E60 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the E60 5 Series. All are welcome!

Increased RPMs on A/C

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:29 AM
  #1  
laro1965's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Texas
My Ride: Mine: 2005 545i Sport Pkg, Black Saphire/Black, Nav, Chrome Wheels ---------- Wife's: 2007 335i Sport/Prem Pkg, White/Auburn, Nav
Default

My 545i normally revs at 500 -- but as soon as I turn on the A/C it moves up to 750 rpms. It doesnt sound like a lot but even just going into my garage it feels like the car is being pushed. Any idea what would cause this? Anybody else have this issue or have had it repaired before? Thanks for your input.
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:37 AM
  #2  
pukka's Avatar
Senior Members
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,845
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, GA
My Ride: 2008 535i: (8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's 1992 Camaro RS: Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
Default

What you described is normal. Turning on the A/C engages the compressor clutch which puts a heavier load on your engine. the idle should raise slightly to compensate.

500rpms @ idle without the A/C seems a bit low...
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:44 AM
  #3  
kscarrol's Avatar
Contributors
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,672
Likes: 0
From: New Orleans, LA USA
My Ride: E90 M3
Model Year: 2011
Default

Normal. Both my 545 and 550 were similar, around 500 without A/C and 700-750 w/ A/C...
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 06:01 AM
  #4  
laro1965's Avatar
Thread Starter
Members
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Texas
My Ride: Mine: 2005 545i Sport Pkg, Black Saphire/Black, Nav, Chrome Wheels ---------- Wife's: 2007 335i Sport/Prem Pkg, White/Auburn, Nav
Default

Really? Ok, I guess I thought I had an issue. It just feels like it should be smoother than that--and add to that the transmission slam and . I dont believe our 335i does that.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fabolous531
E60 Discussion
4
Oct 18, 2015 12:22 PM
1BFL
E61 Touring Discussion
8
Sep 28, 2015 11:10 AM
EuropeanArtz
E60 Discussion
2
Sep 23, 2015 08:21 PM
rmendoza.2611
E60 Discussion
0
Sep 11, 2015 10:00 AM
ST JAMES
E60 Discussion
6
Sep 4, 2015 04:54 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:52 AM.