Need some A/C HELP!!!

Dev_inlife · 09-02-2020, 01:08 PM

Car:
13 F10 (528xi)

Issue:
For the last few days my A/C has been operating oddly... When I start the car the A/C turns on automatically. Air is blowing (as expected) and the temperature starts to adjust to displayed temp within a few seconds.

No this is when things get interesting... Once the car has idled for a few seconds and the temp regulates the A/C just SHUTS OFF (No Air *that includes warm air, No Sounds, Nothing)

You're probably asking if I have the 'Auto' feature turned on.... NOPE

While the A/C is on but with no air or sound if I give it another few seconds maybe a minute or so the thing just kicks back in like nothing happened. This process happens about 2-3 times while car is getting warmed up. Once the temp gauge moves from the initial starting point I notice the A/C works WITHOUT issue.

Any ideas to what the hell is going on??? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Surly73 · 09-02-2020, 02:40 PM

Blower motor or the control pack. I have no links handy but you can find lots of similar descriptions online.

EL Jeffe 5 · 09-05-2020, 06:26 PM

did you get this fixed?

beegeezy · 09-06-2020, 06:01 AM

The foam filter on the blower motor (engine side) disintegrates with time and heat. Then leaves, and other debris get inside the blower motor cage. If it interferes with the motor it will wear it out eventually. Disassemble, clean the box, replace the blower motor, and replace the foam filter with something not affected by heat/time (I used metal screen door mesh cut to size and glued). Now, this might not be the exact cause of your problem, but I think most F10’s with some miles on them have this issue.

09-02-2020, 01:08 PM	#1
Dev_inlife Private 16 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 528i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Need some A/C HELP!!! Car: 13 F10 (528xi) Issue: For the last few days my A/C has been operating oddly... When I start the car the A/C turns on automatically. Air is blowing (as expected) and the temperature starts to adjust to displayed temp within a few seconds. No this is when things get interesting... Once the car has idled for a few seconds and the temp regulates the A/C just SHUTS OFF (No Air *that includes warm air, No Sounds, Nothing) You're probably asking if I have the 'Auto' feature turned on.... NOPE While the A/C is on but with no air or sound if I give it another few seconds maybe a minute or so the thing just kicks back in like nothing happened. This process happens about 2-3 times while car is getting warmed up. Once the temp gauge moves from the initial starting point I notice the A/C works WITHOUT issue. Any ideas to what the hell is going on??? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. __________________ CHALLENGE is the pathway to Progress and Engagement in our lives...
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09-02-2020, 02:40 PM	#2
Surly73 Lieutenant Colonel 587 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: '11 535xi 8AT KWv3 MPE MHD xHP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Blower motor or the control pack. I have no links handy but you can find lots of similar descriptions online.
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09-05-2020, 06:26 PM	#3
EL Jeffe 5 Major 613 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	did you get this fixed? __________________
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09-06-2020, 06:01 AM	#4
beegeezy Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	The foam filter on the blower motor (engine side) disintegrates with time and heat. Then leaves, and other debris get inside the blower motor cage. If it interferes with the motor it will wear it out eventually. Disassemble, clean the box, replace the blower motor, and replace the foam filter with something not affected by heat/time (I used metal screen door mesh cut to size and glued). Now, this might not be the exact cause of your problem, but I think most F10’s with some miles on them have this issue.
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