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I bought a Flood Salvage Totaled E46 BMW M3 with the Rare 6 Speed Manual Transmission. The previous owner couldn’t figure out its electrical issue. It’s by far the cheapest in the country but only if we can figure out its problem and fix it!
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A very common issue with these BMW's is that the battery is in the trunk. The wiring for the alternator to the engine and ecu is all under the engine bay, but there is a "junction box" by the driver's strut tower that connects the alternator back to the battery. The bolts that hold these cables in place can work loose (or perhaps be left loose when a painter was painting the engine bay…) and the battery will mysteriously stop charging. A simple fix that is difficult to diagnose.
Looks definitely well worth the 5K
Know it was too long ago but the roof and bit on bonnet I’d be tempted to carbon wrap to make it look more purposeful and less funky/stark.
i wish i had a dad like that
A alternator needs input to create charge ide be checking that bmw get input into alternator fro dash remove input wire feed 12v into alternator quick easy check
You’re an idiot for some of the things you’re complaining about on this car
People need to thinking twice before putting those thumbs down. Guys on YouTube work hard to record and edit theseðŸ‘🾠great video
there are many mythical creatures
unicorns
dragons
wyverns
and bmw with an actual working manual that hasnt been destroyed by some random teenager try to be cool
Did anyone notice the back rims were on the front and the fronts were on the back..??.?.?.??,,,
Who wants to bet subframe is cracked lol
On paper or track, e46 M3 wins over a 996 911
Great project.. These cars are epic…. Let's see how bad it is
I like this mini car that fits my home road. I would buy the same one but with a weaker engine
I hate that red, inside and out!
its definitely some waterlogged speaker wires in your door
I had one with 6 speed manual ,sold it and it was the biggest mistake
A m3 in swden is at least 25 k
Sweet job done on this flood damaged m3 looks great mags are splendid and I agree with changing the rear lights removing the horrible black paint on the bonnet
What was it the wires or fuses in the trunk ??
I think it's the plug to the ecu . or the ecu . most people forget some cars uses the ecu to controll the battery charging voltage
ecu bad . most cars use the ecu to charge the battery
The E30 is the most iconic.
I love M series BMWs and Alpena(s) they make such great lawn ornaments. Modern Mercedes Benz make great paperweights too . . . if you don't mind the oil and coolant stains.
Where do you go to buy floors cars
Why did nt you use a OBD scanner ,, you got a bargin
My neighbor has this car in silver and it's a manuel
This car can be saved, but DONT trust it
I dont trust this car ta all…
"missing a nut right here"? that's what she said
flood cars are water moccasins
Are those 4 rear rims? Looks strange to me. Way too wide front.
Battery leads in the boot/trunk are prone to internal cracks
Auto tempest is how I found my E46 M3
This might be kinda stupid but have you tried to change the battery? Might be a faulty battery lmao 😂
I was bidding on that
Who tf riced the hell out of that m3 with thise hideous tail lights and hood paint. Gross.
You know an E46 was owned by a ricer/incompetent car owner when you see those black taillights, they are like a 'standard' when youre a ricer for these cars
Contact the Dutch guy 'DiagnoseDan' or at least watch a few of his YouTube videos, hard to beat.
Hope you checked the transmission/rear dif lubes have been changed out Sam?
Often overlooked in flood cars.
I'd rather have the John Deere lol
Is the field wire good?