Back from Dealer and have some answers
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
I got the car back from the dealer and here are a few problems/resolutions:
1. Creaking and squeaking door sills - cleaned and apply silicone remover solution. No squeaking so far.
2. Sunroof cracking sound when tilt/open - drainage tray replaced. Sunroof rails repaired/replaced. Sounds good now.
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
5. Condensation on the eyebrow lights (top of headlights). To replace the whole front light fixture. To be done when parts arrive. They have to remove the whole front bumper.
Is this true?
6. Ask for software updates - SA said none at this time. I think they are conservative.
In the process of repairing my sunroof, they made several hairline scratches around it.
OK. I bought this car brand new. Aside from the driving sensation, I'm little disappointed in the not so great German assembly. 
Thank goodness there's a loaner car.
1. Creaking and squeaking door sills - cleaned and apply silicone remover solution. No squeaking so far.
2. Sunroof cracking sound when tilt/open - drainage tray replaced. Sunroof rails repaired/replaced. Sounds good now.
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
5. Condensation on the eyebrow lights (top of headlights). To replace the whole front light fixture. To be done when parts arrive. They have to remove the whole front bumper.
Is this true?6. Ask for software updates - SA said none at this time. I think they are conservative.
In the process of repairing my sunroof, they made several hairline scratches around it.
OK. I bought this car brand new. Aside from the driving sensation, I'm little disappointed in the not so great German assembly. Thank goodness there's a loaner car.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 15 2005, 10:06 PM
5. Condensation on the eyebrow lights (top of headlights). To replace the whole front light fixture. To be done when parts arrive. They have to remove the whole front bumper. Is this true?
Is this true?Could also get to the housing through the wheel well, but it is much easier and practical to just take the bumper off -- avoids and reduces scratches, dings, etc.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM
I got the car back from the dealer and here are a few problems/resolutions:
2. Sunroof cracking sound when tilt/open - drainage tray replaced. Sunroof rails repaired/replaced. Sounds good now.
In the process of repairing my sunroof, they made several hairline scratches around it. OK. I bought this car brand new. Aside from the driving sensation, I'm little disappointed in the not so great German assembly. Thank goodness there's a loaner car.
2. Sunroof cracking sound when tilt/open - drainage tray replaced. Sunroof rails repaired/replaced. Sounds good now.
In the process of repairing my sunroof, they made several hairline scratches around it.
OK. I bought this car brand new. Aside from the driving sensation, I'm little disappointed in the not so great German assembly. Thank goodness there's a loaner car.cheers
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#4 is interesting. I think this is a new find and could well be related to same issue others are having when they cannot seem to get the sensitivity right. Mine is OK, but good report on all issues
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 12:06 AM
1. Creaking and squeaking door sills - cleaned and apply silicone remover solution. No squeaking so far.
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3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
Mine was very noisy, engineers report:-
Removed vent trim/hat shelf/rear seats. Added additional fabric tape/all fixings greased/tape added to rear clasp fixings/seat catches greased.
He did a thorough job & it is good now. But an expensive car should not need to be stripped down & put back together properly, it should have been screwed together properly in Germany!.
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
Mine was very noisy, engineers report:-
Removed vent trim/hat shelf/rear seats. Added additional fabric tape/all fixings greased/tape added to rear clasp fixings/seat catches greased.
He did a thorough job & it is good now. But an expensive car should not need to be stripped down & put back together properly, it should have been screwed together properly in Germany!.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
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Sensor is co-located with rain sensor facing out from rear view mirror at top center of windscreen (shield).
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Hi B32:
I am glad things went as well as they did. I am sure you know, but if the scratches bother you, and wax won't cover them adequately, then a good detailer will be able to buff them out easily without removing much clear coat--assuming they really are minor. I have had scratches on my Z06 removed even though I could feel them slightly with my finger nail.
I am glad things went as well as they did. I am sure you know, but if the scratches bother you, and wax won't cover them adequately, then a good detailer will be able to buff them out easily without removing much clear coat--assuming they really are minor. I have had scratches on my Z06 removed even though I could feel them slightly with my finger nail.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
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Thanks. So unless it was scratched at the installation, there is no way we drivers can scratch it.