E46 Electrical Problems

[tirat]

Hi. I have a 330i e46 Face Lift with some serious Intermittant Electrical problems. Any advice on where's the best place to get diagnostics done please......

 

[mr_mac]

Hey Tirat,

I had diagnostics done this morning at Northcliff Auto (BMW Workshop and Dealership at Cresta in Johannesburg). It cost R235 for the labour, and I asked and was given the full printout of the errors etc. I just felt that it was worth at least paying for a proper BMW diagnosis before starting the hunt for cheap ways to fix it.

The shop seemed to be pretty quiet on these work days in between public holidays, so scheduling shouldn't be too much of a hack.

Hope this helps.

Andrew

 

[msm]

Hi. I have a 330i e46 Face Lift with some serious Intermittant Electrical problems. Any advice on where's the best place to get diagnostics done please......

What type of electrical problems? What does the car do/not do?

 

[zaleonardz]

Dont even know what the symptoms are, but I am almost sure its a ground issue.

 

[tirat]

Hi.

From time to time, pwer cuts off completely as if there's no battery in the car. A minute later, everthing resets and all goes back to normal. On average, this happens 3 times in a week

BMW is quoting me in excess of R 1500.00 to dignose the problem.

Thanks

 

[tirat]

Hi.

From time to time, pwer cuts off completely as if there's no battery in the car. A minute later, everthing resets and all goes back to normal. On average, this happens 3 times in a week

BMW is quoting me in excess of R 1500.00 to dignose the problem.

Thanks

 

[moranor@axis]

lol R1500 to read codes... forget bmw it should not cost more than R300 to read codes... where are you based so someone can point you in the direction of a proper workshop

 

[tirat]

Hi, I'm based in Centurion, but have no issues taking my car anywhere in in JHB or Pretoria. Thanks

 

[tirat]

Hi, I'm based in Centurion, but have no issues taking my car anywhere in in JHB or Pretoria. Thanks

 

[moranor@axis]

give gizmo a call... 083 2540 344

 

[P1000]

How much are you willing to pay?

 

[tirat]

Thanks. Will give Gizmo a call.

To be honest, R1500 that I've been quoted just for telling me what the problem is, is an arm and a leg to pay..... Thanks

 

[katmak]

Had similar problem on my 323i but mine was when I was starting the car. All i did was tighten the battery terminals and the problem went aways. Try may they are loose.

 

[tirat]

Had similar problem on my 323i but mine was when I was starting the car. All i did was tighten the battery terminals and the problem went aways. Try may they are loose.

Hi. They tight, I checked. Thanks for the response