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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:55 pm
Post subject: Re: A/C playing up. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:22:18 -0400, "Tom K."
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>"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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>> In article ,
>> pete wrote:
>>> On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:52:01 +0000, hsg.RemoveThis@h-gee.co.uk wrote:
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>>> >On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:28:20 +0000, pete wrote:
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>>> >>My A/C is on auto all the time. It has been set like that for the past
>>> >>year with no problems.Suddenly it has started blowing hot air out of
>>> >>the windscreen vent on the drivers side. The car is a 2000 540 and has
>>> >>done 73K miles. Any ideas folks?
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>>> >NO GAS--------------------
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>>> >
>>> >Sir Hugh of Bognor
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>>> It sounds likely. How much does that cost to fix in the UK?
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>> It's only likely if the AC doesn't produce cooled air at all. You're
>> suggesting it's only one vent that is blowing hot and the rest ok. If so
>> it must be a fault associated with just that vent.
>>
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>Not necessarily, Dave. I thought that was the case as well until I read of
>others having the same symptoms - fixed by either repairing leaks or
>replacing the compressor. I initially took mine to an independent garage
>and asked them to recharge the system and they replied that they wouldn't
>charge me the $90.00 for a recharge when the problem had to be with the
>vent(s) since there was some cool air being produced. So, I took it to the
>dealer, paid thru the nose for their expertise, and now the A/C works great.
>
>Every other auto A/C refrigerant problem I've had seemed to just cut off the
>compressor, so I still don't quite understand how a low charge will provide
>cool air thru some vents and ambient air through others - but that's BMW!
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>Hopefully for Pete, it is the distribution system and not a refrigerant
>leak. He might invest in a recharge and see if that clears up the one vent
>problem - if it does, then a leak needs to be fixed. If not, then there is
>a distribution problem.
Hi Tom. I am hoping it is as Rusty reckoned and just a cheapo part
needs replacing. The biggest bind is losing my motor for a day:-(
pete
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:24 pm
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"pete" wrote in message
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> Hi Tom. I am hoping it is as Rusty reckoned and just a cheapo part
> needs replacing. The biggest bind is losing my motor for a day:-(
> pete
Agreed. Good luck & let us know what it was.
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:55 pm
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:55 pm
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On Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:54:22 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:
>In article ,
> pete wrote:
>> >It's only likely if the AC doesn't produce cooled air at all. You're
>> >suggesting it's only one vent that is blowing hot and the rest ok. If so
>> >it must be a fault associated with just that vent.
>
>> It is all kaput. My wife doesn't understand when the car got hot I
>> hadn't turned the heating up:-(
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>I'm still not quite sure how - assuming climate control - how the lack of
>AC can suddenly produce hot air unless the temperature is set to give this.
I have it set on auto all the time. Because I have a condition that
makes my legs cold even in high summer I have the panel set at 22
degrees. I only put the A/C part on when it is really hot which is
very rarely as I prefer to have the roof and windows open to cool
down. When it first went south I tried the A/C to see if it still blew
cold and it did but it was blowing hot too from another vent. Now it
doesn't even blow cold so I have switched off the Auto function and
just have to turn the heater off if it becomes too hot for my wife.
pete
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:55 am
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In article ,
pete wrote:
> >I'm still not quite sure how - assuming climate control - how the lack
> >of AC can suddenly produce hot air unless the temperature is set to
> >give this.
> I have it set on auto all the time. Because I have a condition that
> makes my legs cold even in high summer I have the panel set at 22
> degrees. I only put the A/C part on when it is really hot which is
> very rarely as I prefer to have the roof and windows open to cool
> down.
Ah. If it has a sunroof on a UK car presumably not climate control?
> When it first went south I tried the A/C to see if it still blew
> cold and it did but it was blowing hot too from another vent. Now it
> doesn't even blow cold so I have switched off the Auto function and
> just have to turn the heater off if it becomes too hot for my wife.
Climate control allows different temperatures on either side of the car.
And opening a window etc to cool the car over a set temperature will
simply make the system increase the heat out of the vents.
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*If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
Dave Plowman dave.DeleteThis@davenoise.co.uk London SW
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:55 pm
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In article ,
pete wrote:
> >Climate control allows different temperatures on either side of the car.
> >And opening a window etc to cool the car over a set temperature will
> >simply make the system increase the heat out of the vents.
> I haven't had a window open lately:-)
The weather in London this past week has been wonderful - I've had all the
windows open most of the time.
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Dave Plowman dave.TakeThisOut@davenoise.co.uk London SW
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(Msg. 22) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:55 pm
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On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:06:49 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:
>In article ,
> pete wrote:
>> >Climate control allows different temperatures on either side of the car.
>> >And opening a window etc to cool the car over a set temperature will
>> >simply make the system increase the heat out of the vents.
>
>> I haven't had a window open lately:-)
>
>The weather in London this past week has been wonderful - I've had all the
>windows open most of the time.
I always travelled with the drivers door window open at one time. Now
I very rarely do so:-(
pete
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:57 pm
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On Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:57:31 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:
>In article ,
> pete wrote:
>> >I'm still not quite sure how - assuming climate control - how the lack
>> >of AC can suddenly produce hot air unless the temperature is set to
>> >give this.
>
>> I have it set on auto all the time. Because I have a condition that
>> makes my legs cold even in high summer I have the panel set at 22
>> degrees. I only put the A/C part on when it is really hot which is
>> very rarely as I prefer to have the roof and windows open to cool
>> down.
>
>Ah. If it has a sunroof on a UK car presumably not climate control?
>
>> When it first went south I tried the A/C to see if it still blew
>> cold and it did but it was blowing hot too from another vent. Now it
>> doesn't even blow cold so I have switched off the Auto function and
>> just have to turn the heater off if it becomes too hot for my wife.
>
>Climate control allows different temperatures on either side of the car.
>And opening a window etc to cool the car over a set temperature will
>simply make the system increase the heat out of the vents.
I haven't had a window open lately:-)
pete
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(Msg. 24) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:55 am
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On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:30:13 +0000, pete wrote:
>On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:06:49 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
> wrote:
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>>In article ,
>> pete wrote:
>>> >Climate control allows different temperatures on either side of the car.
>>> >And opening a window etc to cool the car over a set temperature will
>>> >simply make the system increase the heat out of the vents.
>>
>>> I haven't had a window open lately:-)
>>
>>The weather in London this past week has been wonderful - I've had all the
>>windows open most of the time.
>
>I always travelled with the drivers door window open at one time. Now
>I very rarely do so:-(
>pete
>www.suffolkrightsofway.co.uk
>www.ipswichwaterfrontaccess.co.uk
If we are talking about windows now - can't remember the last time I had one
open - Oh! the other day I stopped and opened the passenger window to ask
someone a question.
Up until Monday I don't think many folk had any reason to open a window although
I did open the roof on Wednesday just to see if it still worked - it does!
Anyway - anybody want to buy a nice E38 740i-------------? I am going to get
that E65 730d - it's almost as quick and turns nearly 35mpg average (real
figures not gov' imagination)
Sir Hugh of Bognor
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.
Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it!
Hugh Gundersen
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(Msg. 25) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:55 am
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In article ,
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> Anyway - anybody want to buy a nice E38 740i-------------? I am going
> to get that E65 730d - it's almost as quick and turns nearly 35mpg
> average (real figures not gov' imagination)
A neighbour has a 535d auto which I've driven and it is stunningly fast.
In general give and take motoring, faster than a 540, I'd say.
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(Msg. 26) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:55 am
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Still necessary to re-gas every 3 or 4 years , also use the a/c for 10 mins
every month (as a minimum)- this lubriactes the working parts and the
pipes - otherwise you'll loose all the gas
pete wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:54:57 GMT, "RustYİ" wrote:
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>> "pete" wrote in message
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>>> My A/C .......has started blowing hot air out of
>>> the windscreen vent on the drivers side.
>>
>> This is a common problem with the control unit. Search on ebay and
>> you will find ads that repair your unit and return it for about
>> £15-£20. It's a simple repair but you pay them for what they know.
>
> Well that sounds cheaper so I hope you are right:-)
> pete
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(Msg. 27) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:55 pm
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On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:11:07 +0000, hsg RemoveThis @h-gee.co.uk wrote:
>On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:30:13 +0000, pete wrote:
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>>On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 01:06:49 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
>> wrote:
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>>>In article ,
>>> pete wrote:
>>>> >Climate control allows different temperatures on either side of the car.
>>>> >And opening a window etc to cool the car over a set temperature will
>>>> >simply make the system increase the heat out of the vents.
>>>
>>>> I haven't had a window open lately:-)
>>>
>>>The weather in London this past week has been wonderful - I've had all the
>>>windows open most of the time.
>>
>>I always travelled with the drivers door window open at one time. Now
>>I very rarely do so:-(
>If we are talking about windows now - can't remember the last time I had one
>open - Oh! the other day I stopped and opened the passenger window to ask
>someone a question.
>
>Up until Monday I don't think many folk had any reason to open a window although
>I did open the roof on Wednesday just to see if it still worked - it does!
>
>Anyway - anybody want to buy a nice E38 740i-------------? I am going to get
>that E65 730d - it's almost as quick and turns nearly 35mpg average (real
>figures not gov' imagination)
>
>
>Sir Hugh of Bognor
>
>The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.
>
>Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it!
I have been searching for 2 months now for a 540/545/550 tourer to
replace my wheels and with a complete lack of success:-(
pete
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(Msg. 28) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:55 pm
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On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:10:38 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
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>In article ,
> wrote:
>> Anyway - anybody want to buy a nice E38 740i-------------? I am going
>> to get that E65 730d - it's almost as quick and turns nearly 35mpg
>> average (real figures not gov' imagination)
>
>A neighbour has a 535d auto which I've driven and it is stunningly fast.
>In general give and take motoring, faster than a 540, I'd say.
I had a '98 535 saloon and I now have a 540 tourer. The 540 is much
faster especially from a standing start both in automatic and manual
gear shift. Mind you the 540 has not done half the miles the 535 had.
pete
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(Msg. 29) Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:55 pm
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(Msg. 30) Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:55 pm
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On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:42:09 +0000, pete wrote:
>On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:15:44 GMT, "Lurkio"
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>>Still necessary to re-gas every 3 or 4 years , also use the a/c for 10 mins
>>every month (as a minimum)- this lubriactes the working parts and the
>>pipes - otherwise you'll loose all the gas
It is fixed. The bill says Diagnostic test FOC. Map/Thermostat Sensor
£59.20. Antifreeze £32.50. Labour £60. It appears to be working ok now
and best of all I got my car back the same day.
pete
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