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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I 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 1997 BMW 318I 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 -> Temperature Regulator -> Thermostatic Switch
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Thermostatic Switch
  • Remove A/C temperature switch as outlined in .
  • 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.
  • Remove sensor from ice bath and ob...

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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 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

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When replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 5.0 ozs. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 ozs. of oil.

When replacing other system components add the following amount of new o...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I 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 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Wiring Diagrams -> Air Delivery System
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I 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 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Wiring Diagrams -> Temperature Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I 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 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> BMW
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Inspection Interval Is Determined By Service Inspection Indicator.

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 318I 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 1997 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

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