Air Conditioner Performing Horribly
09-02-2008, 05:23 PM
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This whole summer my A/C has been doing the same thing. It blows extremely hot air for about 15 mins before it starts cooling. It only gets cool when i hit speeds of about 50+ mph. I checked the freon gas psi and it was fine. I cant think of anything else. Even when its gets cool, its not adequate. Its just better than nothing at all. Sometimes even when its cool at night around 72 degrees, it blows out 90 degree air for 15 minutes.
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09-02-2008, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mk23169' post='660354' date='Sep 2 2008, 09:23 PM
This whole summer my A/C has been doing the same thing. It blows extremely hot air for about 15 mins before it starts cooling. It only gets cool when i hit speeds of about 50+ mph. I checked the freon gas psi and it was fine. I cant think of anything else. Even when its gets cool, its not adequate. Its just better than nothing at all. Sometimes even when its cool at night around 72 degrees, it blows out 90 degree air for 15 minutes.
Any help would be great.
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Mike
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Any help would be great.
Thanks
Mike
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09-02-2008, 06:48 PM
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I had my Hkra system replaced for the same issue awhile back of course it was still under warrenty.
09-02-2008, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by buddy' post='660434' date='Sep 2 2008, 10:48 PM
I had my Hkra system replaced for the same issue awhile back of course it was still under warrenty.
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09-02-2008, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mk23169' post='660442' date='Sep 2 2008, 11:04 PM
I am not under warranty. I bought a can from Advanced Auto thinking all i needed to do was fill the car with freon assuming there was no leak. It showed the PSI level to be correct. I am trying everything to avoid bringing it to my service center. I only have the maintance warranty.
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09-02-2008, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='660444' date='Sep 2 2008, 11:16 PM
I realize you're trying to save a few bucks but unfortunately, the hvac system is quite complex -- the refrigerant may or may not be the issue -- even if there was a problem with the refrigerant, my personal opinion is that buying a can of refrigerant from an auto parts store isn't usually the way to go...
09-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by fvicente' post='660719' date='Sep 3 2008, 09:08 AM
have you checked your auxilliary fan? it should come on when the a/c is on.
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09-04-2008, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mk23169' post='660949' date='Sep 3 2008, 01:47 PM
How do i check the aux fan? I guess i have to bring it to BMW. Maybe i can just wait until its cold out in 2 weeks .
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I think when you turn the a/c on and stand outside of the car you should hear and probably see the auxillary fan.