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Old 02-22-2018, 11:21 AM
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Just a quick update, have ordered a manifold gauge set.

Clutch 100% clicks when powered directly & by control panel.

How can I tell if compressor itself is engaged ?

Definitely no cooling at all & piping warm.

It has the Kansai made in Japan compressor
, not sure if it is variable or not.

Thanks for everyone’s input !
Most likely you have a Calsonic Kansai compressor and most likely it is a variable displacement compressor.
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OP, has there been any resolution to this? Hopefully your not out in the bush melting into your black seats. Anyway, I had what looks like the same experience in my '04 3.0i w/139,000mi this week. With a newborn coming home as early as next week - I wanted to get it professionally diagnosed, so I took it into a specialist. Repair estimate states: "Check A/C not cooling - Advise. Pressure Test and inspection finds fualty compressor. Compressor engages, but loses low side suction ability as it runs. Engine driven fan clutch not operating fully - causes excessive high side pressure in a/c system. Over time, this strains the high pressure portion of the system. Repair summary is NEW BMW compressor ($1002.53), Condensor ($587), Fan clutch ($326.30) + misc + labor = $2649.84.

All that said, I can source a nice, used, calsonic kansei compressor for $133 OR a brand new HELLA BEHR unit for $328. I can get a brand new condensor (BEHR) for $104 and a brand new fan clutch (BEHR) for $83. This shop will only used the parts quoted in estimate, sourced by them. My ideas are to buy parts on my own and use a different shop for install ($500, labor) OR, start with fan clutch replacement MYSELF and see if that shows signs of improvement before having a different shop install the compressor and condensor ($400, labor). I am writing to find out if there is an update from OP on what worked, or didn't...AND to learn if replacing just a failing fan clutch could potentially ANY impact on A/C performance. Also, is this full job what the dash will need removed for...or is that other HVAC components that I remember reading about on here? Thanks for any insight, especially from OP. Thanks!

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Old 05-18-2019, 02:17 AM
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... Also, is this full job what the dash will need removed for...or is that other HVAC components that I remember reading about on here? Thanks for any insight, especially from OP. Thanks!
The dash-out task is replacing the interior blower motor - not anything related to your engine-bay A/C components or engine cooling fans.

Phew!

And I wish I could get a fan clutch for $83!!!
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Phew! And $83 was for next day shipping. Then, I found it on FCP Euro for only $63.99.


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