A list of important threads containing a wealth of information every E46 owner should know, especially if you're new to the car or this forum.
Information
Fluids
Information
- E46 Buyer Guide
- E46 Wiki
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- How to Search
- Bentley Manual PDF Download
- RealOEM - Part Number Lookup
- VIN Lookup
- Gear Ratios
- Wiring Diagrams
- Engine Fuse 5-pack
- DME Connector Pinouts
- Torque Specs
- Yet Another Torque Guide
- Maintenance Schedule
- BMW Keys
- Program Keys
- SULEV M56 Information
- E46 Technical Documents
- How to Get Help
- How to Troubleshoot a Problem
- BMW Error Code Lookup
- OBD Error Code Lookup
- Instrument Cluster Tests
- No Start Guide
- Fuel Management Dissertation
- Fuel Trims Explained
- Fuel trims, lean codes, misfires, and how to diagnose
- Cold Weather Misfires and CEL
- How To Read OBD2 Engine Diagnostic Logs
- How to Smoke Test
- MAF Rev Rise Test
- How to test MDK Throttle Body
- Top 10 E46 Failures
- Lighting Troubleshooting Guide
- Electric Fan Guide
- Intake Refresh Guide
- Suspension Refresh Guide
- Cooling System Guide
- Common Fluid Leaks
- Official Coolant Bleed Procedure
- Sapote Coolant Bleeding Method
- M54 Performance Guide
- Manual Swap Wiring Changes
- ZCS Coding for AT->MT Swap
- FA Coding for AT->MT Swap
- Code used MK60 DSC
- Calibrate Steering Angle
- Code used LCM
- Code module to defaults
- Code EWS to Ignore Clutch Switch
- How to update DME or EGS
- Align DME/EWS
- B25 to B30 Swap Guide
- Engine Wiring Harness
Fluids