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have you checked your tire pressures?
the panel says F29:r39, but that pakes that car feel loose, bad steering and braking and acceleration. A local dealer changed it to 34F:35R which was alittle better, but not as good as the other one that i test drove. Anyone has an idea why the dealers set pressures different from the side panel? what is the best pressure for optimum driving/handling performance?
I bought it from delivered it with 30 all around and it drove fine. I've tinkered with it a little and now run 32F/35R. I don't know why the factory calls for such high pressures in the rear, perhaps a carry over from the days when Bimmers were pretty "loose" in the back.
See post #1432 and replies to it for more.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
"("My passenger side window will go up and down on its own"
With the start key on, you should open the window and then keep the opening key pressed for at least 5 seconds after the window is fully opened. Then, do the opposite. Then, open and close the window, once each, as usual. All this should reset the memory of the window engine. You also may ask the dealer to replace the window engine while under warranty.)"
Regards,
José
One question reference the key fob. Does anyone else need to hold the trunk release button down for approx 2 secs before it will open? I think it should open with just one press of the button. If I hold it down too long the panic alarm goes off.
Affirmative. I need to hold it for a short while, may be 2 secs. It is indeed quite frustrating.
I've found that it's easy to fail to close the trunk properly, it needs a good slam in order to latch.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Have not had any problem with motion sensors.
Good luck to all!
It says so in the owner's manual. I've forgotten a few times and if left parked on a windy day the damned alarm will go off if the S/R is left open.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
You can't do anything about setting off the alarm other than become accustomed to how long you have to hold the button down to release the trunk (about 1 second). Unfortunately, another second or less will set off the alarm.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
After ordering all these options and spending and all this money, upon delivery BMW tells me that if you have premium sound and the navigation system, RDS will interfere, and mess everything up. Therefore, without saying anything, they disable the RDS!
I have complained about this to BMW and been told, that the car is so advanced and intricate that certain systems can not work together. I also ordered satellite radio and the car came without it for the same reason. Guess the BMW definition for "advanced" is different from the standard dictionary definition.
I hope you have better luck and get a fix from your dealer. If so, please pass it on to me. Mine thinks I am being unreasonable asking for this option! It's very frustrating!
So hard to believe that every other manufacturer can have RDS and NAV in the same car (as my wife's Navigator and daughter's Nissan and son's Chevy) but BMW can not!
Have you asked your dealer to activate the RDS?
You need to go into i-drive to activate your RDS. First, tune in on an FM station. Next, click on the back arrow at the top left of your screen. You should see a selection choice for RDS.
Hope this helps
Does your car have RDS? Do you have premium and nav? If yes, how about HUD? I really would like to get this working. Thanks.
Also, I sent in a "Priority Customer Email" to BMW Customer Service via the BMW Owner's Circle SIX WEEKS AGO with this same question. Six weeks later, BMW is STILL researching the answer to this ridiculously simple question: "Does my new BMW play MP3 CDs or not?". Apparently BMW has to "research" whether a car that they built supports a feature that the manual says it supports!!
Here is the exact verbatim text from CustomerService@bmwusa.com:
Thank you for your reply. I apologize for your frustration and for the delay. I know this seems like a simple question, but actually has, in fact required some research. Please rest assured that when a definitive answer is available, it will be provided to you immediately.
Sincerely,
(Name withheld to protect the innocent)
Customer Relations and Services
Representative
Also thought I could play MP3s in my premium sound system, NOT!
As you said, simple and basic stuff. Frustrated, yes!
And, if you read my message one above yours, I cannot play MP3 CDs in it either (although the manual says that we should be able to)!!
I am mad at BMW's obvious fudging of the audio systems capabilities. I did not buy this car because of the audio system, but it always irks me when a manufacturer claims that it can do something and then it really cannot.
And to add insult to injury, they have been "researching" the answer to my simple question of six weeks ago: Can my Logic7 Premium Sound system play MP3 CDs?
I love my 530xi for the way it looks and drives, but BMW is a joke and a disappointment when it comes to electronics and customer service.
I took delivery of my 06 530xiT about three weeks ago. I was getting the known issue of the High Battery Drain warning coming on after the first start of each day but not on subsequent starts. It was a software issue so my dealer upgraded my software and it took care of the problem. On Thursday I had my XM SkyFi system reinstalled in the car. It had previously been in my 03 325i and my 04 X3 without problems. The first night after installation, I didn't have the tuner in the mount and next morning everything was ok. After putting it in the next morning and since leaving it in, I'm back to getting the warning on the first startup and it again goes away after shutting the car off and restarting it. One thing that might give a clue is that the power to the XM isn't shut off when I turn the ignition off. I have to manually turn it off which means it continues to draw power, but I would think that would stop when I turn it off which I always do. I told the installer that I wanted it to go off when the car is turned off, but it doesn't so I don't know whether he made a mistake or whether the E60 electronics have something to do with it. I plan to call him on Monday.
I know the car goes into "sleep mode" sometime after it been turned off and maybe that has something to do with it. Any help would be appreciated.
Well here's the question:: Lately when drving under 20 mph on a uneven road it seems like my four doors are creaking...!!! Is this normal or has the H&R springs caused the car body to flex too much???? Or am I nuts and everyone hears this noise???
Thanks
Your buddy in Florida.... HEY Fred come and get WILMA.....!!!!
Whay is 530 without TV and much it will cost me to install it any one has any idea?
Love the heated seats, but it drives me nuts, dealer could not duplicate.
Anyone have any thoughts? Altenator?
Did your problems persist,disappear, or did your mechanic resolve them? Was the situation the result of a ghost in the electronics or a real mechanical failure?
Thanks again.
I recently (about 5K ago) dealt with the radiator leaking. Replaced the radiator with an aluminum unit, and took the opportunity (in there anyway)to replace the rest of the cooling system (fan, fan clutch, thermostat, water pump). Ended up replacing the overflow/expansion recovery bottle a week later.
It's pretty hard to look at the costs of maintaining the machine, since so much of what I do is based on avoiding a failure, rather than a strict following of the BMW maintenance schedule.
I do know that this E39 has been, and continues to be, the one car that I plan keeping, while others pass through the garage.
Thoughts?