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If you can share the following, I can offer more tailored advice: What is the of the BMW? Have you already scanned for codes (specifically 80436e)? Are you seeing any abnormal noises from the engine bay?

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Replacing the clutch, serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley may be necessary if the compressor itself has failed. If you can share the following, I can

Some BMW models (specifically noted in a Bimmerpost forum ) have clutches that may spin even when the AC button is off, as long as the HVAC panel is illuminated. If you can share the following