Very Hot Console near ashtray

fasfrank · 04-08-2012, 10:01 PM

Hi everyone I've recently noticed that the console near ashtray and transmission tunnel get very hot almost to hot to the touch is this normal for a 2006 330i 6speed man.
Thanks looking forward to reading from you all.

Soliditude · 04-08-2012, 10:46 PM

Not normal. Unless you're out in the hot sun, the interior pieces should never heat up like you describe. Take it to a dealer or someone who can properly diagnose it.

m3boarder · 04-08-2012, 11:02 PM

Interesting, I have the same issue on my 330i 6MT. Thought it was weird but never got it checked out. Please let me know what you find out.

jrsniper12453 · 04-08-2012, 11:35 PM

I remember a SIB regarding something like this. I'll see if I can find it

jrsniper12453 · 04-08-2012, 11:37 PM

Center Console Heats Up In Knee Contact Area
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B513105g.htm

See? Can't look at bmwtis without paying lots now tho, but hopefully this points you in the right direction.

adriang · 04-09-2012, 03:03 AM

Should be normal to be a bit hot but not too hot to touch

SomeRandomer123 · 04-09-2012, 05:38 AM

My 330d gets hot where your describing at odd times. Never too hot to touch though - just surprisingly warm!

williewonkerz · 04-09-2012, 09:13 AM

It usually happens when you are using heat, and you have the rear vents set to "heat" or red on the dial at the back. Turn it to cool/blue or half way, it will stop.

The hotness is due a duct that is carrying hot air to the back seats.

MstrRogers330i · 04-09-2012, 01:39 PM

Mine gets pretty hot too. Just figured it was normal.

5tony · 04-09-2012, 02:21 PM

I posted about the same issue with my '11 335i. Gets very hot near the area where my calf is near the center tunnel just above the gas pedal.

kayfaz · 01-08-2015, 02:21 AM

Apologies for resurecting such an old post...

But has anyone looked further into this? Mine gets pretty hot to, not hot enough to touch though.

cotmfk · 01-08-2015, 06:37 AM

Sounds like it's your heater.... it is winter time now.

LuxAngelEyes · 01-08-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

Sounds like it's your heater.... it is winter time now.

+1. Just close the back vents and turn them to 1/2 way between the hot and cold.

smithf80 · 01-08-2015, 08:15 AM

Normal, do what LuxAngelEyes said. BTW nice to see you reinstated your account, even if I do think your stuff is overpriced

you definitely shouldn't have had your vendor status taken away.

04-08-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
fasfrank New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2006 330i sport pkg. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: YUL iTrader: (0)	Very Hot Console near ashtray Hi everyone I've recently noticed that the console near ashtray and transmission tunnel get very hot almost to hot to the touch is this normal for a 2006 330i 6speed man. Thanks looking forward to reading from you all.
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Soliditude First Lieutenant 18 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive M-sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Not normal. Unless you're out in the hot sun, the interior pieces should never heat up like you describe. Take it to a dealer or someone who can properly diagnose it. __________________ '11 6AT 335i xDrive ///M BMW PPK Stage 1
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m3boarder Bonafied 12 Rep 110 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6spd (sold), e30 325i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Interesting, I have the same issue on my 330i 6MT. Thought it was weird but never got it checked out. Please let me know what you find out. __________________ e30 325i - AW 5 speed, OEM+
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jrsniper12453 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas/LA iTrader: (0)	I remember a SIB regarding something like this. I'll see if I can find it __________________ 2007 335i, Space Gray, Black/Alum, Sports, Prem, CA, Navi, iPod
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jrsniper12453 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas/LA iTrader: (0)	Center Console Heats Up In Knee Contact Area http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B513105g.htm See? Can't look at bmwtis without paying lots now tho, but hopefully this points you in the right direction. __________________ 2007 335i, Space Gray, Black/Alum, Sports, Prem, CA, Navi, iPod
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adriang ****** 64 Rep 750 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Should be normal to be a bit hot but not too hot to touch
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SomeRandomer123 Colonel 307 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK iTrader: (0)	My 330d gets hot where your describing at odd times. Never too hot to touch though - just surprisingly warm! __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT On Order: 2015 Audi A6 Avant Ultra, Black Edition (sorry!)
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williewonkerz Lieutenant 60 Rep 438 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00]	It usually happens when you are using heat, and you have the rear vents set to "heat" or red on the dial at the back. Turn it to cool/blue or half way, it will stop. The hotness is due a duct that is carrying hot air to the back seats.
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MstrRogers330i Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Mine gets pretty hot too. Just figured it was normal.
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5tony Lieutenant 148 Rep 501 Posts Drives: '21 M5/'15 X5 35i/'88 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	I posted about the same issue with my '11 335i. Gets very hot near the area where my calf is near the center tunnel just above the gas pedal. __________________
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kayfaz Lieutenant 30 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Reading, UK iTrader: (1)	Apologies for resurecting such an old post... But has anyone looked further into this? Mine gets pretty hot to, not hot enough to touch though.
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01-08-2015, 06:37 AM	#12
cotmfk Major General 2059 Rep 6,119 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Sounds like it's your heater.... it is winter time now. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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smithf80 Major General 2810 Rep 5,316 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G20 330i [9.00] 2018 F80 M3 [9.75]	Normal, do what LuxAngelEyes said. BTW nice to see you reinstated your account, even if I do think your stuff is overpriced you definitely shouldn't have had your vendor status taken away. __________________ Scott, Partner Insight Automotive Consulting Click HERE for all discounted BMW New Car Pricing Click HERE for all BMW In Stock Inventory Specials Call/Text: 516-416-5481 Email: scott@insightautoconsulting.com
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