1. I am unable to activate the Bluetooth system. All the necessary is there, it just refuses to work!

2. How can I deactivate the alarm so I can leave the dog in the car?

Thanks in advance!

Your car will have a different ECU (computer chip) and probably some different engine parts.
If you want to try a upgrade your engine, try this forum: www.e90post.com
I'm sorry for the late reply, I am on holidays for 4 weeks (will return next week).

Good luck!

Hi, I'm new to the website so be gentle with me!! I have a 318msport with a 2litre engine but its about 35bhp less than the engine on a 320. If its the same engine, which I presume it is, how do BMW 'downgrade it' and is there a way of increasing the power without causing problems with the warrentee? Thanks Steve

I have a '94 e36 316i coupe with the m43 1596cc 8v, which uses a timing chain.

My question is can a 16v head from the m42 or m44 be fitted to my m43 block?

Now I have searched the forum other and found quite a few related threads with people asking the same or similar things, but none with a simple definitive answer.

Im sure it can be done, but what I want to know is, is there a huge amount of modification required, has anyone done it, and what parts will I need from the m42 (inlet manifold, timing chain and sprockets etc.), and will i need to change the engine loom and ecu?

Oh and it would probably be just as easy to fit the 1.8/1.9 engine, but I want to stay with the 1.6, its just easier on insurance, car tax and petrol.

Any help is appreciated...

good that you found it!
You can always have a look here: http://database.bmwheaven.com, you can compare the two 330's with eachother.!

Hi

Can anyone tell me what differences there are between the 3 litre engine in the e46 as opposed to that in the e90?
Just curious as to where the extra 40 horses came from.

Thks.

Oops.   Did a search on the board and all the info is there plus some good links.
Cheers.

Hei,

I'm moving back to the US from Europe and I'd really like a diesel. I know about the 3 and x5 intentions (i.e. have them on sale in 2008), but does anyone know where BMW is in the project and how long I'd have to wait for the x5 or 5xx? I'm ready to put in a deposit, but I'm still in Finland and won't be there until July.

Thanks,

John

Hi everyone.

Has anyone had a problem with their steering wheel?

I first noticed something wrong when a squeaking noise started from behind the wheel.

Then the wheel became stiff now and again as if some ball-bearings had dropped out somewhere!

Now it gets really stiff intermittantly and could be a liability.

Would apreciate some advice/comment thanks,

Brian Bettley

P.S. It is a Mk 1 air-bag model.
 

Hi guys.
I am looking to buy new wheels.  I was thinking of getting 19" 9's on the front and 20" 9.5' s on the back.  Firstly will that work?  I see many sites advertising wheels 850's in the 19-20 inch range.  Will an inch lower on the front look bad?  Has anyone done that?  Has anyone got a pic they would share?