My new 535xi is DEAD!
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Yup, in my hands for four days it died on Tuesday of main engine computer failure.
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a ?drop in? they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won?t respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don?t much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds ?
Anyone else with this computer issue?
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a ?drop in? they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won?t respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don?t much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds ?
Anyone else with this computer issue?
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Originally Posted by spike' post='443887' date='Jul 5 2007, 08:11 PM
Yup, in my hands for four days it died on Tuesday of main engine computer failure.
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a “drop in” they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won’t respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don’t much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds –
Anyone else with this computer issue?
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a “drop in” they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won’t respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don’t much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds –
Anyone else with this computer issue?
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Originally Posted by grover432' post='443925' date='Jul 5 2007, 09:52 PM
Where do you find slippery roads in July? (Sorry about you problems).
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Oh man... sorry to hear. keep us updated... I'm curious to know what the problem is... anything to do with the turbo?
In Canada... DUH...
Originally Posted by grover432' post='443925' date='Jul 5 2007, 08:52 PM
Where do you find slippery roads in July? (Sorry about you problems).
In Canada... DUH...
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On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by spike' post='443887' date='Jul 5 2007, 09:11 PM
Yup, in my hands for four days it died on Tuesday of main engine computer failure.
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a "drop in" they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won't respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don't much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds ?
Anyone else with this computer issue?
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a "drop in" they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won't respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don't much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds ?
Anyone else with this computer issue?
Rick...
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Hopefully these AWD turbos aren't lemons. Glad to hear your BMW service center experience is good though.
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Sorry to hear about your 535 RIP
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Update: A new main computer was shipped from Germany this week; it comes pre-loaded but needs 6 hours for the dealer to load modules from the other applications. I can?t remember the name they called it. It was three letters. I should have my car back on Tuesday latest. I am told this is the first time a LCI had had this problem and is not related to anything to do with the engine or fuel pump. Cannot wait as I only had the car for three days!!
quote name='spike' date='Jul 5 2007, 09:11 PM' post='443887']
Yup, in my hands for four days it died on Tuesday of main engine computer failure.
The tale: Picked-up Thursday night 29JUN, on Saturday @ 6PM a flat tire on a long weekend (Canada Day) gave no possibilities of repair till this Tuesday. Tuesday morning off to Toronto BMW and as a ?drop in? they did a very good job and impressing me with service.
Now the kicker! Happily driving from BMW to work the engine check logo came on, a chime and immediate loss of engine power. Some message on the monitor said to reduce power. Called from work and back I went to the dealership.
Now its Thursday and the car won?t respond to the 2 new software uploads, so tomorrow a new computer is arriving and they will have to reload all the programs.
Loaner is a 535i, not too many options, after four years of all wheel drive experience I don?t much like the rear wheel drive, especially in slippery roads + the xi feels more solid. I will keep you up to date as it unfolds ?
Anyone else with this computer issue?
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