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05-01-2009, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='865339' date='May 1 2009, 01:14 PM
I can.
05-02-2009, 05:49 PM
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yes it might make sence... i heard many opinions that us fuel is not as good as europe's one
05-02-2009, 08:36 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
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Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='862924' date='Apr 29 2009, 01:59 PM
how many of you experienced rough idle (slight vibration when car idles) on 545i or any other n62 engine?
I did some research and there is no certain fix to this. people switched spark plugs, adjusted walve lifters, used different gas, cleaned MAF, used fuel system cleaners, throttle cleaners, changed coils, airfilters, etc..
would be great if we can collect different opinions here and may be find the right answer. thank you
I did some research and there is no certain fix to this. people switched spark plugs, adjusted walve lifters, used different gas, cleaned MAF, used fuel system cleaners, throttle cleaners, changed coils, airfilters, etc..
would be great if we can collect different opinions here and may be find the right answer. thank you
05-04-2009, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='863069' date='Apr 30 2009, 06:03 AM
here is the link: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=73179&st=15
the guy (saying about 545i on second page) says: "With a V-8 these cars are brutes, yet idle so smoothly that you don't know they are running unless you look at the tach."
the guy (saying about 545i on second page) says: "With a V-8 these cars are brutes, yet idle so smoothly that you don't know they are running unless you look at the tach."
05-04-2009, 08:31 AM
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I dropped off my car this morning at the dealership and printed them the SIB for the rough idle. My service advisor said if there is no check engine light on they might not cover it under warranty, but i had them check it out anyways.
Since it might not be a warranty issue, the price for diagnostic is $140.00.
Also had them try to find out where my rattling noise is coming from, at the driver side panel another $140.00
Total $280 to see if they can find out the rough idle , and possible attempt to fix my rattle. I'm a bit anal about the small things i think there might not be a problem with the idling but the rattling it happens when i drive on rough road conditions hopefully they are able to find out where its coming from. Keep you guys updated about the Rough idle issue, with the SIB that i gave to my SA.
Since it might not be a warranty issue, the price for diagnostic is $140.00.
Also had them try to find out where my rattling noise is coming from, at the driver side panel another $140.00
Total $280 to see if they can find out the rough idle , and possible attempt to fix my rattle. I'm a bit anal about the small things i think there might not be a problem with the idling but the rattling it happens when i drive on rough road conditions hopefully they are able to find out where its coming from. Keep you guys updated about the Rough idle issue, with the SIB that i gave to my SA.
05-04-2009, 01:40 PM
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Update, my SA called, the rattle is from the turn switch, and its' $400.00 to replace. The idle problem they hooked it up to the computer and the idle is within specs. They will keep my car till tomorrow to see if the idle goes above or below the specs if not they will consider it normal. If it is out of specs they will do the repairs according to the SIB. Waiting for a cold start tomorrow morning to see if there are any inconsistency. They are pretty thorough with the diagnostic that sounds very good.
05-04-2009, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ivan545' post='867993' date='May 4 2009, 05:40 PM
Update, my SA called, the rattle is from the turn switch, and its' $400.00 to replace. The idle problem they hooked it up to the computer and the idle is within specs. They will keep my car till tomorrow to see if the idle goes above or below the specs if not they will consider it normal. If it is out of specs they will do the repairs according to the SIB. Waiting for a cold start tomorrow morning to see if there are any inconsistency. They are pretty thorough with the diagnostic that sounds very good.
05-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ivan545' post='867993' date='May 4 2009, 04:40 PM
Update, my SA called, the rattle is from the turn switch, and its' $400.00 to replace. The idle problem they hooked it up to the computer and the idle is within specs. They will keep my car till tomorrow to see if the idle goes above or below the specs if not they will consider it normal. If it is out of specs they will do the repairs according to the SIB. Waiting for a cold start tomorrow morning to see if there are any inconsistency. They are pretty thorough with the diagnostic that sounds very good.
i'm coming to the conclusion so far that occasional rough idle (slight one) is normal for this engines..
btw. i cleaned my MAF. it was clean to start with, so no major change
05-05-2009, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - Bone stock... help!
Originally Posted by Supra' post='868782' date='May 5 2009, 10:16 PM
You know why it doesn't work. It's because it's a fucking BMW. BMW are overpriced pieces of shit. I can't believe people actually buy them and try to beat actual fast cars. Like a Supra stock is 1mph faster than the 545i which cost 70,000 dollars. While the Supra was made in 1996 and is usually 19,000 dollars. Without ther limiter of course.
it's a freakin supra.
A VW bug is faster than a 550... when dropped from a helicopter. VW > BMW!!! Z0mg!