Cabin air not working..a tiny tiny bit.

Cryingsuns · 09-06-2012, 10:40 PM

FYI...I did a search didn't find anything. I'm sure you're awesome and you found it good job, but I'm at my wit's end with my POS E90. Everything fucking breaks on these cars.

Sooo...here's what's going on. No air comes out of my cabin air. I still get heat..a tiny tiny bit. I get AC a tiny tiny bit. But that's it. No matter what setting I put it on it just won't go. Should I take it to the dealer? Try something myself, if I find someone with a similar problem? Thanks in advance!

nate5ks · 09-07-2012, 01:42 AM

Failed blower motor probably. It lives behind the glove box

Tom K. · 09-07-2012, 12:47 PM

Or it could be a failed final stage resistor - a common problem on the E46. Dealer just replaced the one on my 128i for $480 parts, tax & labor.

Tom

2ndname · 09-08-2012, 03:20 PM

Sounds like the blower motor. Any weird noises or does it just not produce cold air? I wouldn't take it to a dealer since they'll jack you on the diag. I would take it to a reputable independent shop for a diag. Which part of CA are you from? If you're near my area there's a shop that I can recommend. They've fixed a bunch of shit that broke on my E90...

nate5ks · 09-09-2012, 10:57 AM

Check the fuses associated with the HVAC system also.

Cryingsuns · 09-09-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndname

Sounds like the blower motor. Any weird noises or does it just not produce cold air? I wouldn't take it to a dealer since they'll jack you on the diag. I would take it to a reputable independent shop for a diag. Which part of CA are you from? If you're near my area there's a shop that I can recommend. They've fixed a bunch of shit that broke on my E90...

No noises, limited air pushing out. My car eventually gets warm with the micro surge of hot air that comes out. I haven't paid to much attention to my AC. I live in Northern California. What's the part number for the motor? Is it a hard install?

Also, thanks everyone for your responses! Good birthday present!

nate5ks · 09-11-2012, 09:24 PM

Here is a link to the DIY:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464807

Pn 64119227670

Before you replace it check the leads on the power supply plug with the ac on max for voltage to be sure it isn't a wiring/ihka fault.

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nate5ks Captain 33 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	Failed blower motor probably. It lives behind the glove box
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Or it could be a failed final stage resistor - a common problem on the E46. Dealer just replaced the one on my 128i for $480 parts, tax & labor. Tom
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2ndname Autobot 5 Rep 454 Posts Drives: E90 325i Auto~NO~Go Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Bay iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [10.00]	Sounds like the blower motor. Any weird noises or does it just not produce cold air? I wouldn't take it to a dealer since they'll jack you on the diag. I would take it to a reputable independent shop for a diag. Which part of CA are you from? If you're near my area there's a shop that I can recommend. They've fixed a bunch of shit that broke on my E90...
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nate5ks Captain 33 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	Check the fuses associated with the HVAC system also.
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nate5ks Captain 33 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	Here is a link to the DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464807 Pn 64119227670 Before you replace it check the leads on the power supply plug with the ac on max for voltage to be sure it isn't a wiring/ihka fault.
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