But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. Reverse gear seems to be a pain in the ars3 to engage, sometimes it goes in fine and. Admittedly, it is fun to drive the bmw m3 with a manual gearbox. S6s420g tagx 115786kms does not include smg pump or smg actuator the item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. If getting ready to buy one, or have one and want to know what might be some of the common problems to expect in the future, this list could be useful. It is the fourth generation 3 series, after the e21, e30 and e46. Bmw went back to basics with the electronics in this car, as they only offered a 1zone climate control in the e46, when the e36 had a dualzone climate as standard. Firstly, both these cars are known by chassis code e46. Rebuilt manual transmission e46 m3 our standard gearbox rebuilding includes complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, and close inspection of all parts. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. All 325s, 330s, and the m3 coupe and m3 convertible there are no plans for an e46 m3 sedan nor touring.
Zf transmission detent repair kit e36 328im3, e46 328i. I cant remember the mileage on it but i think it was 10 120000 miles. In this article you can find of the most common problems on bmw e46 models. However, problems are always easier to understand when. Then i read on a bmw forum the alarming number of catastrophic transmission failures occurring on the automatics for the 0002 models also the govt. How much did it cost to make an e46 330d faster than an e92 m3. Transmission hard to shift e367, e38, e39, e46 e53 with s5d 260z280z310z320z c transmission. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of bmw m3 based on all problems reported for the m3. Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay.
Used bmw m3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Replacement transmission mounts for m3m235ir, or as a great upgrade for streetdriven e36e46 cars. Bmw m3 smg e46 delayed shift, long shift time, slow gear change. Recently i spent some time driving both an smg and manual e46 m3. The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. They may share the same basic underpinnings and interior, but the motor, drivetra.
To see how frequently bmw 3series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. This is a problem with all bmw e46s and costs many. Both cars were great as a whole, but the one thing that let the pair down was. Bmw m3 gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in. On hot days the transmission with pop out of gear and into neutral for about 1530 seconds before reengaging into the appropriate gear. Hi, ive rebuilt, reprogrammed, own and drive an e46 m3 and the smg is 100% the only choice to be made when buying an e46 m3, the system is awsome and when you adapt your driving skills to the new way of driving with smg, you will never want a heavy clutch pedal again. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s. The smg 2 gearbox in your m3 is literally a manual 6 speed unit with a shift unit bolted on the back unlike smg 3 which is a purpose built unit. Would you pick the car with the floppier chassis and manual gearbox, or the car with the.
E46 m3 manual gearbox, reverse gear popping out the. Bmw m3 owners have reported 45 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. The e46 m3 started production in march 2001 and has 333 sae horsepower. Mine already had the later oil in, but i decided to keep to bmw stuff. Problem exists when the vehicle goes from first gear to second. Bmw m3 smg e46 delayed shift, long shift time, slow gear change duration. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine with either a 6speed manual or a 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. For models with manual transmissions, the drain plugs may leak and the fill plug may also require replacement.
The e46 m3 man gearbox has bmw mtf lt 1, bmw upgraded the oil to mtf lt 2. The lurching forward happens while accelerating from a stop position. Like any other vehicle bmw s also have problems, the only difference is, theyre something more expensive to fix. Transmission hard to shift e367, e38, e39, e46 e53 with s5d 260z280z310z320z ctransmission. The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered. Bmw e46 m3 coupe steering wheel vibrations may be attributable to poor isolation of the power steering pump. Bmw used this transmission with m60 v8 models such as the european manual 840i, european manual 740i, 540i. Ltr concerning a defect of the sequential manual gear transmission on the leased 2003 bmw m3. The car is immaculate with just over 46,000 miles on it and is equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission original to the car, not a swap.
The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. Bmw manual transmission parts quality has forever been a fundamental slice of the bmw brand, which has positioned the company as an elite brand within the auto industry since day one. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox. Controversially, the csl was never offered with a manual gearbox. What are the common mechanical problems of a 20002003 bmw. We took our first opportunity to compare the m3 e46 to the currentgeneration bmw 335i and 5i coupes. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. I had planned to keep this car for the long haul as the e46. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. The most recently reported issues are listed below. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission.
This gearbox was also used in the e34 m5, e36 m3, and e46 m3s with the s38b38, s50b32, and s54b32 engines respectively. Apidas excellent e46 m3 buyers guide this morning once again. Keep your vehicle running smoothly bmw manual gearbox shift pin repair transmission hard to shift e367, e38, e39, e46 e53 with s5d 260z280z310z320z. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Must readapt the gear selector with scan tool for proper function after repair. Read online bmw e46 manual transmission problems bmw e46 manual transmission problems how to change your vehicles serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley proper belt tension is critical.
I have problem bmw e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox. Good day all i have a e46 320d forsale very rare six speed manuel gearbox currently a project car as its been rubbed down to be resprayed its a full house car high mileage but serviced every 5000km with oem bmw parts has 17 inch aline wheels with brand new tires has software done by apex tuning in johannesburg car has a full exhaust system done professionally has after market head unit. Prehaps the most common problem with the smg will be that of the skip shift. Like any other vehicle bmws also have problems, the only difference is, theyre something more expensive to fix. Reverse light switch manual transmissions 23147524811. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10. Manual transmission mount, bmw e12 528i530i, e28 535i, e24 635csi. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Have a strange issue with my gearbox on the manual e46 m3.
Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. Laguna seca blue aka lsb or smurf blue demos started to hit dealer lots in the spring of 2001. Weve seen this problem on some swapped cars that have ended up at. Following the comparison test, senior editor erin riches commented, the 3. M3 e46 smg gearbox problem page 1 m power pistonheads. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Bmw 3series transmission problems and repair descriptions.
Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. Its just not as fun as many enthusiasts would claim. Bmw m3 owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than. On occasion the engines ecus electronic control unit need to be rebuilt by bmw to fix rough idles, flat spotting or problems with power delivery.