Warm spot on side of transmission tunnel

froman · 02-09-2007, 01:31 PM

A warm spot has developed on my transmission tunnel, right where my leg rests against it while driving. It's just beneath the front edge of the center stack, and it's getting gradually warmer over the last few days. What would cause that? Should I be concerned?

The flying Dutchman · 02-09-2007, 01:57 PM

the 325d is known for that "problem", but the gasoline cars?

Dont worry it is normal but yes a little arritating.

P2 · 02-09-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by froman

A warm spot has developed on my transmission tunnel, right where my leg rests against it while driving. It's just beneath the front edge of the center stack, and it's getting gradually warmer over the last few days. What would cause that? Should I be concerned?

Search for the tech service bulletins. There is a tsb about this. I'm thinking of getting mine fixed as well.

LEDZEP · 02-09-2007, 02:08 PM

Noticed this in our E91 last winter, but didn't feel like it was bad enough for a service visit and dismantling of the center console. There is a service bulliten for it - about a year or more ago.. do a search for it, or call your SA.

montreal_bimmer · 02-09-2007, 02:46 PM

mine too, but mine gets hella hot, i have to take my leg off of it for a minute to cool my leg down

is there a recall on this??

what causes this?

LEDZEP · 02-09-2007, 03:03 PM

I think the heat duct that runs to the rear passenger area is up against the inside of the console (plastic). I believe the solution was for them to put some foam insulators in there...

froman · 02-09-2007, 03:09 PM

i thought it might be a heat duct thing, so I cranked up the A/C full blast. Didn't cool it down.

Disco Stew · 02-09-2007, 04:37 PM

My e92 has the same issue. Hasn't really bugged me that much. Might be a different story in the summer....

billgti · 02-09-2007, 04:44 PM

did u guys check your the temperature dial on your rear vents? that temp dial sets the temperature for the rear regardless of what your temp is set in the front, e.g. u will still have hot air coming out of the rear if the dial is switched to "red" in the rear even if your AC system is blowing cold air up front. the hot air passes thru the center console area which causes that whole area to warm up.

montreal_bimmer · 02-09-2007, 04:51 PM

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did u guys check your the temperature dial on your rear vents? that temp dial sets the temperature for the rear regardless of what your temp is set in the front, e.g. u will still have hot air coming out of the rear if the dial is switched to "red" in the rear even if your AC system is blowing cold air up front. the hot air passes thru the center console area which causes that whole area to warm up.

thats another thing, if ur blowing ac in the front, u have to make sure the back is on the blue or else you get warm air in the back, and you actually notice the difference.

my car gets really really hot on my leg when i drive, especially the longer the ride is. doesnt seem normal.

do you guys think i should bring to the dealership???

the dealerships areound here suck balls though, they're gonna drive the car for 5 minutes and say it didnt happen to them so they dont have to fix it.

s4iscool · 02-09-2007, 06:55 PM

they pretty much all do it. Just shut down the rear vents and you wont have a problem. If you have removed this piece, you will see how the ducts run through the center console...some foam really wont make a difference as the TSB suggests. I rarely have rear seat passengers, so I have the rear duct shut off, and the temp dialed to the blue. no problmes.

froman · 02-09-2007, 11:26 PM

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did u guys check your the temperature dial on your rear vents?

I went outside just now to check, and the rear temp dial was cranked to max! I guess my daughter was messing with it, or bumped it with her knee. Thanks for saving me time and embarrassment.

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The flying Dutchman New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 525d \e61 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	the 325d is known for that "problem", but the gasoline cars? Dont worry it is normal but yes a little arritating.
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froman Private First Class 16 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2008 550i Sport Space Gray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	i thought it might be a heat duct thing, so I cranked up the A/C full blast. Didn't cool it down.
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billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	did u guys check your the temperature dial on your rear vents? that temp dial sets the temperature for the rear regardless of what your temp is set in the front, e.g. u will still have hot air coming out of the rear if the dial is switched to "red" in the rear even if your AC system is blowing cold air up front. the hot air passes thru the center console area which causes that whole area to warm up.
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	they pretty much all do it. Just shut down the rear vents and you wont have a problem. If you have removed this piece, you will see how the ducts run through the center console...some foam really wont make a difference as the TSB suggests. I rarely have rear seat passengers, so I have the rear duct shut off, and the temp dialed to the blue. no problmes.
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