Help! I think the dealer put in wrong HVAC unit!

ampang701 · 09-10-2015, 05:50 PM

The AC in my 2015 M235i xDrive was not functioning properly, so I took it to the dealer. Upon picking it up today, first thing I noticed was the temp display for driver and passenger was different than when I dropped it off. I recall the orange dot version, but now it has the blue LED version. I could swear it was the orange one - the blue does not match anything else! Pic of the replaced unit attached. Pics from BMW website and elsewhere here inconclusive.

Am I wrong, or does my M235i have the HVAC display from a different model?

JMatt88 · 09-10-2015, 05:55 PM

Lol.... That's the new display being used in the 2016's (yes... M235i's)

Cool !

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ampang701 · 09-10-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JMatt88

Lol.... That's the new display being used in the 2016's (yes... M235i's)

Cool !

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So did BMW change the entire lighting scheme in the 2016s to match the HVAC display? It just looks so out of place.

JMatt88 · 09-10-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ampang701

So did BMW change the entire lighting scheme in the 2016s to match the HVAC display? It just looks so out of place.

Dunno, but I am 100% sure that is a 2016 display. I saw one in a 2016 M235i xdrive in Pennsylvania. I started the car and it was the first thing I noticed (daytime).

Xiaoxi · 09-10-2015, 06:03 PM

You think the dealer assembles the cars like Ikea furniture?

dcpower · 09-10-2015, 06:04 PM

The display is not blue, but white. The display switches from White to Amber automagically when the vehicle adapts to nighttime driving, matching the other instrumentation. Personally, I prefer the new display.

JMatt88 · 09-10-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dcpower

The display is not blue, but white. The display switches from White to Amber automagically when the vehicle adapts to nighttime driving, matching the other instrumentation. Personally, I prefer the new display.

As do I, I think it is crisper and clearer.

ampang701 · 09-10-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiaoxi

You think the dealer assembles the cars like Ikea furniture?

Evidently they do.

ampang701 · 09-10-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dcpower

The display is not blue, but white. The display switches from White to Amber automagically when the vehicle adapts to nighttime driving, matching the other instrumentation. Personally, I prefer the new display.

Did they change other interior dashboard lighting in the 2016s? On its own, I don't disagree with you, it's just that it seems out of place with the rest of the lighting.

dcpower · 09-10-2015, 06:15 PM

No sir. But recall our cars (15 included) display information in the MFD and Gauge Cluster with bright white lighting during the day, and amber at night. The only difference being the new HVAC controls mirror this rather than remaining amber at all times.

Jay H · 09-10-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ampang701

The AC in my 2015 M235i xDrive was not functioning properly, so I took it to the dealer.

I'm having some trouble with my A/C in my '15 228i. May I please ask what issues you were having and if the new dash unit was the cure?

My A/C randomly comes on while driving and sometimes can't not be turned off even though I'm freezing to death. Dealer states this is normal as the climate control samples temp and humidity and if the climate control determines the air is too humid in the car, it'll switch on the A/C compressor to avoid the windows fogging (and most importantly saving BMW from a lawsuit from someone getting into an accident because they can't operate a climate control). I have to bump up the temp control to over 80 on the display (even in summer) to avoid pneumonia.

Cloud IX · 09-10-2015, 09:00 PM

Yup its the 2016 version. Mine has the same thing

German1967 · 09-10-2015, 09:07 PM

Was already built into late 2015 models. Mine is a May 2015 production car and has the new unit.

Transfer · 09-10-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by German1967

Was already built into late 2015 models. Mine is a May 2015 production car and has the new unit.

My 2015 is June production and I also have it. I think it's looks great.

Avian · 09-11-2015, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ampang701

The AC in my 2015 M235i xDrive was not functioning properly, so I took it to the dealer. Upon picking it up today, first thing I noticed was the temp display for driver and passenger was different than when I dropped it off. I recall the orange dot version, but now it has the blue LED version. I could swear it was the orange one - the blue does not match anything else! Pic of the replaced unit attached. Pics from BMW website and elsewhere here inconclusive.

Am I wrong, or does my M235i have the HVAC display from a different model?

I don't get what your issue is... Embrace the change, IMO it looks awesome

M235iUK · 09-11-2015, 05:59 AM

Yeah but it loses 10hp OMG!!

Mine is exactly the same... like above. Embrace the change!

jstnstr · 09-11-2015, 07:23 AM

Dude you got upgraded! Don't worry. It changes to orange at night. More fancy

sstarrx3 · 09-11-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dcpower

The display is not blue, but white. The display switches from White to Amber automagically when the vehicle adapts to nighttime driving, matching the other instrumentation. Personally, I prefer the new display.

My 2014 228i does not change colors. Its Amber 24/7 365!

Alpine F31 · 09-11-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by German1967

Was already built into late 2015 models. Mine is a May 2015 production car and has the new unit.

A coworker of mine just got an M235i convertible and his has this display. I assumed it was a 2016 but he said it's a 2015.

yeezy · 09-11-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dcpower

The display is not blue, but white. The display switches from White to Amber automagically when the vehicle adapts to nighttime driving, matching the other instrumentation. Personally, I prefer the new display.

+1

3.0L · 09-11-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ampang701

The AC in my 2015 M235i xDrive was not functioning properly, so I took it to the dealer. Upon picking it up today, first thing I noticed was the temp display for driver and passenger was different than when I dropped it off. I recall the orange dot version, but now it has the blue LED version. I could swear it was the orange one - the blue does not match anything else! Pic of the replaced unit attached. Pics from BMW website and elsewhere here inconclusive.

Am I wrong, or does my M235i have the HVAC display from a different model?

To ask the obvious question, does it work? The A/C, that is.

isthar · 09-12-2015, 07:10 AM

You got an upgrade! Awesome. My idrive got replaced recently, I was praying it would net me 4g but nope... Did cause me to lose my Sirius Xm trial though!

Wonder what it costs to replace that part to get the '16 color scheme, hmm

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dcpower Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Estoril Blue Join Date: May 2015 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	The display is not blue, but white. The display switches from White to Amber automagically when the vehicle adapts to nighttime driving, matching the other instrumentation. Personally, I prefer the new display.
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dcpower Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Estoril Blue Join Date: May 2015 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	No sir. But recall our cars (15 included) display information in the MFD and Gauge Cluster with bright white lighting during the day, and amber at night. The only difference being the new HVAC controls mirror this rather than remaining amber at all times.
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Cloud IX Lieutenant 122 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Quickest Stock Turbo F8X Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sky iTrader: (4)	Yup its the 2016 version. Mine has the same thing
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German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Was already built into late 2015 models. Mine is a May 2015 production car and has the new unit. __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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M235iUK New Member 13 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M235i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah but it loses 10hp OMG!! Mine is exactly the same... like above. Embrace the change!
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