air-cond smell

[alexkhoo]

Just wondering whether 2010 LCIs are affected? Our car is 3 weeks old, so I haven't noticed the problem.

 

[phantom]

My 3 months old LCI has this problem too....

 

[VKS]

Like you, all these guys are driving 2009 LCIs. It's very strange that LCIs seem to have so many problems that pre-LCIs don't have. Of course get it serviced under BSRI mate.

True bro but fingers crossed so far LCI doesnt have the oil disappearing issue...all these are minor problems which we can rectify within the warranty or a small amount of cash..:top:

 

[hayashikm@aol.com]

Actually there is no need for 10~15 minutes. Just before you switch off the ignition, say about 1 minute, off the A/C and only allow the blower on. That should solve the problem.

Got to try the above and see. Mine LCI unit does have the smell as others.

Stanleycck, have you got your aircond smell rectified at AB yet? What did they do?

 

[stanleycck]

Got to try the above and see. Mine LCI unit does have the smell as others.

Stanleycck, have you got your aircond smell rectified at AB yet? What did they do?

Bro,

Appointment set on the 3rd March........will keep you guys posted.

 

[NekoRacing]

Mine is less than 2 months old!

 

[hcl]

noticed the smell on mine too, 3 months old, along with numerous problems.

 

[NekoRacing]

hcl, what other problems do you face?

Other problems I have is the central console for the gear box makes vibrating noise when going on uneven roads. I sent it to BMW once to get it fix, the sound never did went away. oh well.

 

[hayashikm@aol.com]

Bro,

Appointment set on the 3rd March........will keep you guys posted.

Hi bro Stanley

Thanks for the RP arrangement. :top: Too bad couldnt get to speak to you.

Just wondering, have your air-cond mouldy smell fix? What did AB do??

 

[Cipher]

Just got the air cond fixed at AB last week. They changed the filter. The mouldy smell has gone. But I wonder how long will it last :39:

 

[stanleycck]

AB changed the filter........2 things they can do.......

1. They will use some chemical to wash the filter at RM200
2. They will just change the filter, if you kick up shit with them.......

In my case, I told the manager in a polite way that a RM300k vehicle should not face these kind of issues at less than 1 yr old.........he then change the filter at NO cost......

How long it will last.......hhmmm........no clue, will need to take that risk........

 

[Cipher]

AB changed the filter........2 things they can do.......

1. They will use some chemical to wash the filter at RM200
2. They will just change the filter, if you kick up shit with them.......

In my case, I told the manager in a polite way that a RM300k vehicle should not face these kind of issues at less than 1 yr old.........he then change the filter at NO cost......

How long it will last.......hhmmm........no clue, will need to take that risk........

You got that right bro. Its not worth it just to wash the filter. It'll be pain in the ass if that smell 'reappears'.

Anyway, glad to know that your aircond problem also fixed. :top:

 

[BMWood]

AB changed the filter........2 things they can do.......

1. They will use some chemical to wash the filter at RM200
2. They will just change the filter, if you kick up shit with them.......

In my case, I told the manager in a polite way that a RM300k vehicle should not face these kind of issues at less than 1 yr old.........he then change the filter at NO cost......

How long it will last.......hhmmm........no clue, will need to take that risk........

Should have read this thread before I took delivery of my E90 323i Yr 2010 car last week. My car having the same smell as well. Called the SA and they say I can't claim under BS-RI. Called AB and they agreed to fix it at no cost. Got to make sure they change the filter.

 

[gameover]

Should have read this thread before I took delivery of my E90 323i Yr 2010 car last week. My car having the same smell as well. Called the SA and they say I can't claim under BS-RI. Called AB and they agreed to fix it at no cost. Got to make sure they change the filter.

BMWood, some AB service people know that this is covered by BMW. I got to know about it as well from one of the guys, am doing it next week.

 

[BMWood]

Me too, gameover. My appointment is on next Wednesday.

 

[gameover]

Me too, gameover. My appointment is on next Wednesday.

Akakaka, let's do a mini meetup. I'll be at AB Sg Besi by 830am Wednesday to drop off the car.

 

[BMWood]

Akakaka, let's do a mini meetup. I'll be at AB Sg Besi by 830am Wednesday to drop off the car.

Sorry, bro. But my appointment is with AB Glemarie. Maybe we will catch up one day during TT.:top:

 

[chenht]

My car is 4 months old and I deteced the smell when it was just 3 months old. Unbelievable!!!

 

[BMWood]

After left my car one whole day at AB Glemarie yesterday, sadly, nothing has being fixed! Standard feedback ..." this is normal for BM..confirmed by BMW Malaysia... this is due to environmental issue..checked and confirmed nothing's wrong with the system..". I tried to argue the point that this is a CKD and not CBU model, it's should have tailored made certain parts of the car to cater for Malaysia's enviroment. The SA just look at me helplessly like I just made a very naive statement. Well, I guess I just have to bear with one of those BM's sub standard features! Just never learnt from this forum.

Not sure whether it's standard practice for SA of AB or because I'm the BCM member, the SA not only explained in a very layman terms to ensure I fully understood the problem but also provide extra knowledge as how to best maintain of my ride rather than just blindly follow BM's guideline. I guess this is one of the benefit to be BCM Member!:top: