Hot Vent coming from ventilation

Xeins · 07-22-2011, 07:05 AM

Hi.

Every time i start the engine's car, i notice hot air coming out from the ventilation system towards me and to the windscreen. After a bit the temperature get's normal.

Is it normal?

Regards

Xeins · 07-28-2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeins

Hi.

Every time i start the engine's car, i notice hot air coming out from the ventilation system towards me and to the windscreen. After a bit the temperature get's normal.

Is it normal?

Regards

Hi.

Can anybody check if this is normal, since the car is going to service next month?

Tanks

mario486 · 07-28-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeins

Hi.

Can anybody check if this is normal, since the car is going to service next month?

Tanks

Is it not just the warm air blowing from the system before the aircon gets time to kick in? If so try switching off the blower for the first few minutes but I would say the warm air thing is normal for 30s or so.

Barrysydney · 07-28-2011, 09:48 AM

Hi, I have similar problem. It happens for the first 30 second and is quite annoying in summer. And the center right vent is warmer than center left. I had talked to the BMW technician during my 1st service and they had done a temperature check and told me the air-cond was working fine.

mario486 · 07-28-2011, 10:20 AM

I am not sure I follow. I have never been in a car that has an aircon that can produce instant cold air from switch on. Particularly if its been baking in the hot sun. Or am I missing something in this discussion?

PS: I lived in Africa for a number of years so I know hot.

Xeins · 07-28-2011, 11:54 AM

mario

I had outher cars with air conditioning before but I never felt such a blow of hot air... It takes about 10 seconds before I can feel cold air coming from the system.

tompak23d · 08-01-2011, 03:28 PM

It is the same with my car. Takes 30 sec. In my previous Audi A4, the coolin starter about 10 sec after starting the engine, and then it was really cold air comming out. I think it takes too long time for the X1 to blow really cold air (my friend has an 5-serie and has the same problem)

DUH CAR · 08-01-2011, 06:33 PM

I think you guys should sell your X1's, it's obviously not working for you.

mario486 · 08-02-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tompak23d

It is the same with my car. Takes 30 sec. In my previous Audi A4, the coolin starter about 10 sec after starting the engine, and then it was really cold air comming out. I think it takes too long time for the X1 to blow really cold air (my friend has an 5-serie and has the same problem)

Wonder if its got anything to do with the whole eco-thing where the cars disengage the aircon while under acceleration etc.

dmunozj · 08-02-2011, 12:21 PM

it is perfectly normal since the car keeps inside the conducts all remaining air previous turn off. I'm not sure about the 30 seconds, but 10 seconds it is standard.

Lost in France · 08-02-2011, 01:46 PM

Normal on mine as well, about 8 to 10 seconds of warmer air as the system clears the 'tubes' then the A/C cool starts through, mine is regularly sitting in temperatures of 30 - 35c & direct sun but it's a lot less if it's been in the shade

tompak23d · 08-02-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DUH CAR

I think you guys should sell your X1's, it's obviously not working for you.

Well, i don't think anyone of us X1 drivers would like a car that looks the same as a Toyota Avensis = the 3 series...

Sorry, but you asked for it

Xeins · 08-03-2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost in France

Normal on mine as well, about 8 to 10 seconds of warmer air as the system clears the 'tubes' then the A/C cool starts through, mine is regularly sitting in temperatures of 30 - 35c & direct sun but it's a lot less if it's been in the shade

It seems that after all is normal...

But it is quite annoying especially for the driver's comfort, especially when we are talking about a brand like BMW. It seems to me that BMW is failing on simple things that other brands dont....

manicm · 08-03-2011, 05:29 AM

Xeins, it seems climate control on many Audis have a mind of their own - it sets the fan speed itself, completely ignoring your settings, so BMW is not alone here.

Anyway, shouldn't this thread be locked on the grounds of preserving common sense?

mario486 · 08-03-2011, 08:03 AM

I have talked about this in another thread but would the timer function on the fan not help?

In other words turn the fan on say 20 min before you get in the car to blow out some of the hot air.

Also setting the AC to manual or auto mode has slightly different results. Problem is my wife likes manual full blast and I like the auto climate control.

Exotic Hadron · 08-03-2011, 09:20 AM

I think that's okay, I experience the same, warm flow blows off from the hood. I think it's only because of the vent. If you open windows to equalize outdoor and indoor temperatures and humidity before starting engine, you wouldn't experience this. I don't know of the way you can avoid this just by the nature of things. I get the same result in Mazda BTW.

tompak23d · 08-05-2011, 02:54 PM

Well, I get a bit confused... My previous Audi did not behave like this, and not my Volvo Xc90 either. They both blow ice cool air within 20 seconds after starting the engine... So what's the problem BMW?

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Barrysydney New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 23xd Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have similar problem. It happens for the first 30 second and is quite annoying in summer. And the center right vent is warmer than center left. I had talked to the BMW technician during my 1st service and they had done a temperature check and told me the air-cond was working fine.
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mario486 Mario 26 Rep 981 Posts Drives: X1 XDrive 2.0d, Mini Cooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland/Alba iTrader: (0)	I am not sure I follow. I have never been in a car that has an aircon that can produce instant cold air from switch on. Particularly if its been baking in the hot sun. Or am I missing something in this discussion? PS: I lived in Africa for a number of years so I know hot. __________________ "Do or do not, there is no try!" - Master Yoda "Always in motion is the future" - Master Yoda "Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" - Master Yoda "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela
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Xeins Private First Class 9 Rep 106 Posts Drives: X1 S20d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	mario I had outher cars with air conditioning before but I never felt such a blow of hot air... It takes about 10 seconds before I can feel cold air coming from the system.
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tompak23d Private First Class 4 Rep 125 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ludvika iTrader: (0)	It is the same with my car. Takes 30 sec. In my previous Audi A4, the coolin starter about 10 sec after starting the engine, and then it was really cold air comming out. I think it takes too long time for the X1 to blow really cold air (my friend has an 5-serie and has the same problem)
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dmunozj Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south america iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	it is perfectly normal since the car keeps inside the conducts all remaining air previous turn off. I'm not sure about the 30 seconds, but 10 seconds it is standard.
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Lost in France New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive 2.0d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toulouse France iTrader: (0)	Normal on mine as well, about 8 to 10 seconds of warmer air as the system clears the 'tubes' then the A/C cool starts through, mine is regularly sitting in temperatures of 30 - 35c & direct sun but it's a lot less if it's been in the shade
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manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	Xeins, it seems climate control on many Audis have a mind of their own - it sets the fan speed itself, completely ignoring your settings, so BMW is not alone here. Anyway, shouldn't this thread be locked on the grounds of preserving common sense?
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mario486 Mario 26 Rep 981 Posts Drives: X1 XDrive 2.0d, Mini Cooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland/Alba iTrader: (0)	I have talked about this in another thread but would the timer function on the fan not help? In other words turn the fan on say 20 min before you get in the car to blow out some of the hot air. Also setting the AC to manual or auto mode has slightly different results. Problem is my wife likes manual full blast and I like the auto climate control. __________________ "Do or do not, there is no try!" - Master Yoda "Always in motion is the future" - Master Yoda "Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" - Master Yoda "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela
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Exotic Hadron X Eins in der Luft 12 Rep 81 Posts Drives: X1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leningrad, Rußland iTrader: (0)	I think that's okay, I experience the same, warm flow blows off from the hood. I think it's only because of the vent. If you open windows to equalize outdoor and indoor temperatures and humidity before starting engine, you wouldn't experience this. I don't know of the way you can avoid this just by the nature of things. I get the same result in Mazda BTW.
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tompak23d Private First Class 4 Rep 125 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ludvika iTrader: (0)	Well, I get a bit confused... My previous Audi did not behave like this, and not my Volvo Xc90 either. They both blow ice cool air within 20 seconds after starting the engine... So what's the problem BMW?
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