Why is my climate control not working on my BMW E36?
BMW E36 climate control module repair If your climate control is switching itself off or resetting then it is probably the control module itself which is faulty. Luckily there is a common fault which is easy to repair yourself using the information below.
How to troubleshoot BMW E30 / E36 electical problem?
First, disconnect the trunk (E36) and engine compartment (E30) light before beginning any testing. Now, move to the fuse box in the front engine compartment, and start removing fuses. Carefully watch the ammeter to see if the current drops to zero when a particular fuse is pulled.
Where can I get capacitor for BMW E36 climate control module?
In the UK you can obtain the polyester capacitor from Maplinpart code WW49D(Polyester Layer 0.47uF) cost 31p. It is also advisable to remove the solder from the joints on the blue connector and resolder them as these joints breaking is another common fault with this module.
Where is the motor resistor pack on a BMW E36?
Once the screws are removed there are two clips holding the cover on. One is on the far left of the dash.. The other is just right of the steering column. Pull to the rear of the car and the cover will remove easily. Disconnect the plugs on the chime speaker and remove the cover. Now you can see the pack back of the pack.
What does the climate control look like on a BMW E36?
If you drive an E36, it should look exactly like this. If you have the manual control type with the knobs, and it does not look like this, these instructions will not help you. (Pelican Note: When working on your car’s electronics, it is a wise idea to first disconnect the battery)
First, disconnect the trunk (E36) and engine compartment (E30) light before beginning any testing. Now, move to the fuse box in the front engine compartment, and start removing fuses. Carefully watch the ammeter to see if the current drops to zero when a particular fuse is pulled.
Once the screws are removed there are two clips holding the cover on. One is on the far left of the dash.. The other is just right of the steering column. Pull to the rear of the car and the cover will remove easily. Disconnect the plugs on the chime speaker and remove the cover. Now you can see the pack back of the pack.
Are there any Pelican parts for the BMW E36?
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