IDrive gremlins
08-03-2005, 04:29 PM
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My Ride: 545i - ordered in January delivered April 21st! Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple.
I brought my car in for service 2 days ago for a gremlin in the iDrive system. It would randomly go through a series of moves (turn RDS on/off, bass/treble up down, change radio stations, mute/colume) while driving. They tried to troubleshoot this but couldn't find anything. They decided to recode it - but that didn't work so BMW instructed them to replace the main processor (ACS??). They tried this and now the car won't accept the ACS?? So they will need it for another day.
Anyone else have issues like this? I am not mad, I understand issues happen - just curious if others have had service issues.
Anyone else have issues like this? I am not mad, I understand issues happen - just curious if others have had service issues.
08-05-2005, 03:15 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
I don't see how BMW isn't losing their ass replacing all these electronics under warranty?
I mean, seriously.... they've got to be sitting back there in Munich saying "F&$%ing HELL..... all these warranty claims are costing us $$$$.
I mean, seriously.... they've got to be sitting back there in Munich saying "F&$%ing HELL..... all these warranty claims are costing us $$$$.
08-05-2005, 08:04 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Aug 5 2005, 06:15 AM
I don't see how BMW isn't losing their ass replacing all these electronics under warranty?
I mean, seriously....? they've got to be sitting back there in Munich saying "F&$%ing HELL..... all these warranty claims are costing us $$$$.
I mean, seriously....? they've got to be sitting back there in Munich saying "F&$%ing HELL..... all these warranty claims are costing us $$$$.
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vern
PS Each unit cost $2000 plus labor.
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