E46 318i 2005 Model

[The Game]

Hi Peeps

The weekend i picked up a issue where the car like went into safe mode.
It doesnt wanna rev up, picking up speed slowly, what i noticed is the
EML light pops up when the car is like this.

I went to a BMW mechie in pta & he said he knows this is common on the E46 318's. Once the EML light goes on that all sensors need to be replaced. Which will cost in the region of 6.5k :fencelook:

He didnt wanna scan the car, stating that once one sensor goes it automatically kills the rest of he sensors until the car wont drive anymore.

Read the manual & say that one of the sensors are giving up & should be replaced. How to i tell which sensor is it. My car just over 107 000kms

Any help

 

[SP33DYV]

That mechanic is lying through his teeth. :nonono:
Send Gizmo a PM, I am sure he will be willing to help you.

 

[The Game]

That mechanic is lying through his teeth. :nonono:
Send Gizmo a PM, I am sure he will be willing to help you.

Yeah i thought that aswell

Will send Gizmo a PM
Thanx :thumbs:

 

[Quickie]

Could this be a sign that the vanos is buggered???

 

[Mohammed01234]

He is taking you for a pop

The problem is the VVT Servo Unit:

Item#9 on diagram below, replace with NEW one time,dont bother with used.





EMI Auto Parts stock this part
0824467373

 

[Mr Faba]

He is taking you for a pop

The problem is the VVT Servo Unit:

Item#9 on diagram below, replace with NEW one time,dont bother with used.





EMI Auto Parts stock this part
0824467373

correct its the valvetronic unit

 

[Quickie]

How much is this unit?
and is it a DIY kinda job or not?

 

[The Game]

How much is this unit?
and is it a DIY kinda job or not?

Yeah how much is this Unit & how we know for sure its this Unit....

 

[Die_Miek]

the vvt unit is around R2500, you can easily replace it, but from what ive read you'll need some specials tools programme it.

i know zaleonard(dent doctor) has reprogrammed some.

did you get your codes read?

 

[Mohammed01234]

R2500???NEW???AGENTS???:biglol::biglol::biglol::biglol::biglol::biglol:

Latest Dealer Retail: R4300

Call ur nearest BMW Dealer & get a price if you want to make sure...

Call EMI Auto Parts for pricing:

082 446 7373:ty:

 

[The Game]

Finally had it scanned & its only picking up
2467 Valvetronic internal fault

Im guessing its valvetronic unit

Now where to find it & install it....

Im based in Pta

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

give EMI above a shout

 

[The Game]

give EMI above a shout

So scared to hear the price :fencelook:

 

[The Game]

Sent EMI a PM awaiting reply

 

[The Game]

Car finally sorted out,
Bought a brand new VVT unit from BMW & sorted

Car so much better, throttle response

Im a happy chappy now