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BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Engine Malfunction Light [Mr_Shiftright] by x021627
May 17, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 03, 2009 5:24 pm)

Thanks. Should have mentioned it is a 2008 538xi and under warranty. Unfortunately a Tahoe backed into me while I was sitting in my car, in a parking space and got some damage to the left side bumper. My car is currently being repaired. I asked the body shop (BMW certified one) to check it while it is there. Will report back as to whether there is a real issue or if the computer didn't reset after I rescrewed the gas cap.
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Re: my fuel,RPM gauge and on board computer is not working.... [buffnyce17] by roadburner
May 19, 2009 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: buffnyce17 (May 17, 2009 4:39 am)

For over a decade, BMWs have been designed so that the dome light shuts off if the door is left open over 15 minutes. That said, the electrical problems you are experiencing are almost certainly being caused by a low-and likely dead-battery. Have the battery charged and load tested. If it is bad, replace it with an Interstate MTP-93; you should be able to find one for under $140, easy.
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Shaking in low speed by gardis
May 25, 2009 (3:11 am)
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Guys,
I just noticed a slight shaking in my 1996 328i (109K miles) at speeds between 20-35mph. At higher speeds, goes away. I always maintained the car with the dealership, I cannot imagine what this is except: I need new tires on the rear set.
Do you think this could be the cause. The tread (Toyos) is down to the minimum, but I want to trade the car in, but I want to resolve this issue first.
 
Any suggestions are welcome. Should I have it evaluated at the dealership?
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Re: Shaking in low speed [gardis] by andys120
May 25, 2009 (3:20 am)
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Replying to: gardis (May 25, 2009 3:11 am)

Badly worn tires can cause all sorts of problems like this as they get out of round and perhaps lose balance weights. I don't recommend going to the dealer for something simple like this, try an independent BMW specialist or a tire and alignment
specialst, you'll save big over what the dealerships charge.
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Re: Engine Malfunction Light [x021627] by x021627
May 25, 2009 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: x021627 (May 17, 2009 6:23 am)

Just to tie off this thing, the check engine light turned out to be an issue with the emission system, so you may have been correct. Once that issue was resolved, the check engine light wouldn't go out and it was determined that my computer needed to be reprogrammed.
 
Reprogram didn't take and now they are replacing computer module. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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Re: Shaking in low speed [andys120] by gardis
May 25, 2009 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (May 25, 2009 3:20 am)

Thank you, really appreciate the advice.
Pursuant to above post, I also have my 'check engine light' now for weeks it won't go off (another issue!) I thought it was the gas cap, but I've taken it off and put it back on several times. I think I'm due for an emissions check does that have anything to do?
 
What could it be, the engine runs perfectly.
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Re: Shaking in low speed [gardis] by x021627
May 25, 2009 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: gardis (May 25, 2009 3:07 pm)

My engine ran perfectly also and I took off and replaced the gas cap several times to no avail. it was an emissions issue according to deal that was fixed and then turned into a computer module issue.
 
Good luck....
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Re: Shaking in low speed [x021627] by gardis
May 25, 2009 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: x021627 (May 25, 2009 3:24 pm)

Did you use the dealer to resolve? How much did it cost, was it an involved thing?
 
Thanks for your input. Appreciated.
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Re: Shaking in low speed [gardis] by x021627
May 25, 2009 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: gardis (May 25, 2009 4:16 pm)

I only have 16K mile son my 2008 528xi, so it is covered under warranty. The computer module itself is a $1500 part w/o the labor. Your issue should probably be coverd under warranty depending on your mileage/age of vehicle.
 
Yes, the dealer is resolving the issue after the failed reprogramming, which I am sure they tried twice.
 
Hope your issue is less involved. Between the holiday and the wait time for ordering the part, this is taking a week.
 
Good Luck!
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Re: Shaking in low speed [gardis] by andys120
May 26, 2009 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: gardis (May 25, 2009 3:07 pm)

The OBDII system will light the CEL for all sorts of minor issues that don't affect the engine: I've had it come on when there's dirt in the Mass Air Sensor and when there's a leak in the Evaporative Emissions System.

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