EVLE30 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 Hi All, My wifes E36 318is A/C Fan blows bugger all air through the cockpit, even when on maximum. A mate of mine also has the same problem on his E36. Someone once said to me it was a filter behind the dash? Is this true or is it something else? We're moving to CHCH in January, so obviously going to want it for the summer, but more important the winter when i freeze my balls off i want the heater to work very well! Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 Try changing the microfilter, which is indeed up underneath the dash. There are instructions on the net on how to change it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 lhd filter replacement , its on the drivers side in this side of the world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVLE30 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 cheers guys. What needs to come out from the drivers side instead of the glovebox on the LHD models? also, where do you get the replacement filter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 also, where do you get the replacement filter?bmw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 You don't actually need to pull out the glovebox (or in our case, any of the dash trim) What you can do if you're flexible enough is recline the drivers seat fully, then lie on your back with with your head facing upwards under the dash. You'll then see the black knob which you twist to remove the microfilter. It will most likely come out in bits, that's OK. Give the recess a vacuum to remove any other leaves etc in there, and then install the new filter. Finally, call a chiropractor You can buy the new filter element from BMW. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVLE30 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2008 You don't actually need to pull out the glovebox (or in our case, any of the dash trim) What you can do if you're flexible enough is recline the drivers seat fully, then lie on your back with with your head facing upwards under the dash. You'll then see the black knob which you twist to remove the microfilter. It will most likely come out in bits, that's OK. Give the recess a vacuum to remove any other leaves etc in there, and then install the new filter. Finally, call a chiropractor You can buy the new filter element from BMW. Good luck Cheers GB, i'll claim it on ACC.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroitalian 60 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Cheers GB, i'll claim it on ACC.... I have these in stock if you haven't sorted one yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVLE30 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I have these in stock if you haven't sorted one yet. how much mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroitalian 60 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 how much mate?Sent you a PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
