Project E39 | Ep.2 | Fixing the TWISTED power seats

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Practical Enthusiast

Practical Enthusiast

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2002 E39 530i M54 M54B30 seat twist repair restoration DIY how to

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@MrMurph111
@MrMurph111 2 жыл бұрын
Did the same thing on my E39, cut and adjusted all cables...the shrink wrap is a nice touch, I would have liked to have done that but until it messes up again (highly unlikely), its good for now. Very nice video and explanation, should help many E39 owners going forward.
@vguitarman
@vguitarman Жыл бұрын
The most clear cut example of how to fix this problem. Thank you.
@vincecaporale3544
@vincecaporale3544 2 жыл бұрын
The seats cleaned up nicely.
@brycemays117
@brycemays117 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh yes. I just bought my 01 525i from my grandparents and after my mom rode in it I noticed that and wondered why. Thank you for helping me💯
@mrjaybennett80
@mrjaybennett80 2 ай бұрын
This is the best case scenario. The cable in question at least on the 2001 704's and similar year models will be the plastic cable with a long spring inside of it. After time these springs snap inside and you have to replace the entire cable.
@525ftw
@525ftw Жыл бұрын
gave you a thumbs up the moment you discovered the second twist on the driver's seat--I feel you pain. great video!
@coldcrepes6223
@coldcrepes6223 2 жыл бұрын
I love to relax and watch this series, amazing work!
@petemo94
@petemo94 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video to add to your collection. Nice seeing the Z is still in stall #1 too!
@TheDasbull
@TheDasbull 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Really enjoy your BMW content 🙂 This makes me glad I am an e30 enthusiast - so much simpler 👍
@alexanderventurini3392
@alexanderventurini3392 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just fixed mine, it is a much smoother ride with your help 😊
@andrewg2322
@andrewg2322 2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos 530 owners are gonna refrence this video for years to come. I did with my 325e
@stanleylopez2697
@stanleylopez2697 Жыл бұрын
Awesome work , I’m on the process of doing it myself and I’m glad you showed your mistake very helpful
@miyaaaaw
@miyaaaaw 2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job very well done!
@hilto4534
@hilto4534 2 жыл бұрын
Always great detail and instructional thanks
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
@shdwghst457
@shdwghst457 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, this fix worked great
@zacheryevans291
@zacheryevans291 8 ай бұрын
awesome video i will be giving this a go tomorrow !
@pgrens
@pgrens 2 жыл бұрын
I've read about this fix before but this was awesome to actually see it done, thanks for posting. We have to get you into a heat gun so you can get rid of that grill lighter though : )
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I have a heat gun! But the lighter allows me to focus the heat on a small area. :)
@MrCuckoobox
@MrCuckoobox 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing....... I need to do this on both seats as well.....
@rexe3139
@rexe3139 2 жыл бұрын
Just watched the same issue M539 restorations had with the seat twist in his E32, Good thing I got a E30 with manual sport seats.
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
Manual seats, like manual transmissions, are the best :)
@Greentippedweenie
@Greentippedweenie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your content❤
@marcioreis2648
@marcioreis2648 Жыл бұрын
It helped a lot thank you very much..
@Gaffar767
@Gaffar767 Жыл бұрын
Very well done ..thank you.
@edwinmadera509
@edwinmadera509 10 ай бұрын
Much needed to see know ik wt to due nxt day off
@SHWELL11
@SHWELL11 11 ай бұрын
Great Video.
@matthewbell1968
@matthewbell1968 Жыл бұрын
So over time do the seat cables get stretched or the like and need retrimming? Excellent video, felt for you when you had to take them out again mind 😉
@MrS7ON
@MrS7ON Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SE-er2vc
@SE-er2vc 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video. What tool should I use since my bolts are star shaped?
@archanorius
@archanorius 5 ай бұрын
thanks a lot
@vincentmanners2589
@vincentmanners2589 10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Jack-qs1es
@Jack-qs1es 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy, I was just remembering my comment on your wagon, since we have had the same succession of cars. Then a couple days later my friend offered me his family's 2003 530i auto for a great deal
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
Did you end up buying it?
@Jack-qs1es
@Jack-qs1es 2 жыл бұрын
@@PracticalEnthusiast I'm gonna pick it up the end of this week for $400!
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
That's a steal!
@Jack-qs1es
@Jack-qs1es 2 жыл бұрын
@@PracticalEnthusiast Yeah! Ima make it my daily and have my 07 350z as my weekend car for now!
@f308gtb1977
@f308gtb1977 10 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks so much! Looks like you didn’t spend zero dollars though… I bet that heat shrink tubing was at least 2 dollars. 😂 Thanks again!
@han7l
@han7l 2 жыл бұрын
All well and good unless your seat height adjustment is broken, outside side of seat is all down and you cannot get clearance to the seatbelt bolt to take it out. This requires in-car repair which is much more tedious. Any suggestions? Great video.
@han7l
@han7l 2 жыл бұрын
Unbolt seat, tilt back, prop with 2x4 chunk, use redneck nasty vice grips on seatbelt bolt. Easy-peasy.
@marcelcovaci9922
@marcelcovaci9922 7 ай бұрын
Is it worth getting a 2002 540 with 108k miles? Or better a Mercedes 2003 E 430 with 120k miles?
@FernDaawg
@FernDaawg 4 ай бұрын
I did this any my seat is still twisting. Any other area I should check?
@marioperez-kb2wl
@marioperez-kb2wl 2 жыл бұрын
I could not remove the bolt holding the seatbelt on the passenger side. There is no room for a socket, tried pliers and vice gripes just could not budge it. Would removing the seatbelt from the pillar be easier just time consuming. I hadn't noticed but the removal of the plastic casing for the seat controls is another issue. Any advice would be helpful. I am going to need a lot more patience as well. Trying to save some big buck, quoted $1500 for one seat by dealership. That is not going to happen.
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to raise the seat base? Or is that motor/cable broken as well?
@tommy1987x23
@tommy1987x23 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you bought new steel ends for the cables or you just cleaned old ones?
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
I reused the old ends. If you hear them up enough you don't even need to clean out the old plastic because it melts and conforms.
@tommy1987x23
@tommy1987x23 2 жыл бұрын
@@PracticalEnthusiast Super, i have to make it also on both seats. THX for hints !
@Zagrajus
@Zagrajus 3 ай бұрын
Hej mam pytanie czy przed naprawą muszę ustawić fotele równo ? Np. oparcie ? Czy wróci na to samo miejsce jak będzie już sprawny ?
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 3 ай бұрын
You will want to manually align the seat before reconnecting the cable. It won't self correct.
@DT2Reyes
@DT2Reyes 2 жыл бұрын
What happened to the E30?
@MindHunger
@MindHunger 2 жыл бұрын
Did you disconnect the battery before removing the seats?
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
It's good practice to do that, but I didn't do that here.
@540pham14
@540pham14 8 ай бұрын
can I use this same method for a 95’540i (e34), i have the same problem
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 8 ай бұрын
I haven't done it on an E34, but I imagine it would be very similar.
@shreda125hilux7
@shreda125hilux7 2 жыл бұрын
My 99 Lexus is laughing at that electric seat ;) hahha
@alexabenimadho3645
@alexabenimadho3645 Жыл бұрын
Hi i have the same problem, seat dont goed up and down on one side onky, do i have to fix all 4?
@bobbyshmurda5263
@bobbyshmurda5263 Жыл бұрын
bro i would
@gonzalodiprimio
@gonzalodiprimio Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gonzalo!
@gonzalodiprimio
@gonzalodiprimio Жыл бұрын
@@PracticalEnthusiast I would like to tell you in some way what the problem is with my seat. I think I detected another problem with the metal cable that runs inside. There is a way to communicate and be able to send you images of what I mention.
@MrDosSantos991
@MrDosSantos991 2 жыл бұрын
make longer videos please like at least 20mins
@christophebuisson7536
@christophebuisson7536 2 жыл бұрын
Gloves ! Omg , pretty boy needs to keep his mani nice !! Lmao!
@PracticalEnthusiast
@PracticalEnthusiast 2 жыл бұрын
You're damn right
@kamallierobinson2822
@kamallierobinson2822 5 ай бұрын
Next time show where the bolts are located
@sarwarsurchi2661
@sarwarsurchi2661 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
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