My '02 is at the dealer for the same problem. It is the second time. The first time it was blamed on a leaky valve and low R134 refrigerant. (Instead of freon.) I have also had the final stage resistor changed. This time, it is believed to be a bad compressor. I should find out more tomorrow when I get my X5 back.

Out of curiosity, do you notice that the passenger side blows noticeably warmer than the driver even though both sides are set to the same temp?

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