Hello All,
Long time lurker and first post. Just purchased an F30 and found on the first warm day of spring that my AC is only pumping out warm air. I want to check the compressor but I can't seem to find it. Looking into the engine bay is it on the left front side of the car? Is there any easy way to check if it's working without taking out the covers on top of the hood?
Thanks ahead of time!
Driver side of the engine. Left side.
BTW, when referring to a vehicle side (left or right), it is always from the perspective of sitting in the driver's seat. Not when looking at the engine bay from the front.
ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician
Make sure that the vent thumbwheel is not set to all warm, although the climate control module can override that.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
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Is this the compressor?
Yes
ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician
Most of the time it's not the compressor's fault, but rather a leak in the system, leading to very low charge, and disabling of the ac compressor for safety. Get pressures read first.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
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