Thanks for the fast answer. This is my first time on just answer and I am not sure about the procedure. I already have booked a time at the local garage to have the freon checked, but wanted to take the next step in case the freon level is ok - it is pretty hot these days :-))
At this time your answer confirms my own findings and I will of cause accept, if that is confirmed by the garage.
But what if the freon level is OK? Will I have to pay again to further get your support solving this little "pain"?
Thanks again
The Happy BMW owner
No, you only have to pay once. It's not nessecary to pay until you are totally satisfied with the help you have recieved.
I have seen 2 common areas where the system will leak on your model BMW. The foremost is the pressure line between the condenser and the compressor and the second would be a damaged condenser form road debris. If they cannot identify the leak by a visual inspection, they should be able to add flourescent dye to the system to identify the leak. I would be pretty surprised if the system was fully charged.
That is a nice system - pay when service delivered. I will tell the garage to look for the leak, but OK they probably know.
I will be back end of this week and hopefully confirm your hints.
Thanks a lot for super internet service.
Finn
BMW Master technician
BMW S.T.E.P. graduate, 10 years BMW dealership experience