Centre Console Cooling?

olk67 · 07-28-2009, 02:41 PM

Hello everybody
I have a BMW 325I -09 (E91)
I wonder the centre console cooling function how does it works icant get in function help me
Ihave the large Automatic air conditioning

//Olov

erichighley · 07-28-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by olk67

Hello everybody
I have a BMW 325I -09 (E91)
I wonder the centre console cooling function how does it works icant get in function help me
Ihave the large Automatic air conditioning

//Olov

i dont think the center console has a cooling function....at least in the US.

check your manual

JDLM · 07-28-2009, 03:48 PM

yeah I have not seen that in my E90...

Lexor1704 · 07-28-2009, 03:53 PM

It was removed for MY2009. For previous years it was controlled by the temp gauge for the rear area of the car and a switch in the center console to turn the air flow on and off for the cup holder there.

Blubaron79 · 07-28-2009, 04:03 PM

I have the rear switch on the console to control air flow to the back seats, but no cooling function in the console. My brouchure for my 2009 said it was climate controlled, but nothing about it in the manual.

BTW... the console barely fits my phone in it. Why would you want it cooled?

yomama69 · 07-28-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I have the rear switch on the console to control air flow to the back seats, but no cooling function in the console. My brouchure for my 2009 said it was climate controlled, but nothing about it in the manual.

BTW... the console barely fits my phone in it. Why would you want it cooled?

Fits a can of soda perfectly. Cools it nicely. If you live in a warm climate and want something cool to drink on a hot day, keep one in your car with the a/c on in the center console.

mrbrett · 07-28-2009, 04:53 PM

I have it in my car. It's nice.

jopa489 · 07-28-2009, 05:02 PM

I'm almost positive my E90 has this. It's controlled by the rear vent controls.

citrixscu · 07-28-2009, 05:35 PM

It's a decent feature. I have 6MT so it doesn't make sense to keep anything in the compartment since my arm is usually there. Also, I read somewhere that they removed it for MY2009s.

mrbrett · 07-28-2009, 06:14 PM

Is this one of BMW's new cost cutting features?

erichighley · 07-28-2009, 09:34 PM

never knew they had that feature...i stand corrected

learn something new everyday

Xipher · 07-28-2009, 09:52 PM

Mine has 3 or 4 little slots in the middle compartment, I thought they were to store change? :P

I've never tried to check if they are actually air vents.

Bill-SD · 07-28-2009, 10:37 PM

I have it in my '07. Don't use it too much, but it's nice to have the option to keep something cool to drink.

JayKay335i · 07-29-2009, 12:36 AM

I have it in my 07 e90. It works when the AC is on. I think it be useful for long trips and whatnot. Except that I like keeping my hand on the arm rest. I'll see if I can fit midget bottles of water in there and close the top.

taliesen · 07-29-2009, 08:43 AM

Wish mine had it so I could use it as an iPod cooler

Tee-Dub · 07-29-2009, 02:38 PM

I tried mine but didn't feel any cool air coming out. How long does it take? I'll try it again today, supposed to be a chilly 107 degrees.

samej · 07-29-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee-Dub

I tried mine but didn't feel any cool air coming out. How long does it take? I'll try it again today, supposed to be a chilly 107 degrees.

Did you adjust the rear passenger console temp control? IIRC that also controls the console temp, so set it to cold. Also you have to switch the inside console vent on (little switch just by the "coin slots", set to position 1).

335_i · 07-29-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbrett

I have it in my car. It's nice.

+1

ibimmer954 · 07-29-2009, 06:33 PM

You know, the cup holder puts the drink directly in front of the vent in my car. So just using the normal cupholder with the A/C will have the same effect as trying to use the center console cooler.

roozie2001 · 07-29-2009, 07:07 PM

yah its a nice option. it does a great job. only tough thing is keepin other junk out the center like papers and such

Cookeze · 07-29-2009, 07:11 PM

I have it on my 08. I leave the vents open to keep my Ipod nice and cool.

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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have the rear switch on the console to control air flow to the back seats, but no cooling function in the console. My brouchure for my 2009 said it was climate controlled, but nothing about it in the manual. BTW... the console barely fits my phone in it. Why would you want it cooled? __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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citrixscu First Lieutenant 3 Rep 363 Posts Drives: '14 335i EB II Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Gatos, CA iTrader: (0)	It's a decent feature. I have 6MT so it doesn't make sense to keep anything in the compartment since my arm is usually there. Also, I read somewhere that they removed it for MY2009s.
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Xipher Private 2 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	Mine has 3 or 4 little slots in the middle compartment, I thought they were to store change? :P I've never tried to check if they are actually air vents.
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Bill-SD Private First Class 3 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '07 335i / '14 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I have it in my '07. Don't use it too much, but it's nice to have the option to keep something cool to drink. __________________ Monaco Blue/Saddle E92 335i Alpine White/Black F30 328i
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I have it in my 07 e90. It works when the AC is on. I think it be useful for long trips and whatnot. Except that I like keeping my hand on the arm rest. I'll see if I can fit midget bottles of water in there and close the top.
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Tee-Dub Captain 35 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	I tried mine but didn't feel any cool air coming out. How long does it take? I'll try it again today, supposed to be a chilly 107 degrees.
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roozie2001 Just some guy 49 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	yah its a nice option. it does a great job. only tough thing is keepin other junk out the center like papers and such __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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Cookeze New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2008 335I convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I have it on my 08. I leave the vents open to keep my Ipod nice and cool.
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