Another broken AC

Bubbles · 10-03-2013, 01:38 PM

I noticed a few other threads regarding A/C issues. No cool air, recharge provided only temporary relief so I expect the evaporator to be the cause. Too bad the dash has to be removed to install a 300-400$ part. Rattle-free now and hope to remain that way.

42k, 2011.

Ricfutures · 10-03-2013, 02:43 PM

would love to see a DIY on this if you decide to attempt.

Bubbles · 10-04-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricfutures

would love to see a DIY on this if you decide to attempt.

I believe it require the front dash to be removed to access the evaporator; a full day warranty job.

MTM · 10-04-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

I believe it require the front dash to be removed to access the evaporator; a full day warranty job.

Yep...had my psgr side evaporator changed last year (warranty).

808@702 · 10-04-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

I believe it require the front dash to be removed to access the evaporator; a full day warranty job.

I posted a thread a year ago with a photo of my dash removed. Very scary indeed! Cant find the photo or I would repost.

scrammer · 10-04-2013, 09:34 PM

My E90 M3 is in the shop for the next 3 days for this procedure .... CPO is nice!

Bubbles · 10-07-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 808@702

I posted a thread a year ago with a photo of my dash removed. Very scary indeed! Cant find the photo or I would repost.

Did it look like this.

novablackm3 · 10-08-2013, 10:47 AM

had same issue 2010 31k miles

W/// · 10-08-2013, 11:10 AM

Dash removal is not something I'd personally take lightly. I don't use my AC (even in 100F SC weather), windows down all the time.

To heck with it, I'll enjoy the sound the S65 makes in the scorching heat

bimdo · 10-08-2013, 11:15 AM

it is good to run it once a week for 10 minutes or so,keeps the compressor seals lubricated

808@702 · 10-08-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

Did it look like this.

That's it! They did a good job of reassembly. No rattles now or since.

Ricfutures · 10-08-2013, 10:13 PM

wow forget i asked... lol

track_warrior · 10-08-2013, 10:13 PM

Ad me to the list, my car is at the dealer right now getting a new condenser.

track_warrior · 10-09-2013, 09:28 PM

Wow, i just got back from picking up the car. Evaporator, and compressor were both bad and replaced under warranty. Dealer also managed to scratch the trim piece next to the Idrive and will be replacing it for free.

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Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	Another broken AC I noticed a few other threads regarding A/C issues. No cool air, recharge provided only temporary relief so I expect the evaporator to be the cause. Too bad the dash has to be removed to install a 300-400$ part. Rattle-free now and hope to remain that way. 42k, 2011. __________________
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Ricfutures Captain 150 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	would love to see a DIY on this if you decide to attempt. __________________ F97 X3M F80 M3 (Sold) E90 M3 (Sold) EB M235i (Sold) E92 M3 (Sold)
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scrammer Captain 422 Rep 735 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Ultimate Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: BC - Canada iTrader: (0)	My E90 M3 is in the shop for the next 3 days for this procedure .... CPO is nice!
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10-08-2013, 10:47 AM	#8
novablackm3 Captain 125 Rep 813 Posts Drives: Performante, G05 M50i, RR SVR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	had same issue 2010 31k miles __________________ Huracán Performante 18- Novitec Springs \| RR SVR 19 \| G05 X5 M50i \| E70 11 X5M retired \| Jerez Black E92 10 m3 RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust
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W/// Lieutenant General 7494 Rep 12,310 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Dash removal is not something I'd personally take lightly. I don't use my AC (even in 100F SC weather), windows down all the time. To heck with it, I'll enjoy the sound the S65 makes in the scorching heat __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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bimdo Lieutenant 42 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	it is good to run it once a week for 10 minutes or so,keeps the compressor seals lubricated
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Ricfutures Captain 150 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	wow forget i asked... lol __________________ F97 X3M F80 M3 (Sold) E90 M3 (Sold) EB M235i (Sold) E92 M3 (Sold)
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track_warrior Captain 98 Rep 728 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Merida, Yucatan iTrader: (1)	Ad me to the list, my car is at the dealer right now getting a new condenser. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...
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10-09-2013, 09:28 PM	#14
track_warrior Captain 98 Rep 728 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Merida, Yucatan iTrader: (1)	Wow, i just got back from picking up the car. Evaporator, and compressor were both bad and replaced under warranty. Dealer also managed to scratch the trim piece next to the Idrive and will be replacing it for free. __________________ Compensating a heavy car with horsepower is like giving an alcoholic cocaine to sober him up...
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