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e39 Enthusiast
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Приєднався 3 сер 2020
Hi, on this channel I will show the repairs I perform on my 2003 BMW 540 six speed that I've owned since 2006. It's been the best driving car I've owned, and it's also been the least reliable car I've ever owned (even compared to 1982 Pontiac Bonneville with the oldsmobile 350 diesel engine).
BMW's are a labor of love.
You need to decide it it's worth the effort to own one.
If I had to pay a mechanic for all the repairs, I'd have gotten rid of it long ago.
Come and join me down the e39 rabbit hole.
BMW's are a labor of love.
You need to decide it it's worth the effort to own one.
If I had to pay a mechanic for all the repairs, I'd have gotten rid of it long ago.
Come and join me down the e39 rabbit hole.
I fix my wife's bread slicer.
I try to fix my wife’s bread slicer with some wood glue and clamps.
It’s the best thing since sliced bread!
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It’s the best thing since sliced bread!
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V8 E39 BMW Oil Change
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BMW E39 Final Stage Resistor replacement
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Is your ac/heater fan/blower not working? My blower fan would intermittently not blow at full power. The final stage resistor (FSR) could be the culprit. I replaced mine based on comments I read on the Bimmerfest forums and it fixed my fan. And no, the temperature readout doesn't flash, that's an artifact from the video. Part number: 64116923204 FCP Euro part : www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-blow...
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Love the ST sticker on the tool box!
Thanks for noticing!!
Thank you for posting this. Quick, easy fix that works wonders!
Glad it helped!
Did you find out what the issue was?
Hi, the code hasn't returned. Car has been driving normally. Fingers crossed that it stays that way.
@@e39enthusiast14 Lol, I had the same code (but for both banks), and it also went away on its own. Love the self-regenerating BMWs
Fingers crossed that it stays away for you too!
My blower resistor worked, but it drew so much current that in cold weather and therefore full fan power, I had speed drops when braking and disengaging at traffic lights or intersections. I almost dismantled the entire engine until I figured out that it was coming from this part. Febi is trash I buyed that Mahle for 43 bucks from Amazon. And FYI there are 2 variations. abs 33000 or abs 55000 Where the spines are triangular or square. Be careful otherwise it won't fit.
Thank you for a great tutorial! 🙏🏼
You're so welcome! Thank you very much for watching!
Thanks for the Video. I saved a repair job at the shop!
Glad it worked! Mine's still working more than a year later.
Good. I doubt it. Try testing under load, rather than just voltage (and a real good voltage would be 1.62v)
Its kinda good. Should be like 1.6 something maybe 1.7. They a work, for a little while.
My wife is using them in a battery powered candle, we'll see how long they last.
@@e39enthusiast14 perfect use. They will probably last a while powering some leds
Okay buddy, no need to remind me that 2009 was 15 fucking years ago.. Oh god.
LOL ! I know how it feels, I still think the 90's were 10 years ago.
As long as they don't leak they're good. I found a 1999 battery in 2016 and it was 1.5V
My wife is using them in a battery powered candle, we'll see how long they last.
Voltage doesnt indicate health...you will.need to use them to see how they handle a load
Will do. My wife decided to use them in a battery powered candle. The candle looks the same with these old batteries as it does with new ones. We'll see how long they last.
A singing christmas card. It said happy Christmas inside to my whole family but didn't mention my brother because he wasn't born yet, he's 38 now and it still plays a tune😄
That's awesome!
Wow that's impressive. Passes claims of modern lithium batteries.
Still a bad idea to use them because a high chance they will leak in the device. They will not warranty replace a device if the batteries are past date.
My wife decided to use them in a battery powered candle. I told her to check them every couple of days. We'll see how long they last.
I have some Cell batteries dated 2001, unfortunately they are all corroded along with all of the Nic/Cad AA batteries dated 2023.
I've noticed that Kirkland brand batteries seem to leak too. I've had better luck with Duracell.
Kirkland batteries are made by Duracell
Lucky it wasn't Duracell, they would have leaked within the first 6 months of manufacture and destroyed your electronics.
Energizers dont leak Duracell leak every time!
All batteries leak, if not the noble prize will come monday
The date code is usually printed 10 years out. So those are more likely 1999 era!
Wow! I didn't think they could be that old.
@@e39enthusiast14 I wouldn't have believed it either unless I saw it proven like you just did :)
@@ddanielmiester also they have an anti discharge protection now you better use them by testing you just open their current diacharge
Energizer are very good batteries!
15 years since 2009 💀
which Air Con Hose Adapter Fitting Connector will fit a e39 bmw PORTS? ta
Hi, which ports are you talking about? The ones to add refrigerant to the system?
One week later and the screen door wire handle is still working ! I hope I didn't just jinx myself !!!!!
Hmmm sounds pretty simple Tgen why does tge STEALERSHIP charge 750 to 1000 for this?
What's the labor rate at a dealership these days? I think my local mechanic is $140 per hour.
Few things to let you know. Your oil filter is supposed to come out with your filter cap. There's plastic retaining tabs that become brittle, and break over time. I recommend replacing the oil filter cap. It's partially the reason why your oil filter housing didn't drain when you removed the cap. Next, the original (and current) manufacturer for the oil filter for this engine is HENGST. They also make the oil filter cap (you can see the brand on the inside of the cap). You can order everything separately from FCP Euro, and they will still qualify for the lifetime replacement. Also, I would highly recommend you drop the belly ban and brake clean that entire underbody, it looks like it's pissing oil! Good luck!
Thank you so much ! I'll order a new cap for the next oil change. Great idea for the brake clean. Hopefully I can figure out where the leak is coming from. I was debating bringing it to the shop to have them tell me where it's leaking from. I'll give your idea a try first.
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Thank you man I fix my car for 5 minutes, that was easy❤️🙏🏽
Great to hear!
Thanks for linking them! I've been trying to find them for a minute now lol
You're welcome!
Hi. Do you know if it is possible to check whether the "hedgehog" is functional using a computer and INPA? I mean is not to disassemble it unnecessarily.
Hi, I don't know. I have read on the Bimmerfest forums that a couple of people were able to repair the old "hedgehog". I didn't attempt to repair mine, I just replaced it.
Thank you. I fix my car for $30. So fast and so easy 👌
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
I was going to replace mine this staurday. I ordered a resistor... but it was wrong.. for me it's an regulator.. .the resistor had a lot of more pins and did not have this "triangle" chape the regulator has. (including the older one). I am hoping I can do a return and get a regulator instead... (: Great video though! I used a pair of pliers since the clips were stuck so hard and hurt my fingers 😂
Thank you ! good luck with your repairs!
Thanks, everything went well until this morning, the battery got drained out AGAIN... I have no clue what to do now and it's starting to irritate me more and more now... :(@@e39enthusiast14
My heater is blowing very weak. Would this fix it?
Hi, it did for me. That was the problem I was having. I would turn the fan speed on high and it didn't blow much. Replacing the resistor solved the problem and the fan/blower has been working perfectly since then.
@@e39enthusiast14I will give it a try. Thank you😀👍🏻
@@Stian2001 Good luck ! Let me know if it works for you!
Ouch! Don’t slam the bonnet, there’s no need at all. Just bring it gently down onto the car and let it catch on the safety catch, then push with the heel of your hand on the bonnet badge. Job done, and no damage.
Its supposed to be dropped... it would be quite stupid to put your dirty hands on a polished car so it definitely wasnt designed to be pushed in by your hand :D grab the bottom of the hood/bonnet, pull it down and drop it gently :D damage and smudge free unless the struts (or how theyre called in english) holding it are well past their prime too.
Hi, the car is 20 years old. It'll be fine. It's not like it has an aluminium bonnet like a Honda S2000....
You are awesome!!! 5 stars!!
Thank you!