Hot climate version?

mo2566 · 05-12-2012, 08:00 PM

As I am shopping for 335's, I am checking the VIN to see what options it has. I keep seeing S823A Hot-climate version. (seems like I saw a cold-climate version, too but I don't have a code for it) Anybody know what this is specifically? Could it mean it has the factory oil cooler?

Thanks, Google search and this forum search has revealed nothing so far.

jpsimon · 05-12-2012, 08:05 PM

quick google search came up with this:

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Hot country refers to a coding option for the IHKA (HVAC computer) that sends more air to the center vents to provide the most a/c cooling. The coding option for hot country is to set it to "normal" so I would assume it's pretty common.

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IHKA programming enhanced to produce more cooling output when selected to “hot country”. (Footwell and defrost vents closed to allow more center vent air for maximum cold air.)

themyst · 05-12-2012, 08:27 PM

I wish i could program this into my car. black on black interior is a nightmare in the summer. Heck, even when it's 65 outside my interior is way too hot.

mo2566 · 05-12-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

quick google search came up with this:

Thanks!

jpsimon · 05-12-2012, 08:32 PM

isn't this something you can adjust via iDrive? there's a climate screen where you can tell it how fierce you want the air to be

NiVeDh · 05-12-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

I wish i could program this into my car. black on black interior is a nightmare in the summer. Heck, even when it's 65 outside my interior is way too hot.

You can get it coded.

335okc · 05-12-2012, 10:03 PM

hm... i never realized that this is an option. i noticed that even at full fan there aren't much air coming out. i didn't see it in the available coding spreadsheet.

trufus · 05-12-2012, 10:06 PM

Can't you just hit the button for full air to the face? On the left next to the driver side temperature knob. The one pointing straight at the stick figure....

Also by closing the rear vents you'll get more air to the front.

jzchen · 05-13-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

isn't this something you can adjust via iDrive? there's a climate screen where you can tell it how fierce you want the air to be

I believe you can tap the "Auto" button repeatedly to adjust this setting.

smellthebeans · 04-19-2013, 03:36 PM

My service advisor at Neiderlassung in Stuttgart Germany stated that all cars bound for the United States are Hot Climate Cars.

I have no reason to doubt him because every single US Spec 1er and 3er is subject to the battery cable recall and the SA stated this recall only affected hot climate cars (US, South Africa, Middle East, Australia, and parts of Asia). None of the European cars were effected.

AK 335i · 04-19-2013, 03:49 PM

MY SA stated that the battery cable recall is a FARCE!!!! it's just to get cars in and document any modifications to flag your accounts in case of claimed warranty work down the road!! they are onto what's going on with the n54s.

ksalih · 04-19-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AK 335i

MY SA stated that the battery cable recall is a FARCE!!!! it's just to get cars in and document any modifications to flag your accounts in case of claimed warranty work down the road!! they are onto what's going on with the n54s.

LOL

cwarren · 04-19-2013, 06:48 PM

interested in the hot climate thing my car too is hot as hell in the summer and will not cool to a reasonable temp

max_k20 · 04-19-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smellthebeans

My service advisor at Neiderlassung in Stuttgart Germany stated that all cars bound for the United States are Hot Climate Cars.

I have no reason to doubt him because every single US Spec 1er and 3er is subject to the battery cable recall and the SA stated this recall only affected hot climate cars (US, South Africa, Middle East, Australia, and parts of Asia). None of the European cars were effected.

My car (canadian) is a cold climate version and is in the recall as well so it doesnt affect only the hot climate car but only export model from what I see.

BillionPa · 04-19-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mo2566

Could it mean it has the factory oil cooler?

Oil cooler option is called "High Speed Synchronization"

smellthebeans · 05-23-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AK 335i

MY SA stated that the battery cable recall is a FARCE!!!! it's just to get cars in and document any modifications to flag your accounts in case of claimed warranty work down the road!! they are onto what's going on with the n54s.

Wow...makes me wonder why BMW Deutschland is replacing cables here in Germany & Europe. Especially all of the N52 equipped cars.

BMWM.D. · 05-23-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smellthebeans

My service advisor at Neiderlassung in Stuttgart Germany stated that all cars bound for the United States are Hot Climate Cars.

I have no reason to doubt him because every single US Spec 1er and 3er is subject to the battery cable recall and the SA stated this recall only affected hot climate cars (US, South Africa, Middle East, Australia, and parts of Asia). None of the European cars were effected.

Yep, all regular USA E9x cars (328i/335i) are "hot climate". The M3 is not, though, and I'm not 100% about the diesels.

Jeef · 05-23-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by smellthebeans

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Originally Posted by AK 335i

MY SA stated that the battery cable recall is a FARCE!!!! it's just to get cars in and document any modifications to flag your accounts in case of claimed warranty work down the road!! they are onto what's going on with the n54s.

Wow...makes me wonder why BMW Deutschland is replacing cables here in Germany & Europe. Especially all of the N52 equipped cars.

WRichieX · 05-30-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef

Is this an automatic thing? Or do I have to set it up.

MSport_Jon · 01-26-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BillionPa

Oil cooler option is called "High Speed Synchronization"

Hot Climate does not mean oil cooler on the X3. That is another option. Temperature on the oil block next to the oil filter is extracted via convection and it is water cooled. If you have a rectangular block next to the oil filter with a single connection that is connected to it, it is not the oil cooled version...!

blknighte92 · 05-04-2016, 12:26 PM

So just to confirm, the fan/motor isn't different between the hot climate version and regular, its the coding that controls the cars and then controls the speed?

MSport_Jon · 05-16-2016, 12:35 AM

Im sure hot climate means oil cooler. I had a 335i 2007 that was labeled Hot Climate version in the VIN decoder and had the oil cooler installed. My X3 is also Hot version but does not have oil cooler. It has a water cooled line and block where the oil cooler housing goes on the M Sport models.

This is hot climate

This is hot climate too. Sort of... Just a different way to cooling the oil. If you are missing any of the above. Then you do not have the hot climate version.

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themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	I wish i could program this into my car. black on black interior is a nightmare in the summer. Heck, even when it's 65 outside my interior is way too hot. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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jpsimon Team Zissou 3065 Rep 10,197 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	isn't this something you can adjust via iDrive? there's a climate screen where you can tell it how fierce you want the air to be
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335okc Captain 42 Rep 659 Posts Drives: e90 335 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: okc iTrader: (0)	hm... i never realized that this is an option. i noticed that even at full fan there aren't much air coming out. i didn't see it in the available coding spreadsheet.
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trufus Private 0 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Can't you just hit the button for full air to the face? On the left next to the driver side temperature knob. The one pointing straight at the stick figure.... Also by closing the rear vents you'll get more air to the front.
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smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	back from the dead My service advisor at Neiderlassung in Stuttgart Germany stated that all cars bound for the United States are Hot Climate Cars. I have no reason to doubt him because every single US Spec 1er and 3er is subject to the battery cable recall and the SA stated this recall only affected hot climate cars (US, South Africa, Middle East, Australia, and parts of Asia). None of the European cars were effected. __________________
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AK 335i Major 48 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: black 335i E90 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: boynton beach iTrader: (0)	MY SA stated that the battery cable recall is a FARCE!!!! it's just to get cars in and document any modifications to flag your accounts in case of claimed warranty work down the road!! they are onto what's going on with the n54s.
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cwarren Captain 82 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	interested in the hot climate thing my car too is hot as hell in the summer and will not cool to a reasonable temp __________________ ptf MHD E85 /Hexon rr550 turbo's/PRE custom intakes/CP / bms dp's/hfs4 / er fmic/PSS/spec stage 2+/kwv2/steveAZ stage 3 lpfp /m3 control arms/powerflex black/MF LSD /fuel it port injection
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blknighte92 Private First Class 10 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: everywhere iTrader: (5)	So just to confirm, the fan/motor isn't different between the hot climate version and regular, its the coding that controls the cars and then controls the speed?
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MSport_Jon Captain 126 Rep 615 Posts Drives: X3 F25 LCI /// F80 M3 (SOLD) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (2)	Im sure hot climate means oil cooler. I had a 335i 2007 that was labeled Hot Climate version in the VIN decoder and had the oil cooler installed. My X3 is also Hot version but does not have oil cooler. It has a water cooled line and block where the oil cooler housing goes on the M Sport models. This is hot climate This is hot climate too. Sort of... Just a different way to cooling the oil. If you are missing any of the above. Then you do not have the hot climate version. Last edited by MSport_Jon; 05-16-2016 at 12:42 AM..
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