My UK standard aircon doesn't feel very cold - is this common
05-24-2006 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' post='287234' date='May 24 2006, 10:24 PM
Mention what? 
05-24-2006 | 01:55 PM
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BMW Aircon is not very good. I have the same problem, it has been back for recharging once but will be going in again as soon as it warms up enough to prove my point.
Go back to the dealer and complain, there is a post here which gives details of a BMW service bulletin in air con problems, you may need a new compressor.
http://www.alldata.com/tsb/BMW/11334240000...05/6403051.html
Go back to the dealer and complain, there is a post here which gives details of a BMW service bulletin in air con problems, you may need a new compressor.
http://www.alldata.com/tsb/BMW/11334240000...05/6403051.html
05-24-2006 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='287255' date='May 24 2006, 10:55 PM
BMW Aircon is not very good.
05-25-2006 | 12:23 AM
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I've got the standard ac.
It cools the car down pretty effectively and quickly. It also blows nice cool air.
I have it set to about 18 degrees, but I like it 'frosty'.
To test:
Make sure AC is set to 'auto', turn the temp all the way down and set the centre vent to cold.
If the air coming out of the vents is still lukewarm - you have a problem (most likely a refridgerant leak). Get yourself down to the dealer to complain.
Tip for cooling the car fast on a hot day. Wind down ALL the windows then drive off for a short distance to vent the heated air from the car. Wind the windows up and turn the ac to full - then hit the 'recirculation' button. This should rapidly cool the car - once happy - hit auto and off you go.
It cools the car down pretty effectively and quickly. It also blows nice cool air.
I have it set to about 18 degrees, but I like it 'frosty'.
To test:
Make sure AC is set to 'auto', turn the temp all the way down and set the centre vent to cold.
If the air coming out of the vents is still lukewarm - you have a problem (most likely a refridgerant leak). Get yourself down to the dealer to complain.
Tip for cooling the car fast on a hot day. Wind down ALL the windows then drive off for a short distance to vent the heated air from the car. Wind the windows up and turn the ac to full - then hit the 'recirculation' button. This should rapidly cool the car - once happy - hit auto and off you go.
05-25-2006 | 01:43 AM
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I too have the standard aircon and I must admit it's very good... blows very cold air within a few mins of starting the car and when set to the coldest setting brrrrr is all I can say
05-30-2006 | 01:41 PM
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I will definately be asking about the standard A/C when the car goes in for its first service, compared to M-B this system is not very good at delivering very cold air or delivering cold air quickly.
a poor system
a poor system
06-09-2006 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Nova Invicta' post='289973' date='May 30 2006, 10:41 PM
I will definately be asking about the standard A/C when the car goes in for its first service, compared to M-B this system is not very good at delivering very cold air or delivering cold air quickly.
a poor system
a poor system
How do you and the other members feel now that you have been able to test the systems in real summer weather. My standard air con works fine
06-09-2006 | 12:05 PM
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Worked great for 2 summers now! never really noticed it! just set it at 18.C and thats it!
06-09-2006 | 10:23 PM
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Some times it feels not so cold, but when driving longer runs, at least my hands start to get cold if wents blow directly on them. It's difficult to make them blow on upper body because always hands or knees are on the way! 
Last summer in France and Italy (+30C) aircon gave us nice mild climate in the car.
Skaffa
Last summer in France and Italy (+30C) aircon gave us nice mild climate in the car.
Skaffa
06-10-2006 | 01:36 AM
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Needforspeed got it exactly right (in my experience)
Last week or so in Midlands of Uk have been pretty warm by our standards - high 20s celcius.
Last week or so in Midlands of Uk have been pretty warm by our standards - high 20s celcius.