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Thanks for the offer bud but I know the fault - I just don't see the point in replacing the sensor if it doesn't manifest as a problem. lol. I see it as good 'ol BMW adding extra sensors where they're not needed. But yeah, big, comfy barge! Kids love it. My 6yr old can stand up fully in the back. 2 years later it still cracks him up so I definitely picked right. Haha. If it's not your primary car - restore it! 100%, without a shadow of a doubt, restore it! I wish I could've kept mine, but didn't have the space at the time to hang onto it to restore it. The missus wouldn't have liked it either so it had to go. But the values are creeping back up nicely. Especially for the 3.0ltr versions. Both petrol and especially the 204bhp diesel. We all still miss my E46. The kids loved the handling and how fast it was. Every time they see an E46 they get excited! I had loads of people admire it, even in that state. If you have the time/space/cash - absolutely restore it! At some point in the next few years I think the values of good examples will rocket!

Yes mine was repaired by my local BMW stealership under warranty. It lasted all of 10 months because of poor workmanship then they wouldn't re-do it. I took it to a couple of local bodyshops over the years but again they never did any of it properly. I even bought brand new front wings but because the bodyshop never sealed it correctly they started to rust too - even after assuring me they'd done it. This is a picture of the worst arch. The front, drivers side jacking point collapsed too. Not great overall. Thankfully the E70 is completely different! Lots of plastic panels and there doesn't seem to be any rust issues on them. Bloody heavy, though! And too many sensors.. lol. I currently have a failed rear suspension level sensor on it. It's been warning me for the last 2/3 months but the car drives fine, the suspension works fine, it goes up and down as it should, it's even at the correct ride height. So i'm not sure why it's there! I'm holding off before I have to pay ~£200 to fix it. I still miss the E46. My kids miss it too, they remember it being "dads race car" because it was fast! lol. The E70 is a slooooow tank but they love the space. Maybe next time i'll get an M50d so it'll be a fast tank! lol

I still check in on the forum every now and then but the E46 went in 2022. Too much arch rust to justify the cost to fix. I sold it to someone from who put the engine and drivetrain into a 320Cd. So it still lives on in a way!

This is the place for anything and everything M57 https://www.facebook.com/groups/3010636552593002/ Called "M57 Performance". Beware, there's a lot of people who have tuned their motors to the n'th and are a little snappy about what they consider to be basic questions. But there's plenty of good, knowledgeable people on there.

Never done it, but looks like there's only 1 sensor on the E46 330d (assuming that's what you're asking for) which goes in at the top of the CAT and looks like it plugs in somewhere towards the rear of the engine? Not sure. Definitely looks like something that'd be easier if you could remove the air filter box. http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E46-Touring/Europe/330d-M57N/R-N/mar2004/browse/exhaust_system/diesel_catalyst/ You might get a quicker reply on one of the Facebook groups tbh, there's not many people left on here.

Your drivetrain cannot make noises if in park - it's not moving and no gear is engaged! If the car is making noises when standing still it has to be engine related. You may be better off taking it to a mechanic who can diagnose it for you.

100% battery. Jumper cables will not make a difference to fuel system. Replace the battery. Check alternator, it may not be charging battery correctly

Oh wow! That a bit of a change! I don't know anyone who's got an SLC. I know a couple who have SLs but they're big cruiser boats. Sounds good! So long as you enjoy the drive..

I don't check this forum as regularly now.. What Merc did you get? Was tempted by an ML350 before I got my X5 but heard so many horror stories. Saying that, my mate drives an E350 and it's been solid!

Your cluster needs to be reset. It can be done with software but i've heard this procedure works (taken from E46 Fanatics): De Sisti said: Turn key in ignition to position I Remove fuses (10, 34, 43) for the dash Re-insert the fuses (you'll hear a Whirring sound as you do so) Turn key in ignition to position II

It's more a library for the historical knowledge now..

https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=255&aspect=35&diameter=18&wheelwidth=8.5&offset=50&width2=255&aspect2=35&wheel_size=18&wheel_width=9&offset2=38 Might be close. Lowering will tuck the top of the wheel into the arch a little more than normal, but it's an 18mm difference so it could be close. You might have to fit 245 wide rear tyres to be sure.

You realised you replied to a 10yr old post???

So long as it's from the same type of car - same body type, spec etc.. (engine doesn't matter I don't think) then it should be plug and play. However if there's differences then it'll require recoding.

Think it was 2000. We got it much earlier than the Americans. "MTEC2" is just what we call the regular "Sport" kit. MTEC1 looked very different and wasn't as aggressive.