2006 E87 120d Sport - Heater blowers not working

My heater blower stopped working and after reading some of the suggestions at www.bimmerforums.co.uk I tried to get it working again and film the process. Very easy solution that, if you are having the same issue, could save a lot of money in repairs.
Forum article here: www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f...
Thank you all at www.bimmerforums.co.uk for your suggestions.
Apologies for the sound later in the video. You can't hear what i'm saying much but I think the video alone is enough :)

[@bar5521]

Long story short. I live in Scandinavia left the car 2 weeks out in cold due to vacation came back blower did not work. checked fuse and basic electrical nothing worked. Saw the video followed exact steps (except used wd40 due to unavailability of oil type) turned on the car and switched on the blower viola!!! works like a charm. Though video is 5 years old the car was older so still same system :) Thanks mate and Yo Bazzoh you are the man! hats off too you saving me time and money

[@bethanybuffedbeauty1307]

My partners just done this and it toke 10 mins and it worked 🙌🏻 thank you so much

[@globserver3448]

To anybody who has this kind of problem (like me - note: mine is a E87). In most cases, the noise is due to a bad lubrification of that part: note that you can see and reach that part just removing the cabin air filter (just unscrewing 6 crews) and using a 20cm straw for the spray lubrificant. It is quite enough, if the fan is not stuck. Thanks to the author of this video, because I woundn't have been able to recognize the part without haven't seen the video before.

[@albinkubwabo5702]

I have not got much to say but thank youuuuuuu ! U saved me a lot money ! Which I could buy you a beer !

[@munners455]

I had the same problem (which led me to your video). I was watching whilst sitting in the car with the heaters on and no air being blown. I got to the point where your fan started working and I shit you not ... mine began working again!! Magic!! Thanks

[@jimmykaka89]

Mate this has worked for my e87. I paid for it regassing and it didn’t fix the issue. I decided to check KZbin today... the day before I have it booked in!! You star

[@kryckjaevel]

Thank you so much for this video! This morning my blower suddenly didn't start. Found this video, followed the steps and now it works like a charm!

[@jameseastwood1148]

Thank you, it took me 5 minutes to perform this fix after watching your video - very much appreciated

[@kaia3824]

Worked mate what a flippin legend

[@sumerzaman]

Excellent! Other day the heater fan on my 1 series stopped working (my Mrs found your video) and issue resolved! Thanks you so much for uploading.

[@R0BERTMAY]

OMG thank you so much!!!! Dude my fans went a week ago! Garage said needs new parts! I did this first and it's working again! You're a legend man!!

[@davel7336]

Hey Chap, I know this Vids been about for a while but I wanted to add my thanks also! Mine stopped mysteriously yesterday and after only 7 mins of your Vid and then 10 mins in the car footwell I’m all good again! Many thanks indeed 👍🏻

[@rantilus666]

It worked also for me. I just used WD40 which was allready at home. Thanks for the video.

[@Tocaaa111]

Thank you very much!! it worked perfectly i saved an extra cost on service

[@arnerinas3432]

this could have cost me arms and legs in a workshop, thanks so much for super good information.

[@Guesswholw]

Many thanks! It worked for me like a charm. The only thing is I used a plastic to move the rotor just to avoid any short-circuits. Thanks a million again!

[@MrRabbott1]

Mate - huge thanks! This video saved my day :):)

[@Andre-mn4qe]

You're a genius did the same, and it fixed the issue on my daughter's car, saved me a buck or ten. Thank you

[@StamenDanov]

After seeing this, it took me 5 minutes to fix the issue. Thank's a lot!!

[@daviddiggle9208]

I’ve just done this on my 11 plate 120d M Sport and it worked perfectly thanks for this video.

[@spinx2004]

You're my new best friend, thank you for saving me money and sanity.

[@TheGazza192]

Just repaired my fan after watching your video many thanks

[@jamesloft6863]

Worked for me on an 06 120d. Thank you, much appreciated.

[@GaryTum]

Omg dude thanks for this video. Saved me some money!!! Funny enough had the same reaction as u! Definetely works!

[@davidstiggants731]

Thank you very much exact same problem worked straight away after and saved me a lot of money

[@davelee88]

Just did this. what can I say it works!!! Top man. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@5968rich]

Great video saved me buying a new motor!! Thank you

[@Bigboibremmer]

Sorted. Best you tube video ever. You saved me a packet. 🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@aurimassabutis4527]

Just sorted same problem using wd40, thanks for a helpful video.

[@constantinstoian3539]

Thank You ! Tried this and works!!! Thank you for this video

[@KevinRossin]

Thanks for the video - help me fix my 118D SE today 👍🏻

[@CallumAtwal]

6:57 the unmistakable sound of a DIYer fixing their own car 😂😂

[@Data4664]

amazing feeling for sure

[@CallumAtwal]

@@Data4664 for sure! Knowing you just fixed it for free when a garage would charge at least an hour's labour is great

[@Data4664]

after I change this completly I have no antifreeze? why? on my bmw 1 series 118i 06 and change termostat yesterday beaucse air in the system a man look at it says egine are fine but no antifreeze beauce thermostat fault from mecanic? But I have antifreeze now. all good now.

[@BenDigweed]

Followed your video just now and it looks to be sorted now my blowers!

[@danielquin1975]

Fixed! Saved me time and money.

[@dancepe]

Amazing. It was very helpful for me. Thank you ;)

[@davejenkinson2854]

bloody great video

[@cornelfudulu5484]

Fixed my blower 10 min. ago. Cheers !!!

[@jamiemcpherson363]

I've got the exact same problem with my 2004 e87 1 series, I'll try this tomorrow and will post results to let you all know if this is a fix for me too! :) Thanks in advance Edit: worked a charm! :) Thanks a bunch buddy

[@matthewspiteri482]

Thanks buddy you saved my a**. It worked :D ! the blower was stuck.

[@garydeandeery]

Brilliant mine just went and did this and now working. Thank you

[@firaazbagus1685]

thanks for the video just did it now and works perfectly.

[@JohnJones-nc4rb]

Mine was the same watch this video and it fixed it brilliant video cheers mate thank you very much save me £80

[@tommybjrnebek961]

This worked perfectly, thank you!

[@alirostami1417]

Thank you that’s video was really helpful

[@Data4664]

AMAZING video and good reaction in the end;)

[@HurpDurpTV]

thanks mate, works perfect now

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

NICE, gonna try this mine went as well, liked and subbed bro

[@amirhodzic9997]

Thanks for this video,

[@3n61n33r]

Good job buddy! Mine is just very squeaky (drives me nuts) and I would like to try adding some of that 3 in 1 before replacing the whole unit. Thx for sharing the video. #imaginebysp

[@garymorgan7624]

Just done it works a fookin treat nice one

[@Angel99847]

Thanks a lot! 👌👍

[@MrJallaluddin]

thanks for sharing this video very useful.

[@racky29]

it worked for me, thanks

[@simonvintheriv6387]

Mine just stopped working this morning it was blowing fine to begin with, but then all of the sudden it just stops and get all silent so imma for sure try this when I get off work I hope it works 🙏🏽

[@dandanyx1490]

Thanks, fixing 👍👍👍

[@tropeon]

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!it is fixed.it was exactrly this problem!thanks!

[@mokojam8894]

worked fine for me thanks

[@danieljet8041]

thanks for the video it solved my problem! :))

[@mslove511]

Merci frere meme prob... Tu m as sauver... J ai regler le prob

[@Gruja1595]

Thank you!👍👍👍

[@fredrikwallden4935]

Will try this and put some oil in mine since it screams like a pig!

[@MrRoger13th]

Is this method also for a squeeky sound that comes from the fan?

[@MrBarillet]

I did today exactly like that and was start working but then I put cover back try again and didn’t work again 😥. I repeat the process but not luck . Any idea ?

[@Ak-cs9vg]

Worked for me

[@Shamus71]

So you know, you can see the fan if you remove the cabin filter, then you can move the fan with something long through the air inlet.

[@hans-martinsrfjordmo8442]

Thanks. My was stuck2.

[@chris_fitraining8081]

merci à toi le garagiste voulait me faire commander une résistance de ventilation alors que c'était juste sa

[@borisbrecska9727]

hepled thanks

[@audunjemtland8287]

Won't the oil interfere with the electronics inside that thing?

[@Bazzoh]

I don't think so as the parts exposed are just the magnets and electric coils which are insulated in any case. The electronics that control speed, etc are likely housed in the control unit in the centre column. However, in saying that, I did a quick search online and there are oils that are specifically designed for electric motors so I would suggest purchasing those. Other oils can cause excessive wear of the motor. Since I posted this video 3 years ago it has worked fine and I haven't had to lubricate again.

[@audunjemtland8287]

@@Bazzoh Nice man. Thanks.

[@racky29]

how long does this method last

[@Bazzoh]

I'm not sure, sorry. I haven't had any problems since posting this video though.

[@nazimjamil]

Sadly my motor was too siezed up for this to work, but replacing it cost £100 for the part (brand new) and removing it is 90% of this video.

[@Bazzoh]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped. It's good to know you can actually replace the motor without taking the whole dashboard out.

[@nathangreenwood5990]

I owe you a pint

[@alirostami1417]

Thank you that’s video was really helpful