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Mar 27, 2009 | 05:43 PM

jalanson

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Hey everyone-

Quick question. I've had the 525 for about 5 months now. Not a single issue, nothing even close, man I LOVE this car.

When I got out of my car this morning, I noticed some steam/smoke (couldn't really tell what it was) coming out of the kidney grill. I opened the hood and tried to source it, but I couldn't. I smelled it, didn't smell like burning...

Has anyone experienced anything like this before? Should I be concerned?

Thanks

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:51 PM

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

If you couldn't find the source or smell anything, it's probably nothing. What was the ambient temperature?

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:53 PM

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Hey man, the only time I've seen that out of my 525 is when I wash it in the cold, so im guessing some kind of condensation...Same here though, no smell, and never had an issue...As long as it doesnt do it while I'm driving, I'm cool with it, hope it helps...

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='828696' date='Mar 27 2009, 06:43 PM

i would have this checked out... i had a similar problem in the passed of smoke - steaming out from the driver side rear brakes and i didnt think of anything and when i taken my car to dealer i mention of smoke coming from rear brake... and turned out i had a tranny leak and was dripping down from the exhaust pipe

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:56 PM

ziad

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Did you get your car detailed lately? if you did it's probably the oil they use to make the enging surface look shiny. Happened to me before.

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:56 PM

jalanson

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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='828709' date='Mar 27 2009, 09:51 PM

If you couldn't find the source or smell anything, it's probably nothing. What was the ambient temperature?

It was maybe 45 degrees out, definitely not too cold...I need to take the car in when I have a chance and i'll ask them about it...my power outlet in the ashtray doesn't work, and there is an annoying squeak in my drivers seat....I just avoid taking it in because they don't give me a loaner

I even offered once to pay them for it as long as i could take a loaner and they said no....

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:57 PM

jalanson

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Originally Posted by ziad' post='828717' date='Mar 27 2009, 09:56 PM

Did you get your car detailed lately? if you did it's probably the oil they use to make the enging surface look shiny. Happened to me before.

No...but I am having it detailed in about a week

hopefully the sapphire will be back to brilliant!

Mar 29, 2009 | 06:29 PM

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I often see steam coming out of the front grills - mentioned to SA - no problem found.

Mar 29, 2009 | 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='828718' date='Mar 27 2009, 08:56 PM

I even offered once to pay them for it as long as i could take a loaner and they said no....

I still doubt it's anything to be concerned about based on your initial assessment (no source, no smell). The outlet issue probably is just a fuse. I've had mine replaced. Dealerships vary regarding loaner policies. You might want to call another. 2 cents. GL