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On 7/20/2021 at 7:44 AM, Greydog said:

Morning Lauren

Welcome to the Forum

The ABS controller would be my educated guess here in the UK there are several specialist repair companies a couple offering 48hr turn around. Google should help you find someone near you.

A scan would definitely confirm it, either INPA/ISTA or BMW 1.4.0 will allow dealer level diagnostics for you E46 there are many others iCarsoft Carly for BMW (subscription) My personal choice would be BMW 1.4.0 cheap as chips to buy online loaded mine on an old laptop it will allow fault code reading and gives the code plus a description in plain English next would be INPA this is a real dealer level program with technical drawings and descriptions but can be fiddly to get going. A good code reader/diagnostic program will cost less than 1 session at a Dealer.

There is an online BMW parts list that will help if buying spares (new or second hand) www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model. Then search the sections for what you need.

Good Luck and Enjoy your Beemer

Dave

 

Thanks Dave! This is my second BMW, I had an 1985 535i back in 03/04 when I was stationed on Sicily and that is why I bought this one when I got here last summer. Question, if I load BMW 1.4.0 on a lap top, how do I get it to "read" the codes on the car?  Is there an adapter cable I need to purchase? Cheers!

I bought my 2003 320d with 320,000 km. (EU/Spain model) back in September. Like it a lot. The Brake Warning Light and Dynamic Stability Control lights are on. Handles fine and no brake issues. My U.S. Spec OBD2 tester will not recognize the car (go figure, just my luck). Any suggestions on what I should check? Also, what ODB2 tester or other device should I buy to use for troubleshooting. Cheers in advance!

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