Engine Malfuntion & Other issues
04-08-2008, 03:36 PM
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I would take it to a different dealer as well to see if they have better/compitent technicians.
ON top i would contact BMWNA with this and make sure you also write a letter to them as well and let them take care as they have authority to resolve this more than the dealer.
At the same time if its coming up to no resolution i would follow up with the lemon law and see if bmw na fails to do anything then maybe its time to envoke your rights when it comes to lemon law and see if you can get resolved.
I don't think you as a consumer who pays top dollar for a vehicle should have to go with headaches like these...
ON top i would contact BMWNA with this and make sure you also write a letter to them as well and let them take care as they have authority to resolve this more than the dealer.
At the same time if its coming up to no resolution i would follow up with the lemon law and see if bmw na fails to do anything then maybe its time to envoke your rights when it comes to lemon law and see if you can get resolved.
I don't think you as a consumer who pays top dollar for a vehicle should have to go with headaches like these...
04-08-2008, 06:22 PM
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k,the dealer told me that the engine malfunction warning is coming on due to a faulty fuel pump.(only time will tell) they also said that rear brake sensor was bad and thats why my brakes were making noise.they had to order some parts for the keys and the comfort access. but when i brought up the ticking the engine makes he just played it off like im hearing things and then he told me that HIS 335i makes the same noise, and its normal for both of these cars to tick because they are the only one with this engine. i told him after i pick the car up im going to test drive a brand new 535 to see if it is. i find it hard to belive that bmw makes one car that sounds like this and all the rest sound fine!
04-08-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by vandal1x' post='558275' date='Apr 8 2008, 07:22 PM
k,the dealer told me that the engine malfunction warning is coming on due to a faulty fuel pump.(only time will tell) they also said that rear brake sensor was bad and thats why my brakes were making noise.they had to order some parts for the keys and the comfort access. but when i brought up the ticking the engine makes he just played it off like im hearing things and then he told me that HIS 335i makes the same noise, and its normal for both of these cars to tick because they are the only one with this engine. i told him after i pick the car up im going to test drive a brand new 535 to see if it is. i find it hard to belive that bmw makes one car that sounds like this and all the rest sound fine!
Good luck.
04-08-2008, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='558286' date='Apr 8 2008, 09:46 PM
My 535 doesn't tick or creak, yours shouldn't either - period! That dealer is giving you the run around. Let me know and i'll swing by, so you can hear my car. I'm in Burbank. Seriously!
Good luck.
Good luck.
04-10-2008, 10:37 AM
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Just heard back from the dealer. They said they sent it off for a PUMA reading (not sure what that means) but it came back with a faulty fuel injector. They're waiting for the part to arrive and we should have the car back by tomorrow.
04-10-2008, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stbimmer' post='559161' date='Apr 10 2008, 11:37 AM
Just heard back from the dealer. They said they sent it off for a PUMA reading (not sure what that means) but it came back with a faulty fuel injector. They're waiting for the part to arrive and we should have the car back by tomorrow.
Hope all issues are resolved.
04-12-2008, 06:50 AM
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1st Bimmer / C's Bimmer - sorry I'm just reading this - been traveling for work and not on the forum. I did read the thread and it sounds like you are close to getting things worked out. I hope that is the case and would like to see what it finally turns out to be because mine is doing some of the same things:
1) Hard Starting / too much cranking to get it to start...this was only happening on occaision - now it's become more frequent and will happen weather the engine is cold or hot.
2) Just LAST NIGHT, my 1st "Engine malfunction / operating at reduced power" warning came on...I had to drive it home that way several miles. I let it sit for 20 minutes and restarted - no issues
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3) Passenger rear window "Anti-Trap" has tripped and the window now has to be raised and lowered in 4 inch steps (auto up/down) will not function. Dealer tried to help by doing the manual reset to no avail.
I'm going to have to get it into the dealer (25 miles each way) and just haven't had the time to tie up a day doing this. I'll post my results.
1) Hard Starting / too much cranking to get it to start...this was only happening on occaision - now it's become more frequent and will happen weather the engine is cold or hot.
2) Just LAST NIGHT, my 1st "Engine malfunction / operating at reduced power" warning came on...I had to drive it home that way several miles. I let it sit for 20 minutes and restarted - no issues
...3) Passenger rear window "Anti-Trap" has tripped and the window now has to be raised and lowered in 4 inch steps (auto up/down) will not function. Dealer tried to help by doing the manual reset to no avail.
I'm going to have to get it into the dealer (25 miles each way) and just haven't had the time to tie up a day doing this. I'll post my results.
04-12-2008, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 1stbimmer' post='559161' date='Apr 10 2008, 11:37 AM
Just heard back from the dealer. They said they sent it off for a PUMA reading (not sure what that means) but it came back with a faulty fuel injector. They're waiting for the part to arrive and we should have the car back by tomorrow.
thx
04-12-2008, 09:36 AM
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Yesterday the "engine Malfunction-reduced power" light came on in my 535i. I didn't appreciate anything wrong, even the power seemed normal. Restarted the engine after 15 minutes and the sign was gone. Thank God.