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BMW Serie 3 Years 1998-2006 (E46)

BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to reset the service of a BMW 3 Series E46 version

In this video we can see how to reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series E46 version: get into the car and make sure all doors are closed properly: with the …read all…
Posted on 29 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to disassemble the front seat of the BMW 3 Series

Today's guide will show us how to disassemble and replace the front seat of the BMW 3 Series, following the instructions below. First, open the front door and …read all…
Posted on 27 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Where is the central locking control module located in the BMW 3 Series?

In this video, we can see where the central locking control module is located in the BMW 3 Series and how to proceed in case we need to replace it, a very …read all…
Posted on 24 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to disassemble the interior ceiling of the BMW 3 Series

Following these simple steps, we will see how to disassemble and replace the headliner or the interior roof lining of the BMW 3 Series. First of all, we get …read all…
Posted on 19 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How do you replace the front turn signal bulb of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to replace the front turn signal bulb of the BMW 3 Series, you need to pry it out with an object so that you can remove the corresponding spotlight …read all…
Posted on 10 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to remove the roof sky of the BMW 3 Series

Following these brief instructions, we will see how to dismantle and replace the headliner or interior roof lining of the BMW 3 Series. First of all, we get on …read all…
Posted on 7 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Fuse diagram of a BMW 3 Series E46

Today we will see, through this very useful video tutorial, all the diagrams of the two fuse boxes of a BMW 3 Series, model E46 in production from the year …read all…
Posted on 5 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How do you reset the Service light on the BMW 3 Series?

Inside the BMW 3 Series, the reset operation of the Service light is carried out by holding down the button located on the left side of the instrument panel, …read all…
Posted on 16 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to reset the service light on the BMW 325I

To reset the service light related to the car servicing of the 2002 BMW 3 Series, we must keep the instrument panel off and press the button on the left side …read all…
Posted on 16 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to open the locked fuel door in the BMW 3 Series?

In the BMW 3 Series, it may happen that the fuel door gets stuck, for example due to a malfunction in the lock actuator or the control button. In these cases, …read all…
Posted on 12 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace the service belt on a BMW 3 Series E46

In this video we see how to replace the serpentine belt on a BMW 3 Series E46 version: after opening the front hood we remove the air filter and the air duct; …read all…
Posted on 11 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Diagram and location of internal fuses of the BMW 3 Series

Today's guide will show us where to find the internal fuses of the BMW 3 Series, in simple and quick steps. First of all, we open the front door on the …read all…
Posted on 10 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to adjust the clock of the BMW 3 Series.

When traveling by car, it may be necessary to adjust the clock according to the time zone we are in. On a BMW 3 Series E46 model, this operation is quite …read all…
Posted on 23 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
What is the fuse layout of the BMW 3 Series?

If one of the various devices in our BMW Series 3 has suddenly stopped working, we can first of all check the status of the respective fuses whose diagrams are …read all…
Posted on 16 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Disassembly of the BMW 3 Series head gasket.

Today's guide will show us the main steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the gasket of the BMW 3 Series cylinder head. First, we open the engine …read all…
Posted on 16 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Disassembly of the instrument panel of the BMW 3 Series

Today's step-by-step instructions will show us how to disassemble and replace the instrument panel of the BMW 3 Series, in simple steps. First, we get into the …read all…
Posted on 13 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to remove the rear bumper of the BMW 3 Series.

Let's briefly see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the rear bumper of the BMW 3 Series, in simple steps. First, we unscrew the …read all…
Posted on 9 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Where are the fuses located in the BMW 3 Series?

On the BMW 3 Series, all the fuses are contained within the appropriate fuse box, which is installed in the car: on this type of vehicle, it can be located …read all…
Posted on 7 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to reset the brake light on a BMW 3 Series vehicle.

Resetting the brake warning light, related to brake pad wear or taste, is a very important operation to perform, and we remind you that, like other reset …read all…
Posted on 6 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Where is the fuel pump relay located in the BMW 3 Series?

If the fuel pump of our BMW 3 Series has suddenly stopped working, the first thing we can do is check the condition of the respective relay whose position is …read all…
Posted on 1 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How do I unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series, the Start / Stop button and the lever release button must be pressed at the same time. This procedure will allow the car gearbox to be unlocked for about 15 minutes, so that in the event of an engine failure, the car can still be moved. It may be necessary to repeat the operation more than once for its success. After unlocking the gearbox, it can return to its original state by simply waiting for the aforementioned 15 minutes, or by pushing the release lever forward for a few seconds.

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