Time for service.. Are my issues really normal?
03-13-2007, 06:58 AM
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My Service light is now down to 50 miles. iDrive states that it needs a Vehicle Check. My dealer will not accept the car until iDrive is down to 0. :thumbsdown: BMW apparently changed the rules from 500 miles to 0 miles.
I've had the 04 545i SMG for a month now. I've noticed some minor issues that I want to bring to the dealers attention. I'm trying to figure out if it's really an issue.
1. Steering wheel rattles. I hear the rattling whenever I go over bumps. It's not a squeaking while turning noise.
2. SMG gear indicator seems to stay lit all the time. I noticed this at night when I looked in my car. The gear indicator on the console was illuminated. Is this a light, or is it a painted indicator?
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
I think that's all the items that I consider quirks.
Thanks!
Chris
I've had the 04 545i SMG for a month now. I've noticed some minor issues that I want to bring to the dealers attention. I'm trying to figure out if it's really an issue.
1. Steering wheel rattles. I hear the rattling whenever I go over bumps. It's not a squeaking while turning noise.
2. SMG gear indicator seems to stay lit all the time. I noticed this at night when I looked in my car. The gear indicator on the console was illuminated. Is this a light, or is it a painted indicator?
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
I think that's all the items that I consider quirks.
Thanks!
Chris
03-13-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ctsang1234' post='402262' date='Mar 13 2007, 10:58 AM
My Service light is now down to 50 miles. iDrive states that it needs a Vehicle Check. My dealer will not accept the car until iDrive is down to 0. :thumbsdown: BMW apparently changed the rules from 500 miles to 0 miles.
I've had the 04 545i SMG for a month now. I've noticed some minor issues that I want to bring to the dealers attention. I'm trying to figure out if it's really an issue.
1. Steering wheel rattles. I hear the rattling whenever I go over bumps. It's not a squeaking while turning noise.
2. SMG gear indicator seems to stay lit all the time. I noticed this at night when I looked in my car. The gear indicator on the console was illuminated. Is this a light, or is it a painted indicator?
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
I think that's all the items that I consider quirks.
Thanks!
Chris
I've had the 04 545i SMG for a month now. I've noticed some minor issues that I want to bring to the dealers attention. I'm trying to figure out if it's really an issue.
1. Steering wheel rattles. I hear the rattling whenever I go over bumps. It's not a squeaking while turning noise.
2. SMG gear indicator seems to stay lit all the time. I noticed this at night when I looked in my car. The gear indicator on the console was illuminated. Is this a light, or is it a painted indicator?
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
I think that's all the items that I consider quirks.
Thanks!
Chris
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03-13-2007, 08:52 AM
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#4, I do not know if this is scientifically proven, but my remote key is definately affected by wireless ADSL router in my house. When it is on, range is a few feet, when it is off, range is 50 ft!!
03-13-2007, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ctsang1234' post='402262' date='Mar 13 2007, 04:58 PM
My Service light is now down to 50 miles. iDrive states that it needs a Vehicle Check. My dealer will not accept the car until iDrive is down to 0. :thumbsdown: BMW apparently changed the rules from 500 miles to 0 miles.
I've had the 04 545i SMG for a month now. I've noticed some minor issues that I want to bring to the dealers attention. I'm trying to figure out if it's really an issue.
1. Steering wheel rattles. I hear the rattling whenever I go over bumps. It's not a squeaking while turning noise.
2. SMG gear indicator seems to stay lit all the time. I noticed this at night when I looked in my car. The gear indicator on the console was illuminated. Is this a light, or is it a painted indicator?
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
I think that's all the items that I consider quirks.
Thanks!
Chris
I've had the 04 545i SMG for a month now. I've noticed some minor issues that I want to bring to the dealers attention. I'm trying to figure out if it's really an issue.
1. Steering wheel rattles. I hear the rattling whenever I go over bumps. It's not a squeaking while turning noise.
2. SMG gear indicator seems to stay lit all the time. I noticed this at night when I looked in my car. The gear indicator on the console was illuminated. Is this a light, or is it a painted indicator?
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
I think that's all the items that I consider quirks.
Thanks!
Chris
all except number one are completely normal features.
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03-13-2007, 09:06 AM
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My Service light is now down to 50 miles. iDrive states that it needs a Vehicle Check. My dealer will not accept the car until iDrive is down to 0. :thumbsdown:
STRANGE POLICY
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
I HAVE THE SAME FEATURE IF THE SEAT HAS NOT HEATED ENOUGH OR BEEN TURED OFF
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH RADIO INTERFEARENCE THERE IS
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
THIS IS NORMAL
Sorry for southing, had some problems with the color changes...
STRANGE POLICY
3. Heated seat stays on. If I have the heated seat on and I turn off the car, exit, and come back in, the car remembers that the heat seat was on. I don't have a problem with that, I'm just wondering if it's normal.
I HAVE THE SAME FEATURE IF THE SEAT HAS NOT HEATED ENOUGH OR BEEN TURED OFF
4. Limited range with either key remote. Somtimes I can unlock the car from 100ft away, sometimes I have to be next to the car.
DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH RADIO INTERFEARENCE THERE IS
5. Buzzing sound from the engine bay when unlocking. There's a relay sound that makes a low frequency buzz when I unlock the car. I've been outside the car without touching anything and the buzzing goes on.
THIS IS NORMAL
Sorry for southing, had some problems with the color changes...
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Originally Posted by ctsang1234' post='402262' date='Mar 13 2007, 02:58 PM
My Service light is now down to 50 miles. iDrive states that it needs a Vehicle Check. My dealer will not accept the car until iDrive is down to 0. :thumbsdown: BMW apparently changed the rules from 500 miles to 0 miles.
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Over here, service is accepted at 2000 kms, so around 1500 miles. Ask them this, if the say the brake pads are worn, will they wait until the iDrive says 0 miles? If so, can they guarantee that the sensors are 100% accurate? Because I'm sure those sensors are not 100% accurate, the brake pads maybe completely worn and you are going metal to metal, but the idrive says 100 or 50 miles, they won't accept that?? What if it ruined your brake disc? Will they replace it? How about engine oil, do they wait until its 0?? What if the oil has already lost all its lubricating use and it ruins your engine?? What will they say then? How can they be 100% sure that the sensors are 100% accurate?? Strange, I wouldn't let them off that easily, giving bull about 0 miles before service when the iDrive is already showing that the car needs service. They why didn't BMW make the car show that it needs service when the miles become 0???!! Anyways, good luck, but bring your car for service before your iDrive is at 0. Its safer that way, and its the right way! 
03-13-2007, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='402306' date='Mar 13 2007, 08:05 PM
Over here, service is accepted at 2000 kms, so around 1500 miles. Ask them this, if the say the brake pads are worn, will they wait until the iDrive says 0 miles? If so, can they guarantee that the sensors are 100% accurate? Because I'm sure those sensors are not 100% accurate, the brake pads maybe completely worn and you are going metal to metal, but the idrive says 100 or 50 miles, they won't accept that?? What if it ruined your brake disc? Will they replace it? How about engine oil, do they wait until its 0?? What if the oil has already lost all its lubricating use and it ruins your engine?? What will they say then? How can they be 100% sure that the sensors are 100% accurate?? Strange, I wouldn't let them off that easily, giving bull about 0 miles before service when the iDrive is already showing that the car needs service. They why didn't BMW make the car show that it needs service when the miles become 0???!! Anyways, good luck, but bring your car for service before your iDrive is at 0. Its safer that way, and its the right way!
I'm with you, better safe than sorry.
What about when you are minus 50 miles or so and the BMW dealers says
- Sorry dude, you did bring your car into Service too late, your warranty is out.
Hey guys, use common sense!