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Old 07-18-2008, 04:05 AM
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The problem reocurred after they fitted the new pressure sensor, so I took it back in. The warranty has since lapsed, and they're talking about goodwill gestures. Anything less than 100 % goodwill will result in a metaphorical gesture from my middle finger.
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Originally Posted by TopBanana' post='627177' date='Jul 18 2008, 01:05 PM
The problem reocurred after they fitted the new pressure sensor, so I took it back in. The warranty has since lapsed, and they're talking about goodwill gestures. Anything less than 100 % goodwill will result in a metaphorical gesture from my middle finger.
Its on ongoing problem reported before your warranty ran out, not your fault they didn't diagnose it properly and fix it. I'd accept nothing except a full resolution under warranty.
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I have exactly the same prob in my 535d, ive just had a brand new main dealer fitted engine turbo and exhaust after a fight with a large lake

It was running fine untill the other day when the same thing happened ill slowly press the gas pedal no build up of power till i get about half way down then whoooom thrown back in seat as turbo kicks in

Ive also noticed a smell of burning from the exhaust when this happens ??

It happens maybe once a week took it the main dealer who found no faults, he advised if it happens again to take it straight to them where someone will road test it ?

Let me know if you figure the prob

Any ideas anyone ???
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They've had the car for a week now. It looks like there's something wrong with the DPF too. Good thing I've got another car!
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After quite a bit of toing and froing between the dealership and BMW UK in Bracknell, they've decided it needs a new turbo! 100% goodwill from BMW. (And I wouldn't have accepted anything less)
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how do such problems arise, hard driving?

or just freak incidents?
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have you tried resetting the throttle and/or gearbox?

Throttle/Box Reset Instructions
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TopBanana,

Smarty156 and I have been having similar issues with ours, very interesting that your dealer has diagnosed a faulty turbo.

Did you notice any shuddering or surging? Did the car feel like it was choking itself or "driving through treacle" ?

Smarty156 and I are both being taken down the path of "reseting the particle filter" and "forced regeneration of the particle filter" so I would be interested to know if you experienced similar issues to us and maybe we can suggest the turbo to our dealers ?

Let us know if the turbo fixed the problem.
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