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Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:43 pm
by GSD
Hi all, have a problem with heat only blowing hot outa drivers side, I'm ok but Mrs not so keen :(

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:08 pm
by Grumpyowl
I have the same problem, however my car is a summer garage queen and I don't need the heater.
I would like it to heat both sides though as it's the only thing not working properly on my car.
Interested to hear your replies from anyone in the know.

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:11 pm
by R80CLE
Mine also does this :lol:

I will await responses.

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:48 pm
by Vegas
I too have the same problem. :lol:

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:59 pm
by Grumpyowl
A little bump for this.

This seems to be a problem for more than a few, wonder if it's a broken directional flap in the heater box ?

I seem to remember a post that I can't find, someone putting foam in the drivers side footwell vent to try to divert some warm air to the passenger side.
I wonder if it worked.

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:16 pm
by ph001
The air diversion flaps are motorised by a servo. They would be certainly worth checking but I bet access is a bitch :evil:

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:48 pm
by Athers
What models are people having problems with please?

I have the same problem on my 2.0 2005.

There is still air coming out of the passenger side but it is cold....

I'm also certain that the heat I have on drivers side isnt what it should be...

On checking the feed pipes from radiator/block through the bulkhead they are screaming red hot....

I understand there may be a matrix which might be the source if the problem.

However there are multiple threads on heater issues but this is the only one with a consistent problem.

Any help greatly appreciated!!!

Athers

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:49 am
by Ducklakeview
If you remove the glovebox, you can get to the actuator motors quite easily. If you have access to diagnostic kit, your can run them through their range of movement and also perform a baseline positional reset. They can, and do "lose track" of their positions..

Mike

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:06 am
by Grumpyowl
Ducklakeview wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:49 am If you remove the glovebox, you can get to the actuator motors quite easily. If you have access to diagnostic kit, your can run them through their range of movement and also perform a baseline positional reset. They can, and do "lose track" of their positions..

Mike
As with Athers above mine blows cold passenger side and hot drivers side .

That's good info Mike, when I come to see you in the spring you can check it out for me.

I hope it doesn't upset anybody by saying the above :poke: :rofl:

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:14 pm
by cooknerkid
I also have same on my z4 2.5 SE 2007. Wife complains feet cold. My ankle is burning !!!!

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:35 pm
by R80CLE
2003 2.5i 😕

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:53 am
by Athers
That's very useful....especially as I now have details of a local specialist.

Mike...any thoughts on the lack of heat overall?

Heater problems Z4 E85

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:11 am
by Athers
That's very useful....especially as I now have details of a local specialist.

Mike...any thoughts on the lack of heat overall?