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2007 3 series Coupe-- car problems. Clutch pedal noise by ehernandez
Feb 10, 2008 (10:14 am)
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I purchased my car back in June 07, since then it has probably been in the shop at least once a month.
 
My biggest problem which has yet to be solved by BMW is my clutch. Everytime I release the clutch, it makes a squeaking noise. If I have the radio off or low, this sound drives me nuts. I have come to realize that this noise is the pedal not the clutch itself.
 
Another interesting problem arose a few days ago. After I washed my car: everytime I released my clutch my air conditioner would turn on from its off mode.
 
Has this or anything similar happen to anyone else?
 
LIST OF OTHER ISSUES:
 
- Sunroof Colapsed, was not able to close, looked sunken in for days.
 
- Passenger seat, had 3 huge bumps on the bottom part of seat. Very unattractive
 
- Random display of messages on the cars on-board computer display.
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Adaptive HID Lamp swivel fail by manualguy
Feb 14, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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I have a 2006 325i with adaptive head lamps. Today the OBC flashed a warning that the swiveling feature is not working. The car has less than 20000 miles on it. I love the car but I am dreading the thought of warranty expiration.
 
Have any of you experienced this particular failure?
 
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ManualGuy
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Re: Adaptive HID Lamp swivel fail [manualguy] by davidd3
Feb 15, 2008 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: manualguy (Feb 14, 2008 7:11 pm)

Yes, I had this (and many other) problems with my 2006 330i. Actually, I had this particular problem in the very first month. Fixed under warranty. After a few days in the service center of trying this that and the other thing, it turned out to be something as simple as a loose wire.
 
I'm leasing mine and it goes back at the end of the summer. It will fortunately never be out of warranty during my time with it.
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Re: Adaptive HID Lamp swivel fail [davidd3] by manualguy
Feb 15, 2008 (1:12 pm)
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Replying to: davidd3 (Feb 15, 2008 5:52 am)

Thank you. I am scheduled for a visit next week and will update the group when I find out the root cause (?).
 
I have never owned or leased a BMW before this one. I am quite surprised by the emotions that this car evokes in me. So I would expect irrational thinking on my part as far as this car is concerned and I keep this well past the warranty period.
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Re: Adaptive HID Lamp swivel fail [manualguy] by davidd3
Feb 16, 2008 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: manualguy (Feb 15, 2008 1:12 pm)

My car is also my first BMW. I have a love/hate relationship with it. Love the way it drives, the way it looks, and that maintenance is included. Hate having problems (such as adaptive headlight failure) which necessitate periodic visits to the service center for things other than routine maintenance. There are 3 cars in my family now. The other 2 are Hondas. We have had no problems whatsoever with either Honda. My BMW is by far the worst car I have ever had when it comes to things going wrong with it. So I'm thinking long and hard whether or not I will get another BMW when my lease ends this summer.
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Maintenance update by kyfdx HOST
Feb 16, 2008 (1:45 pm)
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Took our '05 330Cic in for Inpection I (30K mile checkup).. They did the normal stuff, plus flushed the brake fluid.. Total cost: $ZERO
 
Didn't realize it.. but, that is the first trip to the dealer since the 15K oil service.. Just over one year...
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BMW anti freeze by thomberman
Feb 16, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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My anti freeze light went on so I filled it with regular anti freeze but the BMW dealer said I need to put BMW anti freeze in. Is this ture and did I ruin the car by putting in regular anti freeze. Thanks
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Re: BMW anti freeze [thomberman] by shipo
Feb 16, 2008 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: thomberman (Feb 16, 2008 5:39 pm)

Is it true that you need BMW anti-freeze? Yes, it's true.
 
Did you ruin your car by putting regular anti-freeze in there? No, that would be unlikely, especially if it has only been in there for a short period of time. That said, you would be best off if you had the cooling system flushed and the proper coolant re-added to your car.
 
FWIW, if you are on a budget, you can also use the Zerex G-05 HOAT coolant (I've found it to be available at most NAPA stores). http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/pdf/Zerex_CoolantChart.pdf?coaid=1B5D1AEA1AFC
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Advice for shock replacement by rhmass
Feb 21, 2008 (2:01 am)
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I brought my car in for routine service and soon received a call that the rear shocks have leaks and also one of the cv joints. The caller told me they only have one shock in stock, so he proposed to put it on now and ordered the other one to have it put on when it arrives. I was surprised to hear this proposal as I thinkshocks should always be replaced by pairs. This is the first time I come to this dealership for service. Is this a normal practice to do it one at a time. It seems he can always ask me to come back when he has the parts rather to do it piecemeal.
The car is a '02 325ixT with 45,000 miles
TIA
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Re: Advice for shock replacement [rhmass] by circlew
Feb 21, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: rhmass (Feb 21, 2008 2:01 am)

Only in pairs. Do not do it separately.
 
Regards,
OW

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