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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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Replying to: joyrider147 (Dec 25, 2006 11:51 pm) No, a slipping fan belt doesn't affect engine timing, but it might affect the battery's charging rate. No glaring issues with the 528e other than the usual old BMW blues. Probably the worst thing you could say about the car is that it underperforms due to its engine design. It is not a strong engine in that sense. |
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I own a 2001 540i with 73K miles. Yesterday the navigation screen, which can pop open to put a cassette in behind it, began opening and closing on its own. It would open, than close and repeat this until I shut the car off. Does anyone have a reason why this would happen? I tried to get it to shut but it wouldn't work. I did remove the CD changer in the trunk and after a period of time it remained closed. Thanks |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 26, 2006 6:38 am) Is it okay to run the car as is as long as I dont idle the car too much ? I also read turning up the inside heat while idling can take away some heat from engine and prevent from overheating? Is there a way that this problem can be worked around without expensive procedures? All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: ddat (Dec 28, 2006 7:25 pm) Check the fan clutch as well as the auxiliary fan. |
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Replying to: ddat (Dec 28, 2006 7:25 pm) Your mechanic can easily test for exhaust gases in the coolant. He doesn't have to guess about a bad head gasket. http://www.rxauto.com/blocktest.htm |
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I just purchased my first BMW...a 2004 530i (CPO). It seems to be in very nice condition but has 43K miles on it. Thus, I have about 7K miles to get it in for any service/warranty work that I need/want done. I was told with a "wink" by the salesperson that they cannot just give the car a top-to-bottom inspection in the service department for warranty work, but rather can "respond" to any and all complaints made by the customer, whether a problem is ultimately found or not. Therefore, I am wondering from some more experienced owners...what sorts of "complaints" should I be making just prior to the 50K mile mark so as to hopefully discover and rectify as many issues as possible within very brief new car warranty period that I have left. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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