6 weeks without AC shoot me

chong0 · 06-30-2015, 03:28 PM

my condenser stopped working and the part has been on back order for 6 weeks and still no eta to date

sorry had to vent...Can't drive the car in the winter and now the summer

#morefirstworldproblems

gblansten · 06-30-2015, 09:04 PM

It's good to vent and a shame you can't condense. Good luck with the repair.

Spinny02 · 06-30-2015, 10:04 PM

No dealer loaner?

greentrbo95gst · 07-01-2015, 10:15 AM

Yea, what's up with that. I would have them put me in an x5 or 740i. You need to complain to the GM or BMW NA.

chong0 · 07-01-2015, 12:15 PM

apparently the condenser shortage is affecting all the 5 series so I'm trying to be calm about this. however I was told the part was in and then as I was sitting with the SA I was told they didn't realize the m5 has a unique condenser and still don't have the part. now I'm in a 320 x drive loaner trying to not seriously lose my shit after 6 weeks.

gblansten · 07-01-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chong0

apparently the condenser shortage is affecting all the 5 series so I'm trying to be calm about this. however I was told the part was in and then as I was sitting with the SA I was told they didn't realize the m5 has a unique condenser and still don't have the part. now I'm in a 320 x drive loaner trying to not seriously lose my shit after 6 weeks.

Damn that's BS. As a person living in the Southeast in summer you have my sympathies. No way I could drive a car here and be presentable at work.

DrKevM5 · 07-01-2015, 08:18 PM

Been waiting over four weeks for mine.

04S · 07-02-2015, 02:00 AM

My condenser went too earlier this year. 5 days before my warranty expired. Fortunately they had enough in stock and it was fixed a couple of days later.

I feel for you guys. No air con is unsatisfactory.

I wonder if these condensers are a weakness ?

chong0 · 07-02-2015, 11:09 AM

called BMW NA

-they don't handle part requests, or expediting of part requests so we remain at the mercy of the parts manager and general manager and their influence on getting the parts in.

-however, if you as the consumer feel that the vehicle is not driveable under a satisfactory condition, you can argue the case for potential reimbursement.

-since there is no ETA on the condenser, I guess I wait this out and see how it plays out.

Dionysus · 07-04-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chong0

the m5 has a unique condenser

Thanks for mentioning this; mine goes in for initial investigation next week.

If it is condenser, I was quoted 6-8 weeks, but that is UK, NA is likely to have a different delay and not necessary less. Hope you get your car back soon as you're already 6 weeks in.

At least the delays are not as bad as 2014; several UK F10 owners reported several months to get a condenser!

bruza · 07-04-2015, 11:33 AM

Sorry to hear OP

We are actually needing our AC's (for once) in the Pacific NW. 90 deg + this weekend so I can only imagine.

Does anyone have any idea what th cost would be to replace the condenser out of warranty?

///3dkn · 07-04-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bruza

Sorry to hear OP

We are actually needing our AC's (for once) in the Pacific NW. 90 deg + this weekend so I can only imagine.

Does anyone have any idea what th cost would be to replace the condenser out of warranty?

I'm reviving this thread due to my M5 being in the shop for the same reason. My M5 is out of warranty now and wanted to know the same thing as how much am I looking at in replacing the condenser out of pocket?

I am getting warmer air on the driver side and "cooler" air on the passenger side.

Thanks

Fast400 · 07-04-2017, 12:52 PM

https://www.leebmann24.de/bmw-ersatz...=64&bt=64_1658
These guys have it in Germany and will ship but it's 400+ Euro

Fast400 · 07-04-2017, 12:56 PM

Here's some good news: http://www.autozone.com/cooling-heat...11743_224989_0

They are in stock at AutoZone

Fast400 · 07-04-2017, 12:57 PM

To replace is a pain...my guess $400-500 for the work. $150 Condensor. Vacuum and refill $50

beach48 · 07-04-2017, 02:23 PM

just done mine, £120 for condensor and £30 to re gas. took me about 4 hours but i was just finding my way around to get it out. Super cold now

JMD · 07-04-2017, 02:25 PM

I feel your pain,...my very first BMW,...a '79 320i did not have a/c! From then on,..I swore I'd never buy another vehicle that didn't have a properly working A/C system! Try rolling through Arizona in June without a/c! The temp was 112-degrees @ 10:am inside the car!

Take away the heat,...and it was a joy to drive!

Good luck with your a/c.

GrabacrOne · 07-04-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 04S

My condenser went too earlier this year. 5 days before my warranty expired. Fortunately they had enough in stock and it was fixed a couple of days later.

I feel for you guys. No air con is unsatisfactory.

I wonder if these condensers are a weakness ?

My condenser had a leak earlier this year and was replaced. My SA in Houston mentioned it was a common issue with the F10. I think the replacement part is a slightly different design that's on newer F10s that should be more durable. My car was a 02/14 build FWIW.

///3dkn · 07-06-2017, 11:32 AM

My car ended up just needing a refill. Blows ice cold now! I think I got lucky.

chong0 · 07-06-2017, 11:39 AM

ha funny that this thread was revived.

fwiw my master cylinder just broke. same issue again. No part in the US, has to come from Munich. estimated wait 2 weeks

glad I bought the extended warranty

hirkaismyname · 07-06-2017, 04:55 PM

Do you think '16 F10's will have the same problem?

DaveCM5 · 07-07-2017, 08:34 AM

Hey guys,

Does anybody know how these condensers are failing?
Is it due to a rock impact through the grill, or a weld seam failing, or just random failures?

Thanks,
Dave

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chong0 First Lieutenant 49 Rep 317 Posts Drives: '16 X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	apparently the condenser shortage is affecting all the 5 series so I'm trying to be calm about this. however I was told the part was in and then as I was sitting with the SA I was told they didn't realize the m5 has a unique condenser and still don't have the part. now I'm in a 320 x drive loaner trying to not seriously lose my shit after 6 weeks. __________________ '22 Macan GTS '21 911 C2S '20 Cayenne '16 X5 50i M-sport (3rd row!)
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04S Captain 174 Rep 837 Posts Drives: M4 xDrive, X5 40i and U11 X1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	My condenser went too earlier this year. 5 days before my warranty expired. Fortunately they had enough in stock and it was fixed a couple of days later. I feel for you guys. No air con is unsatisfactory. I wonder if these condensers are a weakness ?
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chong0 First Lieutenant 49 Rep 317 Posts Drives: '16 X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	called BMW NA -they don't handle part requests, or expediting of part requests so we remain at the mercy of the parts manager and general manager and their influence on getting the parts in. -however, if you as the consumer feel that the vehicle is not driveable under a satisfactory condition, you can argue the case for potential reimbursement. -since there is no ETA on the condenser, I guess I wait this out and see how it plays out. __________________ '22 Macan GTS '21 911 C2S '20 Cayenne '16 X5 50i M-sport (3rd row!)
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Fast400 Major 682 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: May 2014 Location: ... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	Here's some good news: http://www.autozone.com/cooling-heat...11743_224989_0 They are in stock at AutoZone
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Fast400 Major 682 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: May 2014 Location: ... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	To replace is a pain...my guess $400-500 for the work. $150 Condensor. Vacuum and refill $50
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beach48 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2013 F02 760LI Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Bristol UK iTrader: (0)	just done mine, £120 for condensor and £30 to re gas. took me about 4 hours but i was just finding my way around to get it out. Super cold now
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chong0 First Lieutenant 49 Rep 317 Posts Drives: '16 X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	ha funny that this thread was revived. fwiw my master cylinder just broke. same issue again. No part in the US, has to come from Munich. estimated wait 2 weeks glad I bought the extended warranty __________________ '22 Macan GTS '21 911 C2S '20 Cayenne '16 X5 50i M-sport (3rd row!)
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DaveCM5 Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, Does anybody know how these condensers are failing? Is it due to a rock impact through the grill, or a weld seam failing, or just random failures? Thanks, Dave
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