[makeitbetter]

Originally Posted by RPA8888

Here's a source for filters from an OEM supplier (Mahle):

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/156730...hoCB4kQAvD_BwE

Amazing, thanks

[Keithwand]

Aren’t these covered under the 3 year warranty?

[RPA8888]

Originally Posted by Keithwand

Aren’t these covered under the 3 year warranty?

I would be surprised if filters such as these are covered under a 3 year warranty.

The projected service intervals on them are at 10k miles / 12 months, 30k miles / 36 months, 60k miles / 60 months.

I replace mine every year myself.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by Keithwand

Aren’t these covered under the 3 year warranty?

I’ve seen micro air filter on the warranty service schedule, not cabin air filter

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by makeitbetter

Thanks, do you have a brand that you recommend that fits the G05? Amazon seems to list some off brands I don't recognize.

I’ll be installing these soon

[makeitbetter]

I've gone down the rabbit hole on cabin filters, found this comparison and deep dive against all of the common German filter manufacturers.

TLDR: In order of best to worst: Mahle > Hengst > Mann > Bosch > Valeo

[marbab]

Originally Posted by itshere

Hi,

As the title says, when I turn on the AC the first 10 seconds there’s a rotten smell that comes out of the AC and then it’s gone. Is that normal? Happens for a few seconds but I think also when I run fan without AC on. It’s quiet hot the last couple days if that adds to anything.

If there’s a fix needed is that something the 4 year warranty covers?

Driving an x5 2020 for reference.

Thanks,

Hi I have exactly the same issue in my g20 2019. It's relatively ok during the winter but gets worse when outside temp rises over 15C. Same as you, I tried everything, bombs, foams, new filters, bmw had my car 5 times, cleaning the evaporator, all channels, replacing filters etc. and it's still there. I've got enough, because my warranty expired now.

People who say they had same issue and avise to switch off the aircon, or replace the filter just prove they either didn't read your post or had different issue.
I found similar story to our, when guy finally after trying everything got fed up and sold.thw car. I like.my car, but I am already considering selling it, because of that.
This is not what I was expecting from BMW. This kind of fault plus the service that has no idea what it is and they spray the bomb to mask the smell...

[GerryC]

Originally Posted by mediopogi

what I’ve learned… when using A/C during the trip, as you reach you destination, turn the A/C off but leave the fan on to dry the evaporator and to prevent it from mold/mildew build up in the long term.

If that isn’t done, the next time you defog the windshield, it will cause the windshield to fog even more before it defogs. This is an indication of moisture/high humidity inside the evaporator box. Mold/mildew and bacteria likes to grow in dark and damp environments.

You don't do that in Florida. If you do, you just suck hot humid air in which will condense throughout the system - where it shouldn't be. The AC is designed to reduce humidity by condensing the moisture out of the air and draining it out at the evaporator. You shouldn't have moisture trapped in the system unless the drain is clogged.