BMW E46 Guide to Features and Operation Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • E46 Guide to Features and Operations | This video has been produced to document and preserve the presentation included with the E46 owner's manual on VHS and CD-ROM. P/N 88-88-0-000-009-3. All rights belong to BMW and BMWUSA.

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  • @brbhave2p00p4
    @brbhave2p00p4 6 лет назад +307

    BMW figured out everything 20 years ago

    • @nonmutualgroup
      @nonmutualgroup 5 лет назад +7

      Right.

    • @_Philip_.
      @_Philip_. Год назад

      ​@achronicdeth9131to be honest about the cupholder it depends on what you bought because some models have cupholder and some have the little comprtement that you can close in the middle console, I have that on and the lack of cupholders is so bad lol...

    • @rhards
      @rhards Год назад

      @@_Philip_. omg cupholders you cant hold your mega gulp. fat american

  • @emailbox2976
    @emailbox2976 9 лет назад +146

    so helpful I had no clue about half the shit in my 3 series

    • @igorkostelac1418
      @igorkostelac1418 7 лет назад +2

      Jo Relish hahah

    • @jonathangarrido7963
      @jonathangarrido7963 7 лет назад +1

      Jo Relish jajja the same as me lol

    • @gsxrbuckeye
      @gsxrbuckeye 7 лет назад +1

      I am curious about one thing I bought a 323 Ci about two weeks ago, when lock the doors, a red light flashes under my rear view mirror, but I don't get a chirp or anything. Could it have been disconnected?

    • @tomaszdabrowski8021
      @tomaszdabrowski8021 7 лет назад +1

      You have to code that function. With NCSExpert or Pasoft.

  • @BPD1586
    @BPD1586 6 лет назад +24

    Thanks for posting. Just bought an '02 325i with no owners manual, never knew it had all these features.

  • @NorthernChev
    @NorthernChev Год назад +2

    The Low, Medium, and High heat level settings for my 330xi heated seats should be renamed: Molten Lava, Super Nova, and McDonald’s Coffee.

  • @mega8664
    @mega8664 2 года назад +4

    04 325xi dumped so much money in this car . But I love it so much ! the engine hums , the Harmond Kardon sound system is out of this world every time I turn around a bulb out light is on , 12 years with her 222k and still rolling

  • @jxg1652
    @jxg1652 6 лет назад +25

    Am I the only one that, seeing this video, wishes he had the alarm? Would be so awesome for pranking my friends.
    "Hey, I forgot xxx in the car, can u go get it?" - "Sure..." - "Oweeoweeowee" :D
    Oh well, turning on the seat heating 10 minutes before they get into the car on a hot sommer day will have to do...

  • @Zio_bonaffa
    @Zio_bonaffa Год назад +2

    The best bmw ever made

  • @7privet_
    @7privet_ 8 лет назад +100

    watching the security part makes me feel like these bmws are transporter cars

    • @ellenscott8469
      @ellenscott8469 5 лет назад +1

      Hi dear I own a BMW 2005 3 SERIES I DONT HAVE A MANUAL FOR MY CAR , MY QUESTION HOW DO I FIND OUT IF IT A E46 ? Ect ..and I bought the car used its showing 124852 kilometers how do I find out if this is the actual milage?

    • @boonamai8926
      @boonamai8926 5 лет назад

      @@ellenscott8469 what do you mean by IF IT A E46? You can take the car to a mechanic or get a OBDII WIFI adapter and the Carly for BMW app on your phone, it has an option to check for manipulated kms. Tje car also has a red dot next to the km counter if it was manipulated, though I think it is possible to disable that if done by a professional. Anyways, check the OBD or drive to any mechanic, they all have OBD reading devices, it will surely be able to tell you if the kms are legit.

    • @DiegoHernandez-fq6zs
      @DiegoHernandez-fq6zs 5 лет назад

      @@ellenscott8469 there will be a dot next to the mileage, look up a video on the mileage tampering feature

    • @user-ty6we2sp2m
      @user-ty6we2sp2m 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@ellenscott8469yes the e46 has the shortest back out of the cars in the lineup. Its got round headlights rather than rectangles like e36

  • @martinbcooper
    @martinbcooper Год назад +3

    Amazing thanks for archiving this and making it publicly available. Now I know how my car seats actually work!

  • @h1m1ko
    @h1m1ko 5 лет назад +4

    This came on a VHS tape when i bought my 03' 330i back in 2004. I miss this car very much.

    • @Sphyn0x
      @Sphyn0x 4 года назад +1

      Im about to buy 04 330i and I cant wait. Upgrading from e36 and watching this videos is like going into some luxury car hah

  • @n8n8n8n
    @n8n8n8n 3 года назад +5

    I own 325i Trouting with automatic transmission and damn, is this car well made... all the materials are top quality, many features are still not available in modern cars... If my 3 series wasn't that unrealiable nowdays I would keep it...

  • @mwill101
    @mwill101 7 лет назад +20

    Lil tip from when I had a e46 coupe. If you double press the unlock button an straight away open drivers door the window will roll down so you can get in the car easier if some douche has parked too close to you ;-

  • @TomShootsPhoto
    @TomShootsPhoto 4 года назад +3

    This video: e46 is one of the most advanced cars still relevant to this day
    In the meanwhile my raggedy ass e46: rusted to death, Doors don’t lock, turning on the radio opens the sunroof and more fun features 😍

    • @spencer3048
      @spencer3048 Год назад +1

      sammee lmaooo🤣🤣 every time i see another e46, I feel like i'm missing like half the features, my moonroof broke doors don't lock needs new key, my drivers side window won't go down automatically but otherwise the windows work fine, unless you're counting the side mirrors that don't adjust anymore and are stuck in an awkward angle or the moonroof that's uneven and definitely not sealed but somehow hasn't leaked in a year and a half in florida so????? love my e46 lmao

    • @spencer3048
      @spencer3048 Год назад +1

      sammee lmaooo🤣🤣 every time i see another e46, I feel like i'm missing like half the features, my moonroof broke doors don't lock needs new key, my drivers side window won't go down automatically but otherwise the windows work fine, unless you're counting the side mirrors that don't adjust anymore and are stuck in an awkward angle or the moonroof that's uneven and definitely not sealed but somehow hasn't leaked in a year and a half in florida so????? love my e46 lmao

  • @seppa340
    @seppa340 8 лет назад +7

    I was expecting a more fascinating and artistic video from the great BMW, but it has a good explanation for BMW M3 car owners of that certain time and I give it a thumbs up!
    BMW has some cons like all the man-made things in the world, I wish they'll use more and more of the great designers and artists; maybe some of those are not yet identified. ;)

  • @mcld4214
    @mcld4214 3 года назад +2

    I don’t even own one yet and im getting excited

  • @user-ty6we2sp2m
    @user-ty6we2sp2m Год назад

    2023 and using this for my aid

  • @thegatesofsleep
    @thegatesofsleep 5 лет назад +4

    Wow this car has a lot of stuff I didn’t know about. Going to mess around with it tomorrow lol.

  • @noobsaibot1890
    @noobsaibot1890 3 года назад +4

    @4:44 can we make this device release toxic gas when our car is stolen, from a remote control? Thanks in advance

    • @user-ty6we2sp2m
      @user-ty6we2sp2m 9 месяцев назад

      Unironically yes, provided it uses an electrical switch if you retrofitted something that operated on that line where the switch voltage goes through you could do that. Cruel and hard to do but funny

  • @emzodaniels5011
    @emzodaniels5011 8 лет назад +22

    I've had my car now 6 months and its great in truth I only just found the first aid box myself lol. but the coolant system is a common problem and needs constant top ups.

    • @1BMWdrvr1
      @1BMWdrvr1 8 лет назад +13

      You may need a coolant expansion tank reservoir. A common failure, as are window regulators (try not to slam the doors) and control arm bushings (a wear item that when replaced makes the car steer like new!). Be sure you use BMW approved oil and keep it full. Using a Qt. every 2k is not uncommon for high mileage, 150/200k, motors. Always remember your brakes are among the strongest on the road so leave plenty of room with the car ahead of you so you don't have to panick stop and cause the car behind you to hit you...(Because you know how jealous drivers always tailgate better cars...lol) Be safe, have fun and Lead, Follow or get out of the way...

    • @ms.vasquez1805
      @ms.vasquez1805 4 года назад

      @@1BMWdrvr1 true i have 2005 330i and replace both windows regulator and coolant needs somewhat constant fill up but i love the this look even over 2019...The should bring the look back especially back sports look..for 4 door🥰🥰

    • @Sandeep_In_America
      @Sandeep_In_America 3 года назад

      @@ms.vasquez1805 does coolant reduced in ur car every week

  • @anonymous9051
    @anonymous9051 4 года назад +7

    2019 November i'm here

  • @karencleveland7622
    @karencleveland7622 6 лет назад +2

    You can open the trunk without the key by holding the handle a few seconds, if the car is unlocked.

  • @davidwilliamson8573
    @davidwilliamson8573 5 лет назад +3

    I just got my 2004 325 ci today and just saw the flashlight that's in the glove box. I got it out and it was very dim. Also I don't have the first aid box under either seats.

    • @DANNYxBOY9089
      @DANNYxBOY9089 5 лет назад +1

      You can swap the old bulb in the flashlight with an LED.

  • @LukesGamePage
    @LukesGamePage 4 года назад +12

    The moonroof

  • @patrickmichaellangan576
    @patrickmichaellangan576 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this. It makes me think of relatives around Seattle who drove one of these.

  • @Alexandru_Narcis_Popescu
    @Alexandru_Narcis_Popescu 2 года назад +1

    at minute 3:45 how is it possible for those new models to have the distance between the bar and the body visible? this defect occurs in 15-year-old models

  • @cwuzii
    @cwuzii 6 лет назад +14

    How do you make it beep when locking?

  • @AH-yg2dj
    @AH-yg2dj 4 года назад +1

    That man at 7:45 is the one responsible for the horrendous 7-series’s bangle butt.

  •  2 года назад +4

    next time include the “how to use turn indicators” 🤦‍♂️😂

  • @agostinhojosealexandre5594
    @agostinhojosealexandre5594 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @NorthernChev
    @NorthernChev Год назад +2

    If there one thing these videos show, it’s just exactly how much stuff is broken on YOUR BMW…

  • @pinti3333
    @pinti3333 6 лет назад +1

    This car is one of the best I ever seen

  • @o-l_mate
    @o-l_mate 2 года назад +1

    That key charging thing is interesting, only late fl models have that right?

  • @garrettgiuffre7298
    @garrettgiuffre7298 5 лет назад +2

    How do I Bluetooth this VHS to my computer I want to watch the original video I purchased on ebay

  • @emzodaniels5011
    @emzodaniels5011 8 лет назад +12

    You forgot the first aid box under the front passenger seat.

  • @norkelsnorkel9513
    @norkelsnorkel9513 10 лет назад +7

    great video, very informative

  • @robinsierra4368
    @robinsierra4368 9 лет назад +11

    Can anyone find out where the e39 5 Series informational video is

  • @77seban
    @77seban 8 лет назад +2

    thanks so much for this video about BMW e46 x3

  • @matthewnicholas6365
    @matthewnicholas6365 4 года назад +1

    The arm rest is appalling in the E46
    2 convertibles and both have driven me nuts by being directly over the handbrake

  • @GaryJohnsonAdultShopit
    @GaryJohnsonAdultShopit 5 лет назад +1

    Had my BMW for years, 2001 model, 320d time to look for a new one soon but not buying a diesel again as new ones have this crappy dpf filter and if you do low miles it keeps clogging up and you have to keep paying all the time to get it unblocked.

  • @ElChanty46
    @ElChanty46 8 месяцев назад

    E46 is truly too luxurious

  • @redXiXpredator
    @redXiXpredator 8 лет назад +1

    my 02 e46 vert has no key transponder commands, only trick I've got is insert key into drivers door unlock and hold for the roof to retract

  • @alyoshamikhaylov7651
    @alyoshamikhaylov7651 3 года назад +1

    BMW: Created these tons of feature car
    People: Let's rip it out and drift it!

  • @CrushiChris
    @CrushiChris 3 года назад +1

    what is a ski sack?

  • @davesmith7159
    @davesmith7159 6 лет назад +2

    I m looking to buy a e46 coupe, in a private sale. I look on Craigslist, cargurus, and cars.com. I find only a few cars within a 150 miles of my location, and the ones I do find have very high miles. Why are the e46 coupes seem so rare. They were a very well selling model in its day??

    • @Ko_cuts
      @Ko_cuts 6 лет назад

      Dave Smith im selling my 2003 e46 330 ci

  • @garrettgiuffre7298
    @garrettgiuffre7298 5 лет назад +1

    I want color decals. Omg it's recharged by the ignition

  • @aydiemouulugun5595
    @aydiemouulugun5595 7 лет назад +7

    Very informative, but the problem I had is my key died and had no way of charging it and the car was left unlocked. Now it's sorted after spending £140 for a new key. No key no access to the boot!!

    • @karencleveland7622
      @karencleveland7622 6 лет назад +3

      You can just hold the trunk handle for a few seconds and it will open automatically if car is unlocked.

    • @karencleveland7622
      @karencleveland7622 6 лет назад +1

      Aydiemou Ulugun hold handle a few seconds and it will open without the key

    • @gh-cu1jh
      @gh-cu1jh 6 лет назад +1

      Why didnt you just get a new battery for your key? I just spent about $10 on a new battery when mine died.

  • @R1DER420
    @R1DER420 Год назад +1

    Hope i will need this

  • @engr1008
    @engr1008 5 лет назад +1

    excellent !

  • @kora25719
    @kora25719 8 лет назад +4

    is this for every e46 or just only with the full equipment

    • @7privet_
      @7privet_ 8 лет назад +7

      they cover all e46 configurations

  • @izil1fe
    @izil1fe 8 лет назад +2

    This is awesome :D

  • @Tomcharva
    @Tomcharva 3 года назад +3

    Why call a sunroof a 'moon roof' hahaha

  • @CrushiChris
    @CrushiChris 3 года назад +2

    how in the holy hell did they do this in 2002?

  • @felipejerez37
    @felipejerez37 29 дней назад

    hero

  • @Al3xX9025
    @Al3xX9025 7 лет назад +3

    3:46 great job BMW, at least make sure your cars look as best as they can in a review video..

  • @catalincruceru5983
    @catalincruceru5983 6 лет назад +1

    Anyone knows how many MHz has the Key for a BMW 316i 1999 sedan 77kw ??

  • @igorkostelac1418
    @igorkostelac1418 7 лет назад +2

    We wants more parts Please

  • @user-fl2ug7sr3t
    @user-fl2ug7sr3t 5 лет назад +2

    Please bmw e83 2001

  • @NorthernChev
    @NorthernChev Год назад +1

    …when you SELL your BMW, don’t forget to CLEAR OUT your garage door codes.

  • @aliasalias6105
    @aliasalias6105 4 года назад +1

    Top👌💪

  • @stephenmurray7993
    @stephenmurray7993 7 лет назад +2

    does the 2003 model have a first aid kit?

    • @scrimblomale3306
      @scrimblomale3306 7 лет назад +1

      It depends on the package, I think the first aid kid is more common in european models.

    • @xxXdarkxknightXxx
      @xxXdarkxknightXxx 7 лет назад

      Stephen Murray

  • @harrisjohnny477
    @harrisjohnny477 4 года назад +2

    I wonder if auto mechanics have a soul. ?Or, they just demons from hell ?
    When it comes to my BMW 3 Series.
    I hear so much bulshit about the repair that is needed on my car. after I have replace the parts that they say need to be replaced them motherfukers a bulshit. There are three things I feel you should never trust. One a woman, 2 a person who says I'm trying to help you here. And 3/ a auto mechanic. all I have to say is thank God for you to videos that teach you how to fix your own car

  • @eurosonly
    @eurosonly 5 лет назад +1

    You can unlock the moon roof with the key??? WTF lmao.. Mind blown. Jesus that's some futuristic shit right there. My Lexus doesn't have half of this stuff. That's also probably why it's more reliable.

  • @sergiugabriel3996
    @sergiugabriel3996 6 лет назад +1

    I need mahogany trim!! xD

  • @littlesister4556
    @littlesister4556 3 года назад +2

    key memory?
    what in the skynet future shit is this

  • @aq7h3r
    @aq7h3r 4 года назад +1

    Your new BMW is equipped with a flap that grenades your engine after 100k km.

    • @ch-jc1mp
      @ch-jc1mp 3 года назад

      tell me about your experience with this.

  • @NorthernChev
    @NorthernChev Год назад +1

    “Part 5: How To Keep Your Totally Plastic Cooling System From Cracking Every 15,000 Miles”. JUST KIDDING. No E46 cooling system ever lasts for 15,000 miles. Lol.

  • @fakiirification
    @fakiirification 5 лет назад

    These cars originated in germany... why so much need for a "sense of security" inside a locked car etc? I mean i can understand it these days after the wahabi invasion turning most of europe into a ghetto. but 20 years ago? not so much.