a/c problems

Damn cold in Bavaria in the winter...

Most likely you need to recharge your A/C reservoir

He said the velocity was weak so the temp is probably OK. Time for a new microfilter.

yes i agree with you mark, replacing the microfilter is first to do...if filter is restricted, it can also affect the blower final stage unit to prematurely fail intermittently

yes i agree with you JimV...replacing the microfilter is first to do...also if filter is restricted it can cause the blower final stage unit to fail intermittently...

How often should the microfilter be replaced? Is it something you can do yourself?

My air velocity is quite weak in comparison to when I bought the car.

Can any mechanic replace it?

-- Jason @HOME

hey djtep... first off what year and model BMW do u have?

How often is a matter for discussion, can you do it yourself? Yes.

On my E36 (USA version) the filter comes out into the passenger side footwell. Remove 8 screws holding the govle box in, take a connector block out of the way, and the filter slides out from the center console area into the footwell. You guys that drive on the wrong side of the road have to find the filter on your own.

if its never been replaced you should now replace the filter.

try this site :

Hi infoguy.

My car is:

BMW 318i 1993 E36

djtep

I also have a filter that should be changed on my E36 (3128ti-'98) but I am just wondering. I have no allergies so is this filter important? I could remove the old filter and not replace it. Then I would have good flow and less maintenance. My garage service manager says some of the newer cars come with a filter housing but no filter installed at the factory. That is left up to the owner.

Maybe the filter isn't needed if it doesn't protect the A/C sytem?

Thanks,

Fritz Wagner

Columbus, Ohio

I had the same thought. If you are not allergic to pollen, and don't regularly drive in a dusty environment, do you really need a filter at all?

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-Fred W

The filter is just a paper filter, very similar to what is used in the intake. It will block dirt particles and what not, so you could leave one out but at under 30 bucks, I think it is better to put a new one in and breath cleaner air, although it is all up to you.

Sorry, didn't see your post, makes mine sort of out of place.