What's wrong with my car
04-13-2008, 06:25 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i silver grey, 6spd, comfort seats, L7, sport, cold weather, rear heated seats
When i'm in gear at a constant speed then hit the gas, my rpms climb, but the car doesn't accelerate as fast as normally. Then the rpms drop and reclimb if I continue to hold down the accelerator and the car accelerates as normal. Just to clarify, I was on the highway going around 80 in 6th gear so about 2700 rpms then i floored it and the rpms went up to 5000 went down to maybe 3200 then steadily climbed with full acceleration. Honestly, I have no idea what is going on. I don't think it is the clutch slipping as it is already in gear, but I don't really know. It kind of feels like an automatic that would upshift so the rpms would drop then accelerate. HELP.
04-13-2008, 10:12 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
I agree with all above. Whether it's in gear or not doesn't mean the clutch isn't slipping. If you are in gear and accelerate with no response, except in RPM's alone, it's your clutch. I've had it happen as you describe on 2 of my past rides...clutch both times.
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04-13-2008, 11:32 PM
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My Ride: 520d LCI, old engine, manual, black dakota, platingrau II, standard (242?) rims.
How much would one expect to be quoted for a clutch exchange @ the BMW dealer?
04-14-2008, 07:01 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i silver grey, 6spd, comfort seats, L7, sport, cold weather, rear heated seats
I noticed that some people got this replaced under the new car warranty. What are my chances of getting the same treatment?
04-14-2008, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rparik01' post='561177' date='Apr 14 2008, 11:01 AM
I noticed that some people got this replaced under the new car warranty. What are my chances of getting the same treatment?
04-14-2008, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='561224' date='Apr 14 2008, 12:11 PM
What is a CPO warranty? [
for a change!]
for a change!]
04-14-2008, 08:54 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
How many miles do you have on your car?