AC Question - BMW Forum

tico481 · 07-12-2004, 01:25 AM

My A/C blows out air no problem, but the air coming out isnt as cold as it should be. Would this be cause by it being low on freon?? I know this is probably a stupid question so go easy on me

Kevin325i · 07-12-2004, 01:27 AM

Yeah sounds like it needs a recharge

calvinc · 07-12-2004, 01:28 AM

how much do recharges normally run? that seems to be the same problem with me in my 92 318is.

tico481 · 07-12-2004, 01:32 AM

I had to pick some up for my 1989 325i and I dont think I paid more than $40 for it. This was about 3 years ago so I'm not too clear on it.

calvinc · 07-12-2004, 03:44 PM

alright ill look into it..any thoughs from anyone else? im about to die of heat exhaustion

bitcore · 07-12-2004, 10:09 PM

get the mechanic or whoever changes it to put dye in with the recharge fluid. That way, if there's a large leak, you can spot the problem and save a lot of time & money fixing the problem if there is a problem. (like I learned the hard way, 3 recharges in the past 8 months and still broken)

EXtech · 07-12-2004, 10:54 PM

it may be low or it may also be due to a faulty expansion valve. It could be because the expansion valve is faulty and causing a leak. Could also be the compressor leaking and near death. Those are the most common break downs in the system. I would double check for leaks first before replacing anything.

Live_the_Curves · 07-12-2004, 11:26 PM

Well I have the same problem as you do, I got it checked out and it was'nt low on Freon. My condensor (or compressor) is gone, and it needs a replacement. Its quite expensive some were around $1000 to $1500 which I don't have. So I been driving with my windows down all this time.

calvinc · 07-13-2004, 09:53 AM

^ditto about the windows....only because i didnt have $150 just for the mechanic to look at my car..

bitcore · 07-13-2004, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by Live_the_Curves@Jul 13 2004, 01:06 AM
My condensor (or compressor) is gone, and it needs a replacement. Its quite expensive some were around $1000 to $1500 which I don't have.

I think the mechanic or dealership is pulling your leg.
Yah, labor is a pain, and you need to replace the receiver\dryer to prevent acid buildup in the system.
Call bavauto and ask for a price for those two. Around 500$ for both parts combined, the 1000$ figure was probably with labor included.