E36 (1991 - 1999) | BimmerFest BMW Forum
Jul 24, 2006 · The E36 chassis 3-Series BMW was a huge hit among driving enthusiasts from the first moment the car hit the pavement. The E36 won numerous awards over the years it was produced and is still a favorite of many BMW enthusiasts to this day! -- View the E36 Wiki
DIY: Trouble-shooting HVAC Blower Motor and FSR - BimmerFest …
Aug 18, 2013 · To do proper trouble-shooting, you need to draw the pinout for the Connector itself! #1 and #5 are Ground (-) and Positive (+) for the Blower Motor. #2 is hot with 12V all the time (protected by Fuse 76). #4 is Ground to chassis. #3 is signal from the HVAC Panel.
The Definitive Suspension Guide for your E36 M3
Feb 5, 2010 · Here is a link to a thorough guide on "how a coilover suspension works". The Coilover Bible. My "Budget" E36 Suspension Recipe: Koni/GC Kit - $999. Ground Control coilovers 525f/550r spring rates. Koni SA front strut inserts and rear shocks. Vorshlag Camber Plates - $439. UUC 27mm front sway bar - $174.99.
Engine swap - what BMW engines will fit in an e36?
Jan 9, 2006 · Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other brainstorm ...
E36 Cooling System 101: What you need to know - BimmerFest …
Aug 6, 2013 · The E36 BMW is by many accounts a very reliable car. They can last for hundreds of thousands of miles with little more than routine maintenance if a few key steps are followed. By a wide margin, the biggest weakness of the E36 BMW in terms of reliability is the cooling system. As these cars age, the plastic used in the cooling system components ...
Complete List of OBD2 (OBDII) Fault Codes - BimmerFest BMW …
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E36 coupe, both power windows not working. - BimmerFest BMW …
Mar 11, 2019 · JDMils Discussion starter. 18 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Mar 11, 2019. My daughter bought a 1998 E36 coupe and both power windows are not operating, neither via the switches nor when you open/close the doors (in coupes and convertibles, when you open/close the doors, the windows go down/up about 5mm). I tested the relay, that works OK on the ...
Correct way to adjust driver's side window after... - BimmerFest …
Oct 17, 2011 · Tighten front clamp fastener. Raise door window up to stop. Check gap at window front edge (Front of window = 5.4mm, 0.21 in) Check gap at window top edge (Top of window = 10mm, 0.39 in). NOTE: Measure window frame between door window edge and panel. Tightening torque, Window regulator guide rail to door, 89 in-lb.
Help! My E36 overheated --> Read this first. - BimmerFest BMW …
Mar 16, 2012 · Remove the small plastic bleed screw to the right of the radiator cap. On M3 engines, this screw is located on the thermostat housing. Using a large funnel in the expansion tank, slowly fill the car with new coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water.
E36 OEM Battery Replacement DIY - Bimmerforums.com
Apr 23, 2013 · Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other brainstorm ...