A/C GONE :(

VirtuousWolf · 10-03-2011, 04:12 PM

So this thing fell off and I wanted to know more about it, so I can try to not get taken for a ride at the dealer tomorrow, the car still performs the same but this part fell off from the pulley area.

The A/C only blows hot air now

Thanks

mike3000fl · 10-03-2011, 04:38 PM

look like the AC clutch. hopefully it can be replaced and you don't need to order the whole compressor.

its the front of this...

whole compressor lists for 1100 on there
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=64&fg=50

i hope you can just buy the broken part,

if not hit a salvage yard or used parts center.

intensee92 · 10-03-2011, 04:50 PM

Hopefully its not bad and they will replace it for you and not rape you in charges unless you have warranty or something.

mike3000fl · 10-03-2011, 04:54 PM

was it grinding before? it may have seized and then broke.

VirtuousWolf · 10-03-2011, 08:25 PM

I'm not under warranty and yeah it was making a slight grinding noise before but I thought it was normal. The A/C seemed weak but I thought that was normal.

I'm gonna have to say bye to the car if its the whole thing that needs to be replaced, it's been one thing after another with this car. I got rid of my saab because it was having problems, and now this

I might have to switch over to team Lexus or team Subaru, but I really don't want to

mike3000fl · 10-03-2011, 09:20 PM

yea grinding never gets better, a recharge might have avoided this. the freon carries oil that lubricates your compressor.

i would still call some salvage yards and have a regular mechanic throw the compressor in and recharge the system. dealer will rape you and its basic stuff for any ac shop.

you might get lucky and the grinding was just the part failing, not the compressor seizing. see if they have a clutch replacement kit or something.

i wouldnt sell the car.

VirtuousWolf · 10-03-2011, 11:17 PM

I'm just worried this is an indication of things to come

And I wanna get out before it's too late...

N0OS3 · 10-03-2011, 11:23 PM

@ Virtuous Wolf: do you wear a wolf sweater?

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VirtuousWolf · 10-03-2011, 11:43 PM

Haha nope the only printed hoodies I have are a Saab one and a Texas Tech one. VirtuousWolf is just a gamer tag I've used forever.

N0OS3 · 10-03-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtuousWolf

Haha nope the only printed hoodies I have are a Saab one and a Texas Tech one. VirtuousWolf is just a gamer tag I've used forever.

ah, gotcha...

I'm in the same boat as well... i use N0OS3 as my gamertag(s) ^__^ It derived from my last name a LONG time ago and it stuck... it's obnoxiously on my license plate too

VirtuousWolf · 10-03-2011, 11:48 PM

Haha i don't know what I would put on a vanity plate if I even got one. Crap I can't think of any normal priced car I would rather have than my bmw

This sucks

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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	look like the AC clutch. hopefully it can be replaced and you don't need to order the whole compressor. its the front of this... whole compressor lists for 1100 on there http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=64&fg=50 i hope you can just buy the broken part, if not hit a salvage yard or used parts center. Last edited by mike3000fl; 10-03-2011 at 04:51 PM..
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	was it grinding before? it may have seized and then broke.
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VirtuousWolf Private First Class 19 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i SP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock/Mission Texas iTrader: (0)	I'm not under warranty and yeah it was making a slight grinding noise before but I thought it was normal. The A/C seemed weak but I thought that was normal. I'm gonna have to say bye to the car if its the whole thing that needs to be replaced, it's been one thing after another with this car. I got rid of my saab because it was having problems, and now this I might have to switch over to team Lexus or team Subaru, but I really don't want to
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	yea grinding never gets better, a recharge might have avoided this. the freon carries oil that lubricates your compressor. i would still call some salvage yards and have a regular mechanic throw the compressor in and recharge the system. dealer will rape you and its basic stuff for any ac shop. you might get lucky and the grinding was just the part failing, not the compressor seizing. see if they have a clutch replacement kit or something. i wouldnt sell the car.
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VirtuousWolf Private First Class 19 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i SP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock/Mission Texas iTrader: (0)	I'm just worried this is an indication of things to come And I wanna get out before it's too late...
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VirtuousWolf Private First Class 19 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i SP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock/Mission Texas iTrader: (0)	Haha nope the only printed hoodies I have are a Saab one and a Texas Tech one. VirtuousWolf is just a gamer tag I've used forever.
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VirtuousWolf Private First Class 19 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i SP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock/Mission Texas iTrader: (0)	Haha i don't know what I would put on a vanity plate if I even got one. Crap I can't think of any normal priced car I would rather have than my bmw This sucks
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