PCV recall
09-25-2018, 05:49 AM
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My Ride: 528i
Model Year: 2010 528i e60
Engine: N52k
PCV recall
I just received a BMW letter today saying my N52k engine is being recalled for the PCV heater value malfunction. It could melt down.
My neighbor is arguing the N52k engine has a CCV heater value, but not a PCV heater value.
When the BMW dealer replaces this part, do they have to remove the intake manifold?
My neighbor is arguing the N52k engine has a CCV heater value, but not a PCV heater value.
When the BMW dealer replaces this part, do they have to remove the intake manifold?
09-25-2018, 06:26 AM
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CCV= crank case ventilation
PCV = positive crancase ventilation (old school term)
The heater is intended to prevent condensation from freezing the valve, and yes, they have been known to melt down/burn.
PCV = positive crancase ventilation (old school term)
The heater is intended to prevent condensation from freezing the valve, and yes, they have been known to melt down/burn.
09-26-2018, 09:02 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
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09-27-2018, 02:21 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530XiT BSM/Auburn
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They remove the alternator to get to it. So, because of that, I had them wait to do my repair after the engine cooled down. The service writer wanted me to just wait on it but I was told that the aluminum bolts for the alternator are not just torques but angular torqued so I insisted they do it on a cool engine. Hopefully they did. I did get a loaner that day......just a convertible m240 x-drive.....fun little car!
10-04-2018, 09:00 AM
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I go this recall letter a few days ago on a 2010 528i that I just sold. However, I still own a 2008 535i, and have not received the same recall letter for it....I am the original owner, so I am in the BMW "system". Question...is this recall something that would not apply to the 535i? Or have I somehow missed my recall letter for the 535i.
10-04-2018, 09:05 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
I go this recall letter a few days ago on a 2010 528i that I just sold. However, I still own a 2008 535i, and have not received the same recall letter for it....I am the original owner, so I am in the BMW "system". Question...is this recall something that would not apply to the 535i? Or have I somehow missed my recall letter for the 535i.
10-04-2018, 12:18 PM
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I just unplugged mine when I changed my alternator. I have no desire to let anyone at the dealership touch my car. It almost never gets cold enough for me to have to worry about it not working.
10-04-2018, 05:11 PM
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04-22-2019, 05:16 PM
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PCV Recall Update
BMW has expanded the PCV heater recall to include earlier N52 cars...
They're adding these:
E60 2006 5 Series - Production date: Feb 2005 – Feb 2006
E61 2006 5 Series Wagon - Production date: Apr 2005 – Feb 2006
They're adding these:
E60 2006 5 Series - Production date: Feb 2005 – Feb 2006
E61 2006 5 Series Wagon - Production date: Apr 2005 – Feb 2006
08-29-2019, 07:41 AM
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I got this same recall letter but I already replaced the parts when I was working on the crank angle sensor. I was going to tell them to inspect the part and reimburse me for the parts. Has anyone ever done this?
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