Just gor my car, few problems here :)

[jarance]

Did an DIY on my AC system and the water heater control valve last Sunday.

The HCV was completely chocked up. clean it and found that it is energised to closed.
If fuse 62 is blown, the valve is always open. This will allowed hot water to flow into the heater
inside the Air Handling Unit (AHU). The heater can be by passed with a connector. As I dont have the hose
connector, I bypass the heater by keeping the valve closed all the time.

I have also noticed that the air is always colder and more flow on the left side of the centre vent.
This is due to the location of the FSR that is blocking the flow and additional heat from the FSR.

Will post some pictures later.

 

[jarance]

Oh, forgot to mention that while driving from Klang to Manjung this morning, the AC is damn cold even when I set the temperature at 26 degC and at minimum air flow.

I guess the bypass of the heater works but now it cannot maintain a constant temperature as it used the heater to regulate the temperature. Notice the left air vent is still colder than the right vent for the centre vent.

 

[morrogan]

Oh, forgot to mention that while driving from Klang to Manjung this morning, the AC is damn cold even when I set the temperature at 26 degC and at minimum air flow.

I guess the bypass of the heater works but now it cannot maintain a constant temperature as it used the heater to regulate the temperature. Notice the left air vent is still colder than the right vent for the centre vent.

Jarance, so in your professional opinion, Japanese's design is better than BMW's?

 

[kob3bryant]

Hi TS, how much have you paid for the year 01 325i? Is it a CKD or CBU auto Bavaria ?

 

[Iceduke]

Jarance, so in your professional opinion, Japanese's design is better than BMW's?

in a way I prefer the Japs as it cuts off when it reaches certain temp...but then again with constant on off, the compressor will kaput faster. Bimmers work on the concept of always ON (like inverter?) but regulated by the heater valve (where the released of radiator water by the valve will regulate the coldness).

my 2 cents..

 

[metalbox]

do compressor will 'cut off' when we 'rembat/lenjan/lanyak' or whack the car?

 

[jarance]

Jarance, so in your professional opinion, Japanese's design is better than BMW's?

BMW climate control the room temperature according to your setting whereas Japanese design is +/- 5 of set point.
There are pro and con in both design.

 

[metalbox]

good day everyone
do you guys top up water for radiator?
if yes, how often? how much?

if no, I guess something is not right on my car la

 

[tweiboon]

good day everyone
do you guys top up water for radiator?
if yes, how often? how much?

if no, I guess something is not right on my car la

I bought my car for 2.5 years. Top up 3 times. Each time top up around 200ml to 300ml water

 

[metalbox]

3times for 2.5 yrs?

 

[bazet]

check expansion tank,hoses......worst case head hasket gone kaput...

my e30(m) is ready to fight your 325i(m)..........bila mau racing ?

 

[metalbox]

this is my 1st checkup since my last check about a month ago
wondering why is my water at min level

 

[moots]

if you need to top up this frequent then you definitely have a leak somewhere.do a cooling system pressure test.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

Metalbox ...by the way where do you send ya car to for your aircond fix and ya servicing ? Care to share the workshop name and the costing ?

 

[metalbox]

never service yet
just top up gas only
did it for rm45 at car acc shop near my house

 

[gc3000]

Dear All, I face the same prob too. driver side is warmer n take longer time to get cold.. I just bought the micro filter from AB ss15 n will change tonight. Anyway, if i wanted to check n service my aircond for E90, near subang/puchong, any recommend? thank you.

 

[wingzee]

Dear All, I face the same prob too. driver side is warmer n take longer time to get cold.. I just bought the micro filter from AB ss15 n will change tonight. Anyway, if i wanted to check n service my aircond for E90, near subang/puchong, any recommend? thank you.

Try K&S Auto of USJ. Look for Ah Soon 016-203 0665