A/C problem (driver vs passenger vents)

WP1 · 08-11-2014, 11:38 AM

So, its been a year since I purchased a 2010 135i Covert.

Just noticed this weekend that part of the A/C does not work.
The mid vent and the passenger vent work and they get cold.

The driver side, the vent by the feet and the mid-vent of the left do not get cold.

I barely drive the car. In a year, it has been run like 4,600 miles.

Has anyone experienced this? Does the driver side only need Freon or should I take it to the dealer? Will a work like this be under the CPO?
Didn't know BMW had 2 (?) A/Cs (passenger vs driver)

Thanks!

Miko226 · 08-12-2014, 08:12 PM

You need a freon recharge if that does not fix this then your evap is probably leaking

wobbles1 · 08-13-2014, 12:11 AM

Low on refrigerant. They stopped calling it freon after r-12.

WP1 · 08-14-2014, 05:17 PM

Thank you guys!

Called the dealer and gave me almost $325 estimation for Refrigerant Evacuate & Recharge - INSANE!

Dackelone · 08-14-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WP1

So, its been a year since I purchased a 2010 135i Covert.

Just noticed this weekend that part of the A/C does not work.
The mid vent and the passenger vent work and they get cold.

The driver side, the vent by the feet and the mid-vent of the left do not get cold.

I barely drive the car. In a year, it has been run like 4,600 miles.

Has anyone experienced this? Does the driver side only need Freon or should I take it to the dealer? Will a work like this be under the CPO?
Didn't know BMW had 2 (?) A/Cs (passenger vs driver)

Thanks!

PRESS the ALL button on the right know. Problem solved!!

Your car is equipped with a DUAL ZONE climate controls. The driver can have one temp while the passenger has another. IF you drive alone, simply depress the ALL button to have the SAME TEMP coming out of ALL the vents!

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Overpar56 · 08-14-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

PRESS the ALL button on the right know. Problem solved!!

Your car is equipped with a DUAL ZONE climate controls. The driver can have one temp while the passenger has another. IF you drive alone, simply depress the ALL button to have the SAME TEMP coming out of ALL the vents!

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My drivers side blows less air out than right and center. I need to pull the vent out and see if there's a blockage there. It's not a big difference but one you notice in warm weather.

Note: I do All al the time. Freezing the wife has it's advantages.

Dackelone · 08-14-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Overpar56

My drivers side blows less air out than right and center. I need to pull the vent out and see if there's a blockage there. It's not a big difference but one you notice in warm weather.

Note: I do All al the time. Freezing the wife has it's advantages.

Then you need to take your car into a dealer. One of the blend doors is broken.

Dackel

CRuben09 · 08-16-2014, 02:28 PM

When i had my E90 it happened to me. Resulted that there was a leak in the evaporator. They had to replace the evaporator and recharge the system. Pretty common on these cars. I wonder why they do not provide extended warranty on these parts.

WP1 · 08-18-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CRuben09

When i had my E90 it happened to me. Resulted that there was a leak in the evaporator. They had to replace the evaporator and recharge the system. Pretty common on these cars. I wonder why they do not provide extended warranty on these parts.

To have the system check, I have to pay $325. I called another dealer and was quote was worst $375

I am thinking doing a recharge some where else or myself

A_Squared · 08-18-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WP1

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRuben09

When i had my E90 it happened to me. Resulted that there was a leak in the evaporator. They had to replace the evaporator and recharge the system. Pretty common on these cars. I wonder why they do not provide extended warranty on these parts.

To have the system check, I have to pay $325. I called another dealer and was quote was worst $375

I am thinking doing a recharge some where else or myself

It's not covered under CPO to at least check it?

WP1 · 08-19-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by A_Squared

It's not covered under CPO to at least check it?

Nope, you have to pay the Eval/Recharge and yes if there is something wrong with other things (than only a simple recharge), it would be cover by CPO.

What I am thinking is paying a BWM shop (not dealer) $160 to the recharge and evaluate.

And if there something wrong, I will take it to the dealer with paper work from the shop and will call BMW corporate for a refund of the initial payment. More time, but thinking saving myself 50% of cost.

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