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I did the reverse...my car came with bracket ,I did not like it and had dealer replace it with matching narrow middle strip. I kept the bracket in case I ever live in a state requiring two plates on the car.
Do I feel your fear? Yes, I was afraid to pop the strip,the dealer did it in seconds. Snap, snap, done! Put the drill bit away.
I must have had a bowl of STUPID for breakfast and can't upload pix directly, but if you click on this link I hope it will bring you to pix of bumber and bracket.
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289713425&code=5792306- &mode=invite
The car broke down on July 3rd, just before we were to go on a long-weekend trip. The water pump and thermostat failed, the car overheated, and we were unable to drive it even 1/2 mile.
I called my BMW dealer in Schaumburg, IL, where the car was purchased. I was told they couldn't help me that day, and that they would be closed until July 7. I wasn't offered a loner or a rental car.
I subsequently took the car to a local mechanic who repaired the car. I was glad that they were able to help me and that we didn't have to cancel our trip.
Since July 7 I tried to receive a compensation from the dealer for the $700 repair work. After a visit to the dealer and several call to various BMW offices, I am told that they cannot reimburse me since the mechanic was not authorized by BMW.
Am I being treated fairly? Is there anything I can do about this situation?
Thank you for your help.
-Eva
Is it BMW CPO? If yes, you really needed to get it serviced by a BMW dealer. That is part of the agreement. Just as if the car were under the original new car 4/50 b-to-b warranty. These warranties don't let you go outside BMW network. And CPO provides BMW roadside assistance. (Thinking it includes trip interruption benefits.)
If not CPO, then your issue would seem to be with the 3rd party warranty company.
Mystery solved (I think). The '03 540 Sport Package comes with the front bumber from the M5. BMW Tech tells me ya gotta screw it in to the bumper, no way around it. Gulp.
Thanks for your help and perseverence.
Any advice appreciated.
-mtjohn
I have a '99 528i and it overheated after I
stopped at idle for about 10 minutes on a long
trip. I let it cool down and started up and
finished the trip while keeping an eye on the
temperature. Did not do it again for a week,
but didn't trust it anymore so took it to the
dealer. The diagnostic was bad water pump.
It's been over six months since and haven't had
a problem yet (knock on wood).
David
I have a '99 528i and about three times now,
after turning off the car, one or two outside
lights stay on! (Usually its the rear driver's
red light that turns on when the headlights are
on, the last time it also left on the front
yellow light on the driver side).
Once I notice this, I have to go to the car,
turn it on, turn on the lights and turn them off
again. The lights will go off and it won't happen
again for a while.
My concern is that it may happen again and
discharge the battery and leave me stranded.
Anybody else seen this before? Thanks!
David
area. i.e. if window is completely closed. It
was plastic seal on the door. They have already
replaced it twice! One tech recommended spraying
some liquid silicon on the inside of seal. Seemed
to have helped. Now I hear noises from the seat
belt latch area :-)
I.I.
First, the auto-dimmer feature on my rear view mirror doesn't seem to ever kick in. Usually after about 30 seconds to a minute, I have to readjust the mirror because I'm getting blinded by the car behind me. Am I not waiting long enough for it to take effect?
Second, my headlights (halogen) seem to be pointed too low. I know this is a bit subjective, but it's pretty noticeable to me and also passengers, and I always have the urge to turn my brights on. I swear it seems that only about 30 feet are illuminated. Almost like the hood is blocking the top of the light. Has anyone else noticed this? Is there a way to manually adjust these or am I left to contact my service dept?
Thanks for your time and help.
I have not driven mine at night that much yet but it also seems the the headlights are adjusted a bit too low. I just figured this was to prevent the xenon lights from blinding oncoming drivers.
Spyderred,
Thanks again.
Does anyone know of a good garage in the western suburbs?
Much obliged.
Have you considered having it worked on by your local BMW dealer?
You should join BMW CCA. Their wonderful monthly publication, Roundel, has tons of ads, including from independent garages. Check out their web site.
You should also check out Bimmer magazine. They, too, have zillions of ads.
There is an association of independent BMW garages. They advertise. Thinking in both Roundel and Bimmer,
Both publications have great Tech Q&A sections. Lots of good info on maintaining your car and things to be on the watch for.
It's a '98 540i w/41K miles. My oil service "countdown" light isn't showing that I need attention, but I just want to do it right.
Hey, saw that you and I have the same car. It's a nice vehicle, don't you think?
thanks
Make sure you know the service history. Your's should be ready for an oil service. Normally goes oil service at 15K, Schedule 1 maintenance at 30K, another oil service at 45K, and Schedule 2 at 60K. Repeat cycle.
Remember to change your brake fluid and coolant per the manual. Thinking 2 year and 3 years respectively, regardless of miles.
What tires is your's riding? I had Yokohama AVS dbs. When they wore out (around 73K), I put a set of Continental ContiSportContact 2s on. Happy so far.
She is a blast to drive. I get 26 mpg on highway cruising in 6th at 74 mph. Have had her up to over 140 mph a few times (indicated speedometer and BMWs are notoriously liberal, so really likely only around 130-135).
Join BMW CCA. Get their magazine. I'd recommend you subscribe to Bimmer magazine, too. Lots of great info on maintaining our BMWs.
Pulled both cars into the garage around noon. Drove the Benz on Sunday, and on Monday I tried to start the BMW. Nothing but "click, click, click" with battery too low even to turn over the engine.
This morning BMW Roadside Assistance showed up 45 minutes after my call and jump-started the car. Took it to the dealer's -- battery checked ok, and they can find no problems thus far. If they can't ID the problem, they said they'd put a new battery in.
Anyone else have any similar problem? I'll post tomorrow re final outcome.
I found that advice to be ridiculous. My 2000 MB E320 has probably as many or more computer chips that BMW says drains the battery, and I've never had a similar problem with it. Also, my neighbor has a 2002 identical 530iA, and he's left the car untouched for several weeks while in Europe with his family. He never had a problem with battery drain.
But to be safe, I just bought a BMW trickle charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter. It shuts off automatically (it says here) to avoid over-charging the battery. We'll be traveling soon and won't drive the car for almost 3 weeks, so I'll have the charger at the ready. But I won't leave it plugged in.
Anyone else had this problem?
http://www.bmwdiy.info/battery-maint/index.html
Since day 1, I cannot get it to program in my garage door opener. It simply does not work. I tried the procedure in the manual multiple times.
Any tips?
A friend of mine on a HMBICN(Helpful Message Board I Cannot Name) has further advice:
<One important note - the BMW UNGO requires the 3 confirmations as described well in the on-line instructions. IE - once it is recognized by the garage door opener receiver - you must do press and hold 3 times for it to lock the UNGO.>
I hope this helps.