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urlaminator · Jul 30th, 2005, 07:42 AM

I've always been bothered with the fact that I didn't get the auto AC in my MINI, which leads me to my question...

Am I an idiot or is there any way to install automatic AC after your car has already been made? (please be gentle) Any kind of help is appreciated.

Paul · Jul 30th, 2005, 07:46 AM

It is possible, there's a few threads on here about it. But because of the extreme cost, I can't think of a thread on here where someone actually did this. When not ordered in error, dealers will usually rather order a replacement car or offer lots of free goodies than install the Auto Aircon after the fact.

whokilledkaji · Jul 30th, 2005, 08:14 AM

My friend... Be glad you don't have auto AC... It looks nice with it's cool circular dial and stuff, but it is soooo loud. At least mine is... I seem to remember a lot of people complining about the sound...

Mike Edwards · Jul 30th, 2005, 08:30 AM

The auto a/c adds a coupls of extra sensors, some electric actuators for the ventilation flaps and the new control panel.

Struggling to see how this would make it significantly louder...

urlaminator · Jul 30th, 2005, 01:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

It is possible, there's a few threads on here about it. But because of the extreme cost, I can't think of a thread on here where someone actually did this. When not ordered in error, dealers will usually rather order a replacement car or offer lots of free goodies than install the Auto Aircon after the fact.

I couldn't bare to go through the whole waiting process again.

keen · Jul 30th, 2005, 02:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards

Struggling to see how this would make it significantly louder...

It's loud just when you turn the car on, as it tries to get the car cooled down quickly. Exactly the same as if a non-autoAC owner turned the fan to it's highest speed after turning the car on.

Advantage to the autoAC is that it turns it's fan down in a few minutes without intervention.

..d

StevePSB · Jul 30th, 2005, 08:52 PM

The retrofit a/c kit is actually to take you from no a/c to auto air con. If you already have a/c you'd be paying for a lot of parts you already have. I have seen one car have the retrofit done though, so someone loves a/c enough to pay for it after build!

lukebuzzy · Jul 31st, 2005, 12:55 AM

I read here before that it was about 2400 in parts and at least 10 hours labour.

Jul 30th, 2005, 07:42 AM	#1
urlaminator MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 01:42 PM Posts: 11 Offline	Installing Auto AC I've always been bothered with the fact that I didn't get the auto AC in my MINI, which leads me to my question... Am I an idiot or is there any way to install automatic AC after your car has already been made? (please be gentle) Any kind of help is appreciated.

Jul 30th, 2005, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 41,274 Offline	It is possible, there's a few threads on here about it. But because of the extreme cost, I can't think of a thread on here where someone actually did this. When not ordered in error, dealers will usually rather order a replacement car or offer lots of free goodies than install the Auto Aircon after the fact. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jul 30th, 2005, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
urlaminator MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 01:42 PM Posts: 11 Offline	Well Darn.. Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett It is possible, there's a few threads on here about it. But because of the extreme cost, I can't think of a thread on here where someone actually did this. When not ordered in error, dealers will usually rather order a replacement car or offer lots of free goodies than install the Auto Aircon after the fact. I couldn't bare to go through the whole waiting process again.

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lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 553 Offline	I read here before that it was about 2400 in parts and at least 10 hours labour. UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

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Jul 30th, 2005, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
whokilledkaji MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shiga, Japan Local Time: 03:42 AM Posts: 480 Offline	My friend... Be glad you don't have auto AC... It looks nice with it's cool circular dial and stuff, but it is soooo loud. At least mine is... I seem to remember a lot of people complining about the sound...

Jul 30th, 2005, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 836 Offline	The auto a/c adds a coupls of extra sensors, some electric actuators for the ventilation flaps and the new control panel. Struggling to see how this would make it significantly louder...

Jul 30th, 2005, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
keen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 01:42 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Edwards Struggling to see how this would make it significantly louder... It's loud just when you turn the car on, as it tries to get the car cooled down quickly. Exactly the same as if a non-autoAC owner turned the fan to it's highest speed after turning the car on. Advantage to the autoAC is that it turns it's fan down in a few minutes without intervention. ..d

Jul 30th, 2005, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 1,631 Offline	The retrofit a/c kit is actually to take you from no a/c to auto air con. If you already have a/c you'd be paying for a lot of parts you already have. I have seen one car have the retrofit done though, so someone loves a/c enough to pay for it after build!

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