Can I tell My SA that I scanned the car??

b1gmac88 · 02-20-2010, 08:36 PM

Just wondering..

I went in because I had scanned the car and found fuel pump codes. They replaced some sensors and said it was all fixed. I am going to scan the car again and see if the codes have come back. If so, can I tell my SA that I scanned or had the car scanned and it said I had fuel pump codes?

Thanks
Alex

GreenPlease · 02-20-2010, 08:48 PM

They can't knock you for scanning the OBD port but, if you don't want them to go digging around on a mod hunt, just repeat the normal HPFP syndromes: long cranks, rough idle, sudden lossof power/limp.

jesdan14 · 02-20-2010, 09:10 PM

I wouldn't then they know you toy with the car they will look harder for tampering.

stimpy · 02-20-2010, 09:29 PM

I wouldn't.

Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

SSIMPS · 02-20-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

I wouldn't.

Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

hahaha

gerardm · 02-21-2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

I wouldn't.

Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

+1

So true. I took my car in recently for wastegate rattle and left in my turbo gauge. They called me up later and asked 'so we see you have a boost gauge do you have anything else done like software?' I reply... 'what is a software'.
Dude says ok and they go about fixing it. Also on the phone he tried to initially blame the guage for the rattle lol.

He calls back the next day telling me the issue is with the wastegate i say 'whats a wastegate is that the exhaust or muffler or something' i could tell the guy was trying not to laugh in my face but all went well i got my car back another 2 days and it was 100% fixed.

Craig@SupremePower · 02-21-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

I wouldn't.

Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

+1...

b1gmac88 · 02-21-2010, 10:19 PM

Aright I will just say its still having long cranks and a rough idle..

I was asked the same thing about any software updates when I first when in for a wastegate rattle. Its back so Im going to go and tell them again. Just add it to the list of things I need to get fixed when i get there

migue90 · 02-22-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

I wouldn't.

Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

hahaha..... i just picture myself doing it and keep laughing

enrita · 02-22-2010, 09:43 AM

best would be to just send your GF or wife in short skirt saying there was a weird light coming up and the car was very slow.

Marcadelic · 02-22-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

I wouldn't.

Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

lmao thats great

Malek@MRF · 02-22-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by enrita

best would be to just send your GF or wife in short skirt saying there was a weird light coming up and the car was very slow.

I never thought of this... BRILLIANT!

Thanks bro! haha

b1gmac88 · 02-22-2010, 12:23 PM

^ ahah my SA would probably replace the engine if my gf went in there dressed like that..

jbake · 02-22-2010, 12:25 PM

LOL @ the drool comment... I almost spit out my coffee!

wsybert · 02-22-2010, 12:35 PM

I'm sitting here chuckling to myself at my desk.... thanks, I needed a good laugh this morning.

Quote:

- infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.

Quote:

I reply... 'what is a software'.

shifterboy45 · 02-22-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by enrita

best would be to just send your GF or wife in short skirt saying there was a weird light coming up and the car was very slow.

that always get the job done --

who would question a girl about techical things ???

this has to be the sleathiest approach...

remember .. let her pick up the car without you ....

5soko · 02-22-2010, 03:18 PM

Just leave the codes there and dont delete them. As other said play it dumb to be safe

b1gmac88 · 02-23-2010, 03:41 PM

^ thanks will do. I have about 3 things that they need to fix this time. Im going to insist that I get a BMW loaner this time. No more Hyundai for me

ianthegreat · 02-23-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerardm

+1

So true. I took my car in recently for wastegate rattle and left in my turbo gauge. They called me up later and asked 'so we see you have a boost gauge do you have anything else done like software?' I reply... 'what is a software'.
Dude says ok and they go about fixing it. Also on the phone he tried to initially blame the guage for the rattle lol.

He calls back the next day telling me the issue is with the wastegate i say 'whats a wastegate is that the exhaust or muffler or something' i could tell the guy was trying not to laugh in my face but all went well i got my car back another 2 days and it was 100% fixed.

"what's a software"

02-20-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
b1gmac88 Captain 91 Rep 953 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E Coast iTrader: (16)	Can I tell My SA that I scanned the car?? Just wondering.. I went in because I had scanned the car and found fuel pump codes. They replaced some sensors and said it was all fixed. I am going to scan the car again and see if the codes have come back. If so, can I tell my SA that I scanned or had the car scanned and it said I had fuel pump codes? Thanks Alex
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02-20-2010, 08:48 PM	#2
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	They can't knock you for scanning the OBD port but, if you don't want them to go digging around on a mod hunt, just repeat the normal HPFP syndromes: long cranks, rough idle, sudden lossof power/limp. __________________ Cars>Women
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jesdan14 Captain 37 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lakeworth Florida iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335I Coupe [0.00]	I wouldn't then they know you toy with the car they will look harder for tampering.
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02-20-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
stimpy Colonel 180 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	I wouldn't. Always play dumb when it comes to getting warranty work done - infact, drooling on yourself will help your cause.
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02-21-2010, 10:19 PM	#8
b1gmac88 Captain 91 Rep 953 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E Coast iTrader: (16)	Aright I will just say its still having long cranks and a rough idle.. I was asked the same thing about any software updates when I first when in for a wastegate rattle. Its back so Im going to go and tell them again. Just add it to the list of things I need to get fixed when i get there
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	best would be to just send your GF or wife in short skirt saying there was a weird light coming up and the car was very slow. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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02-22-2010, 12:23 PM	#13
b1gmac88 Captain 91 Rep 953 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E Coast iTrader: (16)	^ ahah my SA would probably replace the engine if my gf went in there dressed like that..
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02-22-2010, 12:25 PM	#14
jbake OG 87 Rep 930 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal iTrader: (0)	LOL @ the drool comment... I almost spit out my coffee!
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5soko Brigadier General 351 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	Just leave the codes there and dont delete them. As other said play it dumb to be safe
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02-23-2010, 03:41 PM	#18
b1gmac88 Captain 91 Rep 953 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E Coast iTrader: (16)	^ thanks will do. I have about 3 things that they need to fix this time. Im going to insist that I get a BMW loaner this time. No more Hyundai for me
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