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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+

Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> 3 Series -> 7 Series -> 8 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS

3 Series
  • Hold fan clutch using a suitable holding tool, then loosen lefthand fan mounting nut and remove engine fan.
  • Loosen radiator mounts and push radiator toward engine.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove right grille section.
  • Disconnect refrigerant lines from condenser, plug openings.
  • Disconnect condenser fan wiring.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the condenser.
  • Remove fan from condenser.
  • Reverse procedure to install, use new seals on refrigerant lines.
7 Series

The condenser is mounted a...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS

The electronically controlled automatic temperature control system uses a microcomputer to contro...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> 3 Series-Diagnostic Tests -> 5 Series-Diagnostic Tests -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 01-Right Temperature Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 04-Right Heater Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 07-Evaporator Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 10-Outside Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 13-Interior Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 16-Interior Sensor Blower -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 25-Left Temperature Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 28-Left Heater Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 31-Air Flow Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 34-Mixing Air Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 38-Auxiliary Water Pump Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 40-Left Water Valve -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 44-A/C Compressor Signal Or Auxiliary Fan Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 44-A/C Relay/Auxiliary Fan Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 46-Right Water Valve -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 47-A/C Signal To DME Control Unit -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 48-Rear Window Defroster -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 48-Rear Window Defroster Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 52-Fresh Air Flap Motor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 55-Air Recirculation Flap Motor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 56-AUC Signal -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 61-Mixing Air Flap Motor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 92-Terminal 50 On Longer Than 3 Minutes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 94-Dependent Heating/Independent Ventilation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 94-Independent Heating/Independent Ventilation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

The automatic climate control unit is capable of detecting system malfunctions and storing a related diagnostic trouble code. These diagnostic trouble codes may be read from control unit memory using the BMW service tester, or equivalent. Follow manufacturer's instructions to display diagnostic trouble codes.

The display "current defect" indicates that the malfunction currently exists. If a "current defect" applies to the temperature sensors or control wheels, a substitute value provided by the control unit is used. T...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS

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