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      06-04-2011, 04:29 PM   #1
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x5 e70 cabin air filter?

anyone know where the cabin air filter for x5 e70 2008 is? coz if my a/c is turned off, and its just set for air coming in from outside, air has a weird smell. spoke with someone and was told that changing the cabin air filter might help. i gave up searching online.  help please!
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      06-06-2011, 12:29 AM   #2
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Cabin air filters

Here you can find the answer where the air filters are:

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E7...housing_parts/

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thanks jordave! that link was helpful. looks complicated though.

i bought my x5 as pre-owned. I think the previous owner of it is a smoker. if my a/c is off, air that comes out really have a bad smell. but if a/c is on, air is just fine. don't know exactly what to fix or change. went to a dealer and they just suggest a complete change of the a/c system which is too much! oh well, i'll just check with other bmw shops nearby.
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If your x5 is still eligible for the maintenance work, the dealer will replace the cabin air filter at no charge.
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      06-06-2011, 11:16 PM   #5
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thanks! talked to them earlier and the guy told me the same thing. but they can not just change it unless it is the right time for that maintenance (which I don't know when). and also, the guy told me that exchanging the air filter won't help. really confused here! will check another shop tom.
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That is one disappointing thing I'll have to say. I had a 2009 and now a 2011 x5 and both release a nasty odor when you first turn on the air. This happens with or without the recirc on. The 11 only has 1500 miles on it, pretty embarrassing when you spend $66k on a car!
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That is one disappointing thing I'll have to say. I had a 2009 and now a 2011 x5 and both release a nasty odor when you first turn on the air. This happens with or without the recirc on. The 11 only has 1500 miles on it, pretty embarrassing when you spend $66k on a car!
so have you fixed yours? I saw where the cabin filter at but I'm hesitating to change it coz I don't wanna spend like a hundred bucks when it's not sure for it to get fixed. I'll just wait for my maintenance for it to be change by the dealer for free. right now, i just sprayed lysol, clorox (the scented ones) and an air freshener on the tube located at the air filter and it helps. a little...
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I would still try to have it changed. If you have a good service writer, he'll understand your concerns and just replace it for you. The smell goes away in mine after a minute or two. Another suggestion that they told me to do was to spray deodorizer directly into the vents with the recirculation button active. It works, but only for a week or so. I'll try to post the link for an automotive deodorizing device that I've been looking into. It has very high ratings and will kill airborne bacteria, dander, smells and dust.
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I would still try to have it changed. If you have a good service writer, he'll understand your concerns and just replace it for you. The smell goes away in mine after a minute or two. Another suggestion that they told me to do was to spray deodorizer directly into the vents with the recirculation button active. It works, but only for a week or so. I'll try to post the link for an automotive deodorizing device that I've been looking into. It has very high ratings and will kill airborne bacteria, dander, smells and dust.
after a few days, the weird odor is back again. I'll definitely tell the dealer about this one. but for now, i want to try that automotive deodorant that you said. is it any good? you already have the link?
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Check out this link. They have an automotive air refresher that will take out odors, dust, allergens
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Check out this link. They have an automotive air refresher that will take out odors, dust, allergens
wheres the link??
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Oops, I guess the message got cut off.
http://www.alpineairproducts.com/
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Ebay has the automotive version for $99. I'm going to order one this weekend.
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