mr metatarsal

thanks for the reply V8, I am just learning about this little sucker. Found this on Motormec website http://www.motormec.co.uk/aircon.pdf they have the part at a very reasonable price. And this DIY to show you how to replace it. Would you believe it I have had BMWs for years and never heard of this problem. Oh well you live and learn.

okay guys, here is my question.I have a problem with my blower, also with my battery constantly going flat. Looking on another website I see that some people are claiming it is the final stage unit. I suspect this may be the problem I have. My heater/air conditioning unit has been playing up for the last year or so, and my battery has been going flat for the last year or so. Many of our American friends who have suffered similar problems, claim that by changing the fsu unit, everything is fixed. Apparently the heater comes on when there is nobody in the car, even when it is turned off and locked up, the dammed thing is whirring away on low. This would apparently drain the battery overnight, leaving you with a flat battery when you return to the car.this is where I am faced with the dilemma, is the final stage unit, the same thing as a hedgehog? I have no idea what a hedgehog is, but it seems to cause lots of problems. Can anyone enlighten me, or perhaps make any suggestions regarding the final stage unit. Once again thanks for your help in advance. Jim http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143393

think i will go for the exide,soon as i locate a nice price.

its died again,cold weather killed it.Is Varta any good? i want a beast of a battery. any recommendations. saw a varta silver E44 for sale on amazon at a good price. It has cca of 780 and an amp of 77. But i want more.Ideas?

gave it a severe kicking, the battery is flat again. Okay I know I been on here ranting about this before. But can somebody recommend a powerful yet good value battery for my car. It's a 328i and those tossers at europarts insist the battery they sold me is the one for it. I need something that's got plenty of cold cranking power, yet won't break my piggy bank. All suggestions gratefully received. Thank you for your help as usual, have not been around for a while I've been busy studying.

coooool

they is on but dont like the look!

not again,the little clip that holds the no plate bulb has dropped offf.only available as a kit at £75 squid from bm. Total disaster.

air cons rattling,turn off at snowflake n the beast shuts up. is it the compressor,or what?can i do a cheap fix?i have no money!help me before the window fog eats me alive,or summer arrives and i roast to death.Heater works nice but press the flake n the rattle is back(loud) embbarising and frightens passerbys. all help appreciated. where's jack sparrow when you need him?

hope they fit as i bought en for 150

dont know poo bout offset,but gonna try them ones i linked above,woop

thnx mate, think these might be better though http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bmw-16-alloy-wheels-and-tyres-for-sale/1003161297 just hope they fit

help,im a bit backward at tyres etc,will any 5 stud bmw wheel fit onto my e46? i saw some 15inch bbs wheels going cheap and thought i might take a punt.

im working,but just in case where is it?

followed the black pearl

mmm,mine were replaced at 144000 miles!

er,thanks guys,bring back captn jack!

Any one know of a site that lists interchangeable parts,ie suspension and brake bits? Thnx in advance

Ze tiptronic is awesome,just as good as manual but quicker and smoother.If tired just slip back into auto sport mode.If you try it you will never go back.

No one sneers at the monkey of doom,i scream past at three figure speeds and leave em eating my dust. Have been staying in a lot recently,due to a rather large fine(£350) by some Scottish ##### for speeding on a clear dry day,with little traffic. They will never take me alive,the pedal goes all the way to the carpet and thats the way i drive it.

welcome back,ive been away myself,but hey ho its never too late to say hi

my phone dont do internet,and how come you get reception in the middle of the Atlantic capn?

MMMMMM mine does this too after a thrashing,done it for years.Any ideas crew?

nah! only me,and i dont know #####.

do main dealers sell cars that old? Try the auctions,bca usually offload the BM dealers partexs. If its got a history and reasonable miles,wont be much wrong with it,so you cant lose really.