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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Cannot Set Temperature At Control Panel -> 318ti
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS

318ti

On some of these models the temperature cannot be set at the control panel.

This condition may be cause by the temperature control cable retaining clip detaching from heater box.

To correct this condition, proceed as follows:

  • Remove caps, then the glove compartment, lower trim panel, lower air duct and knee bolster mounting screws.
  • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Arming
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Ensure nobody is in vehicle, then connect battery positive cable, then ground cable.
  • From a safe position to the side of or below air bag modules, turn ignition On and observe air bag indicator lamp. Lamp s...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Compressor -> Blower Motor -> Evaporator Regulation -> Heater Regulation -> Sensors -> Temperature Regulator -> Thermostatic Switch
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS

Thermostatic Switch
  • Remove A/C temperature switch as outlined under "Component Replacement" section.
  • Rotate switch to fully cold position and connect an ohmmeter to switch terminals. Meter should show continuity.
  • Prepare solution of water, crushed ice, and sufficient amount of salt to reduce solution to below 20°F.
  • Immerse temperature sensor of switch in ice bath while observing ohmmeter. Be careful not to get salt or water into control portion of switch.
  • Ohmmeter should show no continuity while sensor is in ice bath.
  • Re...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS

Using Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i & 540i -> 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3 -> M3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS

M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove mounting bolts and pipes.
  • Remove holder, mounting bolts and pipes with pressure plate.
  • Remove mounting bolts and cover.
  • Remove evaporator core.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Install new O-rings.
M3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove heater core as previously outlined.
  • Remove left and righthand mounting bolts, cut cable strap and remove reinforce...

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