BMW 2 Series Climate Control Failure, Fix Needed

Had the same issue with my 2011 BMW 1 Series diesel. The symptoms were identical, foggy windows, poor heating, and error messages popping up everywhere. Took it to the garage last month. Turns out the actuator motor for the air distribution flap had failed, and there was a loose connection in the wiring harness. The mechanic showed me how the flap wasn't moving properly when the system tried to switch between different modes. Not a super serious issue, but definitely something that needs fixing since it affects the whole climate control system and can be dangerous with all that fogging. The repair involved replacing the actuator motor and fixing the wiring connection. My advice is to get it checked soon, driving with poor defrosting can be risky, especially in bad weather. You'll know it's fixed when you hear that distinct click of the flaps moving when you change air distribution settings.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with, such a relief to hear it's fixable. It's good to know it was just the actuator motor and some wiring in your case. Would you mind telling me how much the repair ended up costing you? And has everything been working smoothly since the fix, or have you noticed any other issues pop up?

Hey there! Quick update about my repair costs since you asked, it actually turned out to be a pretty straightforward fix. The mechanic found that the defrost air distribution flap wasn't working because of a faulty cable connection. Total bill came to 95 € for fixing the connection, which honestly wasn't as bad as I'd feared! And the good news is everything's been working perfectly since then, no more foggy windows or error messages! The heating system's back to normal, and I can actually hear the flaps moving properly when I switch between settings now. Such a relief not having to constantly wipe the windows anymore or worry about visibility. It's been about a month since the repair, and I haven't noticed any other issues pop up. The climate control's responding just like it should, and the whole system feels as good as new. Just make sure you get a mechanic who knows BMWs, it makes a real difference when they know exactly what they're looking for with these specific issues.

Just wanted to update everyone, I took my car to a mechanic last week. After hearing about your experience, I felt more confident about getting it fixed. You were spot on about the actuator motor! The mechanic found a similar issue, but in my case, there was also a clogged drain that was causing extra moisture buildup. The repair wasn't too painful on the wallet, came to about 120 € total for both issues. Been driving for a few days now, and what a difference! No more foggy windows, the heating's working great, and those annoying error messages are gone. The mechanic even cleaned up some corrosion while they were at it. Thanks again for your help. Should've done this sooner instead of putting it off. The mechanic I found was really thorough and even showed me what was wrong, which was a nice change from my last experience. Definitely keeping their number for future repairs!