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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Whenever I start my car the AC/Heater fan comes on. Is there a way to set it so that it is always is OFF?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GregBrand' post='877829' date='May 14 2009, 11:00 AM
Whenever I start my car the AC/Heater fan comes on. Is there a way to set it so that it is always is OFF?
Sorry no way, default is on
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GregBrand' post='877829' date='May 13 2009, 10:00 PM
Whenever I start my car the AC/Heater fan comes on. Is there a way to set it so that it is always is OFF?
oh yea tell me about it, that annoys me pretty bad as well, had my 525i for about 6 months still hvnt figured anything out, I dont think there is a setting in Idrive, i looked a million times.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rse014' post='877839' date='May 13 2009, 11:07 PM
oh yea tell me about it, that annoys me pretty bad as well, had my 525i for about 6 months still hvnt figured anything out, I dont think there is a setting in Idrive, i looked a million times.
With the engine running and with the comfort access key in the ignition I shut off the fan. Then shut off the car figuring the "off" setting would be memorized by the key/OBC. Removed the key and reinserted and started the car- fan comes on. I had a mechanic say that he took the low fan wire off of the switch on his own BMW) but it is against EPA regulations.
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My SA checked this for me. Answer: No.
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I guess I don't understand why people buying $60k luxury cars prefer to deal with stuffy air. Anyone?

Originally Posted by GregBrand' post='877829' date='May 13 2009, 08:00 PM
Whenever I start my car the AC/Heater fan comes on. Is there a way to set it so that it is always is OFF?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by newt' post='878019' date='May 13 2009, 11:33 PM
I guess I don't understand why people buying $60k luxury cars prefer to deal with stuffy air. Anyone?
I like to turn off the radio and a/c before I turn off the motor, so when I start the car, I'm not starting it with the a/c and radio on-- easier on the starter. This car does not let me do that.
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... is this one of those amazing regional settings? 'cause if I switch the AC off, the car will start with the AC off...
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='878075' date='May 14 2009, 11:54 AM
... is this one of those amazing regional settings? 'cause if I switch the AC off, the car will start with the AC off...
Really? I have to try that one. I have never turned my AC off as I am perfectly happy with it always on. I don't worry about my starter, I am sure BMW has designed the car correctly.
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Originally Posted by newt' post='878019' date='May 14 2009, 08:33 AM
I guess I don't understand why people buying $60k luxury cars prefer to deal with stuffy air. Anyone?
Well, you shouldn't start a car with the AC on if it's really cold outside. -15 C is bad for the longivety of the compressor. And SAAB doesn't recomend you to use the AC below +13 degrees C (never understood this magic limit - hope they do!)
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