FIXING MY CRASHED BMW M4 IS HARDER THAN I THOUGHT

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I bought a 2016 BMW M4 F82 which had been in a serious accident, causing some pretty bad damage. Ive bought a BMW M3 front end which supposedly is the same as M4 but later found there was a few differences. It seems the newer the cars the more complicated it becomes to rebuild them. I decide to tackle the full dashboard in this video!
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[@jackmillin]

Those bolts left are called spares 🤣 I normally have 10 bolts left out of an 11 bolt job 😬

[@troymelanaphy6835]

😂

[@tonyturton4650]

Less weight, better performance win win

[@haseebali3932]

@Adam McNeice 🇵🇸

[@pgrregion3219]

Lol

[@gautam5163]

big ups to who ever left that comment for helping matt fill the oil.!!!!

[@christopherp8926]

tbh this is a normal process for BMW, Mercedes and Audi cars from 2015 and on, Mercedes even from 2006 and on. Still, noone knows everything so yea, props to whoever told him :)

[@pauld7861]

I’m sure the DSG oil change process is pretty similar when it comes to temperature and running through the gears only thing is it’s simpler to fill with most filters and caps under the battery’s.

[@hugotowne7591]

BMW REP: “I give you, the BMW M3.5” 😂👍. Love it bro keep it up

[@aly7914]

This is one of the best channels I have seen for bringing cars back to life. You have a gift for editing and a knack for commentary. Your positivity, energy, and quirky humor brings everything you need to make someone smile.

[@definedcoding]

These cars can be a royal pain, but once you've restored it there will be nothing but smiles ahead! Would love to work some magic on this for you too!

[@andrewboggis3174]

Bugger me Kyle I was just watching this video and thought of you! Work some magic!

[@MrHhussein]

My guy took out the whole dashboard whilst I’m here struggling to replace a headlight 😂

[@finai2381]

Same lol

[@jamesv5601]

How you thought to change the headlight switch to fix the problem, I don't know 🤯 I would be ripped the dash out again to see if I hadn't plugged anything in. Fair play! Saved yourself alot of time. Wish I had your energy and enthusiasm 😂

[@chrisblackburn715]

Exactly what i was thinking, i would have had the dash back on and off 3 times before throwing it at bmw and getting charged 2 grand to sort it lol

[@0072sy]

Yeah a little googling I daresay. Great work Mat, its going to be awesome 👍

[@Dstructeur1]

On most common cars, the lights, wipers and even some power window functions (auto closing at rain by ex) are set up by the same ecu, so it narrows the diagnostic field, then you just have to think what part have you changed that’s on the electronic scheme of the faulty system! Also is the reason auto closing windows might have let you down on a rainy day once, with no apparent reasons. Needs the light switch on auto for it to work on most cars. Which doesn’t make sense but it’s on the same module And worse case scenario, if you know nothing about this, just try and error from the easiest to the hardest, don’t forget to light up a candle for hopes to find with the firsts easy tricks lol 😂

[@fez7167]

Fair play to you Matt, that dashboard removal looked like something out of a horror movie but then to see you manage it by yourself in only half a day was incredible and so satisfying to watch! Great content 👍

[@pezza2834]

Omg Mat fair play to you taking that job on replacing the whole dash!!! It’s definitely starting to take shape now the M4... I think for defo it would look sick in a satin wrap totally stealth out...

[@DoubleA848]

Been watching since the TT days, can say easily one of the best channels on the tube right now! Keep it up 👏

[@gatouchstone]

Just found this guy a couple of weeks ago through Tavarish. His positive nature is simply infectious. Been watching everyday just to get caught up with where he started and where he is now.

[@Jahmed5635]

This man uploaded on eid🙏 eid Mubarak everyone and to every who don’t celebrate eid hope everyone had a blessed day nonetheless 🙌

[@ralphartiza]

Man, I’m pumped on how this M4’s gonna turn out! This is gonna be a beast like the Golf R! 🔥

[@nardsmath3511]

This is the most enjoyable build I have seen on youtube, the unpainted wings look sick!

[@simonbanks3112]

Wow! That dash replacement just looked terrifying! Brilliant job! So at least one of the left-over bolts was to stop the wipers from swinging around :P

[@Chechenyzforthewin03]

Love everything about this channel and your job as well, but the main thing I admire is that you give us a lot of progress in one video!! Some channels just make us watch a whole episode to change an exhaust tip only!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Love it bro I think you’ve just created the world’s first M43 🤣 and definitely go satin black. Great video as always. And I think the seatbelt’s still work because they probably wasn’t wearing them at the time of the crash.

[@oli31]

For the airbag light it needs to be plugged into ISTA (bmw software) for all errors to be removed from the car and the airbags reset.

[@sukamanut8921]

Its been great watching how far you've come on, because I know early on you would not have attempted something that big. Fair play to you lad. Keep it up!! Hard work Beats talent 💪

[@GenaF]

I don't know how you thought that little switch thing would turn the wipers off and get the high beam working.... but you were bloody right! I love your channel.

[@robertdouglas5926]

One of the best yet, love the technical description and the nounce to change the light switch!

[@1881Gordon]

I Felt exhausted just watching you replace the dashboard 😬 - Even with a nice Cuppa Tea.. Fair play. Great work!

[@Neil_phoenix]

Super work matt. I'm a master technician and the way you crack on without anything phasing you. You could teach some of the lads in my workshop a thing or to. Big thumbs up.

[@SuperrNoodles]

Mate I work for a company called airbagteam we could’ve repaired your original dashboard to keep the same spec, re-leathered it and it would’ve looked new from factory. We can also sort your belts out!

[@alismith6353]

The satin black is a winner for me. This re build and repair is looking epic. Keep up the great work dude. 👍

[@definedcoding]

Don't worry about those restraint lights we can help with those too and any coding you need!

[@Holdeenio]

I was going to tag Defined Coding 😌

[@definedcoding]

@@Holdeenio We appreciate you!

[@barryscott3354]

Great vid pal, well done on the tricky dashboard replacement. 👍👍👍

[@nigelbullock9039]

How can you not enjoy any episode. This is a human dynamo at work who exudes enthusiasm and joy. That 1mil subscribers target is real

[@iamtrikz9609]

You love to see that notification for another 🔥🔥🔥 Mat Armstrong video!!

[@dukafit7981]

I can appreciate how hard it is to keep organised and also edit and make filming cohesive with the skits and commentary. Fair play man. I aspire to be the competent with KZbin one day.

[@jamiebourne8047]

Respect 🙏. Its probably put together better than BMW would've done, mine frequently would come back from the main stealer with bolts/plugs missing 🤨

[@iam1sol2nv]

I'm on my 4th BMW and I love them. '98 528 5-speed manual, 2008 330 6-speed manual, 2013 535i auto, and current 2018 340i auto (28k miles currently)

[@ash_mk1_escort]

Looking good mate and getting lucky with the items your changing ! Will need the pre tensioners changing for the belts as they fire before even the airbags go off or the belts do as a pre Safety feature . So worth replacing them:

[@silent00assassin]

Great video, blimey taking that dash out and changing it 😬 good job Mat 👏

[@happymatt5512]

Can't believe changing the switch fixed it - that's insane!!!! Good on you Mat!

[@rhysjones5339]

Living this one! The airbag estraint system light will need to be turned off with software/code reader 👍

[@dudekindaguy]

Hahaha watching these “older” builds after finding your new content. I am very happy to see you no longer are in the double digits in the interior/dashboard screw game lol

[@nicpanagopoulos3469]

Matt, you're an absolute hero. What a transformation on the M4 already! It's a smashing car. Much more stylish than the 140i.

[@glennowen1121]

Matt you seriously are the man that can, I’d have shat myself after taking that dash out, fantastic video again mate👏👏👏

[@garethedwards2883]

Full respect to you Mat as you will take on any job especially that dashboard.

[@tajuanwaterford2709]

Hey Matt you might have to replace the airbag module to get rid of that light or sometimes they can be sent in to be reset..great job on the dash I flip cars and I recently came across a low priced car with the airbags blown and I passed on it because I wasnt brave enough to tackle the dash replacement lol

[@mrTKDAndy]

Great vid, rare to see a YT'er actually admitting when things don't go their way. Let's see where those 'extra' bolts end up!

[@CarsForPaul]

Your gonna have to change the seatbelts Matt to get rid of the airbag light, even if they work, they would have been activated with the front airbags going off, take it from me who have had to change 5 sets from cars with dashboard airbags triggered.

[@gerrymctominay4093]

It was good to see the Nice Blue Q5 Daily at the start of the video 🤣🤣👊🏻😉👌🏻 Amazing progress with the M4 Matt as always!👊🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@GreatBrittenK]

Dude the unpainted wings look so cool. I wish I could have a whole car that looks like that

[@Simon-kh2dd]

Mat, Phenomenal progress! Loving your positivity and tenacity that drives this build.

[@vancityflyguy]

Couldn’t believe changing the light switch resolved the issue with the wipers and the other things. Freakin’ lucky:) awesome work 👍🏻

[@wellsyandcars]

I think the airbag light will be because you started the car while the airbag was blown. Even though anew one now fitted the light stays on, think you need to plug it in and clear the fault then when start it again should stay off.

[@andrewbromley6399]

You may need to get new seat belt tensioners but even if they are fine you will need to connect it up to a computer to clear the airbag lights, Recently did this on a seat swap from seats that where in a crash, Also if its got active headrest they also might need changing but only getting it plugged in and clearing the old codes will show you the new ones as to what needs changing

[@W5YNE]

I think this is my favourite video so far! Very informative and entertaining!!! I take my hat off to you Matt, you make me want to challenge myself with a project! Keep up the great work mate, you deserve all the good things coming your way.

[@jamesdanielsfanpage7610]

Love the vids matt! Maybe a simple mod to keep in mind is carbon tinting the shifter and the surrounding plastics

[@anthonyparry2581]

Hi Mat great program as always and fantastic the way you are self taught as well, but if you get stuck with envy thing to do with BMW you would not go far wrong by being in contact with M539 guy in Germany because i think even the BMW boys watch him ,he is also on KZbin

[@philipcampbell7956]

What a daunting job that dash must have been, great vid Matt 👍🏼 keep her lit

[@GoGringo]

Airbag light is on because you probably need a new positive battery cable as blow device has been activated and it's part of the SRS system. Also, ACSM module (SRS) will have crash telegram data hardwritten to it. Some places can swap out and recode eeprom but normally you would replace ACSM and recode to car. Module is under armrest.

[@paulrodgers8207]

Seat belt tensioner in the belt plugs needs replaced mate that’s why airbag light on.

[@kurtishb2202]

Also Mat, as for the restraint system showing up you need a professional tool to clear the code, simple tools won't work because it's a safety feature. If the sign comes on and you change the part you have to delete the code!

[@odwaxashe3538]

What i like about you is that you are not lazy ... and your videos are full of information

[@vespaveloce1924]

Don’t worry about the bolts mate - you don’t go into battle without losing a few men!

[@Brendan6732]

The joy of seeing these vids man 😫🔥 and seeing the progress so glad I found your channel a while back

[@johnstonlee]

Satin black would look nice. Gutted about the leather dash as that looked lovely. Too job!

[@MrToddy1981]

I would guess at the seat belt clasps for the airbag light. They snap tight after an accident and shorten in length so need replacing.

[@callumcooper7925]

I cannot get over how much I love this guy ;) . No homo. His channel is too sick

[@malph9216]

Very impressive Mat! That dash out and in is a big, scary job! And when you get round to your wrap, the Gold version of the Golf R Green would look the business!

[@adrianhudak6377]

Matt, I’ve been watching your videos for just under a year now, and you are a massive inspiration to never give up when going gets tough, keep up the great work and content 👌 Top bloke, Top Channel 🙏🏼🔥💯👌

[@yaayeeet4543]

Mat deserves more subs this content is fire as always🔥🔥🔥

[@rileyhannant8203]

For the airbags you have to have a diagnostic tool reset the airbag light and it should work hope this helps 👍🏻

[@KamStu]

HUD windscreen is nightmare to find and so expensive I have been watching since s5 every episode You are doing amazing job Mat 👍

[@John_cupra290]

It’s a beautiful car mate, loving this and the golf rebuilds. Props to you because that’s a serious bit of kit you nearly have back on the road👍, really informative and interesting videos thanks, itll be awesome once all the coding and painting and a bit of tuning has been done. Find a 5f cupra 290 next please🙏.

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Incredible job I’d have bailed on that dash , needed clean pants just watching you do it ! well done man bloody marvellous job it really coming together now , I’m enjoying this bmw build very much wish there was more if I’m honest need your own tv show 👍

[@tyronecardwell5384]

The pre tensioners are in the seat belt buckles so worth checking them 🤙🏻

[@hithere9735]

Restraint light is still on because BMW uses a blow off mechanism in the pretentioners that the seat belts clip into rather than in the seat belts themselves. It’s similar to the battery cable system you replaced. You could have got to them when you had the seats out.

[@dman3448]

The enthusiasm you show is infectious. Keep it up 👍👍👍👍

[@9phil2010]

Amazing content, such hard work going into the repairs of the cars you've bought! Well done keep up the amazing work, stay positive! I cannot wait to see this completely finished, the golf is sick! I love the maserati and the twin turbo lambo build will be class!! HUGE RESPECT!!

[@akaleoh]

Matt you should try and see if you can go to BMW and hand them your old dash, see if they can replace the air bags for you. Worth a try

[@rlarocque0214]

Mat just an FYI, you can buy the full leather dashboard directly from BMW. Great video though 🙌🏾

[@MadMike2777]

Yessssssssss.... that's how it should be. 2 videos a week woop woop, was buzzing when I saw the notification drop 😎. Coming along nicely now mate. Keep it up 😁

[@kgopotsoMathebula]

Good job Matt, I love how the car turned out🔥🔥... it has been a long journey hopefully on the next video you'll be able to get everything working

[@17gethin]

Can’t wait to see this finished, think you should go a bit crazy and wrap it chrome or gold 🤟🤟

[@sukamanut8921]

I click "like" before I even watch the video

[@SPEED_BOYZ_19]

9:30 the biggest nightmare is putting it back together

[@seanwatts1019]

The restraint lights are due to modules on side of the seat where the belt buckle clips into, seat belts be fine

[@Neo-UK]

The editing on this video was excellent Matt, love your channel and keep up the good work, won't be long before you hit a million subscribers!...👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@gleng6812]

Awesome Work Mat, looking better than you could have hoped. Also Matt black made for this car 👍

[@alexvaldes8445]

You are a beast Mat!!..... Wow!!...... Dashboard!!!...... Amazing!!...... You are something..... Your approach, energy, no fear..... Wow!!..... Always looking forward to the next one..... 🚗💨

[@dannyhemingway38]

Not sure if this helps but I had the restraint light on my bmw when I swapped seats to leather. The leather seats were from a crashed 140i. I had to swap the belt buckles from the leather seats to the ones from my original then do a reset with the obd adapter.

[@Sdw77]

I know you’re self taught mat but you do make it look so easy. Nice one again👍🏽

[@bikesandstuff135]

When you code the headlights check the switch module as well as it more than likely has the VIN number of the car it came off.

[@Lownlocosempire]

THE BLACK ON THE FENDERS LOOKS SOOO GOOD

[@melwebb8485]

Respect on that dashboard Replacement dashboards always have ten less holes in it.🤣

[@jordanreeves9782]

We need this channel to hit 1M by 2022!! Love Love Love ❤️

[@Connellski1986]

U have to do seat belts and module mate. Double check the rears haven’t gone off. They end up smashing the seats up

[@glen619]

defined coding would be good shout or ga coding. they’ve a good rep👍

[@DSM2009]

Mat you are awesome mate, that dashboard looked proper hard to take out 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@dannyfinney1907]

Everytime I watch a new video there's a minimum of 1k new subscribers and I'm not surprised the time and effort you put in is unreal respect to you keep the videos coming

[@johnmosley6563]

Needs to be original paint with a mirror like detail wrapping becoming common wheels in gold cracking job on repairing the m4

[@scottyab]

omg such an epic effort. No idea how you keep track of all the connections for the dash!

[@johnwooding2570]

Mat,I watched a video by Cars for Paul channel where he had the headlight issue on an Audi.He managed to find a company that was able to code the lights for him.Maybe contact him for help.Good luck .

[@DSCMBOBULTD]

You should style this like a M4 GT4 racecar

[@MyRandomLife247]

Man I was so stoked when the wipers and indicators started working again!

[@DB1991]

Respect that you have done so much to so many cars, however, on my own car my OCD would kick in so badly with any amount of left over bolts