Looking for evaporator R&R DIY or WSM instructions

928 · 09-10-2015, 08:44 PM

I've searched for a DIY for the evaporator removal and replacement to no avail. I have the Bentley book but I don't see detailed instructions in there for the various procedures needed to do the job. Is there a DIY write-up on this job? I've also tried to find a source for the factory workshop manual without success. Is the WSM available anywhere? Thanks very much in advance for any help that you can provide.

d1saster · 09-10-2015, 11:19 PM

Attached are the instructions per ISTA-D

928 · 09-11-2015, 07:29 AM

This is terrific, thank you! I hadn't heard of ISTA-D so did a quick search and it appears to me that, and, as you can tell, I know nothing about this, it is a software program for diagnosing and coding that also includes all of the instructions for procedures. Is installing the ISTA-D software the only way to get the pdf versions of the instructions for various procedures? It seems from the little bit I read that it's a complex software to install/use. I still need to get procedures for the applicable "preliminary tasks" but I'd rather not bother folks here if I can access them myself.
Again, thank so much for your help!!!!

d1saster · 09-11-2015, 02:59 PM

ISTA-D is the diagnostic and repair part of the package ISPI. ISTA-P is for coding and programing. It's available on the torrents.

928 · 09-11-2015, 06:42 PM

PM sent

928 · 09-14-2015, 08:12 PM

I bought my car new and have been very happy with it; no problems until now. Looks like I'm facing replacing the evaporator. I'm grateful to learn of this ISTA-D program. Can someone please PM me the link for the download?

928 · 09-16-2015, 10:50 AM

bump

mrmax1984 · 10-28-2015, 03:53 PM

Hi there. Did you ever get around to replacing your evaporator? I'm now in the same boat, at 82k miles and a $2,900 quote for replacing it.

928 · 10-28-2015, 05:23 PM

I ended up taking it to the dealer for diagnosis. They found a leak in the schrader valve and, if it stops cooling again (which I won't know until next summer now) I'll take it back for inspection to see if it's the dreaded evaporator replacement.

TKR · 11-25-2015, 11:43 PM

Just replaced the Evaporator on mine 2009 328i last week. Here's 8min time-lapse.

That was quite an effort... uhh.. My local dealer quoted $3500 for the job.

928 · 11-26-2015, 09:32 AM

Good on ya! I especially like the Corona as a mid-point reward

. Since you have detailed video of the procedure, are you going to do an instructional write-up?

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928 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Looking for evaporator R&R DIY or WSM instructions I've searched for a DIY for the evaporator removal and replacement to no avail. I have the Bentley book but I don't see detailed instructions in there for the various procedures needed to do the job. Is there a DIY write-up on this job? I've also tried to find a source for the factory workshop manual without success. Is the WSM available anywhere? Thanks very much in advance for any help that you can provide.
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928 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	This is terrific, thank you! I hadn't heard of ISTA-D so did a quick search and it appears to me that, and, as you can tell, I know nothing about this, it is a software program for diagnosing and coding that also includes all of the instructions for procedures. Is installing the ISTA-D software the only way to get the pdf versions of the instructions for various procedures? It seems from the little bit I read that it's a complex software to install/use. I still need to get procedures for the applicable "preliminary tasks" but I'd rather not bother folks here if I can access them myself. Again, thank so much for your help!!!!
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d1saster Captain 60 Rep 675 Posts Drives: F15 N55 & E93 N51 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	ISTA-D is the diagnostic and repair part of the package ISPI. ISTA-P is for coding and programing. It's available on the torrents.
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928 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	I bought my car new and have been very happy with it; no problems until now. Looks like I'm facing replacing the evaporator. I'm grateful to learn of this ISTA-D program. Can someone please PM me the link for the download?
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10-28-2015, 03:53 PM	#8
mrmax1984 Private First Class 33 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Hi there. Did you ever get around to replacing your evaporator? I'm now in the same boat, at 82k miles and a $2,900 quote for replacing it.
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10-28-2015, 05:23 PM	#9
928 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	I ended up taking it to the dealer for diagnosis. They found a leak in the schrader valve and, if it stops cooling again (which I won't know until next summer now) I'll take it back for inspection to see if it's the dreaded evaporator replacement.
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11-25-2015, 11:43 PM	#10
TKR Private First Class 26 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 40e & 2018 330e Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Just replaced the Evaporator on mine 2009 328i last week. Here's 8min time-lapse. That was quite an effort... uhh.. My local dealer quoted $3500 for the job.
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11-26-2015, 09:32 AM	#11
928 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Good on ya! I especially like the Corona as a mid-point reward . Since you have detailed video of the procedure, are you going to do an instructional write-up?
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