NO HEAT in Minneapolis
01-01-2009, 06:52 AM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i sport/premium package, Black and Tan
2000 528i premium package, Black and Tan
It is -10 degrees up here and my 2006 E60 won't blow hot air. It blows cold to lukewarm air until it has been running for about 40 minutes and then it starts to blow warm, but not hot. The folks at Sears Imported Autos had it for a week and couldn't figure it out. They said a few others had the same problem so they sent an e-mail to the BMW engineers. Meanwhile I have to dress like an Arctic Explorer to drive my car to work. Has anyone else in a cold climate had this problem?
01-01-2009, 07:45 AM
#2
Senior Members
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 962
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
ON ORDER
Originally Posted by 5 for life' post='757099' date='Jan 1 2009, 10:52 AM
It is -10 degrees up here and my 2006 E60 won't blow hot air. It blows cold to lukewarm air until it has been running for about 40 minutes and then it starts to blow warm, but not hot. The folks at Sears Imported Autos had it for a week and couldn't figure it out. They said a few others had the same problem so they sent an e-mail to the BMW engineers. Meanwhile I have to dress like an Arctic Explorer to drive my car to work. Has anyone else in a cold climate had this problem?
Good luck
cheers
vern
01-01-2009, 07:50 AM
#3
Senior Members
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Colorado USA
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support
1. Have you looked at the Vent Settings in the Climate section of iDrive? You can manually adjust the temp of the air coming out the upper body vents.
2. Have you looked at the Intensity of the Auto Programs (also in Climate section of iDrive)? You might want to experiment with the Intense or Medium setting based on what is already set.
2. Have you looked at the Intensity of the Auto Programs (also in Climate section of iDrive)? You might want to experiment with the Intense or Medium setting based on what is already set.
01-02-2009, 09:22 AM
#5
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i sport/premium package, Black and Tan
2000 528i premium package, Black and Tan
Originally Posted by vern' post='757111' date='Jan 1 2009, 10:45 AM
Did you check your settings via I drive Climate ? If not try it .
Good luck
cheers
vern
Good luck
cheers
vern
01-02-2009, 09:23 AM
#6
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i sport/premium package, Black and Tan
2000 528i premium package, Black and Tan
Originally Posted by sixcard' post='757135' date='Jan 1 2009, 11:37 AM
Put it on a southbound big road. In 1300 miles you could be in Nawh-lins, LA. 
01-02-2009, 12:06 PM
#7
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Atlanta Burbs
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Originally Posted by 5 for life' post='757799' date='Jan 2 2009, 01:23 PM
I'm on the Way! Where do I go for the good gumbo?
01-02-2009, 12:39 PM
#8
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 946
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 545i, Sport and Premium package, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather interior
Still under warranty I assume? You have already changed the Vent settings in I-drive so that vent fan shows RED lines, NOT BLUE? If still a problem, then take it to the stealer while you are still under warranty. I don't have to worry 'bout those heater settings 
. But if she stops blowin cold, then I am trouble 
. But if she stops blowin cold, then I am trouble
01-04-2009, 05:51 PM
#9
Members
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am in minneapolis too. my 528i does the same thing. Takes lot longer than my 95 Camry to heat up. In particular, my feet stay frozen. I can feel a drift around the steering column. Wonder if that is well-insulated. will have to check with the dealer.
01-05-2009, 06:36 AM
#10
Members
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm also in the Minneapolis area and this happened to my 2004 530i last winter. The cause of the problem was the engine thermostat. The climate control system will not turn on fully if the engine doesn't get up to the prescribed temperature. I assume Sears checked that out, but it could be that it's sluggish and taking awhile to close.
I'm finding that I also have a few gremlins at sub-zero temperatures. When it's really cold (<-10), I have a traction control sensor that errors out intermittently and this morning I noticed that I had hot air, but the fan wouldn't turn on fully unless the defrost was on. One my 30 min. commute, the cabin was still pretty cold.
Good luck...
I'm finding that I also have a few gremlins at sub-zero temperatures. When it's really cold (<-10), I have a traction control sensor that errors out intermittently and this morning I noticed that I had hot air, but the fan wouldn't turn on fully unless the defrost was on. One my 30 min. commute, the cabin was still pretty cold.
Good luck...