My first check engine...
10-24-2011, 11:37 AM
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My first BMW check engine came on this morning, I'm sure the computer miss-read some air-fuel mixture and spit out a code. Will get it checked out tomorrow by an independent. Car seems to run great. One would think iDrive would provide some useful information but all that is mentioned is that all systems are OK.
Coming from an Audi where check engine lights are a feature, I'm not too worried for now.
Coming from an Audi where check engine lights are a feature, I'm not too worried for now.
10-24-2011, 11:44 AM
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My first BMW check engine came on this morning, I'm sure the computer miss-read some air-fuel mixture and spit out a code. Will get it checked out tomorrow by an independent. Car seems to run great. One would think iDrive would provide some useful information but all that is mentioned is that all systems are OK.
Coming from an Audi where check engine lights are a feature, I'm not too worried for now.
Coming from an Audi where check engine lights are a feature, I'm not too worried for now.
10-25-2011, 08:43 AM
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update from mechani
Crankshaft inlet camshaft and crankshaft exhaust camshaft. Dr. recommends oil change and flush. Last oil change was done 10k km ago. Also need a new battery, BMW battery is $250 but he recommends an AMG-Glass Matt battery which holds charge better.
Any thoughts?
Crankshaft inlet camshaft and crankshaft exhaust camshaft. Dr. recommends oil change and flush. Last oil change was done 10k km ago. Also need a new battery, BMW battery is $250 but he recommends an AMG-Glass Matt battery which holds charge better.
Any thoughts?
10-25-2011, 02:46 PM
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My Ride: 535XIT Space Gray, Cream Beige LeatherCold Weather, Premium, Auto, Rear Side Window Shapes, Heated Rear Seats, Park Distance, Navigation, Satellite Radio
Model Year: 08
If it is a 535 the fuel system is covered for 100,000 miles.
I don't know how the computer would get a fault from the crank shaft?
I don't know how the computer would get a fault from the crank shaft?
10-25-2011, 02:48 PM
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My Ride: 535XIT Space Gray, Cream Beige LeatherCold Weather, Premium, Auto, Rear Side Window Shapes, Heated Rear Seats, Park Distance, Navigation, Satellite Radio
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update from mechani
Crankshaft inlet camshaft and crankshaft exhaust camshaft. Dr. recommends oil change and flush. Last oil change was done 10k km ago. Also need a new battery, BMW battery is $250 but he recommends an AMG-Glass Matt battery which holds charge better.
Any thoughts?
Crankshaft inlet camshaft and crankshaft exhaust camshaft. Dr. recommends oil change and flush. Last oil change was done 10k km ago. Also need a new battery, BMW battery is $250 but he recommends an AMG-Glass Matt battery which holds charge better.
Any thoughts?
AMG-Glass battery is for deep cycles like you see on a boat or a rv. If you drive the car frequently no need.
10-25-2011, 10:06 PM
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10-26-2011, 03:34 AM
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^^ typo on my part. He's recommending the AGM battery because we do a lot of short distance driving and he claims the battery retains better charge vs. the BMW OEM battery.
10-26-2011, 04:04 AM
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http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Bat...at%20Batteries
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