A/C not cool? Texas heat or issue with the car?
06-18-2011, 04:00 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I did make sure the idrive settings were set properly and they were. Then I took it to the shop.
This is exactly what they said
"found A/C charge only slightly low(.33LBS) recharged but no pressure drop on low side compressor not engaging.No faults stored in HVAC. A/C started working again before final diagnosis."
The mechanic also said something about a relay controlling the compressor from switching on an off and they couldn't get it to turn the compressor on. They still have to diagnose the issue.
Kinda bummed that they didn't get it resolved even thought they had all day to diagnose it. Luckily they only charged me $25 for the recharging the system and didn't charge me for checking it out. I am taking it back to the shop Tuesday and as of right now the weather here in Dallas area is hitting triple digits temps......Tuesday cant come any sooner.
So my question to all of you. Should I expect to replace the compressor or anything else that may arise?
Thanks again for all suggestions.
This is exactly what they said
"found A/C charge only slightly low(.33LBS) recharged but no pressure drop on low side compressor not engaging.No faults stored in HVAC. A/C started working again before final diagnosis."
The mechanic also said something about a relay controlling the compressor from switching on an off and they couldn't get it to turn the compressor on. They still have to diagnose the issue.
Kinda bummed that they didn't get it resolved even thought they had all day to diagnose it. Luckily they only charged me $25 for the recharging the system and didn't charge me for checking it out. I am taking it back to the shop Tuesday and as of right now the weather here in Dallas area is hitting triple digits temps......Tuesday cant come any sooner.
So my question to all of you. Should I expect to replace the compressor or anything else that may arise?
Thanks again for all suggestions.
06-18-2011, 04:10 PM
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I am in el paso and it is hot here as well but my ac kicks and I have not had to recharge since I bought the car new in 2008. Sorry for your troubles.
06-19-2011, 05:28 AM
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. Bdaddylo: that's the same thing my wife told the SA that the loaner 328 does not take 2-5 minutes to get blow cool air(not 110 degrees) nor did my prior 525 or X5.
06-19-2011, 05:08 PM
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Update on the bad A/C that we were told was normal. My wife went to pick up the car and it took even longer to get cool so she complained to the service manager. He goes out and after looking around determines what we said all along: the AC is broken. Another wasted trip because they did not listen to us in the first place .
Bdaddylo: that's the same thing my wife told the SA that the loaner 328 does not take 2-5 minutes to get blow cool air(not 110 degrees) nor did my prior 525 or X5.
. Bdaddylo: that's the same thing my wife told the SA that the loaner 328 does not take 2-5 minutes to get blow cool air(not 110 degrees) nor did my prior 525 or X5.
So did they diagnose what needed to be done? My freon is full, fresh new carbon cabin filters, no fault code readings and it takes a good 15 to 20 minutes to get cold. :thumbsdown: There has to be something wrong! Let me know if you get it resolved! Thanks!
06-19-2011, 05:58 PM
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Have you tried changing the settings from heat to cool in idrive? I know this may seem common sense to you but I had no idea how to do it until about a month or two after owning my car. I'm not talking about the temperature dials, but actually in idrive where you adjust the fan speeds for both driver and passenger sides. Make sure the rectangle bars are set to max setting and are blue.
If you already knew this, please disregard.
If you already knew this, please disregard.
I did not know this! Thanks!
06-20-2011, 01:45 PM
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06-20-2011, 02:27 PM
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i am in dallas. that weird odor you smell has been something i have noticed in every bmw ever produced that i have been in, so that in and of itself is probably not a problem.
10-15 minutes seems excessive, though i will tell you that i find my bmw's cooling system to be lacking in the texas heat. no more than 5 minutes should it take until you start feeling colder air. also, i second the comment about changing your microfilters. it definitely helped my car produce cooler air.
btw, topic stealing, but does anyone ever get water coming out of your AC when you first turn it on? i've been having that happening lately.
10-15 minutes seems excessive, though i will tell you that i find my bmw's cooling system to be lacking in the texas heat. no more than 5 minutes should it take until you start feeling colder air. also, i second the comment about changing your microfilters. it definitely helped my car produce cooler air.
btw, topic stealing, but does anyone ever get water coming out of your AC when you first turn it on? i've been having that happening lately.
06-20-2011, 06:02 PM
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They diagnosed it as a bad compressor. Car will be picked up tomorrow and we'll see how it does. I'll post what the work order stated.
06-21-2011, 12:28 PM
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06-21-2011, 06:50 PM
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Update and the compressor was replaced and works fine now. There is an SIB 64-10-07 delayed startup results listed on the work order.