E46 climate control Final Stage Resistor

[Vehano]

Hi Guys, so this morning i get in my car start it let it idle , switch on the climate control demister and nothing happens :cursin:

The display works all the buttons work no air out the vents!!!!

Couldn't not see anything for a bit !!!!

So i did some quick research this morning and it looks like its my FSR unit according to this post: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292522

So my question is where can i get this unit other than at the dealerships i know its going to be rediculous price by them !!!

has anyone had a similar problem?

Cheers

Vehano
(325i e46 2003 indiv)
(Cape town )

 

[Hellas]

Yeah that's the hedgehog resistor. Replace and you will be good to go. Butcher one from a scrapyard car and you might have another 5 years (or not) or you could let the agents rip you a new one...

 

[netercol]

in pretoria i know you can get them from bemows, they go for about R800-00 iirc.. in capetown i have no idea where to get them, sorry..

this is a very common failure on the E46 btw.. almost as common as the electric windows failing!!

 

[Vehano]

Thanks guys will have to try and leave work early and sort this out , there are a couple of second hand parts dealers in cape town will give them a try...

 

[Sabre]

Before you replace the resistor make sure its not a loose contact. Had the same problem with mine recently and that was the problem.

 

[msm]

Also, scan Gumtree. There's a few guys selling them ranging from R400 to R600. Can't vouch for the quality, but at that price, you can't complain either ...

 

[///MALCOLM325]

You can contact Mohammed in JHB on 083 589 6829 think he has it for R550, good quality.

 

[Vehano]

So i decided after work to take this unit out.

What a Pain in the @$$ if you planning on doing this DIY use this write up its for RHD cars :
http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=794644

After alot of swearing and coming close to giving up I eventually got the hidden screw out :thumbsup:

Gave the FSR a good scrub with hot water just to give it a bit of a shine again dried it with a hair dryer and put it back in for the hell of it.

Did not work at first then wiggled the cables around and boom back in action :clap:

but im just going to see how long it lasts will eventually buy a new unit if this stops working.

Thanks Sabre for the advice!!

 

[junaidm5]

Hi Guys, so this morning i get in my car start it let it idle , switch on the climate control demister and nothing happens :cursin:

The display works all the buttons work no air out the vents!!!!

Couldn't not see anything for a bit !!!!

So i did some quick research this morning and it looks like its my FSR unit according to this post: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292522

So my question is where can i get this unit other than at the dealerships i know its going to be rediculous price by them !!!

has anyone had a similar problem?

Cheers

Vehano
(325i e46 2003 indiv)
(Cape town )

i hav had the same problem on my e39 and had changed the fsu.dealer wanted R1400 and bought the unit for R600 and 180 for custom duties.try bimmerzone they r on the net.u will save a couple of hundread

 

[Sabre]

So i decided after work to take this unit out.

What a Pain in the @$$ if you planning on doing this DIY use this write up its for RHD cars :
http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=794644

After alot of swearing and coming close to giving up I eventually got the hidden screw out :thumbsup:

Gave the FSR a good scrub with hot water just to give it a bit of a shine again dried it with a hair dryer and put it back in for the hell of it.

Did not work at first then wiggled the cables around and boom back in action :clap:

but im just going to see how long it lasts will eventually buy a new unit if this stops working.

Thanks Sabre for the advice!!

Glad it worked out bro :clap:

 

[divanjoubert]

Hi guys. I'm also having what I'm thinking is the FSU acting up. I've replaced it with a new one from Bruce Craig's Parts (Maitland, Cape Town) but it is even worse now. See a short video clip here:

Any thoughts on what's wrong, could it still be the FSU?

Thanks

 

[Vikash]

Hey if anyone of u guys need an E46 FS Resistor,
I have a brand new OEM unit never fitted for R650.

:thumbs:

Im in the Durban area,
I can arrange shipping ...

 

[divanjoubert]

Hi guys. I'm also having what I'm thinking is the FSU acting up. I've replaced it with a new one from Bruce Craig's Parts (Maitland, Cape Town) but it is even worse now. See a short video clip here:

Any thoughts on what's wrong, could it still be the FSU?

Thanks

Fitted another new one and seems like the problem is resolved. I hope.

 

[Legacy]

Goldwagen sells these as well.

 

[SuperFly]

Goldwagen sells these as well.

Can confirm - picked mine up for R695 @ Bellville branch today - tough weekend ahead

 

[msm]

I changed mine on my (ex) E46 330i auto. When doing the work, I was just contemplating how difficult a job it would have been if a clutch pedal was in the way. Automatic FTW :tease:

:rollsmile:

 

[SuperFly]

I changed mine on my (ex) E46 330i auto. When doing the work, I was just contemplating how difficult a job it would have been if a clutch pedal was in the way. Automatic FTW :tease:

:rollsmile:

LOL... btw how difficult was it to get that top PITA screw out? Thats the only thing that scares me..:fencelook:

 

[msm]

I changed mine on my (ex) E46 330i auto. When doing the work, I was just contemplating how difficult a job it would have been if a clutch pedal was in the way. Automatic FTW :tease:

:rollsmile:

LOL... btw how difficult was it to get that top PITA screw out? Thats the only thing that scares me..:fencelook:

It was a while since I did this, but IIRC it's a screw that you have to remove by "feel" as you can't really see it.

 

[SP33DYV]

I changed mine on my (ex) E46 330i auto. When doing the work, I was just contemplating how difficult a job it would have been if a clutch pedal was in the way. Automatic FTW :tease:

:rollsmile:

You have no idea. :flyfun: that clutch almost got the better of me. PITA to replace that FSR.


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[SuperFly]

I changed mine on my (ex) E46 330i auto. When doing the work, I was just contemplating how difficult a job it would have been if a clutch pedal was in the way. Automatic FTW :tease:

:rollsmile:

You have no idea. :flyfun: that clutch almost got the better of me. PITA to replace that FSR.


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Thanx for the heads up... seems I'm gonna have to swop the box for an auto before attempting this one... :biglol: