AC gone - is it coming back?
08-12-2009, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='973771' date='Aug 12 2009, 12:59 PM
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.
best of all to y'all
V.
Temperatures reach 50-51C(122-124F) in saudi arabia and never happened in any of my car or my dad's bimmer, or for the fact to any bimmer friends i have over there. Make sure to take it to the dealer to have it fixed since ur under warranty.
08-12-2009, 11:14 AM
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It freakin hot in Pakistan here as well, about 105...never happened to me though.
08-12-2009, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='973771' date='Aug 12 2009, 12:59 PM
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
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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.
08-12-2009, 10:40 PM
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Looking back at it now, I'm thinking maybe it is low on r134a (or whatever it is called) and it just was taking a long time to reach its operating temp bc of that. Me being as impatient as I am, I prolly just didn't wait for it to come on when I tried it last night.
Well, today it worked wo NE probs... let's hope its done fvcking around for now
Well, today it worked wo NE probs... let's hope its done fvcking around for now
08-12-2009, 11:55 PM
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hey V,
Glad everything is working ok but i still advice you to go check it out at the dealer since ur still under warranty and paying 0$.
The refrigerant - 134a is only the name of the gas that is inside the compressor that cools ur cabin. It has nothing to do with the compressor or fan to work, just keep that in mind. This is why when u are low in r143a, you still get air in the cabin but a higher in temperature making it ambient rather than cold, so the solution is to add r134a. So ur fan or compressor not working like yesterday has nothing to do with the gas.
You dont want that incident to happen to you while your suited up and going for an interview or meeting and arrive all sweaty and smelly. Also, you dont want to get embarrased and happen while u have friends, parents-in-law, family with you.
Just take precaution and have it checked at the dealer since its for free
Glad everything is working ok but i still advice you to go check it out at the dealer since ur still under warranty and paying 0$.
The refrigerant - 134a is only the name of the gas that is inside the compressor that cools ur cabin. It has nothing to do with the compressor or fan to work, just keep that in mind. This is why when u are low in r143a, you still get air in the cabin but a higher in temperature making it ambient rather than cold, so the solution is to add r134a. So ur fan or compressor not working like yesterday has nothing to do with the gas.
You dont want that incident to happen to you while your suited up and going for an interview or meeting and arrive all sweaty and smelly. Also, you dont want to get embarrased and happen while u have friends, parents-in-law, family with you.
Just take precaution and have it checked at the dealer since its for free
08-13-2009, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='974826' date='Aug 13 2009, 03:55 AM
hey V,
Glad everything is working ok but i still advice you to go check it out at the dealer since ur still under warranty and paying 0$.
The refrigerant - 134a is only the name of the gas that is inside the compressor that cools ur cabin. It has nothing to do with the compressor or fan to work, just keep that in mind. This is why when u are low in r143a, you still get air in the cabin but a higher in temperature making it ambient rather than cold, so the solution is to add r134a. So ur fan or compressor not working like yesterday has nothing to do with the gas.
You dont want that incident to happen to you while your suited up and going for an interview or meeting and arrive all sweaty and smelly. Also, you dont want to get embarrased and happen while u have friends, parents-in-law, family with you.
Just take precaution and have it checked at the dealer since its for free
Glad everything is working ok but i still advice you to go check it out at the dealer since ur still under warranty and paying 0$.
The refrigerant - 134a is only the name of the gas that is inside the compressor that cools ur cabin. It has nothing to do with the compressor or fan to work, just keep that in mind. This is why when u are low in r143a, you still get air in the cabin but a higher in temperature making it ambient rather than cold, so the solution is to add r134a. So ur fan or compressor not working like yesterday has nothing to do with the gas.
You dont want that incident to happen to you while your suited up and going for an interview or meeting and arrive all sweaty and smelly. Also, you dont want to get embarrased and happen while u have friends, parents-in-law, family with you.
Just take precaution and have it checked at the dealer since its for free
Yes, I'm planning to have the car inspected at a dealer one last time b4 the warranty is up in November anyway, so I'll be making sure they look at this kinda close. The thing is that right now I'm very close to trading this car in and getting a 335 coupe - if I do that, then I don't care about this issue - let BMW worry about it. If I decide to keep the car another season or two, then I'll definitely be taking it to my favorite service dept at BMW of Manhattan
Thanks for you help BTW
08-13-2009, 01:42 AM
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let us know what it turns out to be if you plan to keep ur 5er. If not, CONGRATS!!! That car is fast as hell with the dinan
PS: It was nice to meet you
08-13-2009, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='974876' date='Aug 13 2009, 05:42 AM
let us know what it turns out to be if you plan to keep ur 5er. If not, CONGRATS!!! That car is fast as hell with the dinan
PS: It was nice to meet you
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