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      06-21-2016, 02:50 PM   #1
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A/C issues not blowing cold air

Heyyy guys!!

i just purchased a used 2011 BMW F10 535i M sport with 44k miles

The a/c does not blow cold air at all..
It only blows the air but nothing cold at all..

Before i take it in for check up, I would like to know if this a common issue that i can take care of myself or am I better off taking it to the dealer??


Im located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL area so if theres anyone who can help, I would appreciate it! Thankssssssssssss
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      06-21-2016, 03:18 PM   #2
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Do you have the snowflake button turned on?
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      06-21-2016, 03:21 PM   #3
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Do you have the snowflake button turned on?
I believe it was on when i tried it... ima double/triple check later when i get out of work lol and let you know the result
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      06-21-2016, 05:40 PM   #4
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Do you have the snowflake button turned on?
and yessss it was on and pretty sure it was when i tried before.... thanks
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and yessss it was on and pretty sure it was when i tried before.... thanks
Sounds like it's off to the dealer or your independent repair shop
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      06-24-2016, 08:30 AM   #6
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Thanks for your concern guys....

Added freon and now its working fine!!

Hopefully theres no leak... lets see how long it will last !!
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      06-24-2016, 02:22 PM   #7
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The A/C system is a closed system, if the refrigerant was low there is a leak. Hoping there isn't won't change that.
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Thanks for your concern guys....

Added freon and now its working fine!!

Hopefully theres no leak... lets see how long it will last !!

if you did this your self with auto parts Freon you will probably need Freon again soon.

I say take it to authorized dealer and get it checked make sure its not leaking.
if you have leak and I runs out you will screw up your AC compressor and that's not cheep.
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if you have leak and I runs out you will screw up your AC compressor and that's not cheep.
That simply isn't true. Almost all cars for the last 25+ years have had window switches that cut the compressor off if the pressure falls below a preset level, and if pressure rises above another level.

On an F10 the ac pressure switches operable window should be 30-480PSI +- a few psi. Pressure above or below that window will cut the compressor off for safety.
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      07-01-2016, 09:31 AM   #11
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so far its working like it suppose to.. i will keep you guys updated tho.. if i notice that its really leaking and when i get it checked ill let ya know what the cause was.. thanks for all the input guys.!!
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Your car should still be covered under warranty. Call the dealer.
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      07-13-2016, 04:32 PM   #13
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I have the same issue with mine, it was working fine last week, AC was blowing icy cold air, and today temperature in Montreal is 42+ degrees C. I turned on AC and its warm air coming out. Called the dealer and they said they can't add freon without at least checking for a leak due to legal policies + diagnosis so minimum 200$ for just a checkup. I'll give u an update on my situation.
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      07-15-2016, 12:09 PM   #14
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Performed a vacuum and then Filled it with freon yesterday until recommended pressure (mentionned under hood) so far so good. AC is back better than ever, lets see how long this'll last. Hopefully til the end of summer! lol 70$ !
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There was a recall, check with the dealer.
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