AC gone - is it coming back?
08-12-2009, 04:15 AM
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It may be nothing more than a blown fuse for the blower motor. Did you check your fuses? If you're not sure how, check your owner's manual.
08-12-2009, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DanL' post='973474' date='Aug 12 2009, 08:15 AM
It may be nothing more than a blown fuse for the blower motor. Did you check your fuses? If you're not sure how, check your owner's manual.
thanks tho - will definitely take a look at that.errr... I hope the fuses are standard and not some fancy-shmancy sh!t...
08-12-2009, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='973476' date='Aug 12 2009, 08:18 AM
I thought about the fuse too, but wouldn't that have thrown an error warning on the iDrive? thanks tho - will definitely take a look at that.
errr... I hope the fuses are standard and not some fancy-shmancy sh!t...
thanks tho - will definitely take a look at that.errr... I hope the fuses are standard and not some fancy-shmancy sh!t...
Try going to ur car. Turn on the car, and AC. Pop the hood and c if the fan is turning. Maybe ull have a lead on whts going on
08-12-2009, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='973482' date='Aug 12 2009, 08:25 AM
i still didnt understand. isnt ur car under warranty?
Try going to ur car. Turn on the car, and AC. Pop the hood and c if the fan is turning. Maybe ull have a lead on whts going on
Try going to ur car. Turn on the car, and AC. Pop the hood and c if the fan is turning. Maybe ull have a lead on whts going on
Anyway, gentlemen, I'm on my way now to have this issue (hopefully) diagnosed.
I'll be sure and purchase a jumbo-sized bottle of KY and will report to you all soon enough about the circumference of the hole that I will most likely get ripped...
On a brighter note, if I am still under warranty, I'll prolly have the dealer fix a few other things while he's at it (even if they haven't technically failed yet
) - that's the world that we live in - its **** or be ****ed
08-12-2009, 04:36 AM
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wait a sec.
ur under warranty and ur complaining and whining like a girl and ur not a bout to pay a dime???????
i think i need to be the butcher now and butcher u
ur under warranty and ur complaining and whining like a girl and ur not a bout to pay a dime???????
i think i need to be the butcher now and butcher u
08-12-2009, 06:05 AM
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If the fans do not work at all, it probably not the compressor. Let's hope it is not the compressor.
GL with getting it fixed today Vlad.
As far as your next ride goes, are you in the market for a lease assumption of a 2009 550i Sport in carbon black that has been "gently" driven at our meets and in between? It's garaged in nearby Manhattan but I think that the owner is a real jerk.
Seriously, the 335i coupe is an amazing car -- much quicker than 535 or 550 and easily moddable with ECU reflash to anout 380 bhp). If you don't need the extra space offered by an E60 (and I don't thonk that you do need the extra space), that would be an awesome next car fro you.
GL with getting it fixed today Vlad.
As far as your next ride goes, are you in the market for a lease assumption of a 2009 550i Sport in carbon black that has been "gently" driven at our meets and in between? It's garaged in nearby Manhattan but I think that the owner is a real jerk.
Seriously, the 335i coupe is an amazing car -- much quicker than 535 or 550 and easily moddable with ECU reflash to anout 380 bhp). If you don't need the extra space offered by an E60 (and I don't thonk that you do need the extra space), that would be an awesome next car fro you.
08-12-2009, 06:34 AM
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i dont know if this is the case but its a start...
Cooling_Fan.pdf
Air_Cond_Comp_Does_Not_Switch_On.pdf
Cooling_Fan.pdf
Air_Cond_Comp_Does_Not_Switch_On.pdf
08-12-2009, 06:45 AM
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I had an X5 that lost the radiator cooling fan and it caused the compressor not to come on but it still blew air through the vent. Something to do with a relay to prevent the car from overheating. Not sure if it is related but something to consider. BTW it was $2k to replace the fan as the front shroud and bumper had to be removed to get to the fan, wtf. I traded the X in at that point as I was very disgusted.
08-12-2009, 08:59 AM
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ok, so poltergeist continues but this time it is good news: I came to the shop and started explaining to the mechanic what the problem was and that's right when I sensed a nice cool sensation on my hands... the HVAC came back on and started working again
the mechanic ventured an opinion that it might be that the car was running hot and some kind of relay simply was protecting the system. It made sense, since the weather's been kinda hot last few days... hopefully that's that, but who knows
best of all to y'all
V.
but this time it is good news: I came to the shop and started explaining to the mechanic what the problem was and that's right when I sensed a nice cool sensation on my hands... the HVAC came back on and started working again the mechanic ventured an opinion that it might be that the car was running hot and some kind of relay simply was protecting the system. It made sense, since the weather's been kinda hot last few days... hopefully that's that, but who knows
best of all to y'all
V.