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#4244 of 4451 Re: BMW parts [gdude] by gdude Apr 21, 2009 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: gdude (Apr 20, 2009 7:20 pm) Thanks for the replies. Do you guys have any feedbacks on the quality of their services? Replies to this message: srs_49 (Apr 24, 2009 1:56 am)
#4245 of 4451 Mystery Noise by jaj Apr 23, 2009 (7:56 pm)
I'd appreciate any suggestions here please:   2004 325 xi, manual trans, with a low frequency rumbling noise that I hear at idle. At times it seems to be transmitted from front to back along the driver's side under the cabin. Dealer checked it out, replaced two pulleys and belts, but no effect. Noise stops the instant the engine is turned off, but does not change with increased revs. On occasion the car will go a while without making the noise.   Thanks in advance for any ideas.   -jaj
#4246 of 4451 Re: BMW parts [gdude] by srs_49 Apr 24, 2009 (1:56 am)
Replying to: gdude (Apr 21, 2009 7:20 pm) I've never had any problems with Bavarian. I needed a plastic insert for the door - where the door handle sits for my '87 E30, and they had that part. Also bought rear shocks, the mounting plates, and other hardware from them.   I've heard Pelican is good also - just have never used them personally.   If I need something that's not really BMW specific, I've been using Rock Auto a lot.
#4247 of 4451 CPO Extended Maintenance by blindgoldfish Apr 24, 2009 (4:02 am)
I will be purchasing a CPO 2006 330i this weekend and am considering purchasing the $1800 maintenance program to cover wear items like brake pads, oil changes etc. through the CPO warranty (6 years/100,000 mi. total). There are 35k miles on the car and it has been in service for 3 years already, so basically the plan would cover me for 2 years and roughly 25,000 mi/yr (about $900/yr).   I don't really see how this would be worth it, but I am hoping to gather some empirical evidence as to annual routine maintenance costs from e90 3-series. I love to do maintenance on my own vehicles, but I find I don't really have time any more.   Thanks.
#4248 of 4451 Possible problem with voice interface by skobola May 03, 2009 (7:49 am)
I have a 2008 BMW 328 sedan with BMW Assist, and sometimes the voice command unit does not recognize not only the names but the plain words like "yes" or "no". Does anyone else have had such a problem, and if so, what is the suggested action that I should take. I know that I will have to go to the service, but they usually cannot see the problem, and this problem will likely not show when I bring it to them, as it is sporadic. However, it is very annoying when it happens, as I am driving at the time and cannot use my phone hands-free capability. Please, let me know. Thank you. Replies to this message: paddy159 (May 07, 2009 10:38 am) jmillernj (Nov 14, 2009 2:47 pm) mlifxs (Nov 14, 2009 4:41 pm)
#4249 of 4451 Shop manual for 2006 325i by paddy159 May 07, 2009 (10:32 am)
Anybody know where I can get one? I'm not real impressed with the techs in the dealerships. Tried three different dealers and convinced that none of their maintenance staff can do anything without the computer telling them what to do. Logic, common sense and experience don't seem to be a part of the picture. Computer diags are great, but the computer only sees what it's programming and sensors tell it. Roseville BMW - Messed up everything they touched and failed to fix extremely simple problems. Did things like tried the same fix three times even when the first attempt didn't fix the problem. Purchased with 100,000 mile maintenance agreement because I got lazy (1st mistake). They didn't even inform me that all four tires were wearing on the inside edge and I trusted them to at least get the simple stuff like that right (2nd mistake), they didn't even though my wife took the car in to complain about the tire pressure warning coming up frequently. Turns out the warning was apparently happening because the tires were worn down to the belts on the inside edge. They never mentioned this and they had the car in their shop more than a dozen times. Concord BMW, service writer tried to tell me the inside tire wear was the tradeoff you make for better performance. Niello BMW performed alignment to fix the inside wear, subsequently wore on the outside tread. Wondering if they screwed up the alignment. Just got new tires (not run-flats). We'll see how they wear. Took the car to Niello for the passenger air bag recall, still get the airbag warning and Niello says it's because the SAS is messed up. Incidentally, that (SAS, steering attitude sensor) was one of the things Roseville was supposed to have fixed. Also, I don't see why the SAS would prevent the airbag warning from resetting if the recall was done properly.
#4250 of 4451 Re: Possible problem with voice interface [skobola] by paddy159 May 07, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: skobola (May 03, 2009 7:49 am) Can't help with that problem, but, if you are still under warranty, make sure the fact you reported the problem gets documented. Get paperwork that specifically states what the problem you reported is and keep it. Intermittent problems are hard to find and could become a hard failure further down the line, like after the warranty expires.
#4251 of 4451 am radio fades out by rob140 May 07, 2009 (5:13 pm)
the am radio fades out within 2 to 5 minutes . the fm and cd player work fine. Sometimes I can hit the dash and it comes back on. Sometimes I can cut radio off and back on and it will work again for awhile. Do I need a new radio? I have the business cd radio with steering wheel controls in 2002 325i.
#4252 of 4451 BMW 325I 2001 by amv May 23, 2009 (6:47 pm)
When turning the ignition it sounds like it is releasing air for about 10 seconds towards the back of the car. Any advice as to what this could be?
#4253 of 4451 What Should I do first? by cbharvest May 25, 2009 (4:28 pm)
Hi, I just got a used 2003, 325i, with 69,000 miles, and no service records. To me, it runs great, but I read about all the maintenance issues, and I'd like to stay on top of them if possible. What should I do first to establish a baseline for future service? What should I watch out for? Will a light come on and tell me the water pump was fried (as in never replaced for some reason), or that something else like bushings are ready to go? I love the car, but am a little nervous about keeping it on the road. Thanks. Replies to this message: kyfdx (May 25, 2009 4:41 pm) cbharvest (May 25, 2009 5:59 pm) kyfdx (May 26, 2009 2:58 pm)

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