A/C has a funny sound on starting up...

[Wobbles]

OK, this isn't exactly a honeymoon wrecker, deal-breaker kinda emergency - but, 2 days into the X5 xDrive35i, and I realize that the A/C makes a funny "water running through the pipes" kinda sound on starting up. It's set to 22°C, on auto-recirculation. The "water gurgling in the pipes" last no more than 10 seconds, and there's no odor, no ill-effect on the cooling ability (in fact, the X5 has the fasting cooling A/C by a country mile!). Once the gurgling stops, the A/C hums silently, does its job without complaint, and freezes my hands solid - it's that cold!

Anyone else encountered something similar? I've never had anything like this in either my old E65, F30 (both sold), F02 or F13, so I'm on unchartered waters at the moment.

Any pointers/tips/hints/ideas would be most appreciated!

Cheers,
Wobbles

[opasha]

Seems normal. Here's a thread where some of us discussed it: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=992670

[Wobbles]

Originally Posted by opasha

Seems normal. Here's a thread where some of us discussed it: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=992670

You, my man, are an absolute FOUNTAIN of knowledge - and I really appreciate your enthusiasm and the fantastic generosity shown in sharing it.

People like you make this forum great.

Thanks again buddy!

[opasha]

Originally Posted by Wobbles

You, my man, are an absolute FOUNTAIN of knowledge - and I really appreciate your enthusiasm and the fantastic generosity shown in sharing it.

People like you make this forum great.

Thanks again buddy!

I appreciate the kind words. Isn't that the whole point of these forums ?

[Baunton]

No issues with AC on this or previous E70.

[NPickles]

I get what I can only describe as a crackling sound for a few seconds then silence but no issues at all with performance.

[opasha]

Originally Posted by NPickles

I get what I can only describe as a crackling sound for a few seconds then silence but no issues at all with performance.

This is how mine operates as well. No issues either.

[Wobbles]

Thanks guys, for your reassuring replies. I'm a happy owner once again

[rganguly]

This is normal, I get it for few seconds, if you note during that time no air comes out.