 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  01-26-2011, 01:32 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cape Town Posts: 21 |  Was wondering if anyone can help me with my 318Ti E46 2003 mode
Sorry guys,
Was wondering if anyone can help me with my 318Ti E46 2003 model. I have a problem starting the car. The 1st diagnostic i ran i got the camshaft sensor error. But before i can could replace it the car refused to start. Ran the diagnostic again and the crank and camshaft sensor was picked up as a error, replaced both but still the problem continues. Ran the Diagnostic for the 3rd time and no errors. Cleaned out my MAF, checked my Petrol pump, Fuel Filter and spark plugs and they all good. Spark is fine, Injectors are firing in the normal sequence(1-4-3-2). Still struggles most times to start. My cams was realigned as they were out. Checked the Fuel pressure in front and its fine. I managed to get it started and drove for 40km's but the power was lacking and was idling erratic.
Just wanted to know what else can i check. Was thinking maybe its electrical or maybe i need a software upgrade?
Any ideas people.......had a BMW mechanic and he seems confused now because he checked everything as well.....i think we overlooking something small...!!!! |  |  | | 01-26-2011, 04:16 PM | #2 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Freak1, I moved your thread to the Engine section of the forum. Hopefully our cummunity can help out with your issue. | | | | | 01-26-2011, 05:03 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
is there a vacuum leak somewhere? I know that can cause issues starting the car and idling as well (if you can even start it).
i'll be thinking as i go to school for ya... __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 01-26-2011, 05:29 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 178 |
cams re-aligned? Was it off a tooth or something?
stuck idle control valve, (mine was stuck 1/4 open and it could not hold idle, and revving it wouldn't smooth it out and smelled real rich)
Engine coolant temp sensor?
Did the cam and crank sensors go bad after some work was performed? And did you replace with new ones? Seems a little odd they both went out at the same time. | | | | | 01-26-2011, 06:30 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
are you sure you reconnected them in the correct plugs?? __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | |
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