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#3823 of 4446 Re: Weird noise at startup. [nbb] by kyfdx HOST Mar 19, 2008 (11:12 am)
Replying to: nbb (Mar 19, 2008 10:58 am) They definitely get surface rust, overnight...   You said you heard it when you backed up.. My driveway is a little downhill to the street, so my brakes are applied the whole way down..   But, if you hear it on start-up, that probably isn't it..
#3824 of 4446 Re: Weird noise at startup. [nbb] by roadburner Mar 19, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: nbb (Mar 19, 2008 11:00 am) If it was tensioner, wouldn't it make the noise all the time?   Not necessarily, the tensioner is fluid damped and the belt is a rubber composite. Both are stiffer at low temperatures.   If it is the tensioner, is there an easy fix for this?   Yes. Replace it. That said what you or your mechanic should do is remove the belt, let the car sit overnight and start it in the morning. No noise means that you have isolated the cause of the problem.
#3829 of 4446 Posts moved by pat HOST Mar 21, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Here's the link: JingleJill, "BMW 3-Series Tires and Wheels" #142, 21 Mar 2008 10:40 am.
#3830 of 4446 Re: My BMW will not start on occassion [tnguyen74] by widriver2 Mar 28, 2008 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: tnguyen74 (Mar 11, 2008 8:48 pm) It did not start again yesterday and today, but I was able to start it with the other key. So it appears only one key is working. However, when it did not start in February I believe my wife tried the other key and had no luck. So either I flooded it or something and that's why last month the second key did not work; both keys are having problems; or the key issue is something new and different. Or maybe the problem caused my key to short??? Just taking shots in the dark.
#3831 of 4446 BMW extended maintenance warranty by omegagen Mar 30, 2008 (7:30 am)
I just purchased a 2005 330i w/ 42000 miles. When I went to get it serviced at my local BMW facility I was told that my car was still eligible for the BMW maintenance extended warranty. He stated the warranty was 6 years(from date of delivery, 12/04)/72000miles for $1300. I'm not sure if I should take this or not. One minute I think it's a good idea the next it seems like alot for 2 1/2 years &/or 30000 miles. Any comments to help me decide?   Thanks!!! Replies to this message: rhmass (Mar 30, 2008 2:54 pm)
#3832 of 4446 Re: BMW extended maintenance warranty [omegagen] by rhmass Mar 30, 2008 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: omegagen (Mar 30, 2008 7:30 am) I bought the extended maintenance for my 2002 325exT at about $1,250. I just had my last service visit earlier this month under the contract. Unless you can and are willing to do most of the maintenance yourself, it is a good deal. I had both my front and rear brakes and rotors done, two oil changes, two set of windshield wipers replaced and all drive belts replaced during this extended coverage period. It is definitely a bargain for someone intending to keep the car for a while longer.

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