Heat/AC unit issue (turns on 10 min. later)

[plaroud]

Hello everyone. New member here but I have been lurking here for a while.

My wifes X5 has a weird issue that no one has ever heard of. Basically the whole HVAC unit (climate control panel and blower) stays off for about 10-15 minutes (you cannot manipulate the control panel at all, its just "off" and no blower (air coming out).

After that period it starts sputtering (the panel and the blower) for about a minute and then turns on and works perfectly fine.

I think now she says it doesnt turn on at all and its just getting colder out there. I am planning to take it either to an Indy shop or the dealer but was hoping someone knew what this was before I take it in.

Thanks in advance guys and gals,
Mike