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2005 BMW X3 Repair Question


Topics covered: All wheel drive, Evaporator, Expansion valve.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 16, 2010

2005 BMW X3 AC

Air Conditioning problem
2005 BMW X3 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 46K miles

Low side shrader valve for low side port was replaced after 2 week AC is blowing hot air again yet no leaks found.
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Answer

Replied on July 17, 2010

If there is a leak, and there is dye in the system, look for something in the evaporator or expansion valve to be leaky. I am assuming the exposed parts of the system are leak free, so that leaves the parts that are not exposed, that makes sense doesn't it?

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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