Hot Centre Console by my left leg!

smallbore · 01-18-2010, 01:17 PM

Is this just my 320D M Sport Auto or do all 320D E90s get a very hot centre console trim around the gear stick (auto selector) and ash tray?

I asked Elms BMW at Bedford and the Service Rep said this was normal. I am quite surprised as it gets VERY warm and almost uncomforably so.

If I turn the fan off, it goes back to a normal temperature.

Any thoughts?

Bob M

AlanQS · 01-18-2010, 01:20 PM

The heat goes through that area on it's way to the rear outlets so I'm not surprised.

shane55 · 01-18-2010, 01:49 PM

I think they're is a recall on this issue...well not a full dealer recall but only of a customer complains about it they add more padding and insulation. Also if you turn off your rear vents it wont happen!

smallbore · 01-18-2010, 07:17 PM

Thanks, I'll try the rear vent closure, as there is never anyone in the back.

Regards to all

Bob M

TMP · 01-19-2010, 05:03 AM

Yeap, close rear vents or set the hot/cold mix to push out slightly warm air. I did this and worked fine.

I set to cold intitally and that meant the centre Alu was too cold!

foxy-367 · 01-19-2010, 11:57 AM

I like it warm somewhere to put my left hand on cold days!!!!

smallbore · 01-19-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxy-367

I like it warm somewhere to put my left hand on cold days!!!!

Well Guys, the solution was SPOT ON! Thanks for the great advice and guidance.

Bob M

SORA MONKEY · 01-24-2010, 12:48 PM

you could put up with it but I didn't.

It is a fault with the spacers between the cowling on the center console and the heat ducting.

Warranty issue no questions asked by good dealer, US SIB was issued and you can find by searching thus forum.

Sound like your dealer can't be arsed.

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smallbore New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 320d xDrive & X1 2.0d xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northamptonshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Hot Centre Console by my left leg! Is this just my 320D M Sport Auto or do all 320D E90s get a very hot centre console trim around the gear stick (auto selector) and ash tray? I asked Elms BMW at Bedford and the Service Rep said this was normal. I am quite surprised as it gets VERY warm and almost uncomforably so. If I turn the fan off, it goes back to a normal temperature. Any thoughts? Bob M
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AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	The heat goes through that area on it's way to the rear outlets so I'm not surprised.
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shane55 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M-Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRL iTrader: (0)	I think they're is a recall on this issue...well not a full dealer recall but only of a customer complains about it they add more padding and insulation. Also if you turn off your rear vents it wont happen! __________________ Sapphire Black* Darklines* Black Dakota Leather* Heated Seats* Professional Navigation* Xenons* High Beam Assist* Hi-Fi* USB Audio* DAB* BMW Assist* Sun Protection Glass
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smallbore New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 320d xDrive & X1 2.0d xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northamptonshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I'll try the rear vent closure, as there is never anyone in the back. Regards to all Bob M
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TMP Brigadier General 349 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Yeap, close rear vents or set the hot/cold mix to push out slightly warm air. I did this and worked fine. I set to cold intitally and that meant the centre Alu was too cold! __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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foxy-367 Lieutenant 5 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I like it warm somewhere to put my left hand on cold days!!!! __________________ Now - E90 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue, sun protection glass, Auto lights and wipers, 193M, a big grin Previous - Seat Leon FR, Golf Gttdi (x2), Mk3 Fiesta SI, E30 318i Peugeot 205 Roland Garros, Mk2 Fiesta Ghia (it had a rev counter!!!!)
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SORA MONKEY Private 21 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M40D Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	you could put up with it but I didn't. It is a fault with the spacers between the cowling on the center console and the heat ducting. Warranty issue no questions asked by good dealer, US SIB was issued and you can find by searching thus forum. Sound like your dealer can't be arsed.
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