I went to a service center and they asked me £600 to change it, I saw your video and I changed it myself at home in 15-20 minutes and I only spent £40. thank you very much
Of course, I’m glad I could help! I’m grateful for all the people I’ve learned from myself, and I just want to inform other people so they don’t have to resort to the “stealership” :)
What issue were you having? My blower seems to be stuck blowing red hot air on the windscreen, the buttons/controls all seem to work but have no affect to the heat or direction. Do you think the motor is the issue? Definitely would have lots of leaves in there plus it’s 16 years old.
Was it easy to do? Can you fuck up easily? I’m new to cars so I’m not very experienced in DIY. Wondering if to try this. My 116i sounds like its growling from the fan, I think there’s something stuck
@@chrishartle1326my issue was that the motor was full of leaves, and was rusted, causing it to not be able to rotate at all. Are you able to turn the motor off with the climate control panel? It may just be the resistor, which is the white plastic and metal cooling finned piece that is connected, but can be bought separately.
@@ValenteVillanuevaMusicthe only place that I can see something bad happening is breaking the tab on the old motor when rotating it for removal, but if it's broken anyways it shouldn't matter. Let me know if you have any more questions!
Despite watching this video about eight times it still took me about half an hour. Getting everything out was pretty easy but I had difficulty getting the blower re-seated and locked in place because I kept losing my bearings underneath and couldn’t remember which way was front and which way was back! The one I took out looks like the one that you took out. It was rusted and we also noticed that it was leaking oil onto the panel below. I got the Valeo one for $180 from FCP Euro so definitely worth the effort as it would’ve cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars at a dealer. Thanks!
I'm glad I could be of help! After all, that's my goal with this channel. To make the video as streamlined and easy to follow as possible, it's true that off camera it takes a lot more time than it seems :)
I got rid of the useless foam on the plastic cover panel too. I consider that to be free weight savings for my built E82 135i. Gonna see if there's any more on the opposite side.
I went to a service center and they asked me £600 to change it, I saw your video and I changed it myself at home in 15-20 minutes and I only spent £40. thank you very much
Of course, I’m glad I could help! I’m grateful for all the people I’ve learned from myself, and I just want to inform other people so they don’t have to resort to the “stealership” :)
What issue were you having? My blower seems to be stuck blowing red hot air on the windscreen, the buttons/controls all seem to work but have no affect to the heat or direction. Do you think the motor is the issue? Definitely would have lots of leaves in there plus it’s 16 years old.
Was it easy to do? Can you fuck up easily? I’m new to cars so I’m not very experienced in DIY. Wondering if to try this. My 116i sounds like its growling from the fan, I think there’s something stuck
@@chrishartle1326my issue was that the motor was full of leaves, and was rusted, causing it to not be able to rotate at all. Are you able to turn the motor off with the climate control panel? It may just be the resistor, which is the white plastic and metal cooling finned piece that is connected, but can be bought separately.
@@ValenteVillanuevaMusicthe only place that I can see something bad happening is breaking the tab on the old motor when rotating it for removal, but if it's broken anyways it shouldn't matter. Let me know if you have any more questions!
Despite watching this video about eight times it still took me about half an hour. Getting everything out was pretty easy but I had difficulty getting the blower re-seated and locked in place because I kept losing my bearings underneath and couldn’t remember which way was front and which way was back! The one I took out looks like the one that you took out. It was rusted and we also noticed that it was leaking oil onto the panel below. I got the Valeo one for $180 from FCP Euro so definitely worth the effort as it would’ve cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars at a dealer. Thanks!
I'm glad I could be of help! After all, that's my goal with this channel. To make the video as streamlined and easy to follow as possible, it's true that off camera it takes a lot more time than it seems :)
You’re awesome. Took about 10-15 mins. Saved me hundreds I’m sure. Thank you
Glad I could help! I try to do as much as I can myself.
I was just looking at my past business messages with my local BMW dealership, they quoted me $800 🙈 haha
Thank you. I will have to do this tomorrow 😅
Good luck! Patience is key :)
Have you replaced it? How did it go?
Great video, and clear instructions. Just replaced mine. Bought my part from FCP euro too. They are awesome
Good to hear! FCP EURO is great, most of my replacement parts are from there :) specialty tools also are available which is nice.
Thanks a lot, i succesfully cleaned& fixed mine too
Great to hear, glad I could help!
Thanks for the video, saved me alot
That's my goal, glad I could help!
Thanks for the clear video!
Or course, glad I could help!
I got rid of the useless foam on the plastic cover panel too. I consider that to be free weight savings for my built E82 135i. Gonna see if there's any more on the opposite side.
There is 😂 go ahead but aware there might be a bit less sound insulation.
Just in time for me to change my blower motor.
😅 well thanks for choosing my video :)
Good on you mate.
Thanks!
We must think alike, I also disconnected my negative terminal & put a microfiber under my trunk latch, before watching this vid
Always good practice!
Thank you!!!
Glad I could help!
good video thank's
glad you think so :)
Thanks.
Of course!
Very informative video. Bundle of thanks for your instructions.
Glad I can help!
why did you disconnect the battery if u needed to reconnect it anyway?
Just to avoid the possibility of shock, short circuit, or anything else :) just as a precaution.