Hidden Features of the BMW e46 part 3
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You make me feel happy to have a e46
SPN 1 lol u can’t afford one
SPN 1 I paid a nice 40k for my M3.
@@Splendidtelevision 40k for junk lol I actually feel bad if you paid that much I paid $2100 for my 99 e46 323i with 71k miles when i got it (72k now) its cleaner than yours also a texas car no saggy headliner the sunroof material is peeling on the corner though
Billy Benedict but its a M3... a 323i can't compare to a M3 with over double the horsepower..
Never said I could compare in power ever... I’m not fucking stupid “paying” 40k of your dads money on an e46 m3 that’s not even in that great of condition. 40k is ridiculous there’s a very clean all black AC Schnitzer m3 here for 12k
The other hidden feature is the water pump propeller is made of plastic
Most car are from Germany
Another hidden feature is the handbrake working properly
Another hidden feature is the wet cabin air filter from the rain
It can also easily be replaced with a metal one
And pulley
If a rain sensor is installed, moving the wiper lever to the first position arms it for rain. The more it rains the faster the wipers go. If the rain stops, the wipers will stop also.
wow I just watched all 3 videos you have on hidden features and theres a lot that I didnt know about my car. I own a 2003 BMW e46 325ci.
I have an 04 325ci the trunk button doesn't work any ideas? have a nice day
Just bought an 00 e46 coupe. Digging it
@@donmarley9744 I used to think the same with my 04 325ci and really it does it just doesn't move the trunk lid at all it should just lift up with ease after u pull the release I was opening it with the key for weeks thinking it didnt work lol
imagine everything working on your e46
lol
Im getting close...
@@elliott-mtb5599 I'm almost there too😬
@@chrismoulstone3968 Cool, I only have a bad ABS/DSC unit thats bad
I’ve never had a light come up on my 330cd perhaps I’m lucky lol
Really nice to see how enthusiastic he is about his car!
If this has been mentioned before sorry. If your car has the fog/driving lights and they are on with your headlights, in auto with the windshield wipers on, the headlights will stay on. I noticed it after it stopped raining and the wipers stayed off the lights remained on. My 05 330i has the auto wiper feature so in the 1st position which is the intermittent it will stop if it doesn't sense rain (so I believe this is the only way it may work) I leave my wipers in the 1st position all the time (intermittent). Hope this makes sense. Keep up the great videos!
Im so glad to drive an E46 right now. Almost every thing worked on my 2003 E46 M3, except the thing with the window wiper-headlight thing
Great video, but the rear screen is heated by a wire element and not blown air like the front windscreen. Just to point that out as it doesn't operate the same split temperature system as you demonstrated on the front.
Mike Sumner I was going to point this out too haha
@cookiemonster they'll just be design features though rather than heating vents. I've yet to see a car that runs the hot coolant from the heater matrix in the dashboard to the back of the car just to blow on the rear screen.
before elements became common some old cars did have rear hot air ducting to the back window - 60's saabs for instance. it worked reasonably well.
My 2000 e46 has vents in the back
Yeah I’m most states it requires you to have your headlight to be turned on when your wipers are on, and since you have it on auto it’s a neat feature that was added in
I have a convertible e46, if you press the unlock button 3 times and hold the top will go down without having to get in the car. It’s pretty cool
the rear window defrost is electric so you wont feel warm air blowing on it
Just found my first aid kit. You earned my sub!!! Thanks!
Where?
Under passenger seat on in euro models
Going to go check now 😂
The defrost actually turns on the ac, to dehumidify, and then reheats it. That way you get hot dry air blowing on the windows.
I cannot believe i never noticed that flashlight!!! So cool. Thanks!
It is called "Central Locking System" buddy! It is a system to not only help aid you on not locking your keys in your Bimmer, actually, it is impossible to lock the keys inside the BMW. As you may or may not know, there are scan tools that one can purchase. With that scan tool, the Bimmer can be coded by one's personally liking. For example, you want the car to lock after you get inside, but from factory, it does not, with the scan tool, you can code the Bimmer to lock as soon as the car is started, put into gear or when you reach a set speed, and then set it to unlock when you shut off the engine. Personally, I don't want my Bimmer to unlock when I shut off the engine, it'll unlock after 2 pulls of the inside door handle. There is a really great added bonus if you lock the car as you drive, and that is, you head off to the Mobile gas station, no need to unlock the car for the gas attendant to access your fuel door, because your car does not lock the gas cap door while it's being driven. The only time the gas lid door locks is when the alarm is set.
You can leave all windows down, exit the car and activate the alarm, non of the car's doors cannot and will not open, even if you reach your hand inside and pull on the inside door handle, yes the lock nob will popup and yes you can grab ahold of the lock nob and hold it while you try again to open the door by using the inside door handle, and by this time you've probably set off the car alarm by the motion sensors hidden away inside the car.
Hidden feature works in any e46. U have to turn the key in position 1 and push the right button when u see the miles left for next service.
Hello,
For the brake service screen, you need to press or hold (not sure which) the button while the oil service screen is still on (like on 7:43). That's how it works on my car (E46 M3 Euro 2003 Pre-LED taillights). I don't remember which position the key should be in, whether it's 1 or 2, but you shouldn't wait until the oil service screen goes out. If it works, you should see your next brake service date. Cheers.
7:49 - Just pressing this clears the odometer. Try cycling through the options with the button on the blinker stock.
EDIT: Pressing and holding the button on the blinkers resets all stats such as average speed, mpg, etc.
That green cable for the gas cap is supposed to go through the lining so you don’t have to pull it out. Good video, thank you
I know mine is broken
There sb a black tag too that says gas door.
it is 11 PM and I am going down to my garage to check if my E46 facelift (2005) still has that flashlight 😎
was it there?
Leonard Antonakakis no, just a plastic seal (no space for a flash-light)
same, mine was there but doesn’t work lol
Nice series! Some really cool stuff I didn’t know about and some I did. I got lucky and my car has the flashlight and first aid kit!
Just got mine 2 days ago and I love it
If you hold the left knob thingy on the dash, and eventually get to test mode, you can click repeatedly until you get to 19. Wait a sec and then go to the second knob and then click that to either 1.5 or 2 and your car will run a test on all your lights like speedometer odometer etc..
2:42 there's a little hole in the carpet that the gas cap release cable is supposed to go through. You can easily pull the end of it off and feed the cable through the carpet.
I'd hate to start taking the carpet out at a gas station lol
I've got the first aid kit. Thanks for the advice!!! :D
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I have a 3.0 diesel coupe in the uk and I have the auto lights with xenon headlights. Works for me 👍🏻
Heres a hidden feature. If the proper bmw radio is fitted, you should be able to set it so it adjusts the volume matching car speed. Can even set how much each volume is changed at certain speeds. Bet you didnt know that!!!
Rear defroster is a coil heater installed in a film to the glass. No hot air
Love the video, i already know almosy everything there is to know, but that AC one, its a defroster? so ofc its gonna blow warm air, its defrosting ur windshield, you can make it blow cold air with the top botton near the vent selection. instead of using the defroster and makin ur car super hot
The rear defroster doesn't blow air. It heats up the orange wires embedded in the glass.
Fun fact, the rear window doesn’t use hot air to defrost it, those lines are wires that generate heat and defrost it
I love your videos, thank you for all the tips and tricks
Thank you, much appreciated!!
Im in Australia. Bought an e46 320i the other day. Found the first aid kit under my passenger seat
Thanks for this video bro.
Thank you for your content, I really appreciate the videos that you put up
I’ve watched all your video and a lot of things I didn’t know about my 2002 bmw 330 ci I have the flashlight and I had the car for 2 years
That’s awesome glad you have learned a lot
My wife actually found the first aid kit under her seat by accident a week after I purchased my BMW. I drive a facelift e46 320d.
What is that center console piece where you installed the screen? I want to do something similar
Thank you for the hidden features. Anything on the automatic seat recall setting 2001 325ci
I just came here from a video about all the common e46 problems, and I was just about ready to sell my e46. Then I came across your hidden features videos and changed my mind.
Oh deah. Sounds like you'll have fun playing while waiting for recovery
@@saudade2745 that is hilaroius dude. 😂😂😁
Cool videos!! I really love my 2002 325ci!!!
Have you thought that the brake fluid test does actually work on your car but maybe, just maybe, your brake fluid level and condition is good. I found it funny when you said ''unfortunately'' to the light not coming on. Id consider it a good thing that there is no light coming on. Haha nice vid tho dude. I just got an immacullate 2004 325ci cabriolet. Its all m sported and is like new still. My friend thought it was an m3.
Great! I've got two E46's; one I've had since 2005 and didn't know 99% of these features...i bought the 2005 330i in Germany...it came from the Munich factory...north american spec...the european spec has a headlight feature in which one can manually adjust the headlights...just thought i'd add that in case you didn't know...wish the NA spec had this feature...
I was wondering why there was no headlight adjuster. I wonder if the NA cars have automatic headlight adjustment? It's for when your car is loaded down with 5 people and luggage etc and the headlights no longer point the correct direction along the road.
Yes NA cars have auto headlight adjustment only if you have Xenons.
@@EvanGoyuk I've got xenons on one of them...perhaps I should do my homework...;-)
How do you adjust them manually?
@@gregm1343 at 3:35 there is this little wheel to the right of the light switch.
Woth that wheel you can adjust the brightness of the interior.
If you have the option to adjust the headlights, there would be another wheel next to that
Cool videos about hidden stuff, but...
In this one it's not you wipers that turn on the automatic lights I mean yes they are but only because they are sliding over the light sensor in your windshield...
If they are moving fast they create a bit of darkness over the sensor so the headlights turn on...
Try it without the wipers put on the A-light and from outside with your palm cover the higher middle part of the windshield where rearview mirror is attached...
And maybe I'm wrong but it could be that your front defroster is malfunctioning and also the back it is not blowing but it is a heater on back windshield those lines that you see they heat up...
You should put clear corners in the head lights, it looks great
I plan on doing that
love the video by the way. watched parts 1 to 3 on that. good stuff bro.. thumbs up and subscribed
if you push your windshield wiper to the second position, and then push it up and down from that position. you can turn on the automatic wipers
You actually left out the only cool thing bmw did around the fuel refill..... the small green plastic part on the inside of the door for holding your fuel cap while filling is also a tool for removing the valve caps clip it off the door and it fits tight on tbe oem valve caps to make them bigger and easy to loosen if they are stuck or to tight for some people to twist off
Really ? I have that green plastic on my bmw, didn't know that!
Great
I have a US e43 m3 and it has the first aid kit
You forgot to mention in all your videos that you can also activate a tachometer through your gauge with the same left button so if you performance your car you don't have to buy a tachometer, personally I love my 2004 325Ci convertible, it's got the M3 engine swap 343 horsepower engine and a single turbo along with a 20,000 premium package from the dealership including the kardon sound system but I added a 2200w boss amp along with a pioneer radio and a Harmony speaker setup that covers the whole back seat, I like the DVD player setup I thought about getting one of those myself but I seen it as a distraction 🤣
Now you make me want one really bad.
NOW I know why there is a separate dial on the vents that blow hot/cold air. It's because you can have warm air coming out of your front defroster, but then have cold air coming out your vents, or have warm air coming out your vents. Or something in between..... I think. Also, I don't think there is a blower for the rear defroster. Tthe rear window has those electric resistor going across the back window.
The reason why the lights go on when he has the windshield wipers on is because (in nj) you can get pulled over for not having headlights on when your whipers are on.
WTF...
Yours is so nice, the one with black seats. i have a blue 318i which looks pretty old :(
Maybe get a new one min. 323
The knob on the end of your gas cap release cable is broken off...if it was intact it would be visible as a flat round green button outside the trunk liner.
I know all about the fuel flap lock as mine didn't lock until yesterday. The previous owner must have done something resulting in the pin coming out of the hole and detaching from the solenoid. I developed double joints refitted it.
I like the bigger speakers by the door handle
Great vids, thank you for the info. I believe all German made cars must have a first aid kit installed to be rd worthy.
especially if you didn't get your airbag recall... the first aid kid will aid in removing metal fragments and airbag dust from your face 🤣🤣
@@christianfrey7956 I got mine replaced for free 😁. Thanks mate.
I own a 2001 e46 330ci and actually most if not all of these features are in my manual(I am from Germany)
This videos are awesome thanks.
- There’s a cubby hole in the boot on the left hand side. Never knew about that
- The wipers slow down in the rain when you stop at the lights
Some are equipped with automatic wipers, the others have adaptive wipers like you described. Pretty crazy for my wipers to come on automatically in a 14 year old car 👌
The cubby hole provides access to the optional CD changer.
I have a E46 2005 Ci and to get all maintenance needed beside major like windshield fluid, oil, brake, put the key in, click twice, then push in the button on your turn signal until you find your desired function..
Hey man loving the videos just subbed I notice you have the same head unit as me. My sounds turns on and off and sometimes it stays sometimes the sound doesnt
You're making me love my 2005 even more.
Does that radio have Bluetooth as well?
I miss my E46 so bad. Had an '01 325i
what deck did you get? because i have a stock deck right now and i’m trying to get a new one i was wondering which one you have because i like it!
the last feature with the brake fluid check . you have to press the right button not the left one ;)
It doesn’t not work on either on my car
Rear defrost has no air flow, only the heated glass wire.
Had a 02 euro 325i, had rear fog lights. Was able to have brights and fogs both on at the same time. Had two first aid kits, one in the trunk and one under the seat.
Only down fall is auto head lights aren't a thing.
But I was able to roll my windows up with the fob as well as roll them down.
I had no idea they came with heated seats! My dad had a 2002 320d and then a 2008 530d and neither came with heated seats lol
The Flying Clutchman it’s an option, my 99‘ 323ci has them
46 M3 service feature. The top will come down using the key fob. Press the unlock button twice and hold it.
The windows come down part way and then the top retracts completely.
There is software available to make the top come up with the key fob but that is not a feature that comes from the factory
Hi the green plastic line in the trunk is not actually hidden, there is a plastic plug or badge (coin shape) on the side carpet with a gas pump logo on it, and you just pull on it to release the lock. On your car it seems that it broke off since it is a 16 year old peace of thin plastic.
Tip: Lubricate the latch for the fuel filler door, and spray silicone around the interior. Prevents freezing in cold climate/ice storm conditions. For those of you in cold climates you dont want to be stranded with no gas in winter and not able to open the filler door. Trust me that green cable wont save you if the line is frozen.
Just bought the same car. Same year as well if I'm not mistaken. 2002 330CI
Yes it is
Great videos. Question? I have a 2004 325i. The radiator fan stays on all the time. From the time I start it to when I turn the car off. Can you or anybody else give me an idea of what to look for that is causing this? Thanks.
I don’t know if they all have this but my 2005 e46 has headlight washers. They pop out when you wash the windows and spray the headlights
beautiful car
Hi there. Could you provide a link for the DVD you have? Thanks
yo is that stereo working well? can you add a link to it? im planning on buying one aswell.
How do you set the time on the clock and how do you change the reading on the temp.from c to frht.
The gas cap release cable is normally accessible without having to remove the trunk liner, there's normally a green plastic circle, with a symbol to let you know what it does, just wanted to point that out to you
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Can you do a vid on the engine bay? I just bought an e46 and the compartment in the far left hand corner (facing the front of the car) leaves me scratching my head. Haha
It’s designed for RHD too. It’s where the ecu and brake booster go
On later years it’s just an open area
Another great e46 feature is that you can sync your cell phone to the cars Bluetooth system. You will need to remove the rug in the trunk behind the drivers side nearest the rear seat, and locate the silver Bluetooth box. There will be a code on the box. That code will be the password for Bluetooth sync when pairing the phone to the car. The steering wheel has the phone button on the left hand side. I recommend not syncing your phones phone book because it’s a pain, rather just use it when making and receiving calls.
Always wondered why there's two temp controls for the a/c... Ie an analog on the dash and a digital one below... Anyone know why?
What is that aftermarket display on your dashboard? Link please?
I want it too
Thanks!! bro
How did you manage to keep your angel eyes On while outside was light,on automatic lights?? Some coding or sum
I have a e46 convertible made in France and Germany. 😮
Question, how much money do you spend on fuel for your 02 E46? Just curious because I soon will be getting a 04 330 Ci
I do 200 miles per week, costing me about £60-£80 lol
Giovani Mendez13 I have a 2004 or 46 330 CI my first Bmw and I love it
I have the manipulation dot Feature. I wish I had known I would have walked away from that car. I think it hit 220,000 miles before the reverse gear failure feature came about
What kind of connector or what u use to convert that stereo I have the same but haven’t connected it yet ??
My 2006 330ci had the flashlight 🔦
No first aid kit
Hi , thanks for some great information and while I knew some many I didn't , another query is under the bank seat on each side by the wires for the fuel tanks is another wire & plug a 2 pin that fits a LED light ,I have a strip LED light that fits right , I haven't been able to get it to work but the pin does fit correctly , so was wondering if your 330 coupe has them also ? I have a 2000 E39 528i M spec SE auto which is a factory M5 looking car as has all the features of the M5 but unfortunately not the engine and gearbox but has all the other features like staggered sized M5 alloy 17" wheels, alloy interior trim 'black headling, body kit & front spoiler with front fog lights,, lowered suspension, I love it and until I can afford a real M5 its a good interim model, also 1996 E36 318i manual,2001 E46 316ti auto compact and 2001E46 318i sedan auto.
What is the speaker looking thing in the trunk, it says open /close and there it something behind it in a bag, what is in that bag
What shift knob do you have? I want it for my car.
What steering wheel is that? How did you fit the thumb bolsters? Is it the redline wrap?
Hey bro. So i just change all brakes n rotors on my 325i and start driving it for testing. It was running great but after a few runs. N inspected it. There's was oil residue on the inside of the rim. Do you have any suggestion please and thank you?
My Australian 320ci doesn’t have any of those features , were not important enough that’s why we always get the scrapes
Australia got all the good cars like the r34 and a 180sx so on and so forth
Are you sure? Most of the things shown on these 3 videos work on my Australian 320Ci. Except the wipers auto lights thing and I also don’t have a torch in my glove box.
@@tpcam78 I have an Australian 318i and most of these features are on mine. My torch is missing unsurprisingly and I don't have auto lights but I don't care.
No idea what this dickhead is on about, must've been sold a Holden on a BMW chassis.
My sunroof, ac, and e brake are also hidden features that I cant seem to find
hi, would you know how to remove a stuck cassette tape on a e46 2001 model?