A/C died today... :(

[amancuso]

Was a bit humid today, so I went to turn it on. Nothing happened. Hopefully it's not a major leak or something. I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow or Tuesday. Sorry for the boring post, just had to vent.

[tiFreak]

don't feel bad, mine's never worked

[1996 328ti]

My E30's A/C doesn't work.

[ChItalian1027]

yeah bud i wouldn't worry about it, sh!t happens. just drive with your windows down.

[mmosquera89]

I havent had A/C for a few months, mother nature is my A/C now

I'm actually having my A/C worked on and my mechanic finally found the right compressor. I'm also having my electrical system checked since I do have a bit of misfire/rough idle(?) when I have my lights on and when the car is turned on. Any ideas?

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by ChItalian1027

yeah bud i wouldn't worry about it, sh!t happens. just drive with your windows down.

Haha, no way.... I'm gettin this sucker fixed. For me A/C is an essential item for a working car. If it don't work, to me the car is broken.... Every option must function.

but thanks for the support, and kind words all!

[roadrash]

Originally Posted by amancuso

Haha, no way.... I'm gettin this sucker fixed. For me A/C is an essential item for a working car. If it don't work, to me the car is broken.... Every option must function.

QFT!!!

My mechanic laughs at me for wanting EVERYTHING to work properly, especially things he considers to be very low priority, like A/C.

Hopefully it's just a leaky hose and not a bad compressor. I just had a hose fixed, and a new... uh... moisture filter or something... installed. Was about $700.

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by roadrash

QFT!!!

My mechanic laughs at me for wanting EVERYTHING to work properly, especially things he considers to be very low priority, like A/C.

Hopefully it's just a leaky hose and not a bad compressor. I just had a hose fixed, and a new... uh... moisture filter or something... installed. Was about $700.

Ahh, you mean the receiver/dryer.... Luckily for me, a good friend of mine is an HVAC tech, and we already had to replace my condenser once when a rock hit it and let all the R134A leak out so this will be take 2 in only 1.5 years of ownership... blah...

oh well, the joys of old-car ownership... (Still beats a new car payment!)

[amancuso]

Problem of the leak was found! Massive leak in the condenser.... Ah well, it was a used part I got for free and lasted me a year. This time I'm buying a new part.

-Al.

[stevensherman]

The A/c makes a high pitched squeal when it engages at speeds above 50mph. It sounds like a fan, I know there are two but does one kick on at high speed or maybe the draft is accelerating the fan to a high rpm? I don't think it's compressor related. Thank you for any help.

[amancuso]

How do you know it's the A/C? Does the noise stop when you shut off the A/C switch? If so it almost certainly is the Compressor, it could the clutch on it.

[stevensherman]

I would guess the compressor clutch then, the AC cranks in-town and idle... 134 is full with no leaks.
The sound only happens when the compressor kicks in, doesn't happen with AC off.
Aggravating.

[amancuso]

A/C is back up and running! w00t!

[ovrsteer]

congrats, let the good times roll.
We're in for a long summer I hope

[bmwrovers]

has anyone had any luck just replacing the compressor clutch? mine has 212k on it and is finally slipping... or is it just easier to change out the whole compressor?