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How to replace pre-cat (O2) sensor on the BMW E46 M3 DIY

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How to replace pre-cat BMW E46 M3 (O2) sensor DIY Check engine came on found faulty O2 Lambda sensor on my E46 M3 so thought I'd post a few pics to help others. I bought Bosch sensors from eBay for around $58 each after the fuse blew on a track day and the car went into limp mode. The diagnostics said Sensor 1, Bank 1 heater failure, which I interpreted as the internal heater element in the sensor was shorting and blowing the fuse. Tools You will need: - Metric socket set with plenty of extensions (10", 12") and universal joint adapter to get into angles - 10mm and 13mm spanners - hex bolt keys - 22mm crows foot socket - a bucket of patience Instructions Steps to follow: - Lift BMW e46 up safely. Use jaxle stands - Remove plastic engine under-tray (seven screws) so you can find all the bolts you drop through the engine bay. Leave the tray on the floor under the car to catch your mistakes - open bonnet and remove the following: Pollen filter housing and tray. Let t

BMW iDrive with touch screen and gesture control

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The expanded iDrive concept opens up completely new possibilities, offering an extremely intuitive control of many functions and without distracting the driver from the road.  Now, in addition to basic information input via the iDrive controller, the driver and the front passenger are offered to operate the system via touchscreen, as in a smartphone - many customers perceive it as intuitive and logical.  Both concepts are absolutely equal and interchangeable - all menu options without exception can be used both by touch input and through the iDrive controller. Even more interesting is the option that allows you to control individual functions with gestures and movements in the open space.  Built-in roof 3D sensor captures certain gestures, including recognizes rotational and sliding movements.  For example, you can change the volume level by rotating the finger;  take a call by simulating a button press in the air, or reject it by sliding motion.