Evaporator for A/C issue.

Alex.J · 06-11-2013, 10:51 AM

Hi guys,

Found a post on this but no definitive answer really.

I seem to have white powder coming out of my vents.

Now obviously this is a known problem but does this get worse until it fails or is this just a slight problem?

I'm asking as I have limited warranty on this and means I need to pay a fair walk towards this.

Is it a must change and will get worse?

Thanks in advance, I think I know the answer.

xenon · 06-11-2013, 10:56 AM

It will get worse and fail

Alex.J · 06-11-2013, 10:58 AM

I thought that would be the case.

Looks like it's getting replaced then. Not a little job unfortunately.

Thank you

tmarshall57 · 06-11-2013, 03:29 PM

It is a known problem when the car is fitted with a Denso condenser. There is an official BMW Service note on this. Also see http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7515483

I don't think the condenser fails as such but is is not comfortable driving a quality marque of car {or any car for that matter) whilst being sprayed with aluminium oxide powder

Soul_Glo · 06-13-2013, 05:33 AM

It does get worse and messy. My car had full blown dandruff. Everytime I put the ac on it was like a snow storm and not to mention the metal shavings of aluminium oxide causing me breathing problems! Fortunately there is a TSB and if you are under warranty then you are sorted. It's allegedly a 3 day job as the entire dashboard must come out. Mine was done in 2 days though so it must have been a 2 man job at fast pace.

Alex.J · 10-05-2013, 04:54 PM

All swap and sorted now!

Cost £800 at an indy!

E90325iM-SPORT · 10-06-2013, 05:13 PM

Which indy was it? Thanks

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Alex.J Major 56 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (9)	Evaporator for A/C issue. Hi guys, Found a post on this but no definitive answer really. I seem to have white powder coming out of my vents. Now obviously this is a known problem but does this get worse until it fails or is this just a slight problem? I'm asking as I have limited warranty on this and means I need to pay a fair walk towards this. Is it a must change and will get worse? Thanks in advance, I think I know the answer.
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	It will get worse and fail __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Alex.J Major 56 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (9)	I thought that would be the case. Looks like it's getting replaced then. Not a little job unfortunately. Thank you
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tmarshall57 Captain 56 Rep 623 Posts Drives: F10 530d M Sport, E87 118d M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bury, Lancs, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E87 118d M ... [0.00] 2012 BMW F10 530D M ... [0.00] 1997 K1100RS Specia ... [0.00]	It is a known problem when the car is fitted with a Denso condenser. There is an official BMW Service note on this. Also see http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7515483 I don't think the condenser fails as such but is is not comfortable driving a quality marque of car {or any car for that matter) whilst being sprayed with aluminium oxide powder __________________ F10 530d M Sport, September 2012 Individual Amazonite Silver, Oyster Dakota Leather, Auto, Nav Pro, Bluetooth + USB Devices, Expanded BMW Online, Comfort Seats, Sunroof, Sun Protection Glass Individual Satin Walnut Honey Brown Trim Interior Inside/Outside Mirror with folding and autodip, M Rear Spoiler
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Soul_Glo Major General 13347 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	It does get worse and messy. My car had full blown dandruff. Everytime I put the ac on it was like a snow storm and not to mention the metal shavings of aluminium oxide causing me breathing problems! Fortunately there is a TSB and if you are under warranty then you are sorted. It's allegedly a 3 day job as the entire dashboard must come out. Mine was done in 2 days though so it must have been a 2 man job at fast pace.
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Alex.J Major 56 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (9)	All swap and sorted now! Cost £800 at an indy! __________________
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E90325iM-SPORT Captain 20 Rep 784 Posts Drives: E90 325i m-sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: EAST MIDLANDS iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i M-SPORT [6.66]	Which indy was it? Thanks
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