E60 A/C problem. It is common fault?

Re: E60 A/C problem. It is common fault?

My is covered under warranty. From what I know if it is not under warranty will cost about 2k to get it fixed at PML. You could try some getting quotes from the other workshops outside.
 
Re: E60 A/C problem. It is common fault?

pufferfish;435612 said:
How old's your car? Mine had the same problems as you for a while, and before I knew it, it was blowing only hot air the whole day. Sent it in to PML, changed the compressor. So be prepared....The compressor may be on its way out

waltergoh;435393 said:
When started, and at idle, the a/c blows out air that is not chilled, even though my a/c settings for both sides are at 18 degrees. After driving it around for 5 mins or so, or getting up to highway speeds, cold air comes out and everything operates as usual. Everything functions as it should after those first few minutes, and the a/c will gladly pump out very cold air at the coldest settings.

I read in some posting that Actually, according to experts there is a valve in the compressor which controls the pressure of the gas being pumped in the system. As time goes by, there is a deterioration of this valve and the compressor is not able to pump the gas efficiently around the system quickly.

Normally, it should take about less than a minute before you feel cold air. Another symptom is during traffic jams or stationary periods; the air will start becoming warm as there is not enough pressure to push the gas around the system.


( Is the above statement True? Is this a common fault In E60?)
Can anyone verify?



same problem. first 5 min hot air then later cold air.. soon after e compressor failed and had to change e whole thing. e60 was about 90k mileage then
 
Re: E60 A/C problem. It is common fault?

i checked with few shops tat was shared by few bros...this is my findings..

For E60
motoaire(Sin Ming) : compressor $1188

coil $900

Markcool(Woodlands) : compressor $950-$980
The boss told me if it is a valve spoilt, can just change for $300+

I got another contact from my fren, his dads pickup aircon was serviced there, after servicing, even colder than original!! i sat in his dads pickup and it was really freezing cold!! on a hot afternoon!! will be checking on damage over there first, wait for my FR! :)
 
Re: E60 A/C problem. It is common fault?

btw, i paid $20 for a check at motoaire, my advice is if ur aircon is not cold, dun have to check..confirm compressor or coil spoil..just find the cheapest place and do it there!!
 
Re: E60 A/C problem. It is common fault?

the last time my aircon not cold, only top up gas... so far about 6 weeks still ok .....
 

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