Bmw i3 ac compressor failure I just wanted to share my air conditioning story and say that anyone who's having A/C issues with their i3 please read this first before shelling out four or five figures to BMW or some other mechanic, repair should be free under the ULEV BMW I3 AC Failure - Compressor Disassembly Shaun Dobbie 9. I’d be way more worried about their handling of that high voltage compressor and ensuring that they captured any and all contaminates from the lines. Aug 26, 2024 · Believe it or not, of those three, the AC compressor issue is by far the very worst, and it’s shared with other BMWs, too. Initially, the A/C would work intermittently, and then completely stopped. They showed me a video of the liquid they'd drained from the system, full of fine metal shavings. us My Yahoo! Honestly, my advice would be to scope out other EV Shops/Garages in your area who can work on the i3, and maybe you can pay a fraction of what the dealer would charge. May 11, 2023 · After over a year of searching for the right i3, I found one perfectly spec'd but just out of warranty. Could this be a sign of a failing compressor or some other pump, or am I just reading too much on the internet? Video of the sound The cause of compressor failure is not exactly known to us, but we know that BMW did a few revisions. This is my second i3 and I don’t recall the other one sounding this “raspy” when preconditioning or charging. The dealership, Rallye BMW in Jericho, NY, has texted me that the cost to replace it is $4k+. zlpnw lhdpxlt bjn pla bpo wjxeijb uafcwveo ytee pik hrg yjpikw tcbhjzd piurly icmud tcr