A/C Pro Needed - 06 530i E60 AC Blowing Warm Air & misery. i have scan tools & cider
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Good to know that you got it fixed. It turned out being the compressor in the end.
You are probably loosing vacuum because of the manifold. I had that happen when I first started changing out compressors. Did you put dye in just in case for the future issues if there are any?
You are probably loosing vacuum because of the manifold. I had that happen when I first started changing out compressors. Did you put dye in just in case for the future issues if there are any?
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It was the compressor.
Put it in the 528i compressor which was exactly the same.
Boom
I pulled a vacuum on it on it and it did the very same. Lost -30psi to zero in less then 15mins. But it took the Freon no problem and started cooling right away.
I will I’ll keep you posted on if it holds a charge, and I’m going to double check the gagues on another car with vacuum.
Thank you you for all your help. When I get settled after this I will put up a post with everything I learned.
Put it in the 528i compressor which was exactly the same.
Boom
I pulled a vacuum on it on it and it did the very same. Lost -30psi to zero in less then 15mins. But it took the Freon no problem and started cooling right away.
I will I’ll keep you posted on if it holds a charge, and I’m going to double check the gagues on another car with vacuum.
Thank you you for all your help. When I get settled after this I will put up a post with everything I learned.
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Originally Posted by FormerE30Owner
Good show! Let's hope that there isn't a leak. If there is one, then that might also explain why the original compressor became defective. If no leak, then compressor just went bad on its own.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by seanjordan20
Good to know that you got it fixed. It turned out being the compressor in the end.
You are probably loosing vacuum because of the manifold. I had that happen when I first started changing out compressors. Did you put dye in just in case for the future issues if there are any?
You are probably loosing vacuum because of the manifold. I had that happen when I first started changing out compressors. Did you put dye in just in case for the future issues if there are any?
I didn't bother, I have the tool to put it in later if needed. I was feeling confident we had it sorted.
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Originally Posted by KyleB
I think he means the manifold on your gauges might not be sealed 100%. no matter, youre blowing ice cold and thats what counts
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Originally Posted by Ohainey
What do you mean by manifold ?
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Originally Posted by seanjordan20
The tool you use to fill the compressor is called a/c manifold gauge set. I was referring to the connector ends of the hoses
We call them the "where the fuck is the A/C thing a me bobs,
the what!
The yokes to test the A/C,
A thermometer.
No ya knob, ah man what do ya call them, the Fucking things to check if it's working.
The gagues
Yeah yeah the pressure gauges, isn't that what I said. Fuk man your as slow as a wet week, where are they?
I've no idea.
After all that, your as useful as tits on a nun.
Leave it, sure wtf would he be doing with A/C anyway, it's Ireland, not Florida.
Ahh your right, I'm done so, ya wanna go for a pint.
I thought you'd never ask.
Actually conversation happens in Irish garages everyday.