FSR DIY questions.
 

Are there any "gotchas" to watch out for? And will I need any other small parts besides the FSR? :dunno:

What's an FSR?

FSR = Final Stage Resistor.

Unless you break something while gaining access to the FSR, there is nothing more you will need to do the replacement. Follow the instructions on the home page and you'll be fine.

Replace the uint on wifey 318 recently. For sure you will have to be a contortionist or suffer the agony of a sore back:bustingup :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: . It was sore back for a couple of weeks for me:dunno:

This was pretty darn easy to do. Keep in mind on my car 2003 4.4 I didnt have to take the vent off under the passangers glove box, just worked around it.

This took a total of 45 mins!

The DIY explains it all, read the directions 3 times before you start and you will see how easy it will be!

Juts get some icy hot for your back the same night ;)

:iagree: It was worth it to get rid of the gremlins:D

EASY TO DO. ABOUT ONE HOUR.

What's the part no. of this FSR? How much does it cost? Thanks.

the problem i am having is getting the plug off. has anyone here pulled out the FSR while it was still plugged in so they could better grip the harness? it's pretty tight on there....
i have a 2003 4.4i like Antonnyc

I followed an excellent write up from ucrewx5 to change mine pretty easy...just be prepared for some sore ribs and back other than that its very easy...I pulled the plug by the wires with some force

I just done this a few days ago. Took 5 mins to remove two panels and locate the FSR. But took me 20+mins just to remove the connector. I squeezed on the two tabs but it will not disconnect. I tugged and tugged at it. I then use a flat-edge screw-driver to edge the connector out.
Then the new FSR just slides in and reconnect it. All working fine now.

just ordered mine... 40 bucks shipped on Ebay from Deutche parts... I got one for my E36 from the same company and it works great.

...and I just put it in. Took me literally 10 minutes. Was surprisingly easy and great access. The DIY on the home page made all the difference in the world... but if you really take out your glovebox your a moron its completely unnecessary.
Gremlins are gone. Blower seems to blow harder now too.

OH NO !!!. Not even 2 months later, the FSR died. The fan kept running and drained my battery. I had to jump start and pull the fuse to stop the fan. Where can I get reliable FSR? I got it from Ebay. So OEM is not good, ebay ones are not good too. I bought it from deutchse parts too.

huh mine works great from them, and I have one in my E36 from them, been doing great for 2+ years. Try calling them for a return if you are positive that is the issue.

Ordered mine from: Auto Parts at AutohausAZ - OEM Auto Parts - Discount Replacement Parts, Resources and Car Care Tips. Part #: 64116923204. Its a Behr OEM replacement. This is how it went down:

Parts = $70.14
Labor = 20 minutes to install, didn't have to remove the glove box.
A back rub from the wife after the cold A/C = Priceless!