25s Throttle Trick Reset Everything ?!
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There's a battery in the trunk? I'll check it when I get a chance. The car has 44k miles. Will dealer replace battery under warranty?
So far, the car still runs perfect. Starts right up with no hesitation.
I'll post about battery readings later.
So far, the car still runs perfect. Starts right up with no hesitation.
I'll post about battery readings later.
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Deltabox, it sounds like there is a battery issue with your new-to-you e60. There are lots of posts about that - search the forum but be prepared for lots of "opinions".
That said, if you recently purchased a CPO BMW from a dealer they should be ready - willing - and able to set your car straight. And, since this is a brand new purchase they should have identified ALL vehicle issues and made them correct before you drove it off their lot. IF THEY DIDN'T don't get suckered into paying the CPO deductible - ESPECIALLY if your 2008 is still covered under the original warranty.
To get started on the right foot (and I know you've probably already done this - RIGHT) ... read your owner's manual. A CPO should come with a printed copy but I personally find the on-line version much easier to search. Grab it here : https://5series.net/information/
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OH - BTW, the adaptive transmission 25 second reset does work. But it has NOTHING whatsoever to do with the disappearing indicators you've written about. AND, the adaptive transmission brain actually collects information as you continue driving your car and will learn how you and others operate the car and make some subtle - often indiscernible - programming changes to how it shifts etc.
That said, if you recently purchased a CPO BMW from a dealer they should be ready - willing - and able to set your car straight. And, since this is a brand new purchase they should have identified ALL vehicle issues and made them correct before you drove it off their lot. IF THEY DIDN'T don't get suckered into paying the CPO deductible - ESPECIALLY if your 2008 is still covered under the original warranty.
To get started on the right foot (and I know you've probably already done this - RIGHT) ... read your owner's manual. A CPO should come with a printed copy but I personally find the on-line version much easier to search. Grab it here : https://5series.net/information/
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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OH - BTW, the adaptive transmission 25 second reset does work. But it has NOTHING whatsoever to do with the disappearing indicators you've written about. AND, the adaptive transmission brain actually collects information as you continue driving your car and will learn how you and others operate the car and make some subtle - often indiscernible - programming changes to how it shifts etc.
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The transmission reset will NOT change anything else, I tend to think firstly coincidence and then secondly that there is SOMETHING not quite right with your car!
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As a matter of fact, I did use a NEW key that the dealer gave me. I used the new key because i read that the keys battery gets charged during use? I specifically asked for a second key and that was the first time i had used that particular key. Do you think because the key was new, my presets were gone? I can't find my battery. Where the heck is it?
Gosh I hope it's because the key was new that did this. You guys are starting to make me worry about my new-to-me car.
Gosh I hope it's because the key was new that did this. You guys are starting to make me worry about my new-to-me car.
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As a matter of fact, I did use a NEW key that the dealer gave me. I used the new key because i read that the keys battery gets charged during use? I specifically asked for a second key and that was the first time i had used that particular key. Do you think because the key was new, my presets were gone? I can't find my battery. Where the heck is it?
Gosh I hope it's because the key was new that did this. You guys are starting to make me worry about my new-to-me car.![Confused](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Gosh I hope it's because the key was new that did this. You guys are starting to make me worry about my new-to-me car.
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It'll take you some time to learn about all the features and how to make use of them. Don't panic - the owner's manual is a good place to start (as I previously posted).
If you want to explore your car - be cautious ... you don't want to do something crazy and cause issues with warranty coverage.
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Thanks for the advice. I did go through the manual, just focusing on parts that interested me. I'll make sure to go thru it more thoroughly. So for now, am I safe to assume that my car including my battery are okay? I don't have any other reason to think otherwise.
Also, where the heck is the battery? I couldnt see it in the engine bay and I can't find it in the trunk.
Also, where the heck is the battery? I couldnt see it in the engine bay and I can't find it in the trunk.
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