AC Very slow to cool off

cwickberg · 04-21-2024, 04:51 PM

So my 2013 X1 35i MSport is slow to cool. After driving about 2 to 3 miles or about 5 to 10 minuets it gets nice and cold. Checked refrigerant levels, they are ok and once cold the air is in the low to mid 50 degree F coming out of the vents here in hot humid Florida.

Any thoughts on what I should check next?

maxwmiller · 04-22-2024, 12:55 PM

Do you have the A/C on full fan, recirculating inside the car?
Other than that, a few ideas:
-Compressor is old/leaking, not cooling as fast as before
-Belt not engaging compressor effectively
-Leaks in air ducts, venting cold air outside
-Cabin air filter could be clogged, especially if you have a pet in the car frequently

I feel your pain, tough to beat the heat in summer months. Do you have tinted windows?

04-21-2024, 04:51 PM	#1
cwickberg Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 297 Posts Drives: X1 35i MSport Ultimate, Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	AC Very slow to cool off So my 2013 X1 35i MSport is slow to cool. After driving about 2 to 3 miles or about 5 to 10 minuets it gets nice and cold. Checked refrigerant levels, they are ok and once cold the air is in the low to mid 50 degree F coming out of the vents here in hot humid Florida. Any thoughts on what I should check next?
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maxwmiller Private 11 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 xDrive2.8i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Do you have the A/C on full fan, recirculating inside the car? Other than that, a few ideas: -Compressor is old/leaking, not cooling as fast as before -Belt not engaging compressor effectively -Leaks in air ducts, venting cold air outside -Cabin air filter could be clogged, especially if you have a pet in the car frequently I feel your pain, tough to beat the heat in summer months. Do you have tinted windows?
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