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Old 12-14-2017, 05:29 PM
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Unhappy E53 X5 COMPRESSOR

A few days ago my X5 A/C still work (when the car is moving I get cold air blowing out of the vents but if I stop at the traffic the cool air stop and start blowing warm air) As I found the condenser fan is dead and I drove it to my local repairer. Christmas is near and the local repairer called me a few day later and tell me to pick up the car as the part won't be delivered until early Jan 2018.

When I picked up my car and I've found my car is with AC ON AND FULL BLAST. On my way home the a/c never blow any cool air even the car is on the highway.

I assumed the condenser fan was dead when the repairer tried to locate the problem and let the car idle in his garage and use the full blast A/C (MAX) and damaged the A/C compressor?

I have tried to turn on the A/C and couldn't hear any clicks sound from the engine bay. But the compressor motor is rotating. After I drove the car with the A/C on for about 10 mins, I touch the high-pressure pipe but it's not hot at all.

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Old 12-14-2017, 07:20 PM
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You might want to take it to a pro with the machine that can test the system pressure, the mechanic might have bled the system before changing the condenser that never got there.
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You might want to take it to a pro with the machine that can test the system pressure, the mechanic might have bled the system before changing the condenser that never got there.
Thanks for your suggestion.I just want to know if it's the repairer broke the compressor by open the A/C up high when the car is idle with a dead AUX FAN. But anyway I still have to wait for a month till the part to arrive.
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you don't know its even broken, if there's no pressure in the system, I'm quite sure some safety system would prevent it from running.
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you don't know its even broken, if there's no pressure in the system, I'm quite sure some safety system would prevent it from running.
Thanks, I have to wait for The BM Workshop professional repairer to find out then. It's my bad, I shouldn't take my car to a local repairer at first. I should have wait until 16th Jan 2018 for the BM Workshop appointment.

I live in New Zealand, I've to drive my car without A/C in this bloody hot Christmas.
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E53 X5 COMPRESSOR

The AC compressor won't kick on for a bunch of different reasons to prevent damage to the system.

The AC doesn't require the electric fan to operate but the engine will overheat much easier without the fan running.

I have a feeling the system was coincidentally low on "freon" and possibly now it's low enough that it won't turn on.

You could have the pressure tested and some R134a added if that's the cause of your AC not engaging. (Any competent mechanic could do this)

As you've figured out the AC does not need the secondary fan when the car is moving at over about 50kph


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Thanks, I have to wait for The BM Workshop professional repairer to find out then. It's my bad, I shouldn't take my car to a local repairer at first. I should have wait until 16th Jan 2018 for the BM Workshop appointment.

I live in New Zealand, I've to drive my car without A/C in this bloody hot Christmas.
If you think it may be low on gas, as suggested by andrewwynn, then you could try one of these...

CRC AC Charge Refill & Hose - 400g - Supercheap Auto

DIY Air Conditioning Recharge Kit | Welcome to Coolkiwi Automotive Enhancements

Might get your system running, at least while you are travelling. It'll still be a problem in traffic with no aux. fan.
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Thanks everyone. Aux Fan replaced and The aircon is back to live. found out both side of The bumper holder WAS snaped. what's The name of The Part? Is it Bumper Cover Guide?any Part number for that so i Can order it from The bmw parts?
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Thanks everyone. Aux Fan replaced and The aircon is back to live. found out both side of The bumper holder WAS snaped. what's The name of The Part? Is it Bumper Cover Guide?any Part number for that so i Can order it from The bmw parts?
Glad you sorted it. Where did you get a new aux. fan from? They can be $$!

Here's the parts listing for the lateral bumper mounts (part #4): -

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog

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