I’m new on this forum but have been upgrading the interior of my e46 Compact as part of an entire overhaul. Does anyone know if the compact interior is interchangeable with the coupe or M3 models? I’ve removed grey interior and have fitted black carpets and black M3 dash, plus a new clean...

Hello everyone, The instrument cluster in my car recently failed. I have already tested the fuses and taken the cluster apart and measured all the capacitors and couldnt find the fault, so I reached the conclusion that the cluster is shot beyond my ability to repair. Now I want to get a used...

Not the best looking e46, but found this compact in a good condition and I bought it in early 2016, with 82000km on it (MY2001). Engine is the 2.5 M54 192cv.

Ok guys, So Saturday last week I finally got rid of my diesel astra and converted over a BMW E46 COMPACT 316ti es. So the other day the coolant light came on so I put a litre of coolant in and all ran fine until the next day I popped to the garage to pick up some tobacco. Got back into my car...

Hi there, (go to the 3 underlined topics if you don't want to read the whole story) Quick history : i bough 3 years ago a 320 td compact. That means diesel engine, which i don't like anymore for several reasons (thought it was a good idea to buy a 'not-too-nice' engine as this was my first...

Have had my compact a few years now but recently has been unlocking the boot and leaving it open when I lock it. Any ideas? Found that there has been a slight bit of water in the boot when I changed to facelift tail lights but have changed them back and it still seems to happen. Has anyone had...

Hello everyone, I recently bought my 1.8 Compact ti, and over the last week or so the handbrake has literally stopped working? i pull up and the car still moves foreword or backwards? Any help on what it could be or how to sort it would be really appreciated as i'd rather fix it than have to...

Hi there, this is my first post on here, so bear with me :hi:...have owned my 316 Compact for about a year...currently sitting at 65k miles with no problems. Noticed oil is leaking from valve cover and oil light has just come on. Have bought the gasket and will be replacing this weekend...

Hi guys The rear wiper on my 316ti compact is not working :hmm: When I bought the car it didn't work, but I figured it should be an easy fix. The wiper itself was stuck. Lots of WD40 and some patience helped it being able to move. But still when I activate the wiper, it won't move. The washer...

Hello, My mechanics knowledge isnt great but I've given it my best shot. I have just brought a BMW 316ti 53 Reg Compact. The rear wash and wipe doesnt work, thats the wiper or washer. I have asked the garage to repair it as I found the fault the day after purchase but they claim its not covered...

Hi everyone, new to e46fanatics, we are two students working on our bimmers on a tight budget. We own a BMW e46 compact 316ti and a BMW e46 coupe 318ci. Below are pictures of our cars and all mods that we have done. i will right a list below BMW compact: angel eyes xenons new alloys blacked...

Hi everyone, new to e46fanatics, we are two students working on our bimmers on a tight budget. We own a BMW e46 compact 316ti and a BMW e46 coupe 318ci. Below are pictures of our cars and all mods that we have done. i will right a list below BMW compact: angel eyes xenons new alloys blacked...

Hi guys! As you can see I'm pretty new here at e46fanatics and that Im also from Sweden. But that don't stop cause we can also talk english :excited: I thought that I should show you my ride, right now it's stock but with time I will modify it :) It's the E46 you guys in North America never...

Hi all, I want to put electric folding mirrors on my US 2004 325i Sedan. I can get these electric folding mirrors from a UK 2003 Compact model (Hatchback 3-door). Does anyone know if these mirrors will fit my 4-door Sedan or is this Compact model more like the Coupe and the mirrors do not fit...