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Air conditoning
I just tried to use my air conditioner in my 2008 bmw x5 and there is no cold air. I set the temperature to 16deg C and the vent setting to cold. Either press MAX, Auto or Manual does not help. Could it be low on Freon and do I have to do the full system charge (ie, evacuate, etc...) What else can it be? Is it expensive to repair? Thanks Henry |
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Happened to me with our 08 last year about this time. Had a freon recharge and all was well.
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Air cond
Can I recharge the gas by myself using the R134 gas refill kit at Walmart or do I have to flush the system at the dealership?
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Properly sealed A/C systems should never need a recharge. If the compressor is running then you'll first need to recharge THEN find the leak so you don't have to recharge every few months.
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Couldn't find a leak on mine with the dye test. They said that there was one hose clamp they were able to tighten ever so slightly more, maybe that was it. I had it done at my local Indy for about $90.
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could be your final stage resister which will cause the A/C not to work. do a search on it and you will find lots of info on it and its symptoms.
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Personally I would go to an AC shop (NOT a bmw shop) and have them check for leaks and recharge. If they cannot find a leak right away they SHOULD add a dye to the freon so that next time it runs down they will be able to use UV to find the leak. It is possible for a failing component to destroy other components- so I recommend having it looked at and not doing the walmart special. and that from someone that DIYs everything... |
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My AC stopped working too, it just blows hot air now. I don't think I'm going to bother doing a proper fix and will just pump some r134 in it because I'm going to sell it when this winter is over. The reliability of this car has been complete trash.
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Which valve is the one you use to charge the system? If i recall, there are 2 stems that come off the AC system.
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