The E46 M3 Journal
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Sucks when the free fix doesn't do the trick!
It's pretty easy to do. Keep in mind the reverse torx bolt is REVERSE threaded.
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@DrLeadFoot
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10 days of off and on daily driving:
- SMG codes
-NONE
- ENGINE codes
-Code 38 (Lambda sensor heating before cat)
I'm going to clear adaptations and see how it goes. I'm pretty happy to just be dealing with this one code.
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@DrLeadFoot
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One pre cat O2 sensor (the one I extended the wires on) isn't talking. Need to re-do the connections and get some spark plug heat wrap to protect the connections against the heat.
Still driving it regardless.
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Tried rewiring the bank 2 O2 sensor...Still nothing. Ordering a new O2 today.
Posted for reference on my to-do list. Seat bolster pump needs attention.
@DrLeadFoot
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The M3 is running perfect. No engine light after the cruise!
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@DrLeadFoot
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Got an engine light due to the secondary air pump not being a contributing member of the s54 system due to its permanent vacation. Frank Smith sent over a new tune to take care of the problem. Uploaded it yesterday and 100% fixed the M3 after the motor swap just in time for the snow.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Got an engine light due to the secondary air pump not being a contributing member of the s54 system due to its permanent vacation. Frank Smith sent over a new tune to take care of the problem. Uploaded it yesterday and 100% fixed the M3 after the motor swap just in time for the snow.
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haha! I love that explanation!
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Finally got the M3 into storage for the year.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Oil changed @ 147,928
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@DrLeadFoot
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New rear tires, lower control arms, upper and lower rear ball joints.
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@DrLeadFoot
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I hear this is an SMG E46, how's that treating you? I want to be in the market later this year and am undecided on manual vs SMG.
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I hear this is an SMG E46, how's that treating you? I want to be in the market later this year and am undecided on manual vs SMG.
For how I use the car I love the SMG. I usually put on about 2500-3000 a month being a Realtor and driving all over SE WI.
I lost compression and put in a "new" motor 2 winters ago. After the swap my SMG pump went bad. Then my gear selector rod bent on the install. So needed a new one of those. All is well now.
With all the people swapping the 6 speed there are "cheaper" SMG parts available.
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@DrLeadFoot
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I'm a little excited for 10 years from now when I might have one of the few, cleaner SMGs around
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@DrLeadFoot
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Most people never have to replace an S54 or diagnose an SMG system in their lives. But very few people get to daily drive an E46 M3
It is a true joy.
Need a new drivers side caliper. Haven't checked the passenger side but might do that one as well. Apparently there is a required computer bleeding program for any e46. I really don't want a newer model BMW after the e46 as this one is tip toeing on the deep end of all computer everything.
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