I just joined the club of White Powder!!

cocacola · 03-20-2012, 06:32 PM

I found a lot of white powder coming from the air vets. After changing the air filter, still the same. Then i did a search on this forum and I found that:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ming+air+vents

The evaporator is faulty and BMW will replace it under new car warranty(in UK). The problem is I just got my car and which is already 5 years old, will BMW replace it for me?? Anyone got the same problem?

pavo335 · 03-20-2012, 06:36 PM

i'd be doubtful. might want to contact advan or bmr to do some work for you

sbce90 · 03-20-2012, 06:47 PM

Did you buy privately or cpo?

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-20-2012, 06:50 PM

Hmm interesting.

When you said you changed air filter, do you mean air filter for the engine or microfilter (aka cabin filter) for the air con?

cocacola · 03-20-2012, 06:58 PM

I changed the microfilter. The car is from a second hand car dealer, I did tell them the problem. Then they asked me to bring the car to their auto electrician to check the air con. After doing some test, he said the air con is working well w/o any problem.

Rossi458 · 03-20-2012, 07:13 PM

Have you tasted this white powder......Are you sure the previous owner wasnt Richard Buttrose?

cocacola · 03-20-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossi458

Have you tasted this white powder......Are you sure the previous owner wasnt Richard Buttrose?

Do you want them? I give you some for free

Rossi458 · 03-20-2012, 07:38 PM

Why dont you just go to the BMW dealer and ask. They are usually pretty good with this sort of thing, even if the car is out of warranty.

cocacola · 03-20-2012, 07:52 PM

Yes, i will ask the BMW dealer to have a look. But before going to the dealer, i want to have more information from you guys.

Rossi458 · 03-20-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cocacola

Yes, i will ask the BMW dealer to have a look. But before going to the dealer, i want to have more information from you guys.

What more information do you need? The thread you posted clearly states its a known issue and what it is

"The problem is cased by a faulty coating on the evaporator surface. When the coating fails the moisture gets under it and aluminium oxide builds up, until it gets to the point when it all lets go in a big snow storm."

cocacola · 03-20-2012, 08:26 PM

Want to see whether any e90 owners got their evaporator replaced by BMW AU. Replaced under warranty or out of warranty?

I just want to know them, OK?

Rossi458 · 03-20-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocacola

Want to see whether any e90 owners got their evaporator replaced by BMW AU. Replaced under warranty or out of warranty?

I just want to know them, OK?

Ok, make sure you let us know if BMW replaces yours or not. Im sure this will become more frequent over time...

pavo335 · 03-20-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossi458

What more information do you need? The thread you posted clearly states its a known issue and what it is

"The problem is cased by a faulty coating on the evaporator surface. When the coating fails the moisture gets under it and aluminium oxide builds up, until it gets to the point when it all lets go in a big snow storm."

btw can you get a gopro thinggie and mount it on the rear parcel shelf and when the snow storm comes post the vid, that'd be a cracker

cocacola · 03-21-2012, 05:52 PM

Just called a BMW dealer, the service guy said they never heard about the white powder thing. He suggested to book in and do a test on the air conditioner which will cost $290.

I said to him it is about the evaporator which is confirmed by BMW then he said they have more than 25 years experience, they will find out what the problem is. If it is the evaporator, may cost up to $5k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF. I gave him the VIN number, he did a check on his system finally gave me an estimated 5 hours labour which is more than $1000 already, still have to add the cost of the new evaporator.

Where is the best place should i go to fix the problem in Sydney?? help............

pavo335 · 03-21-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocacola

Just called a BMW dealer, the service guy said they never heard about the white powder thing. He suggested to book in and do a test on the air conditioner which will cost $290.

I said to him it is about the evaporator which is confirmed by BMW then he said they have more than 25 years experience, they will find out what the problem is. If it is the evaporator, may cost up to $5k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF. I gave him the VIN number, he did a check on his system finally gave me an estimated 5 hours labour which is more than $1000 already, still have to add the cost of the new evaporator.

Where is the best place should i go to fix the problem in Sydney?? help............

you want advan's number?

cocacola · 03-21-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

you want advan's number?

Is he a mechanic or? sorry, new to the forum.

luster · 03-21-2012, 07:40 PM

When driving, do you have the overwealming feeling of euphoria, the urge to talk more and does your face go numb?

pavo335 · 03-21-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cocacola

Is he a mechanic or? sorry, new to the forum.

Yeh no probs good chap knows a lot about BMW's and has installed a lot of mods for members, only prob is he is in Auburn. he is on here pete@advan iirc shoot him a pm if he can help he will if he can't he'll tell you straight up

cocacola · 03-21-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by luster

When driving, do you have the overwealming feeling of euphoria, the urge to talk more and does your face go numb?

Did you have such feeling when you were doing the coding on my car??

cocacola · 03-21-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavo335

Yeh no probs good chap knows a lot about BMW's and has installed a lot of mods for members, only prob is he is in Auburn. he is on here pete@advan iirc shoot him a pm if he can help he will if he can't he'll tell you straight up

Couldn't find pete@advan on the forum, but i just google Advan Performance, got their address now. may drive pass and have a chat with them this afternoon.

Thank you so much.

pavo335 · 03-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocacola

Couldn't find pete@advan on the forum, but i just google Advan Performance, got their address now. may drive pass and have a chat with them this afternoon.

Thank you so much.

you can say hi to lusty he's getting his meth installed, but not with the flashy new tank though

looks like he is using some POS gemini washer bottle

luster · 03-21-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavo335

you can say hi to lusty he's getting his meth installed, but not with the flashy new tank though

looks like he is using some POS gemini washer bottle

we can't all be the top 1%'ers can we

03-20-2012, 06:32 PM	#1
cocacola New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I just joined the club of White Powder!! I found a lot of white powder coming from the air vets. After changing the air filter, still the same. Then i did a search on this forum and I found that: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ming+air+vents The evaporator is faulty and BMW will replace it under new car warranty(in UK). The problem is I just got my car and which is already 5 years old, will BMW replace it for me?? Anyone got the same problem?
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03-20-2012, 06:36 PM	#2
pavo335 Banned 74 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	i'd be doubtful. might want to contact advan or bmr to do some work for you
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 827 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Hmm interesting. When you said you changed air filter, do you mean air filter for the engine or microfilter (aka cabin filter) for the air con?
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03-20-2012, 06:58 PM	#5
cocacola New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I changed the microfilter. The car is from a second hand car dealer, I did tell them the problem. Then they asked me to bring the car to their auto electrician to check the air con. After doing some test, he said the air con is working well w/o any problem.
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03-20-2012, 07:38 PM	#8
Rossi458 Banned 2 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Mums car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Why dont you just go to the BMW dealer and ask. They are usually pretty good with this sort of thing, even if the car is out of warranty.
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03-20-2012, 07:52 PM	#9
cocacola New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Yes, i will ask the BMW dealer to have a look. But before going to the dealer, i want to have more information from you guys.
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cocacola New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Want to see whether any e90 owners got their evaporator replaced by BMW AU. Replaced under warranty or out of warranty? I just want to know them, OK? __________________ Regards, Ivan
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cocacola New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 325i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Just called a BMW dealer, the service guy said they never heard about the white powder thing. He suggested to book in and do a test on the air conditioner which will cost $290. I said to him it is about the evaporator which is confirmed by BMW then he said they have more than 25 years experience, they will find out what the problem is. If it is the evaporator, may cost up to $5k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF. I gave him the VIN number, he did a check on his system finally gave me an estimated 5 hours labour which is more than $1000 already, still have to add the cost of the new evaporator. Where is the best place should i go to fix the problem in Sydney?? help............ __________________ Regards, Ivan
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luster Major 57 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: e90, e88 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney AU, NJ US, TST HK iTrader: (21)	When driving, do you have the overwealming feeling of euphoria, the urge to talk more and does your face go numb?
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