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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 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 1999 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 -> Sensors -> Temperature Regulator -> Thermostatic Switch
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 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 1999 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 1999 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Arming
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 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 1999 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 1999 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1999 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 oz. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 oz. of oil.

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

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 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 1999 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Precautions -> A/C Refrigerant Oil -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

NOTE: Refer To "Computer Relearn Procedures" When Battery Power To The Computer Has Been Interrupted.

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility
A/C Refrigerant Oil

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data" for specifications.

Engine Coolant

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix w...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 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 1999 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery or recycling station...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 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 1999 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> BMW
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Disconnect or replace DME control unit only when ignition switch is off. After renewed operation, neutral basic values are set in the control unit for idle and emission control. An...

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