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Hi all, Just got a e46 318i and the only key that was provided with the vehicle is missing its internals and appears to have been damaged as it is glued together, the buttons are also missing. Is this altering the performance of the electrics, alarm, immobiliser etc? I intent to replace when I have a spare $500 for a new key.

Oh that makes sense and thats another thing I meant to mention in my first post. The car only came with one key which is a hassel and saying that, the key is damaged the computer chip inside is missing and the buttons are munted. I checked with BMW parts here in Nelson yesterday and at a cost of $470 for a new key I need to save up. So I suppose as the key has no transponder certain things are not working correctly?

Cheers, thought so for power increase. Yes unfortuanly harder push of the double button doesnt make windows go up/down automatically.

Hey all, I thought i'd join up to these forums for general discussion, tech help etc. My name is George, I live in Nelson. Just swapped my S15 Nissan Silvia for something a bit more family orientated as the Silvia didn't meet my needs and rarely got driven. I now have a 2000 E46 318i Touring wagon. I was very hesitant at first, never having owned a european car and the kms on the BMW are getting up there but it seems to be in great condition. Massive change from a 250HP Jap sports car to a measly 114HP (that is correct for the BMW isn't it)? Althought power isn't a issue, more so room and the comfort which the BMW does have. Any tips for squeezing a wee bit more power? The car has a couple of issues, the lights for the mirrors on the sun visors don't work. The windows don't automatically go up or down (the button needs to be held). The other day when I first used the cruise control the throttle wouldn't repsond afterwards which was a worry but I sorted it out. But thats the only things I can fault so far, oh and the front brake rotors need replacing which I will do tomorrow. Anyhow, here is a photo. Anybody know if these wheels are genuine? http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-...892240183_o.jpg