BMW X5 (E70) Heater Malfunction (cold air, or low air pressure from vents or one vent blowing cold)

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4 жыл бұрын

If you are experiencing heater issues with you X5 and not getting warm/hot air inside the cabin, please read below and watch the vide for useful information. I will explain some of the more common issue resulting in low or no heat during winter. Following are the key point-
a. If No Air from Vents and Battery Low voltage Alarm, check Battery voltage and Recharge or replace old battery
b. If you are getting some air from vents but either its cold, or one vent is blowing cold and other hot or overall vent speed is low, do the following in recommended sequence below (basic to more complex) until the problem is resolved-
1. Top off engine coolant
2. Check Freon level (yes for heater too)
3. Replace heater valve
4. Change Thermostat (more complex)
5. Others (Heater core etc)
Disclaimer: All views expressed are my own and do not represent BMW or its service center. I am not a certified mechanic and by no means would recommend taking any actions without doing additional research and diagnosis. I don't claim any responsibility for any accident or damage as a result of this DIY video. Please perform the repair at your own risk. Thanks!

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@C-LOS420 3 жыл бұрын

I paid 200$ online for mine heater control valve. My problem was every thing. I replaced the blower motor and resistor when the problem was HCV. Fix the problem instantly. I wasn't going to chance on buy a cheaper part that I know for a one year warranty. It was truly worth and they gave me a lifetime warranty. Was oem bmw part that came in the mail. If you like your ride like I like mine then make a smart decision.

@johnholmes797 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. It fixed the problem in my 2013 X5 35i and I done the replacement myself!

@fixit4all 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@federicogiannetti4335 9 ай бұрын

I’ve the problem with the hot air in the same model. How you solved it?

@castilloliquors7661 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this video it fixed the problem today have 99* grades

@fixit4all 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@alankamal5474 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for the video, really helped

@fixit4all 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@felixdiaz3714 Жыл бұрын

Hello so after you blead the hose are there suppose to move I feel like der a movement in a bigger one feels like a bubble is passing by

@iwayne34 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue with my 2018 f39 x2,, take over 45 mins sometimes

@RileyCarson 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to add freon without the ambient temp being that high? Seems like a dumb design that you can't do it when its cold out.

@axesomebody 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a similar issue with my 2008 X5 3.0. I will borrow a Freon gauge off my bro today to check that but have been suspicious of the heater control valve. I pulled the clip and tested continuity across the contact points. It seemed I got close to 15.4 across each so I assume it’s working? I found one on eBay for $35 but you mentioned eBay didn’t work out for you? Would you mind sharing what didn’t work out? Thanks!

@salmasaeed9567 4 жыл бұрын

thanks axesomebody- Its a bit of a hassle to install a used valve and find out its seals are broken, that's what happened to me. I would encourage to buy a new one or consider replacing the seals on your own valve. Good luck!

@iwayne34 3 жыл бұрын

I think he meant coolant not freon ,,

@axesomebody 3 жыл бұрын

Ya, sorry, meant refrigerant. Freon has been gone for awhile. All it needed was a top up of refrigerant and back to good. Thanks!

@dflex4180 3 жыл бұрын

Get genuine bmw the others dont last long at all maybe a year seals fail they leak coolant

@mirzahatic936 7 ай бұрын

i have bmw x6 same problem ! change this part controle valve but still no have heat thermostat are already change ? please need help

@khmertech1678 3 жыл бұрын

i bought new on from amazon and will replace it on my x5 next 2 weeks

@user-ep6kc6jz8l 3 жыл бұрын

And ???

@dflex4180 3 жыл бұрын

Bro if i aint the genuine bmw part u going to end up replacing soon they stop working and leaking after a yr or so supposed to last a decade

@dflex4180 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-ep6kc6jz8l take from me job is pain in ass get genuine bmw i had to do job twice cuz of non bmw cheaper brand . They leak

@khmertech1678 3 жыл бұрын

@@dflex4180 too late, i already bought it put it on now, the original one must be really expensive

@stevsonsonsh.5995 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you buy a bmw in the first place then bro? For cases like this is the OEM answer for sure or you can do more harm than good trust me. Good luck.

@haihonguyen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, when you said you bought cheap one from ebay that didnt work out, could you tell what happened? Because i did buy one from ebay for around $30, and it didnt fix my x5/e70 problem. But have no idea if the valve is the issue

@fixit4all 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hai, I think most of the cheap ones selling on eBay don't have the seals intact so you really will have to open the valves and inspect. There is a seal replacement kit but I would recommend buy a new one from dealership as it involves some hard labor in putting it back in. Best of luck!

@Basam1974 3 жыл бұрын

i have issue with heater. one vent give little hot air and another one give warm to cold air. but after some time both of them give me warm ( not hot) air ,,, is the problem the valve

@fixit4all 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Basam, sounds like a heater valve problem. If its not heater valve then it could be thermostat, but I would definitely start with valve. Try running diagnostics and see if you find any error codes. That may point to a component failure but it is obviously more complex. I am not sure if the loaner diagnostics from Autozone reads all BMW fault codes.

@Teche7c Жыл бұрын

All did all that and for some reason, my fan stopped working. Any ideas?

@fixit4all Жыл бұрын

hi Teche7c, not sure why but I would check electrical connection/fuse box

@karanmadaan7116 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would have m7ch better if you could come out if that noise abs make the video so we could actually hear you.

@fixit4all 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely need to improve my editing, will keep in mind. thanks for the feedback.

@Semaj.18272 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my car when I turn ac on it blows warm air from drivers side vents only does this man the flap is not closing and do you know the part name

@fixit4all 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Saif, do you mean the heater? one side vent blowing cold is usually because of heater control valve failure. Check your part number online by entering your VIN. Thanks

@Semaj.18272 2 жыл бұрын

@@fixit4all no it’s actually the aircon Driver side middle vent and side vent is blowing warm air Passenger side is fine

@fishingtoronto 2 жыл бұрын

@@Semaj.18272 did you find out the issue? I have similar problem. Ac is set to max. Passenger side vent is blowing warm air and rear center is blowing hot air. Do you know if the heater valve will fix this issue?

@Semaj.18272 2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingtoronto nope lol

@fishingtoronto 2 жыл бұрын

@@Semaj.18272 thanks