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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 05:03 AM
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Just picked up an 09 535xi touring. When using the heater, I'm only getting warm/cool air from the vents, no matter what heat setting it is at. When I turn on the windshield defogger, it blows hot air....
any ideas where to start looking?
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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 06:53 AM
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Thermostat and heater valve is where I would start troubleshooting.
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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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It was the i-drive settings. All good now
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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 12:04 PM
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Which actual i-Drive settings? I was about to suggest you check the Climate settings.
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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 01:35 PM
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Climate settings, drivers side was set to blue bars, I changed them to red, now ok
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Haus
Climate settings, drivers side was set to blue bars, I changed them to red, now ok
Yeah but you don’t want hot air blowing in your face anyway. Middle point is the way to go
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