Got A/C recharged, air coming out is now warmer than before...

foghat · 05-25-2013, 04:08 PM

So,

Am pretty sure I have an evaporator leak. Had my AC recharged last spring - worked great throughout the summer, but upon needing it again this spring the air was barely cold coming out.

So I just got it recharged again (at a different place) yesterday as I don't want to deal with the costs of replacing the evaporator at this point. Didn't try it out until today. The air coming out is warmer than it was when I brought it in. In fact there is no difference in temp (at least to feel) with the AC on or off.

It is not very warm today (61f) and even still only get luke warm air coming out. Though interior was definitely warmer after sitting in sun for a few hours.

I'm bringing it back on Monday, but wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what could have happened? There was a note on the invoice that the AC was low - as I expected. Is it possible they discharged and forgot to recharge?

zamboni · 05-25-2013, 11:58 PM

Definitely evaporator is the one which cause the warm air, had my replaced last year and car is running fine.

foghat · 05-26-2013, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamboni

Definitely evaporator is the one which cause the warm air, had my replaced last year and car is running fine.

But even if the evaporator is leaking, shouldn't a recharge get you cool air for at least awhile? I would think so. At the very least, i wouldn't think the air would be warmer after the recharge than before.

zamboni · 05-26-2013, 11:12 AM

If the evaporator is not working proper I don't think it can capture the cool air when it suppose to.

05-25-2013, 04:08 PM	#1
foghat Captain 59 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Great White North iTrader: (1)	Got A/C recharged, air coming out is now warmer than before... So, Am pretty sure I have an evaporator leak. Had my AC recharged last spring - worked great throughout the summer, but upon needing it again this spring the air was barely cold coming out. So I just got it recharged again (at a different place) yesterday as I don't want to deal with the costs of replacing the evaporator at this point. Didn't try it out until today. The air coming out is warmer than it was when I brought it in. In fact there is no difference in temp (at least to feel) with the AC on or off. It is not very warm today (61f) and even still only get luke warm air coming out. Though interior was definitely warmer after sitting in sun for a few hours. I'm bringing it back on Monday, but wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what could have happened? There was a note on the invoice that the AC was low - as I expected. Is it possible they discharged and forgot to recharge?
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05-26-2013, 11:12 AM	#4
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni 1131 Rep 5,557 Posts Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 16 K71 F800GT [10.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 BMW E93 M3 [10.00]	If the evaporator is not working proper I don't think it can capture the cool air when it suppose to. __________________ 18 F80 Imola Red 6MT 16 K71 F800GT Montego Blue 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red 2000 E46,2006 E90,09 E82,13 E93 328i,14 F30 335i,18 F80 M3 My next vehicle would be a Zamboni
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