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Afif
20-04-2005, 11:04 PM
Anyone replaced this? Think im going to give it a go pending dealer has it in stock. Im pretty sure its by my left knee when im driving so how do i get that panel off? I havent tried yet so not sure how easy its going to be :D.

Anyhelp would be cool. Checked fanatics but the whole rhd thing seems to be a bit different.

ps for those that dont know im replacing is because the fan seems to be randomly fluctuating between full blast and normal even though the display screen shows no increase in fan power [hmm.
Stock323iSaloon
20-04-2005, 11:26 PM
U can always check both sides of the footwell by the backside of the central console area.

http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/AC/smell.htm
http://www.bimmerwerkz.com/forum/topic17238-start-20.html
rossi46
21-04-2005, 12:44 AM
for right hand drive car, you'll need to take the panel off underneath the steering wheel to gain access.
you're back will hurt after doing this, well, mine did when i changed mine.
i too followed the diagrams and photo's from 46fanantics forum.
Stock323iSaloon
21-04-2005, 07:03 AM
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=196895&highlight=final+stage
Afif
21-04-2005, 11:42 AM
thanks [ok.
Afif
21-04-2005, 04:08 PM
£61 quid :( Still thinking whether to get it since it only happens sometimes :(. The fact is hasnt happened today didnt help the choice [hmm.
Stock323iSaloon
21-04-2005, 04:12 PM
you've lost your post count bro!

I recon u should fix it when it's absolutely buggered:)
Afif
21-04-2005, 04:16 PM
lol...hmmm but i dont want to be on a long journey and it bugger up. Plus the weathers great today.... let me see what the wallets saying [hmm.
rossi46
22-04-2005, 09:49 AM
i suppose you can leave it for a little longer as you don't need the heater now.
you can always wind down your windows when it's hot.
mine happened in the winter so it really buggered me becos i need to turn the heater on all the time.
lee330sport
22-04-2005, 09:51 AM
Yeah id wait till it either happens permanent or it starts getting colder again.

Keep the £61 and buy your post count back off Digs. :p
rossi46
22-04-2005, 09:52 AM
[crackmeup
Yeah id wait till it either happens permanent or it starts getting colder again.

Keep the £61 and buy your post count back off Digs. :p
Afif
22-04-2005, 02:46 PM
is the part number the same for us models as it is here?
Stock323iSaloon
22-04-2005, 07:22 PM
is the part number the same for us models as it is here?
I don't think the US market got anything smaller than a 2.0 model so whatever part number u have should be the only one (yours is a M43 engine right?).
Afif
22-04-2005, 11:46 PM
its the same part for all models here according to dealer. I just wanted to know if thats universal [hmm.