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Fixing a jumpy BMW gauge cluster
This was my journey to fixing the issues with my green LED lights flashing on while driving and the MPG gauge jumping back and forth quickly. The repair was performed on a 1991 BMW 318i, affectionately called the E30.
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BMW Heater Valve Repair
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How to replace the gaskets in a BMW heater valve for E31, E32, E34, E36. Part Number: 64118391417 Search for "E34 Heater Valve Gasket Set" on eBay or other shopping platform.

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  • @miguelsousa8945
    @miguelsousa8945 Місяць тому

    You re a natural for tutorials, congrats ! Have to do the same to my E39 but havent found the courage yet :)

  • @Bzerk69
    @Bzerk69 Місяць тому

    So entertaining to watch! I am subscribed

  • @chrisward7038
    @chrisward7038 Місяць тому

    I tore apart my 22 year old valve on my M5. The seals were perfect! I guess running it on genuine BMW coolant all it's life has been worth it in the end.

  • @rbmwiv
    @rbmwiv 2 місяці тому

    I put a M20 in a 91 318is and swapped in a 6 cylinder coding plug and it worked beautifully. This was years ago and it wasn’t your average m20 it was stroked and board to 2.9l with 10.3 compression and a big cam. It would destroy a stock e36 M3 but doesn’t even come close to my e46 M3. But I miss that car more than I like the M because I built it. Everything custom was me down to learning how to tune it myself. Not much other than cosmetic upgrades for the e46 M3. It's been voted several times on BMW forums that the e46 M3 won best BMW every built. There is nothing much I can do to improve it causes it is pretty good from the factory. Of course it has suspension, trans, engine and a few other mods but I am not creating a car you can never buy like I did with the E30. I really wish I could get it back because I would take it in a second.

    • @CalmBMWRepair
      @CalmBMWRepair 2 місяці тому

      What an awesome E30 and sad story to hear you don't have it anymore. This is a good reminder to hold on to the things you can't get back!

    • @rbmwiv
      @rbmwiv 2 місяці тому

      @@CalmBMWRepair definitely I had it for so long and I swapped it for a e46 M3. It’s superior in every way except I didn’t build it.

    • @rbmwiv
      @rbmwiv 2 місяці тому

      @@CalmBMWRepair it had a factory glass sunroof vey rare. I had to buy a car to get it and I did and put a metal back in solid if and got my sunroof for free.

  • @22Rebut
    @22Rebut 3 місяці тому

    Good job good explication and good images

  • @user-zb6uf3us1w
    @user-zb6uf3us1w 4 місяці тому

    Bran new heater valve is $60 is it worth to repair or get a new one NEW ONE NEW ONE.

  • @tambrone3352
    @tambrone3352 5 місяців тому

    Please come back, mate😢

    • @CalmBMWRepair
      @CalmBMWRepair 2 місяці тому

      Soon I will have a camera again. :D

    • @tambrone3352
      @tambrone3352 2 місяці тому

      @@CalmBMWRepair we are so back

  • @1SNITCH
    @1SNITCH 5 місяців тому

    Video well done with some humor 👍🏼. I need to do this as I get hot air all time on pass ever side only

  • @gsgk9674
    @gsgk9674 5 місяців тому

    I got slightly different valve version, but even though I was able to rebuilt the valve using this tutorial. Many thanks, heater works/cooler works great.

  • @aguynamedcory3
    @aguynamedcory3 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely love the video man I hope to see more someday. looks like its been a while. Very helpful for me taking apart my dash too

  • @JKGarageBMW
    @JKGarageBMW 7 місяців тому

    Too funny this popped up in my feed - I had made the same video 10 years ago - time flies. One recommendation I have is to clean the actual plungers that seal off, but also pop the silver plate off and clean or polish the plunger shafts so they slide more freely, too. Coolant gets behind the rubber sealing washer plates and corrode the shafts. Good vid.

  • @srenknudsen5201
    @srenknudsen5201 9 місяців тому

    this was cathartic thank you!

  • @donrobinson1384
    @donrobinson1384 10 місяців тому

    This was great! I have a fuel gage that’s erratic. Fuel empty light comes on so I’m hoping it’s just the ground on the bezel that needs cleaning and not the fuel pump! Thank you!

  • @ARNYKATZ
    @ARNYKATZ 11 місяців тому

    The screw montage would've been more effective if "Eye of the Tiger" was playing.

  • @crownvicca
    @crownvicca 11 місяців тому

    I used this kit on my E38 and I am getting constant heat. Something tells me that the seals that go around the plungers are too tight and prevent the plunger from moving up and down. OEM design seal is thin rubber and moves up and down together with the plunger. With Chinese seal it has to rely on gap between the seal and the plunger to be able to move up and down. If the seal is too tight the plungers can't move.

    • @bobfrankish8883
      @bobfrankish8883 9 місяців тому

      You are absolutely correct. I have just done mine and the seal for the solenoid plunger is totally the wrong design. It should be a bellows which moves in and out with the plunger. I have drilled the rubber out slightly so that the plunger works now, but fear that the solenoid will now fill with water. I am going to try and source another kit from somewhere, but don't hold much hope. Excellent video though.

    • @crownvicca
      @crownvicca 9 місяців тому

      @@bobfrankish8883 i ended up getting a kit on Ebay from Ukraine.

  • @thechronic555
    @thechronic555 Рік тому

    Ok, no jammin *turns off the bob marley* Kinda wishin i was a lawyer rn lol

  • @simplysimplemobiledetailin529

    Very well done! 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @CalmBMWRepair
    @CalmBMWRepair Рік тому

    Hey Frens - My "fix" stopped working after a few weeks. I researched this issue more and realized that no, 2.whatever volts is not enough on the SI batteries and they are, in fact, the problem. I switched them out with new ones and alas all is well! So let's move the slider on this video into the "entertainment" side of the board. I mistaked.

  • @daveyjones7589
    @daveyjones7589 Рік тому

    Informative and entertaining. Thank you.

  • @NortheastVintage
    @NortheastVintage Рік тому

    What plug does the green cruise control go into?

    • @CalmBMWRepair
      @CalmBMWRepair Рік тому

      There should be a plastic carrier that plugs in above and to the right of the yellow socket. The green plug goes into that carrier. If you are retro-fitting you might need to find one of the carriers.

  • @gorkemsen3477
    @gorkemsen3477 Рік тому

    parasın ben vereyim yenisi al dayı be .

  • @thanavigator12
    @thanavigator12 Рік тому

    Have to replace my heater valve on mine now, just going to replace the whole thing myself, got the whole unit for about $100. This video was definitely educational, now I understand what goes on inside to better understand how it works. The more you know.

  • @josepeixoto3384
    @josepeixoto3384 Рік тому

    another huge fail from B M Trouble U, damm hater valves ALL over the world giving problems; what a shame...

  • @clintonwilliams526
    @clintonwilliams526 Рік тому

    Great explaination

  • @captainharris8980
    @captainharris8980 Рік тому

    Thanks for this. Doable, but a little too much work for me.

  • @rf14dmb
    @rf14dmb Рік тому

    Your voice and tone remind me so much of "RegularCar Reviews" guy.

  • @mustaphaessahihi1762
    @mustaphaessahihi1762 Рік тому

    We need more calm videos like this especially on BMW

  • @catpie333
    @catpie333 Рік тому

    What specific batteries does the board take?

    • @CalmBMWRepair
      @CalmBMWRepair Рік тому

      CR14250 if you have the later cluster with the 3v Lithium batteries. Fortunately, they are easy to source online with the tabs spot welded on!

  • @michaelreuss4741
    @michaelreuss4741 Рік тому

    This video is a piece of art. 😅

  • @bigsur175
    @bigsur175 Рік тому

    I've never seen anyone take apart the cluster like that

  • @SpikerDragon95
    @SpikerDragon95 Рік тому

    I thought the mpg gauge was vacuum operated

  • @FrancisFurtak
    @FrancisFurtak Рік тому

    I have a problem that I can't seem to solve. I started working on my first car, a 1960 MBZ at age 17, so I have a lot of experience but those cars were so simple I could fix it with my eyes closed. I got a 94 BMW 525 for a steal but have an over heating problem. It came with a new radiator and I've replaced water pump, fan clutch, thermostat with new metal housing. Problem is I lose coolant? tightened the head, compression test (seems good). Spark plugs all look the same. Can't see any leaks under the car. I even looked under the air intake manifold. Looks dry. If I take it out for a 30 min drive I lose about an inch of water. The only thing I can think of is a bad head gasket but no steam coming out of the exhaust? Anybody have any ideas? Thanks ( I'm getting too old for this but can't afford to take it to a dealer!)

    • @CalmBMWRepair
      @CalmBMWRepair Рік тому

      If it's not coming from underneath the car it's got to be in the heater box or out the exhaust :( Do you have wet carpets?

    • @FrancisFurtak
      @FrancisFurtak Рік тому

      No wet carpets. Just ordered a new radiator cap. Unlikely but what the heck? Thanks

  • @FrancisFurtak
    @FrancisFurtak Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @yevhenshumakovych9535
    @yevhenshumakovych9535 2 роки тому

    I just keep rewatching this bcause its the best guide I ever seen. Logical guessing parts is my favorite. Keep making videos. I love it I got here bcause I got 1995 e38 with m60b30 with manual transmission. It keeps blowing hot air and if I turn blower off, it will keep heating center console lol. Think this might help.

  • @seanmartinez6981
    @seanmartinez6981 2 роки тому

    I’m torn between wanting to relax or to go work on my e30. I think I will relax as I no longer own an e30.

  • @ryanjones7392
    @ryanjones7392 2 роки тому

    c a l m

  • @Var_
    @Var_ 2 роки тому

    first

  • @razvannegrila3946
    @razvannegrila3946 2 роки тому

    Hy mate! From were you buyed the gasckhet and orings?

  • @danielstike
    @danielstike 2 роки тому

    my springs are gone. where can i find new ones? thanks

  • @robertczarnecki8089
    @robertczarnecki8089 2 роки тому

    Careful touching coolant could cause birth defects, sniffles from around it could be causing it perhaps

  • @sl1587
    @sl1587 2 роки тому

    PS great video. i think Leif got job as lawyer since we dont see new utubes!

  • @sl1587
    @sl1587 2 роки тому

    I used a small bearing puller to pull plastic cylinders out carefully. you hook and pull rubber gasket out first and make sure to open wide enough. try not to mare the plastic on bottom as you want to reuse these.

  • @sl1587
    @sl1587 2 роки тому

    I am stuck trying to get the two plastic cylinders out of the bottom part that has hose hookups. i cannot get a wiggle that will free it with my fingers

  • @espenblom-stenersen6098
    @espenblom-stenersen6098 2 роки тому

    Fantastisk tørrvittig og sjarmerende video, i tillegg til svært instruktiv.

  • @AdelAdel-xm3rh
    @AdelAdel-xm3rh 2 роки тому

    ❤🌺

  • @errolmccalla8390
    @errolmccalla8390 3 роки тому

    Hello, I have a no start on a 2002 320d e46, what I have noticed is when cranking the heat control valve gets really hot..you cannot touch it . Is that normal ?

  • @mr.recruiterp3583
    @mr.recruiterp3583 3 роки тому

    Wow, you reminded me of Bob Ross the painter. Such a relaxing tutorial. Now I know how this mechanism works! Why just one video on BMW? Just curious.

  • @shefketmustafa9228
    @shefketmustafa9228 3 роки тому

    Hello When I turn the key to posit II/engin off and heating off I can hear the auxilliary pum is working! I think something is wrong, that pump under this 2 valves should turn on when heating is on, should be off when heating is off, right?

  • @bowenflob8036
    @bowenflob8036 3 роки тому

    This is a really good video!! You should make more

  • @KasparOnTube
    @KasparOnTube 3 роки тому

    That transparent plastic inside AUX pump tends to crack and start leaking coolant, did replace it more than once before brought brand new one.