Fuzzy-19

Good morning, 

been a while since been on so i will apologise to start, please if this is in wrong place please move don’t delete

my rear diff has started making death noises 😢😭 and prices for 2nd hand are still out my range at the moment 😭😭 is there another bmw i can use the rear diff from or is it X5 only? The ratio is 3.91 

as always all help and info is extremely appreciated 

thanks for taking the time to read my post 🙏

A wee update...., high pressure power steering pipe replaced 😁, 

reversing sensors checked by just listening for the clicking..? Only 2 were working so now I have 4 clicking but still not working properly?

rear window? Is it possible to set up a different switch to be the button on rear wiper? Maybe open the window 🤔😻

I have a 2002 (51) E46 320d tourer with 5 speed manual box, I have the chance of 6 speed manual gearbox from a 320d compact?

was wondering if you can do a straight swap or is there a bit of work involved in making it work?

Driving home today and think a power steering pipe has burst 😡😭😭 as no fluid and steering really hvy

1 hour ago, TheRoosterinaBeemer said:

Hi Fuzzy. The intermittent Amber Oil light is a faulty sensor,I had mine replaced at approximately 132,000 by my BMW Specialist/Independent,not an expensive job as I recall.

The intermittent faulty reverse sensors on my 51 plate 330i Automatic has been diagnosed as a damage wire,possibly cracked outer plastic case and due a rewire shortly.

I recently had the transmission service carried out by the same BMW specialist,not cheap but less costly than replacing a buggered automatic box.

The car is going in on Wednesday for a new black rubber frame around the windscreen - circa £110.00.

The car is now at 135,200 and running as smooth and sweet as whipped cream.

 

Stunning car mate, 

so i’m best to check wires and trace them to check for damage?

any idea how to open rear window I’ve tried through holding button on fob and wee button under the wiper and still not opening?

Just to start with Good evening, not been on for a while due to driving an A3?

Now I’m back to E46 320d se touring 51 plate (2002), shell sitting on 224k with full service history most being bmw, apparently engine and turbo was replaced at 197k due to eating a swirl flap? But really is a great car had it a month so far and no major problems, all cars have minors mines is the usual lol,

intermittent amber oil light, n/s mirror not dipping in reverse and reverse sensor not working, eats the back tyres tho? 

1st E46 and estate car I’ve owned and loving it so far, off this weekend so going to try and figure out the mirror and sensor problem, 

as usual any help and advice is always appreciated thanks