F10 as a loner

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12-16-2010, 09:55 AM

rparik01

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My Ride: 04 545i silver grey, 6spd, comfort seats, L7, sport, cold weather, rear heated seats

My dealer was nice enough to get me a 5 series loaner from their sales department, so I could take it for an extended test drive while they completed the recall work. I don't know if they have something programmed but the car doesn't seem to accelerate past 5k rpms (was dangerous on the highway since I didn't know). Also for some reason, the windshield washer jets don't work, but the ones for the headlights are working. I'm thinking they're still frozen but I was already out for 20 minutes. Anyways, any help would be appreciated.

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12-16-2010, 10:08 AM

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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i -Brilliant Graphite/Oyster 2006 E5004matic- I must have been on drugs when I got this car 2004 545i Black Sapphire/Truffle Brown interior

Check your shifter and make sure it is not in manual mode, same thing happened to me until I realized what was happening.

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12-16-2010, 10:09 AM

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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.

What was the car - a diesel? Otherwise the dealer may have been set a rev limit.

Was it freezing cold outside? The washer fluid may have been frozen.

More info needed!