Umm, an A/C repair video just in time for… winter? Well, it’s still sunny here in SoCal and I don’t get to decide when my A/C stops working, so when the E46 wants a new part, the E46 gets a new part, and you guys get a video!
Thanks again to my sponsor https://www.oembimmerparts.com. If you’re looking to replace your compressor:
https://oembimmerparts.com/collections/3-series-1999-2005-e46-ac-heating-parts/products/bmw-new-ac-compressor-oem-e46
https://oembimmerparts.com/collections/3-series-1999-2005-e46-ac-heating-parts/products/bmw-e46-3-series-ac-drier-64538377330
A/C Manifold Gauge Set:
https://amzn.to/3pfmIWF
You can also find one at Harbor Freight, along with a vacuum pump.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.
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Just wanted to say thanks for years of wonderful knowledge. Your videos make me confident in working on these beamers. I have an e53 & an e90. Cheers and thanks again!
Thank you for the video. Is there a video to check the compressor itself? My E46 325xi is blowing hot air but all the fuses checkout and the Freon is consistent (full & no leaks). Climate Control was replaced also.
Thanks again.
When you replaced the seal and put a green on on, what is that yellow part right next to it? Is that a seal also?
i have 2 e46s and neither one of the acs work in them. heat works though.
Hi Jason, excellent videos as usual. I would like to know if the engine oil leak you found when removing the AC compresor was related to the valve cover gasget or vanos metal gasget? I have the same oil leak and could not find yet the source. Thank you.
Anybody know how to fix that metal piece that the two lines run to next to the radiator? I accidentally took the two bolts out and released all of my a/c. Tried to tighten it back up but air still comes out of it after I tried refilling. Does anyone know if I destroyed a seal or gasket by removing those two bolts?
Excellent information I was wondering do you have a video on installing you electric fan the standard electric fan wiring plug and play on not thanks
! Not sure if you or any of viewer caught but you switch the line when connect back the accumulator, compare 29:12" to 31:20" !
I guess it might not affect the accumulator system since there is no specific IN / Out location .
Overall Great job, Your video made me built up courage to take care of mine although I thought I should take it to the mechanic when A/C failed.
I found your video more helpful compare to others since you show & do all steps & take your time to explain patiently compare to others that cut to next part & assume you know what they knew.
Great video, Jason! Will be very useful in the future.
Update. I thought my new Denso compressor also had very little oil in it when I tried to drain it through the inlet and output. But when I opened up the oil plug (a 12 mm bolt on top) I got >120 ml out. It took a few minutes of draining.
Did you notice how much oil was in the old accumulator?
Glad I paid a pro to install new ac comp in my e39. You gotta vacuum it out, and use that r2d2 machine
Hello, I have a not recurent problem with my e46 maybe you can have an answer, when I do a cold start, sometimes the engine wants to start and reach 1000rpm and instantly dies. I have to do few attempts to start. Once it have started, it runs perfectly and restarts normally. Changed the 2 camshaft position sensors, crankshaft position sensor, and maf sensor (maf failed one morning and check engine light came on). Thanks
Thank you for your wonderful knowledge.
Great to see you back at it.
What are the sizes of the o-rings and where did u get them? Also, where was the leak coming from when u pressured tested it the first time?
I bought a denso compressor for my e46 from fcp when I did my engine swap. I emailed the company to verify how much oil is supposed to be shipped in them. They said 50ml, like you said. Two months later it started to fail. I now suspect it may not have had enough oil in it. Thankfully fcp covers it and I'll be draining the next one to make sure it's full. Btw, Nice content as always!