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Old May 20, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Guys,
I've been in and out 3 times in the last 2 months from BMW Seattle, and it's all about the iDrive.
I dont know what to do. BMW has upgraded it, but the alert "Service Engine Soon (Increased Emissions)" went off again and again.
Any idea what's going on with my car?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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It's clearly a malfunction. But it ain't iDrive's fault, it must be a sensor or someting like that.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='426585' date='May 20 2007, 06:49 PM
It's clearly a malfunction. But it ain't iDrive's fault, it must be a sensor or someting like that.

Yeah, that's like saying you hate thermometers because you're running a fever.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Yoko' post='426584' date='May 20 2007, 05:19 PM
Guys,
I've been in and out 3 times in the last 2 months from BMW Seattle, and it's all about the iDrive.
I dont know what to do. BMW has upgraded it, but the alert "Service Engine Soon (Increased Emissions)" went off again and again.
Any idea what's going on with my car?
Thanks,

Yoko.
Agree with other poster. That is not an IDrive issue but a sensor. I would be frustrated too as no one has that much time to make frequent trips to service.

However, I happen to really like I Drive as I can change settings such as the way the locks work etc. I find that once everything was set up, I rarely need to use it except for the telephone and the entertainment; both simple to use.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='426596' date='May 20 2007, 07:08 PM
Yeah, that's like saying you hate thermometers because you're running a fever.
+1 High fever.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='426596' date='May 20 2007, 05:08 PM
Yeah, that's like saying you hate thermometers because you're running a fever.

Very funny !
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Old May 20, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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I guess: i DRIVE : Love and hate ? depends on situation / mood.
No doubt, controls thru buttons / touch screen is easy
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Old May 20, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Thanks guys for the posts.

I think I will point out about the sensor issue to the service department as soon as I can.

It's really good to be a member of this forum.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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3 times in 2 months? Ask your SA what is the lemon law, I am sure he will get it fixed this time.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='426686' date='May 20 2007, 10:05 PM
3 times in 2 months? Ask your SA what is the lemon law, I am sure he will get it fixed this time.
Thanks, that's a good idea.

There are two BMW dealer near here, BMW Seattle and BMW Tacoma. I've been to the Seattle one 3 times. Should I go back to

the them again or try the Tacoma one?

Can I mention about the Lemon Law to BMW Tacoma even though I did the previous service in Seattle one?
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