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Old July 24th 05, 07:45 PM
Shadowdancer
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> On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 07:16:08 -0400, Shadowdancer >
> wrote:
>
> >I wonder if this is related to a problem we've been having with the AC
> >on our '98 Z3 convertible, 2.8 litre. We cannot turn it completely off.
> >Instead of having 0 1 2 3 4 as controls, it gives us 1 1 2 3 4, so there
> >is always cold blowing. Other than that, it works great! Even when the
> >outside temp is 90 to 95, the air is chilling in the cockpit.

>
> Most cars' blower motor controls are set to run the fan at low speed
> all the time while the AC compressor is engaged. It's done to keep
> air flowing through the evaporator matrix to prevent ice from building
> up on it. I bet the fan will go off completely if you turn off the AC
> button.
>

Yes, it does go off if you turn off the AC.

Thanks!
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