A/C problem.

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Simon@Yvette - 17 Jun 2006 15:26 GMT

The A/C on my E36 has stopped working, 2 months ago when you turned on the
ac i heard a grumbling from the engine compartment, turned the ac off and it
stopped. Shortly after that all the cold air stopped. I had it regassed and
if was fine for about 2 weeks then the grummbling started again then it lost
all its cold air again.

When i took it to be regassed the 1st time there was no pressure at all.

Any ideas, i must have a leak somewhere but am curious about the grummbling
noise.

Many thanks

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Jeff Strickland - 17 Jun 2006 16:44 GMT

Yes, it sounds like you have a leak. You need an A/C guy to check it out and
tell you precisely what isneeded.

> The A/C on my E36 has stopped working, 2 months ago when you turned on the
> ac i heard a grumbling from the engine compartment, turned the ac off and
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> Many thanks

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Floyd Rogers - 17 Jun 2006 17:10 GMT

> The A/C on my E36 has stopped working, 2 months ago when you turned on the
> ac i heard a grumbling from the engine compartment, turned the ac off and
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> Any ideas, i must have a leak somewhere but am curious about the
> grummbling noise.

The grumbling might be air in the system, or a bad compressor. Don't
forget that the system has oil in it to lubricate the compressor - if none
was added, bad news. Usually a bad compressor is more of a clatter.

FloydR

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Simon@Yvette - 18 Jun 2006 18:38 GMT

Thanks for the advise

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