Article by: Winston Fong Article applies to: all e24 models. ///M fan syndrome or What to do when you have a Kamikaze Fan on the loose What started this was I disassembled the center console for replacement of the bulb to the fan speed dial and A/C switch so I […]
Topic: Air Conditioning & Heat
Freon Fill Check and Valve Location
Article by: Winston Fong Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models. Remove the cover to the AC sight glass and fill valves, located by the passenger side firewall. Look at the sight glass. If you see a lot of bubbles and the AC has trouble cooling you’ve probably found […]
Freon Fill Check and Valve Location
Article by: Winston Fong Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models. Remove the cover to the AC sight glass and fill valves, located by the passenger side firewall. Look at the sight glass. If you see a lot of bubbles and the AC has trouble cooling you’ve probably found […]
E23 Radiator Removal and Condenser Replacement
Article by: Winston Fong Article applies to: all e23 models. The E23 repair books say that the condenser must come out from the front of the car by removing the front bumper. I thought that was a lot of work and I didn’t find it necessary to remove the front […]
Overhaul the E31 AC Auxiliary Fan
Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all e31 cars and most other BMW models. OK, so over the last few weeks there have been a few posts on faulty AC fans so as I have done a few, I thought I would give some insight as to whats […]
BMW Aux Fan Resistor
Article by: Dismonio Article applies to: All models with an auxiliary fan and resistor. Electric Fan Resistor Replacement The electric fan resistor occasionally goes out on the M42/M44 motors as well as the Z3 and some 5-series. In the case of the 1995 318ti, there is only 1 electric puller […]