BMW E70 X5 Ziza Interior Lighting Package Installation

If you have an E70 X5 then you may have noticed the cabin lights leave something to be desired. What are LEDs? LEDs are Light Emitting Diodes, solid state devices that emit light when connected to electrical current. They have no moving parts or wire filaments to burn out. They emit a whiter light, run [...]

2019-10-07T20:19:49-04:00September 7th, 2017|BMW, DIYs, General, Interior, Lighting, Uncategorized|Comments Off on BMW E70 X5 Ziza Interior Lighting Package Installation

VW Golf V Armrest Conversion Installation Instructions

If you are tired of having a gap between your seats with nothing on which to rest your arm during a long drive then look no further. ECS has a solution to convert your center console to an armrest console in your VW Golf V. The instructions below will help you easily install your new [...]

2017-09-07T18:26:54-04:00September 7th, 2017|DIYs, General, Interior, Tech Tips, Volkswagen|Comments Off on VW Golf V Armrest Conversion Installation Instructions

Audi 2.7T Ultimate Plus Timing Belt Kit Installation

Introduction In order to maintain your Audi, timing belt service at the 105,000 mileage mark is incredibly important. Outlined below you will find the tools and instructions to confidently service your 2.7T Audi with the Ultimate Plus Timing Belt Kit, available through ECS. This kit includes the quality parts necessary to refresh the wearable components [...]

2017-09-07T18:51:43-04:00September 6th, 2017|Audi, Car Care, DIYs, Drivetrain, Engine, General, Tech Tips|Comments Off on Audi 2.7T Ultimate Plus Timing Belt Kit Installation

Audi B8 (Post-Facelift) Paddle Shift Extension Set Installation Instructions

Introduction The Project Today we are going to install our ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Paddle Shift Extension Set into a Post-Facelift Audi B8 RS5. These Paddle Shift Extension Sets have been meticulously designed by our engineers to provide a product which can be easily installed on top of the factory paddles, without compromising their feel [...]

2017-09-01T13:16:45-04:00September 5th, 2017|Audi, Carbon Fiber, DIYs, Interior|Comments Off on Audi B8 (Post-Facelift) Paddle Shift Extension Set Installation Instructions

Schwaben Professional BMW Scan Tool – ABS Pump Activation

Many service procedures such as ABS pump replacement and brake bleeding require ABS Pump activation.  Our Schwaben scan tool works perfectly for this.  We are performing this on our 2008 E90 M3, and the procedure will be the same or very similar on most BMW models. 1: Switch the ignition on (do not start engine) and plug [...]

2017-09-25T19:56:46-04:00September 1st, 2017|BMW, DIYs, Schwaben, Schwaben Professional Scan Tool BMW|Comments Off on Schwaben Professional BMW Scan Tool – ABS Pump Activation

6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block Installation

Which Kit Do I Need? The ECS Tuning 6-speed Clutch Bleeder Block is available in two kits to t a wide range of VW-Audi vehicles. The two kits are identical except for a difference in the fluid seal used to connect the hose from the clutch master cylinder to the bleeder block. The illustration on [...]

2017-08-31T18:24:53-04:00August 31st, 2017|Audi, DIYs, Drivetrain, Volkswagen|Comments Off on 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block Installation

VW MK4 Golf/Jetta/GLI/337/20TH Fog Light Wiring Harness Installation

Installation Step 1 Mount relay Mount the fog lamp relay (lower arrow) in the engine compartment near the battery. Here, we remove the plastic hood cable shield (two screws, top arrows), then drill a hole in the shield to mount the relay. Drilling two extra holes let us tie wrap the harness wires to the [...]

2017-08-30T20:24:09-04:00August 30th, 2017|DIYs, Interior, Lighting, Volkswagen|Comments Off on VW MK4 Golf/Jetta/GLI/337/20TH Fog Light Wiring Harness Installation

VW MK5/MK6 2.0T Noise Pipe Bypass Duct Installation

Estimated Installation Time: 2.0 Hour Parts Required: Noise Pipe Bypass Air Duct Kit - ES 250690 and ES6065 (Kit includes bypass duct and cowl plate) Tools Required: 3/8 ratchet 10 mm socket 13 mm socket T-20 and T 27 Torx Wiper arm puller Flashlight/worklight This tutorial demonstrates how to remove the noise pipe from your [...]

2017-08-28T18:18:47-04:00August 28th, 2017|DIYs, Engine, Intake|Comments Off on VW MK5/MK6 2.0T Noise Pipe Bypass Duct Installation

Schwaben Professional BMW Scan Tool – Brake Pad Wear Sensor Reset

When you replace the brake pad wear sensor(s) on many BMW's the system will not recognize they were installed and you will need to use a scanner for the system to relearn them.  Our Schwaben scan tool works perfectly for this.  We are performing this on our 2008 E90 M3, and the procedure will be [...]

2017-09-25T20:20:36-04:00August 25th, 2017|BMW, DIYs, Schwaben|Comments Off on Schwaben Professional BMW Scan Tool – Brake Pad Wear Sensor Reset
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