How to Replace Electric Water Pump and Thermostat on a 2006 BMW 325i

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by step through the process of changing the electric water pump on a 2006 BMW 325i.
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[@dmomo20]

Sounds like a fellow mechanic in the background is having an issue @ 10:23 "Ahhhhh! Fuck!" lol

[@wbrince]

Great Video...much appreciated!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Bill Brincefield thank you for writing and watching!

[@armandorosales9985]

Great video sr 👏👏💯💯💯

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Armando Rosales thank you!

[@edcarey1520]

I'd imagine this process would be the same for a 06 325xi? tackling the pump and thermostat next

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ed C yes it's the same. If you have any questions feel free to ask thank you for watching.

[@edcarey1520]

thanks man, subscribed!

[@Boz1211111]

I just replaced thermostat on e36 yesterday and now i know how is thermostat supposed to work.. I concluded that termostat on 2006. 525i is not good as it should be, and after changing out thermostat on e36 this seems like a huge thing to do...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Boz 2011 it's in a tight spot for sure but it's not impossible to do.

[@jeffalder3266]

Great information. About how long did it take you to complete this job or would it take for a shop to complete? Thanks, Jeff

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jeff Alder it took about 2.00 hours

[@jeffalder3266]

Thanks! I would give it a go but it's cold and wet here in Ohio. I think my trusted mechanic can do he job. Thanks again.

[@noahzm_]

I’m currently on my 7th hour . But I have no previous experience with cars.

[@jamesbean2553]

Replaced water pump an thermostat but water pump primed an will not stay running any ideas?

[@jamesbean2553]

On a 2006 330i

[@mayconbustos810]

i have an 06 bmw 325i that over heats, had the thermostat , water pump, & air flow sensor replaced & it still overr heatsss? also the fan from the motor gets veryy loudd ???

[@LordGanondorf.]

Head gasket blown?

[@mineliatrujeque9725]

Same with mine

[@dvnnix1234]

@@mineliatrujeque9725 update?

[@dvnnix1234]

What did you do?

[@javierperez644]

At what miles do these go out at, I’m at 130k and the car is driving fine other than small maintenance like rotors and brakes etc, is the chance that it’s been replaced when it was lower miles high?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I wouldn’t say there is a range on them I’ve seen them as low as 30,000 miles go out. Probably more luck of the draw.

[@barbiekeeney4912]

The video is way too close. It's hard to see exactly what and where the mecjanic is working. Great information.

[@wbrince]

Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Bill Brincefield glad to help thank you for writing and watching!

[@jasonkimbel6015]

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[@alexon333]

Can I please ask you a question I just replaced my water pump on my 2006 325i , but when I try to do the bleeding process the water pump wouldn't work , follow the steps many times " put key in slot , push button , press accelerator I tried it car still won't to the bleeding , pump is brand new can you please help me with this issue , is there a fuse or relay help !!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

There is a fuse and relay. I'm not at the shop to look it up but the fuse boxes are under the hood on the drivers side, in the glovebox and in the trunk on the right side. Hope this helps.

[@mjcorp7652]

Hi, I recently got the code PO597 Thermostat Heater Circuit Open on our 06 325xi Manual (150K). Car is still drivable and not overheating. Cleared code once and same code came back after 200 miles of driving the car. I ordered a new thermostat, and would like to know if I can just replace it without removing the pump?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

mjcorp7652 that's the heater built into the thermostat. You can just change it with out taking the Pump out.

[@mjcorp7652]

Thanks for the confirmation. I got a clear view of the thermostat and it looks very tight in there. I guess my question is, how long would you keep driving the car? Not overheating and drives ok so far.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

mjcorp7652 The problem with driving it is you're Check Engine light will be on in if any other additional problems appear you won't know that they're happening. So I would fix it as soon as you can.

[@mjcorp7652]

Thanks to your vid, gave me confidence on getting it done. Tight in there but got it done in a few hours. Checking temp and about to test drive soon. Thanks again.

[@dvnnix1234]

@@mjcorp7652 update?

[@MrDiamondsatwork]

I must have gotten lucky. didn't have to remove the pipe nor the rack and pinion bolts

[@Shagy16]

After replacing the water pump do I need to restart anything on my computer system?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

shagy16 just clear codes if the check Engine light is on.

[@osmanrapalo2585]

I change the thermostat and the water pump brand new but it keeps heating any solution?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Osman Rapalo Either you have air in the system or the pump is not been turned on by the PCM possibly a bad Fuse

[@osmanrapalo2585]

There no electricity going to the water pump

[@osmanrapalo2585]

And where’s the fuse located ?

[@jimbutler6391]

What were your symptoms that led you to replace the pump and thermostat? Car overheating. heater not heating up etc. My heater gets warm air at idle but on the road .with air forced through the radiator, heater air is cold. Separate problem on my car is warm heater air on the drivers side but cold air on passenger side. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Harry Butler on this particular car it had a code for the electric water pump. It sounds like your car is low on coolant you may have a leak somewhere. A stuck thermostat will also cause heating problems.

[@jimbutler6391]

Thanks for the response. I had a pinhole in a coolant hose. I replaced the hose and refilled the system a couple weeks ago but only learned about bleeding the system after researching the heating problem. since then I have driven the car several hundred miles and have topped the coolant of a couple times. I think I am going to change the thermostat and see what happens. I have a 2007 328i. I bought it with body damage about a month ago and I'm learning what a pain BMWs evidently are.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Harry Butler if you're still adding coolant you must still have a leak somewhere.

[@jimbutler6391]

Sorry I was not clear. It appears that I simply had not put enough coolant in it after replacing the hose. The level has stabilized now; but I have read that others had experienced air pockets. I suspect that if an air pocket existed it would have worked its way out by now. I appreciate the help.

[@ivaylogradinarov9331]

Hallo Harry Ive got bmw e90 2006 3.18i with similar issue hot blowing air on the passenger side and cold air on the driver side. Did you solved out your problem so far ?

[@ahwee77329]

i think those bolts are magnesium?????

[@HowtoAutomotive]

hua jack i'm pretty sure their aluminum but either way there one time used bolts.

[@RoscoeS-zo2cg]

F%$# BMW! That is all.

[@nicolas7183]

that seemed simple , not , bless your patience

[@jagemc]

Can’t even follow this video Please Don’t Pull your Rack Out Just Sway Bar..