curryinahurry 39 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Hi, I have recently acquired an 01 E46 coupe, but I can't figure out why the air conditioning always comes on when i turned the key to position 2. Is this something to do with the profile in the key? Or is it something else altogether? How da heck do I turn it off? Cheers, Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Is it a bad idea to unplug the climate control panel? Did it this arvo and on the way home seemed like the air con was on the whole way? Im assuming that would be normal? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 when I unplugged my climate control unit to get it sent away for repairs, it just put the heater on to max hot and full blast mode Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Is it a bad idea to unplug the climate control panel? Did it this arvo and on the way home seemed like the air con was on the whole way? Im assuming that would be normal? Cheers Yes..unplugged it goes full tit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 oh, didn't seem to be going very much, could barely hear it over the radio. Hopefully all fixed now anyway Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Quick ( i HOPE) Question guys, E30 1989 m20b25 Recently my cars temperature gauge has been reading higher and higher, I had it scanned and all he could tell me was that its taking quite a while to heat up, and may need a new thermostat, . But i had replaced the thermostat the week before , The gauge is sitting at about 3/4 now, but got quite high in the bk drive thru untill i switched the heater on full . I just checked the radiator hoses and the top one is hot and the bottom is luke warm,, i changed the viscious fan today and symptoms are still the same, could the new thermostat be faulty? could it be a faulty sensor somewhere? is there any other possibilitys, such as blocked exaust , as my two mugglers are on there way out. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 oh, didn't seem to be going very much, could barely hear it over the radio.lucky although, maybe your cabin air filter is really blocked up and your not getting much airflow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Quick ( i HOPE) Question guys, E30 1989 m20b25 Recently my cars temperature gauge has been reading higher and higher, I had it scanned and all he could tell me was that its taking quite a while to heat up, and may need a new thermostat, . But i had replaced the thermostat the week before , The gauge is sitting at about 3/4 now, but got quite high in the bk drive thru untill i switched the heater on full . I just checked the radiator hoses and the top one is hot and the bottom is luke warm,, i changed the viscious fan today and symptoms are still the same, could the new thermostat be faulty? could it be a faulty sensor somewhere? is there any other possibilitys, such as blocked exaust , as my two mugglers are on there way out. Matt You either have a faulty thermostat, wrong thermostat or a flow issue like radiator blockage or the impellor may have come off the water pump. Are you sure you have bled the system properly ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 I ended up starting a thread for it glenn link I am hoping it has come down to a blocked radiator causing an airlock. if not it will come down to a headgasket whick i can not afforduntill i sell my other car. droped it off thismorning to get checked over, and will have my spare radiator checked and flow tested etc and pop that in and hope for the best. the other thing it does which suggests an airlock is the temp guage likes to flicker all around . p.s would the impeller just fall off? if so you would hear a grinding noise wouldnt you? when i first got it going after i changed the pump and campelt and thermostat i had a whining noise, but it has stopped now , i just assumed that would be the belt setteling in. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 I ended up starting a thread for it glenn link Matt Oooops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
98_s14 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 I have a quick question that someone can hopefully help with. How long should I expect removing an m20b20 from an E30 to take? Assuming I have the right tools and someone to help when needed. I would be taking the transmission off first, this requires a torx socket and flexi joint? Are there any things to watch for? Tips that make it heaps easier? Thanks in advance, Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 If its your first time, 2 hours, to save time you can pull the engine and gearbox out as one unit. If you've done it before, about ~30min depending on how easy everything wants to come undone, driveshaft bolts are usually a killer of time, same with where the exhaust connects to the manifold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) If its your first time, 2 hours, to save time you can pull the engine and gearbox out as one unit. If you've done it before, about ~30min depending on how easy everything wants to come undone, driveshaft bolts are usually a killer of time, same with where the exhaust connects to the manifold. Have you done it in 30 minutes? To remove the airbox, driveshaft, undo shifter setup, remove/disconnect wiring loom, undo gearbox mounts, undo engine mounts, set up engine hoist, remove bonnit ( on an e30 ), Im sure i've missed something. Even more impossible I'd say if you were working off axel stands. I'd go with 2 hours at least if you were taking your time, making sure you were doing it right, and only had two people working on it who haven't done it before. Edited August 21, 2009 by Mark247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) When I had a few mates round we pulled it pretty quick, think it was about 40min I had everything already sorted tho, I had all the right sized tools and engine hoist ready to go, really all that needs to be done is For behind the Engine 3 driveshaft Bolts 2 clutch slave Bolts 2 gearbox mount Bolts 1 gearstick Bolt Infront of the gearbox Unplug ecu and pull plug threw Undo car loom to engine loom plub Undo airbox on to the rubber elbow Take radiator out (so easy on f/l cars) Take bonnet off (6 bolts) 2 engine mount bolts undo Heater pipes (2) undo fuel line (2) take off AFM plug disonnect + terminal Easy, only downside is now you have fuel and water everywhere Edited August 21, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 When I had a few mates round we pulled it pretty quick, think it was about 40min I had everything already sorted tho, I had all the right sized tools and engine hoist ready to go, really all that needs to be done is For behind the Engine 3 driveshaft Bolts 2 clutch slave Bolts 2 gearbox mount Bolts 1 gearstick Bolt Infront of the gearbox Unplug ecu and pull plug threw Undo car loom to engine loom plub Undo airbox on to the rubber elbow Take radiator out (so easy on f/l cars) Take bonnet off (6 bolts) 2 engine mount bolts undo Heater pipes (2) undo fuel line (2) take off AFM plug disonnect + terminal Easy, only downside is now you have fuel and water everywhere Ha, and i missed half the stuff to do... to think i did this under a month ago. Jeeeeze. 40 minutes is fast, to allow little mishaps etc etc I'd still allow a few hours for a newbie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
98_s14 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Woah...thats quicker than I'd expected. And thanks for listing the main things I'd need to do...big help. Reason I ask is because I was thinking of paying a pro to do it but if I could do it 2-3hours I think I'll just go for it. Cheers guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashy_aye 3 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 ive done it well under a hour by dropping it all out the bottom. but if you had the right tools and a mate on hand its quite fast and easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Just doing a manual conversion. What do I have to do with the wires to make it think it's in nuetral so I can start it? We've done it before but forgotten... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Just doing a manual conversion. What do I have to do with the wires to make it think it's in nuetral so I can start it? We've done it before but forgotten... See pics. Black and purple wires are from the reverse light plug on the box. Edited September 7, 2009 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2009 Car; e30 engine; m10 trans; auto Is there anyway to tell the difference of a blocked auto trans filter vs a non working forward clutch pack? This is for a mates car. I dont think he has done any servicing on the auto trans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 Are manual M10 318i front half driveshafts the same as m40 318i front half driveshafts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Anyone know a place open on saturdays that I could get a spigot bearing from? Doing m50 swap and realised I need a new one.... Also, can anyone confirm that a m50 spigot bearing is different to a m20 one? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=11&fg=20 Number 5 on that diagram Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
98_s14 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2009 Quick question, is a synthetic lubricant ok in a Getrag 240? (1989 320i) I can't see any coloured tags on the gearbox Thanks a lot, Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFry 1 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Hey guys, Got a replacement coil for my 320i, part number is not exactly the same, the last three digit number is 764, where I think the ones its got in at the moment are 768. Would I be correct in assuming that this would not make any difference? Cheers Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) whats the spigot size of an e30 hub in mm? as I don't want to take the wheel off edit- or alternatively whats the bore size of an e30 wheel Edited September 28, 2009 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
