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2025 BMW M3 — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights

CamberHaulerCommunity StarterMay 12, 20262025 BMW M3 CompetitionOrlando
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airflow/fan behavior than refrigerant level? I am in Orlando.
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GarageWrench215Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 BMW M3 catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “a/c is cold on the highway but,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. That's my plan before I call anyone.
WrenchCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2025 BMW M3 catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. Save the big job until that test fails. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
SleeperWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 13, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Two 2025 BMW M3s can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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