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Replying to: carissa (Nov 12, 2006 8:49 am) |
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The indy BMW specialist I take my E39 to recommends a prophylactic replacement of the radiator on my MY 2000 528iA because of the problems encountered with these beyond the 75K mark. My car has 95K on it, and has had no cooling issues other than occasionally having to top off coolant. I'm inclined to go along w this recommendation since the OEM radiators are a known problem area, anyone disagree?
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Replying to: andys120 (Nov 23, 2006 9:04 am) The original radiator in my 528iA lasted until  120K-it cracked while being removed to R&R the water pump. The OEM radiators are so inexpensive that I don't think it's worth gambling on their longevity. OTOH, if I was planning on keeping the car a long time and/or I had a 540i(which tend to fracture the top hose fitting), I'd consider Zionsville Autosports' All Alloy Radiator. Ditto for their metal thermostat housing and super duty water pump.
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Replying to: andys120 (Nov 23, 2006 9:04 am)  I didn't get it in the eyes.
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I recently got a used 525i and it has some "issues" (to me) that I want to validate with other 525i owners before bringing it to the dealership again. 1) While I open the window and it is going down, I also open the door. The window then stopped going down. It happens to all 4 doors. Is that some sort of safety features and normal? 2) I have the automatic door lock function, but it only locks once. I mean after I start the car, it will lock when I drive above 2.5 mph, but if I press unlock, load and unload passengers, and continue to drive, it WILL NOT lock the door again. It will lock again ONLY if I restart the car. Is that normal? 3) The "check high beam" message comes out randomly. The damn message won't come out when I was at the dealer. Of course they can't do anything cuz they all go by the code. 4) I have the automatic climate control OFF. So every time when I start the car after locking it and unlocking, the Fan is ON automatically. Is that normal? However, if I turn off the Fan/AC without locking the car but just restart it after shutting it off, the Fan/AC remains off. Normal? No? 5) Every time when I use the REAR window defroster, it also turns on the Front window defroster or the fan. Is it normal cuz I hated it!!! 6) I read the manual that after I shut off the car, I can still operate the windows if I haven't opened the door yet. I tried, the window can be opened BUT the 1-touch Down function is not working and the 1-touch UP function works. Is it normal? I know I am anal about the car but I want to make sure everything works as designed and I want to have everything fixed before warranty expires in 2 months. Otherwise I am very happy with the car. |
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| Just leased a new 07 530i with Nav. Dealer said Nav came with real-time traffic information, but that items not on the settings menu. Any iudea why or how to get it? | |
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Hello all. I am planning to return the 530i leased vehicle. 53k miles on it.Unfortunately the service engine light came on , on the day of inspection. However, it disapperared after a day/two but inspection report still says the light is on. Talked to liability dept for the leasing bank; they suggested checked it by dealer. Here is tha back ground. 1) I took it to dealer today- error code 50. Found faults stored for multiple cyc missfire. occured 1 time. possible has cam followers sticking when first startedcold. to further diagnose, car will need to be left and compression and cycl leakage test done with cold engine. Cost to test $200. 2) Few months back, I took it to dealer for the rattling after cold start. They said at that time - found 1 time cyclinder 6 missfire.checked coil and plug. ok. could not duplicate the problem. The car was still under warranty at that time. Now I am in a dilemma - 1)Should I return the vehicle to the leasing bank saying that engine light does not come on? 2) When I am returning the car, if they feel the rattle after some days, Am I still responsible for the repair? 3) Can some shed light on what exactly is happening with car and how much would it cost to get it fixed? 4)Am I getting ripped off by the dealer? Why didnt they recognize the fault when I took it during the warranty period? Regards, Viz
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Replying to: viz (Dec 22, 2006 7:51 am) Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Dec 22, 2006 11:33 am) Thanks, Viz |
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I have an 87 528e. All the instrumentation on the gauge cluster doesn't work, nor does the power seats. No tach, speedometer, fuel gauge, heat temp, or SI level, but the cluster gear selector for the automatic trans. lights up. It doesn't look like these items were touched or disassembled, but the car is so original that it still has the original factory crappy plastic mini-fuses in the car's fuse box. Would all of these items work if the fuses were changed out with new metal ones? Can anyone tell me the most common problems with this model BMW? Also, I am looking for several body parts, exterior parts, and interior parts for this car. If anyone has an e28 parts car available and can give me a good deal on these parts, can they email me with prices for these parts: * Both fog lights and front yellow turn signals * Lower front metal valence for 528e and/or front spoiler for 533i or 535i or M5. * Driver's side front seat, black leather in excellent condition and rear magazine holding net. * fully functioning overhead BMW lights diagnostic computer with "check" button that doesn't fall out. * black leather automatic gear shifter * excellent condition black body trim and brackets mounted on body by rear driver side passenger door * black dashboard trim grill holding cigarette lighter and other accesssories in excellent condition. * headlight/ foglight switch mounting trim * original 528e BMW car phone with mounting brackets and connecting phone cable running to trunk, in excellent condition. * black trim surrounding radio on dashboard in excellent condition. * black trim holding e-brake and seat switches, in excellent condition. * floor mats with "BMW" etched on them in black, excellent condition. Also, i have an 86 325es. When the fan belt slips, does that affect the timing for the valves, essentially damaging the engine and making it burn oil? |
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