Warm central tunnel?

moldcad · 04-20-2015, 02:49 AM

During my virgin trip in my brand new M235i I noticed that the central tunnel (just behind and below the central console armrest, at the side wall between it and the driver's seat) feels warm when touched. Not hot - just warm. Considering the external temperature just around 10 C, and my rather mitigated driving style in the break-in period - is it normal?

Never felt any local "patches" of high temperature in my F10 (also 8AT); would it just be the difference in cabin insulation? Or should I visit the service to check the AT in my new M235i?

silverado · 04-20-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by moldcad

During my virgin trip in my brand new M235i I noticed that the central tunnel (just behind and below the central console armrest, at the side wall between it and the driver's seat) feels warm when touched. Not hot - just warm. Considering the external temperature just around 10 C, and my rather mitigated driving style in the break-in period - is it normal?

Never felt any local "patches" of high temperature in my F10 (also 8AT); would it just be the difference in cabin insulation? Or should I visit the service to check the AT in my new M235i?

In my E90, that area turned warm or even hot if the temp control for the backseat ventilation vents was turned to the hot direction (red). Basically it was affected by the temp of the air being pumped to the back seat. Haven't experienced it yet in the m235i, but it's worth checking.

moldcad · 04-20-2015, 12:07 PM

Interesting theory - must verify it... Anyone else can confirm there is nothing to worry about?

TurboKoo · 04-20-2015, 01:25 PM

Same in my E91 and F22. When back seat gets hot air it central tunnel gets warm.

04-20-2015, 02:49 AM	#1
moldcad Major 262 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Warm central tunnel? During my virgin trip in my brand new M235i I noticed that the central tunnel (just behind and below the central console armrest, at the side wall between it and the driver's seat) feels warm when touched. Not hot - just warm. Considering the external temperature just around 10 C, and my rather mitigated driving style in the break-in period - is it normal? Never felt any local "patches" of high temperature in my F10 (also 8AT); would it just be the difference in cabin insulation? Or should I visit the service to check the AT in my new M235i? __________________ previous: 2003 E46 330i SMG just sold: 2013 F10 528i xDrive my AWD beater: 2015 Golf R mk7 DSG my RWD pirate & long-distance cruiser: 2015 M235i AT8, LSD
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moldcad Major 262 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Interesting theory - must verify it... Anyone else can confirm there is nothing to worry about? __________________ previous: 2003 E46 330i SMG just sold: 2013 F10 528i xDrive my AWD beater: 2015 Golf R mk7 DSG my RWD pirate & long-distance cruiser: 2015 M235i AT8, LSD
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TurboKoo Lurker from behind 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lahti iTrader: (0)	Same in my E91 and F22. When back seat gets hot air it central tunnel gets warm. __________________ "Understeer is when you see the tree you are hitting, if you only hear the tree then it was oversteer" Walter Röhrl
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