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@mattmckay5054 2 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@AvoidStealership 2 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@paola1996 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for your tips.😊
@AvoidStealership 2 күн бұрын
@@paola1996 Glad it was helpful!
@danfoley1429 3 күн бұрын
FYI. You installed the bracket "backwards". The bracket attaches to the FRONT, not the BACK as you did it. You were confused because the bracket does in fact lightly click into where it is supposed to go when you mount it in the front. The hard part is getting your hand around to the front to get the bolt in and to tighten it. People have advised putting a large rag below the bolt area so if it falls or the socket falls it will fall onto the large rag instead of getting lost inside the front bumper which could happen. Best wishes.
@AvoidStealership 3 күн бұрын
@@danfoley1429 This is all REALLY helpful information. Thank you for the heads up. That said, it has remained secure for > 6 months so far so doubtful that I'm switching it around 😂
@danfoley1429 3 күн бұрын
@@AvoidStealership Some people have even used zip ties to hold it in place as the bolt is tricky to install when the bracket is in front. You will get a stronger radio signal when installed correctly as the way you have it installed the radio signal is "aimed" toward the cabin versus the front and the radio signal has to bound around a bit to get to the opener receiver. I try to install things per manual because you never know what the unattended consequence is say if in an accident. This doesn't look like a critical thing like when people don't install a Tesla Wall Connector properly (the directions are straight forward for the TWC so I SMH why people do it wrong). Best wishes.
@AlaiUjih 5 күн бұрын
Location
@AvoidStealership 5 күн бұрын
@@AlaiUjih location of?
@gerardwalsh4724 15 күн бұрын
Thanks! Same leak, fixed it with your video!
@AvoidStealership 14 күн бұрын
@@gerardwalsh4724 Awesome! Glad it was helpful and that you Avoided the Stealership
@gerardwalsh4724 14 күн бұрын
@@AvoidStealership I doubt they'd even work on my 2005 E46 🤣
@AvoidStealership 13 күн бұрын
@@gerardwalsh4724 That's what mine is too and it's going strong!
@dRew-something 15 күн бұрын
Great video! Thinking of doing mine,i have a leak,took it to BMW a while back and even they couldn't find it .. I've had a look myself and i can't find it. I'm thinking it might be the hose under the inlet manifold. How are the silicone hoses doing?
@AvoidStealership 15 күн бұрын
@@dRew-something silicone hoses have been awesome (knock on wood). Would 💯% recommend
@kamil691 15 күн бұрын
You can change width this racks to fit to another car with integrated side railings?
@AvoidStealership 15 күн бұрын
@@kamil691 the rails I bought are fixed width. Not sure what other models they would fit on
@kamil691 15 күн бұрын
@@AvoidStealership this is very helpful information thank you
@kepskey 17 күн бұрын
Anyone know what screws I need for this? the previous owner left it hanging with everything but the screws.
@AvoidStealership 16 күн бұрын
Sadly, I don't because I bought a kit both times. Hopefully someone else on here knows!
@dustinspade2253 25 күн бұрын
great but what if mine is stuck latched
@AvoidStealership 25 күн бұрын
You can try disconnecting the top manually. The motor under the rear seat has the disconnect and then you should be able to manually move the top
@AvoidStealership 25 күн бұрын
You can try disconnecting the top manually. The motor under the rear seat has the disconnect and then you should be able to manually move the top
@jeremyeaton89 27 күн бұрын
Is it really necessary to remove the key insert piece? My actuator cane out without that, granted when my actuator is plugged in, both doors don’t respond to key fob or center console lock button…
@AvoidStealership 26 күн бұрын
I was pretty sure it was necessary but I could be wrong 🤷♂️
@ibrahimalzubaidi2993 Ай бұрын
what a great video. I think my car has the same issue so this is a big help
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
@@ibrahimalzubaidi2993 glad it was helpful and I hope your problem is an easy fix!
@odstethan15 Ай бұрын
Do you know where to jack it up in the back. I can’t seem to find a specific spot for it
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
@@odstethan15 assuming that you are using a floor jack, you want to jack it up by the rear center beam with wood (2x4) or similar to lift both tires off the ground at once This post is for a Kia soul, but similar idea www.reddit.com/r/AskAMechanic/s/C5BwhuNEFU
@Pauld245 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. Definitely the best I have seen. Took me around 1.5 hours to do one side. Longest bit was removing the old broken batwing. I have a small hole now where the broken plastic pierced through. Has anyone got any tips to cover or has any one sowed the up?
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
@@Pauld245 glad the video was helpful! I have never used it, but I feel like black canvas tape might work? 🤷♂️ amzn.to/3WW8zyq Maybe someone will chime in with a better idea!
@ImJustAxiz Ай бұрын
Hello, every time I open my convertible like you show and turn the car off to not waste battery my top automatically goes back down. Does my key and ignition need to stay on? Or do I just place something to hold the top down before it closes?
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
Once you turn off the ignition, the top will begin to slowly fall down. You need something at the top of the windshield to prop it open. I used a brick 🤣
@AlanLord Ай бұрын
Many thanks for this. After watching it I bought a couple of switches from eBay for £3.50 inc. postage and replaced my broken one in about 5 minutes. Your video most likely saved me a fortune.
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad you were able to save some quid!
@darinbrazil5496 Ай бұрын
Have you done an e-tron A pillar removal, I want to replace mine because of some glue stains from some clips the previous owner had on there.
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
I haven't but I'd be very interested how it differs from this video if you get it off!
@edisonlin4994 Ай бұрын
Is the grounding wire from a 12v to 5v converter?
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
The tap a fuse does need to be grounded, which I do at 1:08
@roest6805 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. It's always great to have quick (but detailed) videos that help save a ton of money.
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Hope you avoided the stealership!
@kkb8510 Ай бұрын
Planning to do an oil change by myself within the next week, already received all the equipment from Amazon, will be following your video for my 21 Q5
@AvoidStealership Ай бұрын
Awesome! I did mine again two days ago. Way to avoid the steelership!!!
@TAMERBASPINAR6043 2 ай бұрын
should we take out Iil leak pipe to replace oring 14x3 ?
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
Don't fully understand the question, but yes, you need to remove the dipstick piping to access the o ring at the bottom
@TAMERBASPINAR6043 2 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership thanks. İ got it
@chrissimms6761 2 ай бұрын
Headlight problems are the bane of my existence. 🍻
@ratha8665 2 ай бұрын
is the same part number for 2024 m3?
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
2024 Tesla Manual lists it but I'd double check service.tesla.com/docs/ModelS/ServiceManual/en-us/GUID-3B1C74C3-1C84-4A6C-BEF3-A6D97B437D9C.html#:~:text=value%20to%20gen1-,When%20installing%20a%20homelink%20module%20with%20part%20number,set%20the%20value%20to%20vopt2
@Umer-v3o 2 ай бұрын
can you not raplce the whole loom
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
I believe you can but (I think) you have to remove the whole soft top to do so
@happycamper4483 2 ай бұрын
How long long does this take to do?
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
It's been a long time since I did this but I remember it taking a good chunk of the day. I'd guess 4+ hours
@happycamper4483 2 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership OK. Awesome. I will plan for that . Thank you 😊.
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
@happycamper4483 I'm sure future people reading these comments would like to know how long it takes you so please report back!
@happycamper4483 2 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership OK, we'll do!
@classicmotorcarsonline6648 2 ай бұрын
It worked! It's been a rough three summers without the top working. Thank you so much!
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! 😎 Drop the top and enjoy!
@NetWibe 2 ай бұрын
I was able to extract only 2L of oil through dipstick tube before it stops. Can't get more than that. Tried to push deeper but nothing is coming out.😞
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
That's really odd. You're using the correct size tube, correct?
@NetWibe 2 ай бұрын
I have tried thicker one but coudn't pass the end of dispstick tube. I will try to put ramp under the back wheels to see if will push oil to the disptick tube.
@LordOfTheThreeWorlds 2 ай бұрын
Great!! Exactly what I was looking for. I have the module in the M3 that stays in the driveway and I want to install it in the MY that I park in the garage. I just need to wait until I get the M3 back from the SC to try it. I see it may be unauthorized but will still try. If it fails I'll open a service request and see what they say. Thanks for the great video
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
Glad the video was helpful!
@LordOfTheThreeWorlds 2 ай бұрын
Update! Turns out it's too much trouble to remove the original model from a 2018 M3 which included it from the factory - to get at it one needs to remove the entire front bumper "fascia". Instead I purchased a new OEM module for less than $200. Following this guide it was a success. The latest software (2024.20.9) allows the module integration - all is good :)
@brimbianco 2 ай бұрын
is there a gasket for the water pump or do you have to use a liquid one?
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
All of the water pumps that I have seen have the gasket integrated into the part You can see the black o ring prominently in this link www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-water-pump-genuine-bmw-11517527910oe
@FatHead1979 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video - Every single step was included, clearly shown and explained. A lot of similar type videos on YT often miss steps out, causing confusion when someone attempts the task themselves.
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad the video was helpful
@georgef1176 2 ай бұрын
Just remove the headliner it looks better without it.
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
I don't think I've ever seen a picture without the headliner!
@georgef1176 2 ай бұрын
I personally like it. The factory soft top has a beautiful texture pattern underneath and the mechanical parts look cool. My headliner was damaged from previous owner not fixing the batwings so it slightly ripped on one side. I pulled it to replace and was pleasantly surprised! I’m sure BMW purists are saying I’m an idiot right now. But I did take that headliner money and buy a hardtop!
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
@georgef1176 My headliner is still in pretty decent shape, but if it ever gets a rip I'll have to consider this
@zeevgl2266 3 ай бұрын
does the orange cable need to be connected?
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
Orange cable at what time stamp?
@scottclark8329 3 ай бұрын
Good job!
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jessekline7155 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic video....my 2004 325i has HID and the drivers side flashes and then goes off....i have a plan and a process for tomorrow morning. Thanks!
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
Best of luck!
@Thug2511 3 ай бұрын
I have got an question. Im from germany and your intructions look very good. But my problem is that my convertible wont open correctly. Once I tried it I heard an loud bang and noticed that the C pillar just broke lol. Since then it had problems to open…Is it because its broken or what could it be? Thx for the answer in the future
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
If your batwing is broken, the bang is likely the plastic breaking. If that is not the case, I would check the convertible motor next ( under rear seat bench)
@Thug2511 3 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership okay thx..But is the Batwing necessesary to pull down the convertible?
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
Not particularly, but the fabric / string could get caught. If the top is not moving, I would check out these 2 videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4PJc39jdpVpoLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5aznpyBfrh0l5Y The first video probably won't be helpful (based on what you have said). The second video will show you how to check the convertible motor.
@Thug2511 3 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership thx for the fast answers! I will check it up and hope that just the Strings got caught and that caused the error lol. I mean if I let loose of the button and push it again it will open just fine so…I hope that its just the fabric
@sewblue187 3 ай бұрын
Great upload just wish you had a flashlight so we can see exactly what to remove but nonetheless the video was helpful
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I have upgraded lighting and camera since then so unfortunately the newer videos are much better
@christopherwindsor6556 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
🍻
@alexander0194 3 ай бұрын
do you need special glasses?
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
You do not. It turns very bright green
@demeirsman 3 ай бұрын
Castrol 0w40 or mobil 0w40. What are your thoughts? I have great experience with mobil but I noticed “Castrol” on the oil filler cap on my 2013 q5 2.0T
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
Both my BMW and Audi have only gotten Mobil 1 0w40. BMW is at 213k and running strong! Audi is at 85k, also with no problems!
@demeirsman 3 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership I’m sticking to Mobil 1 then. 🙏 Thanks.
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
@demeirsman no problem!
@johnmccullough6548 4 ай бұрын
Hello, I like your helpful instructions on how to conduct this procedure. Just to be clear, did you skip number 3 in the order of replacement just to shorten the video for convenience only? Well done, thank you!
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Yeah, the camera probably died or I did it to shorten the vid. I def replaced all 4
@FT_adventures 4 ай бұрын
Anyone with a 2024.x software will not be able to do the software retrofit currently - it fails as "unauthorized". Requires service mode + or service tech intervention now for retrofit. Service center cooperation varies by location on if they will touch it if you DIY'd. Good luck!
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Good info!
@LordOfTheThreeWorlds 2 ай бұрын
Good news! Starting around 2024.20.9 version of the software the homelink integration is again permitted. You will need to exit and re-enter the car for the menu item to appear and I also needed to go back into service mode a second time and run the "test" for the signal to be sent.
@AvoidStealership 2 ай бұрын
@LordOfTheThreeWorlds Thanks for the info!!!
@chrissimms6761 4 ай бұрын
Exact same problem that I had
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LSTHELONESOJA 4 ай бұрын
Did it work for back break
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Yes it did do electronic release for the rear brakes
@kenquigley4242 4 ай бұрын
Thanks A good start to troubleshooting. My roof stopped mid opening. CVM says #12 and #13 control button short circuit. I think this is gonna take some time.
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Best of luck! 🤞
@damieneden556 4 ай бұрын
Thanks easy a quick
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lateamarian3 4 ай бұрын
great video, I think it would hold better with screws than with that silicone
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
(knock on wood) the putty has held great. Honestly, I was nervous about drilling into the plastic since it was already brittle
@lateamarian3 4 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership Do you think you could give me an opinion if I give you a video in private, how my roof behaves, it's a problem and I don't really know where it comes from?
@lateamarian3 4 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership I am very glad, it is a very interesting video that will help many people
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
If you send it, I'll take a look 🤷♂️ [email protected]
@lateamarian3 4 ай бұрын
@@AvoidStealership I've sent it, thank you very much, I'm waiting for a reply!
@hriskolev4031 4 ай бұрын
Hi, i have 330i with automatic transmission and clutch fan. I want to put electric one but I'm worried about overheating. What do you think?
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
I've never had an issue with the electric one (Mid Atlantic State, US). I'd only be worried if you idle for long periods of time or lived somewhere excessively hot.
@oneilhinds001 4 ай бұрын
Hi. I am Oneil why do you change the manifold ? .i am working on the same car cutting running rough mine seem to have a crack close to # 3 injector by the gasket area sprayed with water and it ran really rough please advise 😮
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Seemed like the next logical step for me since I had replaced a bunch of other stuff and it didn't fix the problem. Is your crack in the engine?
@damongalye2535 4 ай бұрын
You don’t even show whereabouts on the engine you need to work from and your clips are too short. They’re too zoomed in you need to back up and show what you’re actually doing so people have a sense of where they need to work from, I think you should try your video again.
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Sorry that it wasn't helpful for you :/ Seems like the video you make will be much better! I'm looking forward to checking it out!
@gkexx 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your detailed video, where did you buy your repair kit, are the ones on ebay good enough?
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
Can't speak to the eBay kits. The kit I used is linked in the video description!
@michaelwax2257 3 ай бұрын
I'm curious if you can tell me anything about the front seat covers in your car. I bought a set on mercari, but don't know the brand.
@AvoidStealership 3 ай бұрын
I believe the seat covers were OEM, but I can't tell you that for sure because I bought them secondhand off an enthusiast website
@firnatine67 4 ай бұрын
Nice job. Interesting technique with the bare feet.
@AvoidStealership 4 ай бұрын
😂 not the best safety practice