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#12629 of 12657 2010 528xi hands free problem by mark528 Aug 12, 2009 (10:15 am)
I just picked up my new 528xi, and the dealer was not able to get the hands free feature working. I have an LG voyager, which is listed on the compatibility chart, and there was no trouble getting it to pair and have my address book show up, but the hands free, as activated by the steering wheel wouldn't respond. After the prompt, it seems as though the mike doesn't work, but for calls initiated from the idrive the hands free works fine. The dealer claims my phone is a newer version software than that which was tested, and Verizon does not install old software onto its phones. Does anyone know the way around this? Otherwise, I can't initiate calls by voice.
#12630 of 12657 speedometer runs fast, racks up my mileage by bmwgal3 Aug 23, 2009 (12:36 pm)
I didn't mind, at first, that my speedometer and odometer run higher, show higher speeds and mileage, than my gps unit and roadside mileage postings, about 10% higher, in fact. But now that my leased 535i is over the allowed mileage, I'll have to pay 10% more for BMW's enthusiasm/erroneous settings. When the car is due to be turned in a year from now, I'll probably be thousands of miles over. My job changed after I signed the lease deal, and I never thought I'd have to commute this far. Has anyone run into this issue before? Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 23, 2009 3:47 pm) nyccarguy (Aug 23, 2009 7:12 pm) pat (Aug 24, 2009 1:36 am) nyccarguy (Aug 23, 2009 7:11 pm)
#12631 of 12657 Re: speedometer runs fast, racks up my mileage [bmwgal3] by shipo Aug 23, 2009 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: bmwgal3 (Aug 23, 2009 12:36 pm) Virtually all BMWs report a higher speed compared to actual, but I've never heard of a single one reporting higher miles driven. Are you absolutely sure that the odometer is misreporting how far you've driven? If so, schedule a service appointment and have your dealership document the discrepancy between recorded and actual. That should be enough documentation to allow you to make a very strong case, especially as there are a number of laws that are supposed to protect the consumer from this type of thing (Honda got burned in a massive class-action law suit a couple of years back due to this very issue). Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Aug 23, 2009 7:12 pm) pat (Aug 24, 2009 1:36 am)
#12632 of 12657 Re: speedometer runs fast, racks up my mileage [bmwgal3] by nyccarguy Aug 23, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: bmwgal3 (Aug 23, 2009 12:36 pm) And if that is the case, once you get the repairs made and you are still over your miles, you can pre-pay your over miles $.16 per mile instead of $.25 per mile when you turn the car in.
#12633 of 12657 Re: speedometer runs fast, racks up my mileage [shipo] by nyccarguy Aug 23, 2009 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 23, 2009 3:47 pm) Hey Shipo! My how these boards have changed. We used to get threatened by the host on a weekly basis for arguing with others on the merits of snow tires & the sport package. Replies to this message: pat (Aug 24, 2009 1:36 am)
#12634 of 12657 Re: speedometer runs fast, racks up my mileage [nyccarguy] by pat HOST Aug 24, 2009 (1:36 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Aug 23, 2009 7:12 pm) Awww... you MISS me!!!   though my memory differs a bit from yours, imagine that...
#12635 of 12657 Re: buying new bmw 2010 528i [passion1] by pearl Aug 27, 2009 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: passion1 (Jul 19, 2009 7:20 am) Don't know what your purchase timeline is - BUT - since 2010 is the last model year for the E60, and since the new 5 series F10 will be available by March or so next year, expect dealers to start whacking prices very soon fueled by factory incentives to get rid of the 10's. If I were you I would tell your dealer to stuff the 48700 price and get back to you when he can do MUCH better. Believe me, that price won't hold for long.
#12636 of 12657 The TPM by gardis Aug 29, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Guys I had an experience today. I got into the vehicle (2007 530i) and all of a sudden as I start the engine, I see this big Red symbol on the dash. I never saw it before, and got out the manual. It turns out to be the Tire Pressure Monitor warning. It was telling me that the passenger rear tire needed pressure. I got out and looked at the tire, which seemed totally normal. I drove the car to a tire repair place and they checked the tire pressure as being normal (35psi). They checked the other tires as well, also normal. So, I read the manual, and it said to "reset" what to do, which I did. Sure enough, the TPM warning disappeared.   What does this mean, if anything, and do I need to contact the dealer about it? It just seemed weird the TPM would go off, when the tire was fine. I believe the tires are run flats also.   Thanks Guys. Replies to this message: andys120 (Aug 29, 2009 1:57 pm) ponytrekker (Aug 29, 2009 3:48 pm)
#12637 of 12657 Re: The TPM [gardis] by andys120 Aug 29, 2009 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: gardis (Aug 29, 2009 1:03 pm) Why don't you get your own cheap simple tire gauge for about ten bucks and check the tire pressures yourself rather than using unreliable electronic frippery to tell you if your tires are OK?   Check 'em once per week and you're unlikely to experience problems unless there's a trauma to the tire.
#12638 of 12657 Tire Pressure, Gas Mileage, Car Wash by kevin530 Aug 29, 2009 (2:10 pm)
Hey Gardis, I would let the dealer know, if for no other reason than just to go on the record, about the tire pressure warning. It may be that the computer may need to be reset at some point and at least you can say that you brought it to the dealer's attention. I had a meltdown of some of the electrical, power seats, mirrors, steering wheel electrical just stopped and then started up like nothing happened a few hours later. Dealer checked and said that sometimes the computer systems need to be checked and reset, and while mine didn't based on their check, if it happens again or after warranty I have an argument if it's an issue. I am averaging about 30 mpg for sure, to answer your other post, with a mix of 75% highway and 25% in town. I use 91 or 93 gas. Finally, a BMW should not go through a car wash, in my opinion. Only time I did this past winter I got a scratch on the rim, no more ever again. Not sure I understand why you leave the keys in the car when you get out at a car wash? You leave the car running?

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