Bro, us E46 owners that are DIYers thank you and appreciate you. You’ve been a real help to my project build😊 Keep doing you and u make amazing content!
sorry to be off topic but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
*You can test the aux fan by removing the fan switch connector located in the lower radiator hose and closing the connection by using a jumper wire/pin. Pretty much shorting the two pins on the connector. Do this with the car in ignition mode (mode right before you crank the car). Video to convert to electric fan: ruclips.net/video/MSFS5b56tn4/видео.html
I'm just not going to fix my A/C. I bought it from a guy who just filled it and said it was working, but in one week it went it. It actually has a leak. I just roll my windows down and hope it isn't too hot, ha. I live in Northern Illinois and college in Wisconsin, so it isn't too bad.
New Subscriber. YES Thank You for your content! E46 .... If it helps someone, back when I worked for a Independent BMW Shop we would find a great many cars with major debris between Radiator and Condenser blocking air flow. Dirt, Leaves, Bugs, Paper Drink Cups, Plastic Bag bits you name it. I will never know how some of that major stuff got in there, but there it was... Yet another thing to check. Some customers where bummed with the little bit of extra labor when we found this but in the end happy because my brother (both ASE and BMW Certified Master Tech) had tallent for getting HVAC Systems to rock!!
Nice. Was the air still blowing in the car? My car is not blowing any air out of the vents. I think blower motor. There is a recall on the blower motor wiring. Hopefully the dealer will fix the issue.
When I bought my car my AC was coming on and off and the issue wasn’t the fan itself, but the switch you mentioned. So I guess that’s another thing that can go bad. I replaced it when I overhauled my cooling system
Hey! Informative video. Thanks ! What do you think the issue could be if AC fan works fine when I do max AC but doesn't when I set it to particular temperature. It's a 330i 2017 model.
@@AnnisAdventures Yes on rare occasions the computer thinks that it is -40° outside so it will dry air from the outside instead of turning on the compressor usually happens on modern BMWs you can easily check by checking the temperature
@@stovy8001 oh ok. My bmw thinks it’s -35 F 24/7 because my sensor is out. But I have some resistor issue with my blower motor so I haven’t actually gotten to test the AC since I got my 1996 328i
If you park under a tree this may be your fix . My AC wasn't blowing anything at all my fans worked my controls all lit up I changed the blower resistor thing I had just did the whole water pump thermostat circus but my thermostat bleeding was not as easy as the video maybe perhaps the leaves all sitting nicely in my blower motor making it not spin. I took the leaves out blower was not spinning , carefully cleaned with WD40 most instantly it came back to life spun freely I did notice a little rusty from the cleaning nothing major put back in same blower motor AND MY CARS A CHILL 62° !!! WOOT WOOT!! Nice video by the way 😂😂😂😂
Hi my self antony im from india i work as a car ac mechanic for past 8 years im intrested in moving abroad do u have any vacancy in your garage that u can recruit please reply to me Thank you
Thanks for the video, question so if the aux fan comes on but I get not air flow could that be the blower or likely the compresor. In my case the fan comes on but after a few seconds of turning on the head unit. It seems I have to help the fan start up. I am just wondering if the blower motor would engage even if the compressor did not. Thanks In advance
Let me see if i heard you right..so what your saying is if the auxiliary fan module assembly stop working the a/c compressor clutch wont kick in..is that what you said???
Hi Shoplife Thanks for sharing. The AC in my BMW 320D is blowing hot air from the FRONT vents, and cold air from the REAR vents. Any idea what would be causing the hot air coming out the front? I do know that the system has plenty of AC refrigerant in it, so I assume it's a blockage or mechanical fault. Any thoughts?
My F10 fan has a problem. When I turn the largest fan, the fan will run about 20 second and then stop. I need to turn off the fan , wait about 3 minutes and the fan will running again. I already changed the resistor but didn't fix. Do you have any suggestion? Thanks.
Changed out my battery, a/c stopped in passenger vent first. Slowly went across the dash until all are now blowing hot. I read about my battery being registered, how do I go about doing that? I bought it at an automotive supply store.
Bro my ac compressor kicks in and engages but no cool air. Only warm air. My electric fan is also on but no luck. Pressure looks good. What could it be?
My fan won't turn on but If I remove the cable from the AC compressor switch fan works. The AC clutch is engaging alright but warm air. Would the AC compressor switch be faulty if it's not allowing fan to turn on?
Awesome bro you rock I’m not sure what it is it goes on and off smfh I changed the blower motor already so im good there I’m gonna check the fan and fuses hope is something small cause bmw expensive to fix lol I rather DIY. 🤙🏼
My 2003 e46 325i ac not blowing cold air only hot... what could it be? It was working before I took it to a shop to replace the water hose but once i left the ac wasn't cold anymore
My issue seems a bit more complex. My ac doesn’t work. At times the air coming from the vent feels like its getting cold but doesn’t. I tried adding refrigerant but its not taking it in the system. The compressor engages but still no cold air. The compressor also makes a funny winding sound. Any suggestions?
Hi Jason, I have a problem when engine gets really hot or it seems like high temperature when I get stuck in traffic in town, the limp mode will come on when I put on Parking on my 2001 e46 320ci petrol automatic. What is a possibility of this faulty is that my Transmission fluid need to be changed or something wrong with my heating system. Thanks a mill.
Hi, I just change bmw 328i 2008 battery and after I found out the ac=/c is not working. When I turned on the a/c, there is nothing happened and heard nothing such as motor running, or air out and anything. What do you think the problem could be?
hey, what's up bro i been watching your video for about 4 months now and I just recently brought an e46 and one of the big issues i have is that my A/C works sometimes, when it gets extremely hot the A/C does not work at all it blows hot air i put Freon but it still does not work. i even put antifreeze to make sure there was no air in the system and it is still doing the same thing i would really appreciate your feedback on this bro Thanks
Question. I have a 2014 bmw 750li with only 25k. Ac is blowing warm air. Hooked up the ac pro recharge system thing and it shows no refrigerant needed. What do you think the problem is?
My E46 323ci ac is cold then it gets hot then back cold. the fan and compressor kicks on and off when it wants to. sometimes went I play with the temp switch between the vents it comes back to cold sometimes not. Any ideas? relays bad? my system was just recharged. no leaks and good pressures.
Ambient temp sensor especially if it’s flashing -40 it thinks it’s freezing Outside so it’ll cut on an off , I put the two wires together went to +122 for a quick fix (I don’t recommend) then ordered the sensor and wired it back up now it tell my the exact outside temp
Hi, I have an e46 sedan and the a/c compressor won’t start and my electric fan doesn’t work either. An “expert” told me there’s a problem in my ECU module and that it needs to be replaced 😒, do you think that by changing the electric radiator fan the a/c compressor will work? Thank you
Hi I need a lil help my ac only work when I only drive fast when I stop it get hot do the ac pressure switch starts the fan it only works to cool the engine
Hey bro, i hope you o somebody can help me, sorry if my english isn´t very well, i'm from mexico, i just bought a e46 325i sedan, mi problem is that i just get air on the driver side, the pasenger side sometimes is warm, what could be the solution for my problem?
I have an electric fan. Should my fan run at full speed when I disconnect the temperature switch sensor and start the car just like you said it would with the Aux fan?
Hi l.have 2005 bmw x5 a.c. kick on but fan not turn on blown hot air insade l check power line fine l replace new fan some problem l check Freon full what problem my car
Hey there I have a e46 323ci with ac issue, when ac is turned on the vent temp stays the same and I get a hissing sound coming through the vents and can hear the ac gas. If I turn the ac off the hiss stops. I had a gas refill and the compressor clutch engages, belt and tensioner is new also. checked every fuse and relay under bonnet and behind glove box, Heater control valve switches from hot to cold so works. I plugged in a code reader for live data and the a/c switch on dash works and the compressor works. And the ac request fan is 0, When the ac is turned on should the radiator fan spin? It spins when the water temp rises so does not over heat. The revs raise a little so it's a real head scratcher... Any help would be appreciated
Hey I'm Hoping someone could help me out. I have a 01 325ci manual with single electric fan. Problem I'm having is a.c. compressor will kick on and off but when it kicks on it releases refrigerant from around compressor. I've read they have high pressure relief valves so I'm guessing that's where it's coming from. My question is what would be the cause of that and/or what to look for. It worked fine last year when i bought it sadly gave up on me beginning of this summer.
Hello, I’m wondering if anyone can help me? I have a 2003 325xit, and when I turn on the ac, the compressor kicks on, but blows hot air. Already recharged the system professionally, but no matter how cold it is set to, it always blows out hot air from every vent. Thank you for your time, tom
Does your switch turn green and work? I don't see how removing the dash would suddenly prevent your ac from turning on. It certainly must be electrical.
Bro, us E46 owners that are DIYers thank you and appreciate you. You’ve been a real help to my project build😊 Keep doing you and u make amazing content!
Thanks man! Glad they help out
Thanks man, your video help me to solve my problem
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sorry to be off topic but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Luke Castiel Instablaster ;)
*You can test the aux fan by removing the fan switch connector located in the lower radiator hose and closing the connection by using a jumper wire/pin. Pretty much shorting the two pins on the connector. Do this with the car in ignition mode (mode right before you crank the car).
Video to convert to electric fan: ruclips.net/video/MSFS5b56tn4/видео.html
I'm just not going to fix my A/C. I bought it from a guy who just filled it and said it was working, but in one week it went it. It actually has a leak. I just roll my windows down and hope it isn't too hot, ha. I live in Northern Illinois and college in Wisconsin, so it isn't too bad.
Omg I’ve been waiting for this!
xNitrodan lol forreal. I feel like mine is going out soon
Way to go. Thanks for the info. I'm chilly again bro.
Haha you’re welcome Dan!
New Subscriber. YES Thank You for your content! E46 .... If it helps someone, back when I worked for a Independent BMW Shop we would find a great many cars with major debris between Radiator and Condenser blocking air flow. Dirt, Leaves, Bugs, Paper Drink Cups, Plastic Bag bits you name it. I will never know how some of that major stuff got in there, but there it was... Yet another thing to check. Some customers where bummed with the little bit of extra labor when we found this but in the end happy because my brother (both ASE and BMW Certified Master Tech) had tallent for getting HVAC Systems to rock!!
Keep up the great videos 👍
Nice. Was the air still blowing in the car? My car is not blowing any air out of the vents. I think blower motor. There is a recall on the blower motor wiring. Hopefully the dealer will fix the issue.
Thks alot brother your the best
When I bought my car my AC was coming on and off and the issue wasn’t the fan itself, but the switch you mentioned. So I guess that’s another thing that can go bad. I replaced it when I overhauled my cooling system
Hey! Informative video. Thanks ! What do you think the issue could be if AC fan works fine when I do max AC but doesn't when I set it to particular temperature. It's a 330i 2017 model.
Also when the outside temp sensor reads -44 the ac wont turn on due to a damaged sensor
Wait, if the outside temp sensor is faulty the ac won’t turn on? Really? Why?
@@AnnisAdventures Yes on rare occasions the computer thinks that it is -40° outside so it will dry air from the outside instead of turning on the compressor usually happens on modern BMWs you can easily check by checking the temperature
@@stovy8001 oh ok. My bmw thinks it’s -35 F 24/7 because my sensor is out. But I have some resistor issue with my blower motor so I haven’t actually gotten to test the AC since I got my 1996 328i
If you park under a tree this may be your fix . My AC wasn't blowing anything at all my fans worked my controls all lit up I changed the blower resistor thing I had just did the whole water pump thermostat circus but my thermostat bleeding was not as easy as the video maybe perhaps the leaves all sitting nicely in my blower motor making it not spin. I took the leaves out blower was not spinning , carefully cleaned with WD40 most instantly it came back to life spun freely I did notice a little rusty from the cleaning nothing major put back in same blower motor AND MY CARS A CHILL 62° !!! WOOT WOOT!! Nice video by the way 😂😂😂😂
Your videos are top class,somehow i thought you are from Durban 🇿🇦📌
Hi my self antony im from india i work as a car ac mechanic for past 8 years im intrested in moving abroad do u have any vacancy in your garage that u can recruit please reply to me
Thank you
😂
Thanks for the video, question so if the aux fan comes on but I get not air flow could that be the blower or likely the compresor. In my case the fan comes on but after a few seconds of turning on the head unit. It seems I have to help the fan start up. I am just wondering if the blower motor would engage even if the compressor did not. Thanks In advance
Check the ihka or hvac panel (buttons that comtrol ac on dash) mine shows that its on however blows warm and cold off and on so replacing soon!
Let me see if i heard you right..so what your saying is if the auxiliary fan module assembly stop working the a/c compressor clutch wont kick in..is that what you said???
Shoplife tv where exactly are the fuses that work in conjunction with the A/C
Check fuses located in the glove box ,#28 And #50
The air conditioner panel on my 2003 525i won’t turn on at all and the fuses are good?
Hi Shoplife Thanks for sharing. The AC in my BMW 320D is blowing hot air from the FRONT vents, and cold air from the REAR vents. Any idea what would be causing the hot air coming out the front? I do know that the system has plenty of AC refrigerant in it, so I assume it's a blockage or mechanical fault. Any thoughts?
My F10 fan has a problem. When I turn the largest fan, the fan will run about 20 second and then stop. I need to turn off the fan , wait about 3 minutes and the fan will running again. I already changed the resistor but didn't fix. Do you have any suggestion? Thanks.
Do you have a video on replacing the Aux Fan?
Hi, question.
X5 2007 3.0.
New motor. Blows cold air on the feet vent.
But, ON and OFF on the 'face' vent.
What should I check or do? Help please.
Changed out my battery, a/c stopped in passenger vent first. Slowly went across the dash until all are now blowing hot. I read about my battery being registered, how do I go about doing that? I bought it at an automotive supply store.
Bro my ac compressor kicks in and engages but no cool air. Only warm air. My electric fan is also on but no luck. Pressure looks good. What could it be?
Did you ever figure out the issue?
Bro what if my clutch for compressor is engaging and AC blowing warm air?
need to add more freon, make sure temperature inside is set to lowest point, check freon gas
what do i do if the wires are damaged/cut to the a/c, headlights, etc? i do i fix it?
I have an e46 .What about if the blower is good, ac compressor too , already change the resistor and the air still comes out when ever I get lucky?
Mine is making alot of squeaking noise from the front and no cold ac blows. What is this?
#28 fuse In the fuse box n the glove box , it’s a5 amp fuse it keeps blowing 😢what could it be ?
My fan won't turn on but If I remove the cable from the AC compressor switch fan works. The AC clutch is engaging alright but warm air.
Would the AC compressor switch be faulty if it's not allowing fan to turn on?
Awesome bro you rock I’m not sure what it is it goes on and off smfh I changed the blower motor already so im good there I’m gonna check the fan and fuses hope is something small cause bmw expensive to fix lol I rather DIY. 🤙🏼
My electric fan on my 04 530 m54 only comes on when in air condition is on G..sfo thank
What's up Jason! Amazing videos like always 👊🏽 I am an up and coming shop and wanted to know what you use for your video/audio recording?
My 2003 e46 325i ac not blowing cold air only hot... what could it be? It was working before I took it to a shop to replace the water hose but once i left the ac wasn't cold anymore
Another thing: if your ambient temp sensor is malfunctioning and displays a very cold temperature, the compressor won't start up
I have leak on my AC,but it's really weird one
AC full
First 24h still full,24h more or 48h after refilling AC completly empty
WHat it could be?
I did the test with the aux fan & it still did not come on soo im guessing it’s the fan that’s bad??
I got a leak in my condensor. Do you have a removal/instal video for the e46?
My issue seems a bit more complex. My ac doesn’t work. At times the air coming from the vent feels like its getting cold but doesn’t. I tried adding refrigerant but its not taking it in the system. The compressor engages but still no cold air. The compressor also makes a funny winding sound. Any suggestions?
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It won't turn on at all,was working yesterday
Hi Jason, I have a problem when engine gets really hot or it seems like high temperature when I get stuck in traffic in town, the limp mode will come on when I put on Parking on my 2001 e46 320ci petrol automatic. What is a possibility of this faulty is that my Transmission fluid need to be changed or something wrong with my heating system. Thanks a mill.
Hi, I just change bmw 328i 2008 battery and after I found out the ac=/c is not working. When I turned on the a/c, there is nothing happened and heard nothing such as motor running, or air out and anything. What do you think the problem could be?
@jeffreyjiang556 Same car, same problem. Any solution yet?
hey, what's up bro i been watching your video for about 4 months now and I just recently brought an e46 and one of the big issues i have is that my A/C works sometimes, when it gets extremely hot the A/C does not work at all it blows hot air i put Freon but it still does not work. i even put antifreeze to make sure there was no air in the system and it is still doing the same thing i would really appreciate your feedback on this bro Thanks
Question. I have a 2014 bmw 750li with only 25k. Ac is blowing warm air. Hooked up the ac pro recharge system thing and it shows no refrigerant needed. What do you think the problem is?
Obd scanner did not find any codes
My E46 323ci ac is cold then it gets hot then back cold. the fan and compressor kicks on and off when it wants to. sometimes went I play with the temp switch between the vents it comes back to cold sometimes not. Any ideas? relays bad? my system was just recharged. no leaks and good pressures.
Ambient temp sensor especially if it’s flashing -40 it thinks it’s freezing Outside so it’ll cut on an off , I put the two wires together went to +122 for a quick fix (I don’t recommend) then ordered the sensor and wired it back up now it tell my the exact outside temp
Hi, I have an e46 sedan and the a/c compressor won’t start and my electric fan doesn’t work either. An “expert” told me there’s a problem in my ECU module and that it needs to be replaced 😒, do you think that by changing the electric radiator fan the a/c compressor will work? Thank you
Hi mate, my car BMW 2002 e46 coupe a/c condenser pipe get hot when I ON the ac, and cooling was not really very good.
Bro i have a e46 mi ac gives air but si nto warm or cold just air, how can i solve that?
My E38 AC works fine while driving but when I idle it doesn’t blow as cold. How do I trouble shoot that? Thank you.
What steering wheel is that? A M3 one?
Alex Strömberg he made a video about it a while back. It’s some after market wheel that cost like 300+
I made a video on it ruclips.net/video/viclohzE4qs/видео.html
Hi I need a lil help my ac only work when I only drive fast when I stop it get hot do the ac pressure switch starts the fan it only works to cool the engine
Did you find a solution? @julian Harper
My aircon works well when its not raining bt as soon as it starts raing its stops working
Hey bro, i hope you o somebody can help me, sorry if my english isn´t very well, i'm from mexico, i just bought a e46 325i sedan, mi problem is that i just get air on the driver side, the pasenger side sometimes is warm, what could be the solution for my problem?
i have a 2004 bmw 525i in the air only blows for the windshield not for the driver
Hi there , how do I check a/c pressure switch on E46 ?
I have an electric fan. Should my fan run at full speed when I disconnect the temperature switch sensor and start the car just like you said it would with the Aux fan?
Adan Solorzano how did you go hear? My car only has the electric fan (no aux) and removing the plug at the switch yielded nothing.
Hi l.have 2005 bmw x5 a.c. kick on but fan not turn on blown hot air insade l check power line fine l replace new fan some problem l check Freon full what problem my car
There’s no electric fan conversion been trying to do this on my 325i please make a video
this is the video: ruclips.net/video/MSFS5b56tn4/видео.html
@shoplifetv I'm getting Ac out of my vents, but not my defrost, or footwell what could it be??
Most likely a stuck heater valve, Google e46 heater valve and you can find more info
Hey there I have a e46 323ci with ac issue, when ac is turned on the vent temp stays the same and I get a hissing sound coming through the vents and can hear the ac gas. If I turn the ac off the hiss stops. I had a gas refill and the compressor clutch engages, belt and tensioner is new also. checked every fuse and relay under bonnet and behind glove box, Heater control valve switches from hot to cold so works. I plugged in a code reader for live data and the a/c switch on dash works and the compressor works. And the ac request fan is 0, When the ac is turned on should the radiator fan spin? It spins when the water temp rises so does not over heat. The revs raise a little so it's a real head scratcher... Any help would be appreciated
Same issue with my 325i 😔 I need help
I have the exact same issue as well. Any suggestions on how you solved yours
Hi my e46 Aircon only works when I'm picking up speed n when I'm slowing down it also slows down,pls help
where can I find the ac condenser
Hey I'm Hoping someone could help me out. I have a 01 325ci manual with single electric fan. Problem I'm having is a.c. compressor will kick on and off but when it kicks on it releases refrigerant from around compressor. I've read they have high pressure relief valves so I'm guessing that's where it's coming from. My question is what would be the cause of that and/or what to look for. It worked fine last year when i bought it sadly gave up on me beginning of this summer.
My aircon compresor engages but it cant brings mixed air at the same time
Anyone have problem with their fuse blowing? I already changed the fsr
What if ac blows heat
Solved your problem ?
Poor little filffy
Hello, I’m wondering if anyone can help me? I have a 2003 325xit, and when I turn on the ac, the compressor kicks on, but blows hot air. Already recharged the system professionally, but no matter how cold it is set to, it always blows out hot air from every vent. Thank you for your time, tom
Hey, You might have a bad heater valve. Research on the forums for more info
Changed the fan motor or the whole electric Fan?
Just the motor
Hi can i ask something please?
No you may not
Mine was due to blow motor regulator
It brings mixed air
Bro my compressor not turning, note: i recently removed the dash
Does your switch turn green and work? I don't see how removing the dash would suddenly prevent your ac from turning on. It certainly must be electrical.
Thank you mate, once again you proved that my fear of muslims (or look alike) has no point. You are great.
BMW suck nice looking car but to many problems, no wonder they suck in f1
Hi my climate control and AC unit has stopped working after I changed the cabin air filter. Can anyone help?