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A/C - Howling Rough Running Noise With Compressor ON

SI B64 10 10
Heating and Air Conditioning

June 2011
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 10 10 dated December 2010.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
[NEW] Howling/Rough Running Noise when the A/C Compressor is Engaged

MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series)

E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)

[NEW] E89 (Z4)

[NEW] 1 Series and 3 Series vehicles equipped with the N51 and N52 engine produced from 8/31/08

[NEW] Z4 vehicles produced from 2/28/09

SITUATION

When the air conditioning system is on and the A/C compressor is activated, a howling noise may be heard between 800 and 2,400 rpm.

CAUSE

Vibration in the air condition suction line (low side)

PROCEDURE

See attachment





PARTS INFORMATION








[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION

ATTACHMENTS








B641010 - Procedure 1 and 3 Series





B641010 - Procedure Z4