YIIIPPPEEE - two new problems
11-07-2005, 09:29 AM
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It was too quiet - this morning, two new problems surfaces at the same time.
I suddenly have a pretty strong rattle (I can even hear it with the radio on) from the general area of the HUD.
When I tried to start my car this morning, the starter was turning, but the engine didn't fire. It took me a total of 4 attempts and then it suddenly started right away. Anybody had this problem?
I suddenly have a pretty strong rattle (I can even hear it with the radio on) from the general area of the HUD.
When I tried to start my car this morning, the starter was turning, but the engine didn't fire. It took me a total of 4 attempts and then it suddenly started right away. Anybody had this problem?
11-07-2005, 01:21 PM
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Well, after work, it started just like it should. So, if I go to my dealer, I know that they will tell me that they cannot reproduce the problem and they will do nothing. The rattle is getting stronger.
Man, am I slowly getting really pissed at this car
All those problems prevent me from having fun with it...
Man, am I slowly getting really pissed at this car
All those problems prevent me from having fun with it...
11-07-2005, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by drjochen' post='194706' date='Nov 7 2005, 08:29 AM
I suddenly have a pretty strong rattle (I can even hear it with the radio on) from the general area of the HUD.
11-07-2005, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by drjochen' post='194706' date='Nov 7 2005, 02:29 PM
It was too quiet - this morning, two new problems surfaces at the same time.
I suddenly have a pretty strong rattle (I can even hear it with the radio on) from the general area of the HUD.
When I tried to start my car this morning, the starter was turning, but the engine didn't fire. It took me a total of 4 attempts and then it suddenly started right away. Anybody had this problem?
I suddenly have a pretty strong rattle (I can even hear it with the radio on) from the general area of the HUD.
When I tried to start my car this morning, the starter was turning, but the engine didn't fire. It took me a total of 4 attempts and then it suddenly started right away. Anybody had this problem?
11-11-2005, 04:29 AM
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I found the rattle and its embarrasing (for me...).
It was a leave hidden underneath the windshield wipers...it cleaned out that area and the rattle is gone.
It was a leave hidden underneath the windshield wipers...it cleaned out that area and the rattle is gone.
11-11-2005, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by drjochen' post='196646' date='Nov 11 2005, 08:29 AM
It was a leave hidden underneath the windshield wipers...it cleaned out that area and the rattle is gone.
I had a similar issue with my M Roadster. I thought FOR SURE there was a rattle coming out of the passenger's side dashboard, but for the life of me, I could not find what it was! It sounded like it was coming from the a-pillar or close to the windshield. Took it to the dealership several times describing the area of the rattle. They taped up cables and connectors, inserted some foam between pieces that looked like they MIGHT touch, nothing. Eventually, they found it..... it was the HOOD! It was slightly misaligned and making the rattling noise, but from inside the car, it sounded like the dash.
Glad you found the rattle
, I know how frustrating those noises are and they REALLY are very difficult to pinpoint.
11-11-2005, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by drjochen' post='196646' date='Nov 11 2005, 08:29 AM
I found the rattle and its embarrasing (for me...).
It was a leave hidden underneath the windshield wipers...it cleaned out that area and the rattle is gone.
It was a leave hidden underneath the windshield wipers...it cleaned out that area and the rattle is gone.
Tee hee. When my 540 was new, it developed strange thunk that echoed through the passenger side of the car, but sounded as though it was at right rear C-pillar.
Dealer diagnosed and fixed: reattached my right sun visor into its clip above windshield.
Actually we shouldn't be embarrassed about these things; they are a testament to the car's unusually quiet interior.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
11-11-2005, 06:58 AM
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Tee hee. When my 540 was new, it developed strange thunk that echoed through the passenger side of the car, but sounded as though it was at right rear C-pillar.
Dealer diagnosed and fixed: reattached my right sun visor into its clip above windshield.
Actually we shouldn't be embarrassed about these things; they are a testament to the car's unusually quiet interior.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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Your new 540?? I suppose that was your old E39, what are you driving now? You have no signature!!!
BMW has now built a half million E60's, so one would expect that the "childrens problems" would now be in the past.
Dealer diagnosed and fixed: reattached my right sun visor into its clip above windshield.
Actually we shouldn't be embarrassed about these things; they are a testament to the car's unusually quiet interior.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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Funny story
Your new 540?? I suppose that was your old E39, what are you driving now? You have no signature!!!
BMW has now built a half million E60's, so one would expect that the "childrens problems" would now be in the past.