dreboi1987 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 I have a 1998 BMW 318i E46 Import - Murauchi BMW Problem every time the car starts the "Snowflake" (Air conditioner button) always is on. I can turn it off and it will stay off whilst I am driving, Then as soon as I shut the engine off and start it up again, it comes back on every time. I am cool with the climate control coming on at engine start but is there a reason why the air conditioner keeps coming on at every engine start? No matter how many times I turn it off the Snowflake button that is, it keeps coming back on. I need some help? Anyone else experienced this? Is it a setting that can be programmed into the car to be turned off so it doesn't come on at engine start It's really frustrating I just want it to stay off, I hardly use the air con anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 Will probably be programmed in key memory settings (think A/C is included) Turn off A/C & reset memory position switch (seats etc) for that key Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreboi1987 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Will probably be programmed in key memory settings (think A/C is included) Turn off A/C & reset memory position switch (seats etc) for that key Thanks for you response. Will I have to take it to a dealer to have this done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simke 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Yep you will. My one does the same, I've learnt to live with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks for you response. Will I have to take it to a dealer to have this done? Not sure if it is dealer only. Im thinking using the seat memory controls - along with seats, this setting also controls mirrors & climate control -maybe ac too - not sure as I haven't checked. Try resetting this with the ac button switched off Otherwise - dealer only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Our 328i E46 does this too. I think it's the default setting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 ^^ Unlikely. Neither of ours did or does it. Maybe for hot climate imports?? Singapore etc... Does a 98 318 have electric memory seats?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted August 28, 2009 Air-con setting is part of the key memory. You'll need dealer or special software to reprogram. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) I have a 1998 BMW 318i E46 Import - Murauchi BMW Problem every time the car starts the "Snowflake" (Air conditioner button) always is on. I can turn it off and it will stay off whilst I am driving, Then as soon as I shut the engine off and start it up again, it comes back on every time. I am cool with the climate control coming on at engine start but is there a reason why the air conditioner keeps coming on at every engine start? No matter how many times I turn it off the Snowflake button that is, it keeps coming back on. I need some help? Anyone else experienced this? Is it a setting that can be programmed into the car to be turned off so it doesn't come on at engine start It's really frustrating I just want it to stay off, I hardly use the air con anyway. just remember to use the a/c regularly and it will remain in a useable condition.It is nice to have on a hot day,or to keep the windows clear on a damp day when you multiple people in the car...Read the manual I think there is a post by Jochen somewhere about the settings that are related to "programmeable" functions Edited August 30, 2009 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites