I suspected an A/C leak after doing a recharge when replacing my A/C condenser. However, I was wondering if there could be any other reason that the 2 driver's side vents blow lukewarm air but the passenger side blows nice and cold. I don't think that there is any "zoning" option on the mini like there is on other vehicles that I am missing right?

The pressure from the vents is just as strong on the driver's vents as well...just don't output cold air. The condition exists even if fans are running full force, recirc is on, etc, etc.

Thanks for any ideas!

 

Well, since you want "any" ideas... Perhaps the foam that is on the flapper door is partially detached and is blocking the system in such a way that it is shunting A/C to one side and heat to the other?

 

Any is just fine. Thanks for the idea.