Repair manual?
01-11-2010, 01:55 PM
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I went to the dealership for my service today and to clear up a few issues: 1)Headlights remain facing to the left 2)Drive malfunction light 3) Rough idle.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
01-11-2010, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by monnot66' post='1088388' date='Jan 11 2010, 05:55 PM
I went to the dealership for my service today and to clear up a few issues: 1)Headlights remain facing to the left 2)Drive malfunction light 3) Rough idle.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
01-11-2010, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by monnot66' post='1088388' date='Jan 11 2010, 05:55 PM
I went to the dealership for my service today and to clear up a few issues: 1)Headlights remain facing to the left 2)Drive malfunction light 3) Rough idle.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
01-11-2010, 03:57 PM
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01-11-2010, 04:21 PM
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Holy hell that's alot of $$$$ for those repairs. Id try one of the other dealers in the area, or better yet find a reputable indy shop.
01-12-2010, 04:41 AM
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Thanks for the input, I do know about Swope and that's why I went to Cinncinati. I am going to check around on prices, these are very crazy prices.
The problems arose with a Drive Malfunction Warning light, which led to the headlights not returning to center while at speed.
The other problem was a complaint of "rough idle", which led to the vacuum pump diagnosis.
The problems arose with a Drive Malfunction Warning light, which led to the headlights not returning to center while at speed.
The other problem was a complaint of "rough idle", which led to the vacuum pump diagnosis.
01-12-2010, 04:44 AM
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I concur, go to a reputable indy. That's way too much money for those repairs.
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Originally Posted by monnot66' post='1088388' date='Jan 11 2010, 05:55 PM
I went to the dealership for my service today and to clear up a few issues: 1)Headlights remain facing to the left 2)Drive malfunction light 3) Rough idle.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
The estimate from the dealership, for the work, came to about $6000, a little steep. They stated I needed a DSC(speed sensor), power steering pump and vacuum pump.
I'd like to know if there is a repair manual(Chilton's or any other brand) for an 04' 545i, I trully believe that I can take of a few of these items with patience and pictures.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Power Steering Pump only:
w/o active steering & dynamic drive: $668.37
w/o active steering but w/ dynamic drive: $935.73
w/active steering but w/o dynamic drive: $1,178.22
w/active steering & dynamic drive: $1,497.15
Vacuum Pump With Tubes: $413.98
DSC (speed sensor): $80.16x2
Buy the parts & get an someone reputable to install them.....if you do, note that I didn't include prices for hoses, bolts, clips etc. but I would get all associated parts for a clean install.
Good luck.
