Anyone received a 545 built after ECU/DME issue?
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Given that some of us are waiting for cars languishing at VPCs awaiting a new ECU, I wonder if production since July 6 is being delivered on schedule, or if all subsequent V8-V12 production has been delayed.
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Thanks, Ultra.
That tends to support my assertion that lack of ECUs is not the reason for delays being experienced by some of us in the US with cars which have remained at VPCs for 3 weeks and more.
Enjoy the new ride.
That tends to support my assertion that lack of ECUs is not the reason for delays being experienced by some of us in the US with cars which have remained at VPCs for 3 weeks and more.
Enjoy the new ride.
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Tim C, while it lends some support, keep in mind that these modules are likely (though I don't know for sure) built especially for the E60 and the manufacturer just may not have the ability to meet the added demand of the relacement modules on top of the regular production demand. If that is the case, then the real argument is whether BMW should take some of the modules destined for the production line and use them to fix the cars that folks have already paid for! I can only imagine how frustrating it is to know your new baby is sitting there at the VPC, so close, yet so far...
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Aug 10 2004, 02:14 PM
.... take some of the modules destined for the production line and use them to fix the cars that folks have already paid for ....
That's how I read it anyway. Kind of stinks but I guess you will PO fewer people in the long run and not have a bunch of factory workers sitting around on their hands.
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Exactly, Ultra. If BMW can place good ECUs in vehicles built during the last week in July, why are vehicles built in June and early July still waiting for this part?
The only answers I can think of are that they lack sufficient labor at the VPCs to replace the modules in a timely manner; or if they do not have enough good ECUs at hand, they are unwilling to alter factory production schedules by diverting parts for the older builds.
The only answers I can think of are that they lack sufficient labor at the VPCs to replace the modules in a timely manner; or if they do not have enough good ECUs at hand, they are unwilling to alter factory production schedules by diverting parts for the older builds.
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I understand the options, my point (poorly made) was that there were a limited supply of the DME modules and that BMW had chosen to not alter the factory production schedule to get the DME out to those older cars waiting for parts. I personally think this is a mistake as they are obviously making buyers angry and, as TimC discussed in another post, if folks start walking away from 2004 cars awaiting parts, BMW N.A. is going to be stuck with a bunch of cars to sell.
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Or worse yet, going to another manufacturer. The only reason I am sticking around is I want a manual tranny and MB and Audi doesn't offer them with the V-8 in the US.
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Aug 10 2004, 09:44 AM
I understand the options, my point (poorly made) was that there were a limited supply of the DME modules and that BMW had chosen to not alter the factory production schedule to get the DME out to those older cars waiting for parts. I personally think this is a mistake as they are obviously making buyers angry and, as TimC discussed in another post, if folks start walking away from 2004 cars awaiting parts, BMW N.A. is going to be stuck with a bunch of cars to sell.
I have yet to hear of anyone getting an ordered car held at the VPC for this recall. Anyone?