 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 2,012 Views | |  |  |  | |  06-22-2005, 02:27 PM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |  Probable air conditioning system problem
It started days ago, whenever I put the brakes to stop, this vibrating sound scared me and it only dissapeared when I took my foot off the brake, although sometimes it faded while I was at the red light. I think it is something related to the air conditioning system because I have tried going without the AC on and I have not had that problem again. What could it be?
The air conditionier cools well though, I have not had problems with that... yet...
Any thoughts, or suggestions? |  |  | | 06-27-2005, 02:15 PM | #2 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
does the sound/vibration occur once you've come to a complete stop? do you feel the vibration in your foot when you're braking? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-27-2005, 02:27 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by denissef It started days ago, whenever I put the brakes to stop, this vibrating sound scared me and it only dissapeared when I took my foot off the brake, although sometimes it faded while I was at the red light. I think it is something related to the air conditioning system because I have tried going without the AC on and I have not had that problem again. What could it be?
The air conditionier cools well though, I have not had problems with that... yet...
Any thoughts, or suggestions? | Weird one. Does it sound like a groaring sound? http://www.318ti.org/tsbs/groaring.html __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
| | | | | 06-27-2005, 05:10 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Could just be slightly low on coolant causing the compressor to cycle on/off. EZ thing to check. __________________
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| | | | | 06-27-2005, 05:25 PM | #5 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti does the sound/vibration occur once you've come to a complete stop? do you feel the vibration in your foot when you're braking? | Yes... Whenever I have to stop at a red light, it happens and of course it only happens when I have my AC on. I can say that I can feel some vibration on my foot, yeah but also it's like it is coming from the front of the car (where the engine is). | | | | | 06-27-2005, 05:26 PM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by 96cali Could just be slightly low on coolant causing the compressor to cycle on/off. EZ thing to check. | The coolant.... how can you check that? I mean can I do it myself? I would surely do it myself if there's a way. | | | | | 06-27-2005, 05:29 PM | #7 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by 1996 328ti | Hmm, this is interesting, yeah it produces a sound like that... It scared me the first time LOL! | | | | | 06-28-2005, 01:14 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by denissef Hmm, this is interesting, yeah it produces a sound like that... It scared me the first time LOL! | I heard this in 99 in Florida in my 98 ti. It was VERY hot inside the car. I started it up and cranked the A/C. It sounded like a lion's roar. At the time it was fixed under warranty. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
| | | | | 06-28-2005, 03:28 AM | #9 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
odd ... what did they replace? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-28-2005, 04:21 AM | #10 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti odd ... what did they replace? | what do you mean? | | | | | 06-28-2005, 04:23 AM | #11 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by denissef what do you mean? | sorry, that question was for steven  sounds like he had a similar problem that was fixed under warranty and i'm wondering what part they replaced to fix it (as it might be the same problem part on yours). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-28-2005, 04:28 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti odd ... what did they replace? | Expansion valve or something to do with the evaporation unit. It was a common problem several years ago. Many of us experienced it.
__________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
| | | | | 06-28-2005, 02:30 PM | #13 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by 1996 328ti I heard this in 99 in Florida in my 98 ti. It was VERY hot inside the car. I started it up and cranked the A/C. It sounded like a lion's roar. At the time it was fixed under warranty. | Well... My car doesn't sound like a lion's groar literally but i have noticed that the thing/noise or whatever get stronger whenever I have my AC in higher settings. When I have it in the lowest setting it happens but not as strong as. Today I was driving with AC on and stopped a couple of times, then the vibration happened and while it was happening I turned the AC off immediately and the sound/vibration stopped instantly. | | | | | 06-28-2005, 02:33 PM | #14 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 47 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti sorry, that question was for steven sounds like he had a similar problem that was fixed under warranty and i'm wondering what part they replaced to fix it (as it might be the same problem part on yours). | Oh.. ok, I thought I was missing something Who knows, I am going to do some research on that, to understand what's the connection with ,my problem... | | | | | 06-28-2005, 02:34 PM | #15 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
so perhaps it's related to blower speed? but with the AC off and just the blower on it doesn't do it? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | |
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