plan. Cheap and cheerful but does the job Well Il try to get it tomorrow and give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looks good mate Not yet, but thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 And more pics : The Laird and lloyd_330 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm having the same problems like on this video, hopefully it will help me to sort this problem out! Here's the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 The problem was found: And fixed: Finally everything is working like it should be. Happy days gamesman2001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Pearson Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Hello mate, I have a 325 with the same issue with the boot. Its more than likely the microswitch, but could be a torn wire from the boot latch, https://m.youtube.com/results?q=e46%20boot%20sensor&sm=1 hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Pearson Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sorry, replied before reading all the comments [emoji14] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sorry, replied before reading all the comments [emoji14] It's allright , thanks for you help anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Some f**kin idiot thinks that BMW stands for Break My Windows... I was leaving at 7am to go to work and noticed that the mirror cover is missing, someone tried to rip off the mirror, smashed my window, another womans E46 has the same damage, she said that her alarm went off half 3 in the morning, but she couldnt see anything.. Third victim has Volvo, his wind screen was smashed. I hope that someone will break that persons legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Utter w****rs, hope they are caught Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd_330 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 You can't have anything these days mate always some w****r around to mess things up, hope to god they get whats coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Sh*t - Bad news dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Apparently police should come to take fingerprints from my mirror cover, because I found it in a bushes .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mRd Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Finally I received my stickers.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
