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E46 General discussion and technical help for 1999-2004 3 series cars.

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Old 03-27-2007, 01:46 PM   #1
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Question New member with many problems:-)

just found this site a little bit ago and really appreciate how you guys help the newbs like me out . I have two major issues that I have been trying to solve.

One - my check engine comes on after I reset it, it says oxygen sensor failure, 3rd and 6th cylinder ignition failure and that one of my injectors is failing. I honestly just feel like tossing the car, but it runs just fine, except for the idle part, it shakes. I don't know what I should do, replace the injectors, the oxygen sensors or both? Please help

Two - my oil comes on after I run the car for about two minutes and then it goes away two minutes later. Should I be concerned with my oil pump?


And a little tiny issue:-) can you tell I've been looking for this site forever:-) My doors don’t open when you pull the handle right away, you have to yank it a couple of times, although sometimes first time works, is there anything I could do about that? I should really toss the car ha
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Old 03-27-2007, 02:03 PM   #2
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Well, let's see . . your oxygen sensor is probably toast so that has to be replaced. It's a gonner because you have injector and ignition coil issues which probably damaged it. Replacing injectors and coils isn't that hard. The coils are about $50 each. But the injector may just be clogged. Otherwise, it'll run you about $130. As for the rest, maybe someone else here can help.
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Old 03-27-2007, 02:06 PM   #3
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Damn. uhhhh.. Damn... Well you should replace your oxygen sensor and the failing injector along with the ignition coils probably and spark plugs. And the oil sensor could just be failing. You could try to replace that and if the problem continues then move on and replace the pump.

You door handle is most likely worn and no longer catching the mechanism that opens it, your going to have to replace the handle or the broken piece in the door.



Your gonna want to replace 12 and 13.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...01&hg=11&fg=30



This is the oil pump, it will be bigger to replace than just the sensors.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...68&hg=11&fg=30



Here is the coil and spark plug you will most likely have to replace.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...25&hg=12&fg=05




These are the oxygen sensors you are going to have to replace on your exhaust headers. 1 & 2
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...81&hg=11&fg=50



There are the fuel injectors on the fuel rail (Number 3 is the injector) if you have to replace those
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...44&hg=13&fg=15



10 and 14 might have to be replaced in the door
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&fg=40&hl=59

Hope that answers your questions.
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Old 03-27-2007, 02:08 PM   #4
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Thank you, how do I clean it, just take it out and clean it, or run some injector cleaning type fluid, what would you recommend?
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Old 03-27-2007, 02:09 PM   #5
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Well that was quick, thanx for all the help I'll try it out, truly appreciate it
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