I think bottom blinds may just have to do with a parameter on the grille. There's no other lower active shutter so likely lower means open vs close position? When the active grille is ordered it comes wth the motor already installed so I have a brand new one to swap in and I'll eventually check if that fixes it for emissions testing
@@FullBoltOnGarageI get my car into diagnostic mode. But the shutters do not open. I guess cuz the car is not getting as hot as being fully on. Once I get in diagnostic mode. Do I have to do something else for the shutters to open???
Yes but you'd have to remove the complete shutter system. There's a few screws that hold the mechanism in place. Unfortunately you'd need to remove the bumper for this.
I'm still getting the check engine light. Arms are in and comes on immediately after clearing upon start up. Does the position of the motor while messing with it affect giving a code?
Can u just cut out the shutters , then take out the fuse for the shutters to open. And not cut the arms? Or by doing that will check engine light come on
I have a 2022 m550i I just installed rktunes front mounts and cut my shutters but left the center flaps hoping this would be good but now I have CEL … I live in Melbourne FL rite off 192. I was wondering if you could give me some guidance with this one. The CEL is killing the vibe bro 😫
Came here because my flaps are broken, I was going to try to replace the flap and just found out removing it is an option. What’s the advantage or removing it and any downsides? More tiny rocks hitting your radiator?
More air flow for sure. I have never had a rock puncture issue or has anyone reported back. The look is also a main reason. These are useless in my opinion
Hi! I have a 2021 m340i and was wanting to keep the shutters open, but not remove them entirely (I like the look of them open behind my dual alt grilles). Can I do something similar by just removing the arms to the motor pully and not cutting each of the shutters, and just leave them in an open position?
Yes. Matter of fact the whole assembly comes off and u can just disconnect the motor completely. No cutting no damage. Take apart, unplug, put back parts, code if u must. Dont deal.
I have a 2018 530i engine light on, dx pointing to the grill. Can this be done to fix that issue? Noticed the car sometimes have a rough crank, will all this solve that?
If you are having this problem with a newer model Bmw the dealer has a warranty on these 10 years 150k miles. So it’s free to fix. My mechanic told me take it to the dealer 🙌
@@FullBoltOnGaragethe car in this video is 2018 so it would be under warranty unless it's over 150k miles, right? I bought a used 2018 540i in 20k miles, one of the flaps is broken so wondering if it would be under warranty although the factory warranty for the car expired.
This let's more airflow into the engine bay. Most shutters are also known to go bad and stay closed restricting air intake. This delete ensures that never happens. Safety for performance
@@FullBoltOnGarage ok thanks a lot sir. Great content,I just subscribed. Is there a way to clean the inside or the headlight? I notice mines is a little foggy on the inside.
@@FullBoltOnGarage thing is, my car is a salvage one, and im rebuilding it now…im trying to find out if it had active shutter by default. I messeged you on facebook some time ago, same nickname
@@FullBoltOnGarage planning to delete these shutters on my 2017 g30 540i. If everything done like you said but check engine light comes how do I clear codes? Btw thank you for the video 🙏
The video sound got low when you was talking about the engine light…my shutter giving problem from my G05 and it’s throwing engine light..but I rather delete it cause I think that shutter is pointless anyways
@@93rak Hello, my friend. My shutters didn't open either. However, I used a small angle grinder to remove one blade on each side and then it was practically easy using the viedo instructions. After a while it was done!
@@Dusek5 thank you! Btw did u end up getting a engine light? About to do mine was just worried! Also if I do get the light. The car will still run? Right
I think bottom blinds may just have to do with a parameter on the grille. There's no other lower active shutter so likely lower means open vs close position?
When the active grille is ordered it comes wth the motor already installed so I have a brand new one to swap in and I'll eventually check if that fixes it for emissions testing
Major salute for all the help. Loving how cool the car is running. And major thanks for the tune tips she runs like a beast now.
It was a pleasure brother!!! I'm excited to see your build come along strong! Thank you for everything my good friend 🙏
@@FullBoltOnGarageI get my car into diagnostic mode. But the shutters do not open. I guess cuz the car is not getting as hot as being fully on. Once I get in diagnostic mode. Do I have to do something else for the shutters to open???
Hi, I got the U0284 on my inspection. If I was to remove them and get another inspection would it pass or will it still pop up? Thanks for the help
Major salute for helping Sir TK. TK Sir sent me here so I am your new subscriber .
It was an absolute pleasure!!! Thank you for supporting my channel brother 🤜🤛
Someone recommended to just leave the two inner flaps and cut the others. Will that work? Will it leave a code?
Hey bro will this work on a 2022 X5 M50i model all the plastic looks is killing me?I've heard the ecu can sense no resistance and trow a code
Do you just leave to lower ones alone?
Good to see big TK in the house
is there a way to remove them without permanently breaking them off?
Yes but you'd have to remove the complete shutter system. There's a few screws that hold the mechanism in place. Unfortunately you'd need to remove the bumper for this.
@@FullBoltOnGarage same would apply to the G20 M340I?
I'm still getting the check engine light. Arms are in and comes on immediately after clearing upon start up. Does the position of the motor while messing with it affect giving a code?
Did you figure anything out ? Same here
@zaaaaaaa9284 nope, still a cel so I'll pay someone to get rid of the light.
@@damians8498 shit wonder what we did wrong LMAO
@@zaaaaaaa9284 hahaha 😆.. everything seemed right. So much for following soc media
@@damians8498 hey just checked with obd2 scanner and erased the code myself. Dont pay anyone😂 the scanners on sale for $20 on amazon
Can u just cut out the shutters , then take out the fuse for the shutters to open. And not cut the arms? Or by doing that will check engine light come on
I have a 2022 m550i I just installed rktunes front mounts and cut my shutters but left the center flaps hoping this would be good but now I have CEL … I live in Melbourne FL rite off 192. I was wondering if you could give me some guidance with this one. The CEL is killing the vibe bro 😫
Did you figure it out? Same issue here
Did you have to unlock your ecu
Came here because my flaps are broken, I was going to try to replace the flap and just found out removing it is an option. What’s the advantage or removing it and any downsides? More tiny rocks hitting your radiator?
More air flow for sure. I have never had a rock puncture issue or has anyone reported back. The look is also a main reason. These are useless in my opinion
Thank you. I will do this on Tuesday. Any guidance on clearing the code is much appreciated.
Hi i did all that but i still get P05A9 code after reset with the scanner do i have to disconnect tge battery??
Maybe its the lower grill. It also has shutters that open and close
Can’t you leave it in open mode and take out the fuse..
Yes you definitely can!
@@FullBoltOnGarage Can I have more information about this? leaving it in open mode and taking out the fuse. Would it cause the check engine light?
Yes make a video on that
@@jqahir I just went on and cut them one by one its just easier and faster without triggering the engine light
Hi! I have a 2021 m340i and was wanting to keep the shutters open, but not remove them entirely (I like the look of them open behind my dual alt grilles). Can I do something similar by just removing the arms to the motor pully and not cutting each of the shutters, and just leave them in an open position?
Yes. Matter of fact the whole assembly comes off and u can just disconnect the motor completely. No cutting no damage. Take apart, unplug, put back parts, code if u must. Dont deal.
I have a 2018 530i engine light on, dx pointing to the grill. Can this be done to fix that issue? Noticed the car sometimes have a rough crank, will all this solve that?
Lock there is maybe a small Stone in the Flaps, that’s why the Flapmotor can’t close it, and make the Enginelight on 🤟
If you are having this problem with a newer model Bmw the dealer has a warranty on these 10 years 150k miles. So it’s free to fix. My mechanic told me take it to the dealer 🙌
This is for us non warranty folks 🙃
@@FullBoltOnGarage I hear u bro I was about to do this till I found out it’s a free fix 🤣
@@FullBoltOnGaragethe car in this video is 2018 so it would be under warranty unless it's over 150k miles, right?
I bought a used 2018 540i in 20k miles, one of the flaps is broken so wondering if it would be under warranty although the factory warranty for the car expired.
I have a 2018 540i …what’s the reasons for this?
This let's more airflow into the engine bay. Most shutters are also known to go bad and stay closed restricting air intake. This delete ensures that never happens. Safety for performance
@@FullBoltOnGarage ok thanks a lot sir.
Great content,I just subscribed.
Is there a way to clean the inside or the headlight?
I notice mines is a little foggy on the inside.
@@FullBoltOnGarage : Had the active shutters on our 2012 535i w/92K miles and nary a problem. They also helped with mpg on long road trips.
what causes the problem or why do you cut them out
Overtime the motor will gooyt due to constant opening and closing. Some motors lose the teeth in the gears.
If I were to do thos I'd probably cut all but the two close to the grill just for the check engine light
Why we need to delete those shutters?
Motor eventually WILL give our. It's only a matter of time.
Do you know if all the 540i comes with active shutter?
Yessir unfortunately! Luckily ita easy to remove
@@FullBoltOnGarage thing is, my car is a salvage one, and im rebuilding it now…im trying to find out if it had active shutter by default. I messeged you on facebook some time ago, same nickname
I believe I remember you!! My apologies brother. So many messages. But yes they come factory. Most people just remove the flaps!
@@FullBoltOnGarage can i have a chat with you? I messaged you
Yessir! I'm currently on a flight to Texas! Will touch base after I land
Will the check engine light go away if i Do this??
Yessir!
Thank you...🙏🏼
Absolutely my friend let me know how it urns out!
@@FullBoltOnGarage i will thanks....🙏🏼
@@FullBoltOnGarage i did all that took the grill of but still get the code P05A9 do i have to unplug the battery?
hi, how do i open these flaps?
Thanks for sharing, no need any coding job ?
Thanks for this tutorial. I completed this job with some craftsman diagonal pliers. It took 15 minutes.
Absolutely my brother I'm glad it helped!! Enjoy the new look ✅️
@horsemouth76 hey did you have trouble getting the shutters to open in diagnostic mode
If so. Did u do anything to open them
@@93rak So I never tried to open them in diagnostic mode.
@@93rak Actually. Since I’ve purchased the car the vents had never opened.
My 2017 bmw 540i is having that problem the check engine light comes on in that’s what it’s telling me it’s the shutters
Most likely your motor needs to be changed. Or it can be your shutter is stuck and won't allow the motor to turn!
The lower grill also has shutters
So I did it. On my g20 and the motor spinning around but still check engine light
Once you clear the codes it will go away.
@@FullBoltOnGarage will do it thanks
@@FullBoltOnGarage planning to delete these shutters on my 2017 g30 540i. If everything done like you said but check engine light comes how do I clear codes? Btw thank you for the video 🙏
@@oneofm3409 did it end up working for you? I would like to do this on my m340i as well.
@@jeffleon5624 yes it's work for. Me.. My tuner disable check engine light and works fine
Would this work on a 2020 M550 with front mount intakes ?
Yes absolutely. It's a g30. Sane concept
@@FullBoltOnGaragecheck engine ok?
I’m pretty sure you can just disconnect the power to the motors
And see check engine
@@panfistach9618its easy to code out and much better to not actually damage anything
@@barberwinning when you code out, doesnt it stay closed all the time???
The video sound got low when you was talking about the engine light…my shutter giving problem from my G05 and it’s throwing engine light..but I rather delete it cause I think that shutter is pointless anyways
how do you get rid of the light? i gotta get an inspection
💯who knew all you needed was some hedge trimmers 😂 AND no codes
Snip snip is all that's needed 😅
Lol facts
How do I turn on diagnostic mode to my 2018 m550i, doing this today !! You the man
Repeatedly press the Start/Stop button 3 times quickly. Without stepping on the break
@@FullBoltOnGarageI tried this. Goes into diagnostic mode. But shutter doesn’t open. Do I have to do something else for them to open
debating hard on doing this.... not so much for the aerodynamics but to quicker heating during the winter....NYC :/
Bro just go for it!!
They heat up faster when they are closed
The purpose of the flaps is to stay closed until it needs to be cooled down. Removing them would increase the time it takes to get heat.
Will this method work for a 2012 535 x drive ? I’m assuming so
Yes it should
Wow just wow isn’t much better to remove them properly then you have the option to refit them. Again at a later date
I like it on my 2021 540i . i wouldn’t remove the shutters
Today I got rid of this nonsense too. This video made it totally easy. Thank you!!!😍😎
Dude I love when I hear this!!!! You'll see exactly how simple it is 😎
@@FullBoltOnGarage The funniest thing is the statement by BMW, or pseudo experts, that it helps aerodynamics :D
@dusek5 hey after car was in diagnostic mode. Did ur shutters just open. Mine will not open even in diagnostic mode
@@93rak Hello, my friend. My shutters didn't open either. However, I used a small angle grinder to remove one blade on each side and then it was practically easy using the viedo instructions. After a while it was done!
@@Dusek5 thank you! Btw did u end up getting a engine light? About to do mine was just worried! Also if I do get the light. The car will still run? Right
I just moved over from TK'S Garage. Looking forward to your content
WELCOME!!! Your support us so much appreciated my brother 🙏🙏
Who’s from New York, I would like to get this done to my G30 ASAP
ALS JE NOU GEWOON DE TEKKER VAN DE SERVO MOTOR ERACHTER ERUIT TREK IS JE WENS OOK GEVULD IN PLAATS VAN DE BOEL TE SLOPEN.
Thank u big brother
Your absolutely welcome!!!
Amazing work like always!
Thank you my brother!!!! I learned so much from you!! Can't wait till we work on yours one day 😎✅