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A/C Compressor (E9x) cost

Seized compressor or broken pulley; includes evacuate and recharge. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.

N52N54E90 E92 E93

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$2,200 – $2,400

Median $2,300 · 2 data points

Independent shop

$350 – $1,750

Median $1,500 · 4 data points

DIY (parts/tools)

$75 – $343

Median $209 · 2 data points

Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.

Every price we found

Price	Where	Details	Source
$2,400	Dealer	Paid at dealer incl. new drier, 2009	[1]
$2,200	Dealer	Dealer quote	[1]
$1,500	Indy	Euro shop: Denso compressor + recharge, ~$1,500 all-in, 2006 325i	[1]
$1,500	Indy	Two independent quotes, ~$1,500 each	[1]
$1,750	Indy	Paid, 2008 328i E93, after a $1,577 + recharge quote	[2]
$350	Indy	Install + evacuate/recharge, owner supplied compressor	[2]
$343	DIY	Compressor at RockAuto (~$467 at FCP)	[2]
$75	DIY	Used compressor ($50) + refrigerant ($25), 335i	[2]

Replace the receiver/drier whenever the system has been open. Have a shop evacuate and recharge it.

Which cars are affected

E90/E92/E93 325i/328i/335i.

Symptoms

A/C blows warm
Broken compressor clutch or pulley
Squeal or rattle from the belt area

Parts list

A/C compressor (Denso)	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Receiver / drier	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Serpentine belt	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon

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Common questions

How much does A/C Compressor (E9x) cost at a BMW dealer?

Real dealer prices we found ranged $2,200 to $2,400 (2 data points, median $2,300).

How much does an independent shop charge for A/C Compressor (E9x)?

Independent shop prices ranged $350 to $1,750 (4 data points, median $1,500).

Can I do A/C Compressor (E9x) myself?

Owners who did it themselves reported $75 to $343 in parts and tools.

Which BMWs are affected?

E90/E92/E93 325i/328i/335i.

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Sources

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