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#2528 of 2734 99 bmw 5 series cd and gps not working by bmwnut2

Jun 25, 2010 (7:41 pm)

I have a 1999 528i it has the tv ,phone ,I love it --- But My radio,cd and gps will not come on it dose not even show the gps-navigation in the menu anymore -- I checked in the back, gps cd unit has no lights and will not eject gps cd. allso checked cd unit ,that has power and will eject my cds and load them again but thats all. ---- please help me I am lost without my music and my gps vioce.
thanks

#2529 of 2734 Broken windshield... by andys120

Jun 26, 2010 (4:53 am)

A sizeable crack has appeared on my windshield just ahead of where the mirror is mounted. Has anyone ever replaced the windshield on an E39? Anything to watch out for?
 
MY 2000 528iA

#2530 of 2734 Re: Broken windshield... [andys120] by roadburner

Jun 26, 2010 (10:08 pm)

Replying to: andys120 (Jun 26, 2010 4:53 am)
Just make sure the glass shop has experience working with BMWs.

#2531 of 2734 2009 535i dangerous defect in car by drgums

Jun 27, 2010 (5:53 am)

I have been a loyal BMW customer for over 25 years. My 535i 2009 has had 2 dangerous "engine failures" while traveling at cruising speeds on major highways and bridges. The first repair was considered a" fuel pump defect." I was lucky not to be hurt in that first engine failure. However , the same thing happened again last week on the George Washington Bridge traveling in the left lane at 65 miles per hour. Luckily, I was able to move to the right lane and put my blinkers on barely going 15 miles an hour. Fortunately, there were no cars/ tracker trailers on my tail.
The dealer has been very good with maintenance, however they suggested that I see if it happens again for the third time, and I said " not anymore". My safety and my familiy's safety is on the line here....I received my 328 loaner and called BMW of North America explaining the situation. They seem to know about this problem and I hope they will work this out with me to get me out of this dangerous car and re lease another one without these issues. Funny...I really liked my 2009 535i with a 6 speed etc....I hope to get another one. Maybe customer loyalty will really mean something here?

#2532 of 2734 Re: 2009 535i dangerous defect in car [drgums] by shipo

Jun 27, 2010 (6:07 am)

Replying to: drgums (Jun 27, 2010 5:53 am)
What you've described is anything but an "Engine Failure" (which is where the engine itself develops a mechanical problem that prevents it from operating), that said, when the High Pressure Fuel Pump (a known fault area for the twin turbo motor) fails, the engine will become fuel starved and stop operating properly.

#2533 of 2734 Re: 2009 535i dangerous defect in car [shipo] by drgums

Jun 27, 2010 (6:21 am)

Replying to: shipo (Jun 27, 2010 6:07 am)
Thanks for the clarification. However, this High Pressure Fuel Pump problem is extremely dangerous when the incident occurs. I still enjoy immensely the BMW car experience, ( having 12 BMW's previously) . However, this issue takes priority because of the safety considerations. I hope BMW will make good on this and move me into another vehicle so I can get back to my enjoyment without any worries....
 
Thanks for your input....

#2534 of 2734 Re: 2009 535i dangerous defect in car [drgums] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 27, 2010 (6:36 am)

Replying to: drgums (Jun 27, 2010 6:21 am)
The dealer might have suggested waiting for a 3rd failure so that you could implement your state's lemon law option. Some owners who are members of the Edmunds forums have bailed on their BMWs using the lemon law, for this very problem.

#2535 of 2734 Re: 2009 535i dangerous defect in car [Mr_Shiftright] by drgums

Jun 27, 2010 (6:48 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 27, 2010 6:36 am)
I understand,,,however I have 4 kids and I won't take that chance. I was lucky the first 2 times, but I will not risk this dangerous situation again.
 
I am hoping BMW will do the right thing here. I prefer to avoid the legal route and re lease another BMW.
 
At least I am still a loyal customer...

#2536 of 2734 Re: 2009 535i dangerous defect in car [drgums] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 27, 2010 (7:45 am)

Replying to: drgums (Jun 27, 2010 6:48 am)
Well see how it goes and keep the lemon law as a option. Be sure to have all your records, repair orders, notes, etc. in good order.

#2537 of 2734 Re: 2009 535i dangerous defect in car [shipo] by roadburner

Jun 28, 2010 (1:51 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jun 27, 2010 6:07 am)
One of my friends is a service adviser at a BMW dealer and he's always been honest with me regarding BMW reliability issues. Just last week he told me that BMW's latest iteration of the HPFP may have well and truly fixed the problem.

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