wasnt m3 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Sucks when the free fix doesn't do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Sucks when the free fix doesn't do the trick! It's pretty easy to do. Keep in mind the reverse torx bolt is REVERSE threaded. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 10 days of off and on daily driving: - SMG codes -NONE - ENGINE codes -Code 38 (Lambda sensor heating before cat) I'm going to clear adaptations and see how it goes. I'm pretty happy to just be dealing with this one code. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 One pre cat O2 sensor (the one I extended the wires on) isn't talking. Need to re-do the connections and get some spark plug heat wrap to protect the connections against the heat. Still driving it regardless. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 off-the-wall question in case the wiring isnt the culprit: Is there anything in the tune you have or the INPA software that may be disabling the O2 sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Tried rewiring the bank 2 O2 sensor...Still nothing. Ordering a new O2 today. Posted for reference on my to-do list. Seat bolster pump needs attention. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=429014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted October 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 The M3 is running perfect. No engine light after the cruise! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk B C, visian, Bassboy3313 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Got an engine light due to the secondary air pump not being a contributing member of the s54 system due to its permanent vacation. Frank Smith sent over a new tune to take care of the problem. Uploaded it yesterday and 100% fixed the M3 after the motor swap just in time for the snow. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 On 11/19/2016 at 8:28 PM, DrLeadFoot said: Got an engine light due to the secondary air pump not being a contributing member of the s54 system due to its permanent vacation. Frank Smith sent over a new tune to take care of the problem. Uploaded it yesterday and 100% fixed the M3 after the motor swap just in time for the snow. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk haha! I love that explanation! DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Finally got the M3 into storage for the year. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk KaiserRolls, m42b32, Bassboy3313 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Somebody forgot to fold in their mirrors KaiserRolls, suspenceful, GunMetalGrey and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Oil changed @ 147,928 Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 New rear tires, lower control arms, upper and lower rear ball joints. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Looks good, I have the same lower arms, they are so easy to adjust. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Nice, when did that rear arm break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceddragon Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 I hear this is an SMG E46, how's that treating you? I want to be in the market later this year and am undecided on manual vs SMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 I hear this is an SMG E46, how's that treating you? I want to be in the market later this year and am undecided on manual vs SMG. For how I use the car I love the SMG. I usually put on about 2500-3000 a month being a Realtor and driving all over SE WI. I lost compression and put in a "new" motor 2 winters ago. After the swap my SMG pump went bad. Then my gear selector rod bent on the install. So needed a new one of those. All is well now. With all the people swapping the 6 speed there are "cheaper" SMG parts available. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Iceddragon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm a little excited for 10 years from now when I might have one of the few, cleaner SMGs around Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Most people never have to replace an S54 or diagnose an SMG system in their lives. But very few people get to daily drive an E46 M3 DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Most people never have to replace an S54 or diagnose an SMG system in their lives. But very few people get to daily drive an E46 M3 It is a true joy. Need a new drivers side caliper. Haven't checked the passenger side but might do that one as well. Apparently there is a required computer bleeding program for any e46. I really don't want a newer model BMW after the e46 as this one is tip toeing on the deep end of all computer everything. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 150,900 miles: New driver side front caliper, new OEM front rotors, new PFC pads. Computer bled the ABS system and completely flushed system with new OEM BMW fluid. Right rear line had some air in it and the driver's side front did as well. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 SMG electric motor fried out. Replaced with a new Burkhart unit. All is well! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Oil and filter change. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I love the cold tach display with the reduced rev limit on those. You are also now the resident SMG master tech DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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